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Welcome to R.L. Stevenson Elementary School

Welcome to Stevenson Elementary!  As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we offer the IB Primary Years Programme for students from kindergarten through grade four. Our focus is on nurturing the whole child by fostering strong relationships, developing character, and providing enriching learning experiences.

By setting high expectations and offering engaging content, we inspire our students to develop a passion for learning that extends beyond the classroom. Embracing inquiry-based learning, our students have the chance to create and innovate both in our classrooms and in our STEAM lab. Through collective action, we strengthen our school and community with annual school-wide action projects. Past projects have included building and maintaining a rain garden, designing a community exercise path, and establishing our school as an International Peace Site.

Come be a part of our exciting journey and learn more about our school!

School News

Two girls hold up the insides of a pumpkin.

“It feels like slime!” shrieked first grade students in their classrooms at Stevenson Elementary. The slime they were referring to? The inside of a pumpkin. Students celebrated PUMPKIN days on Friday, Oct. 25 by engaging in a variety of activities including counting pumpkin seeds.

The librarian holds her hands up to her eyes like a binocular and students copy her.

Preschool students sat captivated while listening to the story “Runaway Pumpkins” by Teresa Bateman, read during a special storytime in partnership with the Anoka County Library. The Fridley Preschool welcomed Barb Woodside, the children’s librarian from the Mississippi Street Branch of the Anoka County Library on Tuesday, Oct. 22 for a special fall themed storytime. 

Alex Christenson

We are thrilled to recognize Alex Christenson as the Employee of the Month for September 2024! Alex is the Night Lead Custodian at Fridley High School and exemplifies dedication, kindness, and teamwork.

Asian Club

The second annual Asian Fair was held on May 22. Created and facilitated by members of the Asian Club, the event hosts a variety of stations showcasing Asian culture and activities. This year the fair was held just outside the auditorium allowing more students to attend during their lunch hour.

4th grade class.

Stevenson Elementary champions student empowerment, giving them a voice, the freedom to make choices, and the power to own their learning. Every year, the school focuses on one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to take school-wide action.This year, the fourth graders chose to focus on "Good Health and Well-Being."

VISTA Education Center opening fall 2024

The opening of VISTA Education Center is a significant step to address the increased needs of students, reduce long waits in attending Setting IV programs through our member district, and to provide easy and local access for our students and their families. We are excited to announce that the creation of our new Federal Setting IV special education program has been made possible by relocating our high school alternative learning center (ALC) back into the main high school building. This strategic move has freed up valuable space, allowing us to expand our services and better meet the needs of our students and families.

Dr. Cochran and Matthew Engelhardt speak to 4th grade families outside.

One year ago, Fridley fourth grade students were finishing up their last year in elementary school, preparing to enter middle school. In February 2023, students had opportunities to attend a Fifth Grade Parent Night, tour the middle school during the school day in April and attend Fifth Grade Orientation Night in May, giving them one last chance to visit before the school year ended. 

School Calendar

NO SCHOOL: Evaluation/Planning day
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Tiger Club open
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2024 United States elections
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NO SCHOOL: Staff Development day
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Tiger Club closed
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