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Coming Together-Working Together-
Growing Together-Succeeding Together


 

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Administration

Linda Donelson, Principal at Venetucci Elementary

Principal
Linda Donelson
donelsonl@wsd3.org

Niki Agrusa, Assistant Principal at Venetucci Elementary

Assistant Principal
Niki Agrusa
agrusan@wsd3.org


 

Our Mission

1) Educating the Whole-Child
  • We implement AVID best-practices.
  • ·We utilize strategies that support Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through PBIS, Zones of Regulation, and Restorative Practices.
2) Collective Efficacy
  • We set high expectations and believe in each other and our students.
3) Providing Data-Driven Instruction
  • We use data as a roadmap to determine students’ current performance and what instruction they need next in order to grow.  
  • We utilize formative checks to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction.  
4) Collaboration-TEAM approach
  • We collaborate to plan for instruction, sharing successes and missteps.
  • We believe in working with parents and each other as a TEAM.
5) Student/Staff Growth
  • We maintain an environment where making mistakes and asking questions is valued as part of the learning process.
  • We model and promote Growth Mindset.

 

Hours

  • Student Hours: 8:40am - 3:20pm
  • Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm 

Contacts

405 Willis Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911

  • Phone: 719.391.3355
  • Attendance: 719.391.3356
  • Fax: 719.391.7706

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