Viola Gibson Elementary School is located at 6101 Gibson Dr NE in Cedar Rapids within a suburban-residential neighborhood. It serves students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 575 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. In math, 83% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 79% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 46% female students and 54% male students. The???????????????? school provides a powerful and inclusive educational environment where the students receive academic and social support in a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere. One of the strong unique features is the median home value in the nearest area that is about $177,100, showing a stable housing market that goes well with a good-performing school zone. Parents appreciate the teachers' dedication, the high academic achievement, and the community-friendly environment. Being a school with great proficiency rates and a positive reputation, it ranks among the best elementary schools in ????????????????Iowa.

Viola Gibson Elementary School held two music concerts on November 14 featuring the 3rd and 4th graders. Students performed wonderfully, and the school thanked Ms. Muters for directing both concerts.

Q1. How does Viola Gibson Elementary support positive behavior?

Ans. The educational institution employs uniform requirements, praises the students regularly, and uses established routines in the classrooms to make the students get used to the habits of being respectful.

Q2. How do teachers communicate with families?

Ans. Parents are given good news and information regularly through communications from the school, notes from the teachers, and reminders of the forthcoming events.

Q3. What emotional-support routines does the school use?

Ans. The students, through daily SEL activities, learn to manage their feelings, communicate respectfully, and resolve minor issues in a quiet manner.

Q4. What enrichment options are available?

Ans. Students become members of the seasonal clubs, creative projects, and teacher-led activities, which encourage them to go beyond the classroom and explore.

Q5. How does the school maintain a safe environment?

Ans. The students are made to feel safe at all times through the day because of well-defined safety measures, drills that are rehearsed, and supervision that is ????????????????attentive.