Virtural Tour: click on the link to open a video of our building.

Mission Statement:
At Aspen Creek K-8, we challenge, educate and empower our students by inspiring individual success.  We will build a strong academic foundation in a safe learning environment, while encouraging ethical and social responsibility.  Our child-centered partnership with families and community creates positive memories, nurtures dreams, and promotes life-long learning.

Vision Statement:

Aspen Creek K-8 is a school where:

 We expect high academic achievement
o Critical thinking
o Love of learning
o Academic excellence
o Basic skills

We celebrate diversity; promote citizenship and respect
o Differences are perceived as assets
o Respect all cultures
o Recognize and celebrate students’ strengths and interests
o Global awareness

Safety is a high priority
o Physical and emotional safety
o Personal responsibility
o Pride
o Take care of self, others, and our school

We nurture a sense of community
o Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
o Mentoring
o Working together – family atmosphere
o Leadership
o Every child has an advocate

We build strong partnerships between school, family and business
o Communication
o Bring the community into the school
o Involve students in the community
o Parent/teacher partnership with support

We promote a positive, fun, welcoming school climate
o All kids are celebrated
o A place you want to be
o Trust and belonging
o Environment that promotes joy of learning

 Our staff models team-work and life-long learning
o Teaming
o Commitment to professional development
o Support for others
o Everyone is a learner

We strive to maximize individual student success
o Maximizing personal success for all kids.
o Variety of activities
o Developing independent and responsible learners
o Differentiated instruction

We create strong connections between curriculum, instruction and

 the “real world”
o High Expectations
o Interdisciplinary/Integrated curriculum
o Hands-on learning
o Problem solving