Karshner Elementary School is part of the Puyallup School District. We are located in the northwest part of downtown Puyallup,one block north of Stewart Avenue. We have approximately 340 students in grades Preschool-6 attending.

The MISSION of Karshner Elementary is to develop academically successful and socially responsible students. We are a dedicated, professional learning community that strives to provide a challenging instructional program that meets the needs of all learners.

Karshner's VISION: Every child at Karshner Elementary will meet or exceed standards in reading, writing, math and science.
Karshner's 1st BIG goal: 90% of students will meet or exceed standards in reading.
Karshner's 2nd BIG goal: 80% of students will meet or exceed standards in mathematics.

Dear Families:

We appreciate feedback about how we’re doing from our families to help make Karshner the best learning community it can be!

Today, attached to this newsletter, is an 11 question survey in bright green. It is written in English on one side, Spanish on the other. Please do the following:

•Respond to each question by circling either: Yes, I don’t know, or no
•Write in any positive comments or suggestions for us if you'd like
•Return survey with your child, one survey can be returned for multiple children, or you can fill out one per child
•Students receive a beautiful new pencil if survey is returned
•We tally up responses and meet as a team to see what we’re doing well and what we can do better
•Survey results will be published in the June newsletter

Passionate about becoming a GREAT learning community,
Jeanie Schneider
Principal

Puyallup School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:
Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ~ (253) 841-8764
Executive Director of Diversity Affairs ~ (253) 840-8966
Title IX Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8785
Section 504 Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8700