Welcome to R.L. Stevenson Elementary School
R. L. Stevenson Elementary is proud to be an International Baccalaureate School. We strive for excellence and believe in each and every child! Our goal is to guide each of our young scholars to succeed both academically and socially. We hold high expectations for all and nurture our entire Stevenson community to be lifelong learners that contribute to the greater good.
We provide a positive and safe learning environment. Stevenson CARES is our motto. We cooperate with each other, we work to show our appreciation for each individual student and their unique characteristics, we respect ourselves, one another, and our school, and through empathy, we learn to exhibit the qualities that teach us how to embrace our diversity.
Put it all together and Cooperation + Appreciation + Respect + Empathy = SUCCESS!
School News
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Congratulations to Fridley Public Schools' 25 Years of Service employees! This year, the district celebrated Chandra Hanke, Sue Hanson, Sheila Johnson, Angela McShane and Dan Terebayza, five veteran teachers and staff, who reached the milestone of serving the district for 25 years.
![Fridley High School, Get Ready host new ‘Welcome Week’ for incoming freshmen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631810508/fridley/toak0wnhr9dbmpcwjli8/IMG_2345.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631810508/fridley/toak0wnhr9dbmpcwjli8/IMG_2345.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631810508/fridley/toak0wnhr9dbmpcwjli8/IMG_2345.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631810508/fridley/toak0wnhr9dbmpcwjli8/IMG_2345.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631810508/fridley/toak0wnhr9dbmpcwjli8/IMG_2345.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1631810508/fridley/toak0wnhr9dbmpcwjli8/IMG_2345.jpg","width":2200}])
To support successful transition into high school, Fridley High School and the Get Ready College and Career-Readiness program hosted a new ‘Welcome Week’ from August 23-27, 2021 for incoming freshmen.
![Fridley Public Schools Grade Span Change Referendum Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631730696/fridley/juwtehntbmzh9gewbdhj/ReferendumNewsPost.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631730696/fridley/juwtehntbmzh9gewbdhj/ReferendumNewsPost.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631730696/fridley/juwtehntbmzh9gewbdhj/ReferendumNewsPost.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631730696/fridley/juwtehntbmzh9gewbdhj/ReferendumNewsPost.jpg","width":1000}])
To support the academic and social emotional growth of our young learners, Fridley Public Schools is proposing a K-5 grade-span change. Click to learn more about the 2021 Levy Referendum.
![2020-21 Teachers of Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631632166/fridley/es7rxc3b2mgzsrcrwire/teachersofexcellence.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631632166/fridley/es7rxc3b2mgzsrcrwire/teachersofexcellence.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631632166/fridley/es7rxc3b2mgzsrcrwire/teachersofexcellence.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631632166/fridley/es7rxc3b2mgzsrcrwire/teachersofexcellence.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631632166/fridley/es7rxc3b2mgzsrcrwire/teachersofexcellence.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1631632166/fridley/es7rxc3b2mgzsrcrwire/teachersofexcellence.jpg","width":2200}])
Fridley Public Schools is proud to recognize our 2020-2021 Teachers of Excellence! Five teachers, who represent each of the district's schools, were recognized at the annual staff Opening Workshop.
![2020-21 Employee of the Year: Linda Snyder]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631628685/fridley/narrnitl4gspx2jc46rb/Snyder.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631628685/fridley/narrnitl4gspx2jc46rb/Snyder.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631628685/fridley/narrnitl4gspx2jc46rb/Snyder.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631628685/fridley/narrnitl4gspx2jc46rb/Snyder.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to Linda Snyder, Fridley Public Schools' 2020-21 Employee of the Year! Snyder is the District Nurse and served as the COVID Coordinator during the 2020-21 school year.
![Fridley students begin 2021-22 school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631628906/fridley/wfxblyuhuj1exx4yd5ga/IMG_3811.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631628906/fridley/wfxblyuhuj1exx4yd5ga/IMG_3811.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631628906/fridley/wfxblyuhuj1exx4yd5ga/IMG_3811.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631628906/fridley/wfxblyuhuj1exx4yd5ga/IMG_3811.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631628906/fridley/wfxblyuhuj1exx4yd5ga/IMG_3811.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1631628906/fridley/wfxblyuhuj1exx4yd5ga/IMG_3811.jpg","width":2200}])
Fridley Public Schools is Returning Through Relationships. Across the district, schools dedicated their first days to welcoming back students and families through 1:1 orientations and relationship building activities.
![Drive-thru Back-to-School Resource Fair serves Fridley families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631558390/fridley/mt0pubv4gtgcqtsctl8r/DSC08673.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631558390/fridley/mt0pubv4gtgcqtsctl8r/DSC08673.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631558390/fridley/mt0pubv4gtgcqtsctl8r/DSC08673.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631558390/fridley/mt0pubv4gtgcqtsctl8r/DSC08673.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631558390/fridley/mt0pubv4gtgcqtsctl8r/DSC08673.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1631558390/fridley/mt0pubv4gtgcqtsctl8r/DSC08673.jpg","width":2200}])
To maximize social distancing, the 8th annual District Back-to-School Resource Fair was held in a drive-thru format on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
![Fridley Public Schools invests in Solar Energy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631557962/fridley/mpx245lc95zwaswzr23n/Sequence02Still008.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631557962/fridley/mpx245lc95zwaswzr23n/Sequence02Still008.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631557962/fridley/mpx245lc95zwaswzr23n/Sequence02Still008.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631557962/fridley/mpx245lc95zwaswzr23n/Sequence02Still008.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631557962/fridley/mpx245lc95zwaswzr23n/Sequence02Still008.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631557962/fridley/mpx245lc95zwaswzr23n/Sequence02Still008.jpg","width":1853}])
With no upfront cost to the school district, Fridley Public Schools has begun the installation of solar energy panels at each of its schools and buildings.
![Fridley Lions Club contributes to elementary teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631563852/fridley/d3ldyhgfrytvua9jr0ds/stevensonlionsclub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631563852/fridley/d3ldyhgfrytvua9jr0ds/stevensonlionsclub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631563852/fridley/d3ldyhgfrytvua9jr0ds/stevensonlionsclub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631563852/fridley/d3ldyhgfrytvua9jr0ds/stevensonlionsclub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631563852/fridley/d3ldyhgfrytvua9jr0ds/stevensonlionsclub.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1631563852/fridley/d3ldyhgfrytvua9jr0ds/stevensonlionsclub.jpg","width":2200}])
The Fridley Lions Club donated $150 giftcards to every Fridley elementary classroom teacher in the school district on September 1, 2021.