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10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155
Buckland Mills Elementary School Web Site
Phone:703.530.1560
Date Opened: September 2006
Principal: Connie Balkcom
Assistant Principal: Jorge Neves
Number of Students: 1070
Number of teachers: 65
School Colors: Cranberry Red & Federal Blue
School Mascot: Wildcat
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ABOUT BUCKLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Buckland
Mills Elementary School opened in September 2006. The school is located
off I-66 and Lee Hwy/US 29 in the Somerset Housing Development. The
school received its name from the long, rich history of the Buckland
Mills community which has mirrored the expansion of the nation during
the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and Reform Era. The students, parents,
and faculty all had a hand in building our school history.
Teachers voted on choosing the
school colors. Students voted on their choice of mascot, the
“Wildcat.” Parents are forming the PTO and Advisory Council. Everyone is
enjoying the beautiful school and is sharing the optimism of endless
possibilities.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
Many programs are conducted to ensure that each and every
student is learning at their appropriate level and pace. Buckland Mills
houses grades K – 5, Special Education Preschool programs (2-4 yr olds),
Autism classes, LD Resources, Speech, ESOL (English for Speakers of
Other Languages), and an on-site Gifted Education Program. We are also
investigating the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
which focuses on the total growth of the developing child, touching
hearts as well as minds and encompassing social, physical, emotional and
cultural needs in addition to academic development. This has given us
the opportunity to have the first elementary school-wide Chinese program
in Prince William County.
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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES |
The
chorus program, which takes place before school, is well attended, with
a winter concert. Many opportunities are available for fifth grade
students. A morning television broadcast brings school news into each
classroom and gives students an opportunity to participate in television
production. Each fifth grade student receives a chance to be a “star”
during the year.
The Strings Program is also offered as a first chance at a
musical instrument. Fifth graders also serve as School Safety Patrols
protecting and modeling for our students before and after school. The
Chess Club meets before school and competes in local tournaments. The
guidance program involves students at every grade level with a variety
of programs throughout the year: Each One Reach One mentor program, First Friends program where students give tours of the building and introductions of staff members to new students, Ladies who Lunch, Secret Agents, and the Positive Action While in School (PAWS) program that rewards positive behaviors of students.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
Family involvement is a vital aspect of Buckland Mills. The
school enjoys a very active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) which
plans such events as Movie Night, Talent Show, and a Family Dance. Our
Buckland Mills Advisory Council (BMAC) helps combine all the efforts of
the community into our school decision making process. Parents are
welcome to come in at any time to volunteer or observe in the
classroom. A coordinator keeps everyone busy in the volunteer room
making copies, student manipulatives, or classroom projects. Parents and
community members also serve as instructional volunteers, working
one-on-one with students who need a little extra attention. Parent
informational evenings on various topics of interest are scheduled
throughout the year.
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WHAT MAKES BUCKLAND MILLS UNIQUE? |
At Buckland Mills, the use of technology on a daily basis
sets us apart. Every classroom in the building contains a 72” touch
screen Smart Board with ceiling projector. Seven mobile computer labs
are also utilized throughout the building. The technology is put to good
use by our exceptional parents, students, and teachers that are
committed to learning every day. Our motto describes it best: “Every
minute counts, every child matters, and everyone succeeds.”
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