Elsie Shands Elementary
4836 Shands Drive
Mesquite, TX 75150
972-290-4020 |
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| Principal: |
Daron Aston |
| Administration: |
Lauren Chism, Assistant Principal; Carla Vessels, Counselor |
| School Hours: |
7:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. |
| Enrollment: |
728 Students - Kindergarten Through Sixth Grade |
| School Colors: |
Blue and Gold |
| Mascot: |
Shark |
| Motto: |
Learning is my opportunity; studying is my responsibility; achievement is my reward. Today I will be the best me I can be. |
Achievements: TEA Recognized School (2009, 2008, 2002, 2001), Gold Performance Acknowledgements: Commended on Reading (2007, 2005, 2001), Commended on Writing (2005), Commended on Science (2005)
Campus Programs: Art, Music, Physical Education, Children's Book Week, Chess Club, Scrabble Club, Step Team, Honor Choir, Recorder Karate, Sneaker Pass (earned free time in gym after school with PE coaches)
Parent Involvement Opportunities: Parent/Teacher Association, Book Fairs, Library and Class Volunteers, Decorating for Red Ribbon Week, Serving Thanksgiving Lunch, Chaperoning Field Trips
Feeder Schools:
Vanston Middle School
North Mesquite High School
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