Mission Statement

Helen Keller Elementary School is a K-5 school in Kirkland WA, where students from different backgrounds and abilities learn and grow together. Our school belongs to the Juanita region, and our students move on to Kamiakin Middle School and Juanita High School. Our core values are GRIP: Growth, Respect, Integrity, and Perseverance. 
 
Our staff is committed and creative, using the best practices and latest research to enhance student learning. We collaborate in teams to plan our curriculum, assess our students, and improve our instruction. We also seek feedback and reflection to help us grow as professionals. We employ PLCs and the Instructional Playbook to inform our instruction and ensure high-quality teaching. This year Keller is shifting away from a Learning Center model towards inclusion. All educators as Keller collaborate to support students with diverse needs and abilities in the general education setting.  
 
We also provide food assistance to families in need through our Backpack Program, which runs all year long. Our school offers many enrichment activities, such as chess, hip hop, and Lego club, to nurture students’ interests and talents. Helen Keller Elementary School has a strong partnership with our community, including local businesses, families, and neighbors. Our school is a hub of cultural and social events, such as Multi-Cultural Night, Back-to-School BBQ, Art Night, Family Dance Night, and more. We are committed to equity and inclusion, and we strive to address our own biases and those in our society. We have a diverse and active Equity team that involves parents and staff members. We use data to identify and address the needs of historically marginalized students.  
 
We also proactively support Social Emotional Learning and Positive Behavior Supports through various curricula, such as Second Step, Character Strong Tier II, Purposeful People, and daily class meetings, to teach students important life skills. Our school teaches small group skill building lessons using the character strong curriculum in addition to providing Tier 1 whole class support to every classroom. We aim to create a safe and happy place for students to learn, take risks, and achieve greatness.