[0:04] Hello, welcome to University Avenue [0:09] Children's Engineering and Science [0:10] School. I am Principal Blamers and I [0:13] can't wait to take you on a tour today [0:14] of our amazing school. [0:18] [Music] [0:26] University Avenue Elementary School is a [0:27] magnet school that values leadership, [0:29] relationships, and engagement. Our [0:32] school is home to about 600 diverse [0:34] learners excited to engage their [0:37] learning thanks to a unique aerospace [0:39] theme, STEM focus, and the foundational [0:41] habits of being a leader in the school. [0:44] 13, 14, 15. [0:46] We are also a proud MSA merit school. We [0:50] are continually recognized by magnet [0:52] schools of America as a top school in [0:54] the nation. These national honors come [0:57] from demonstrating a commitment to high [1:00] academic standards, curriculum [1:02] innovation, success and diversity, and [1:05] strong parent and community involvement. [1:11] Nice. Family involvement goes handinhand [1:14] with student success and we enjoy [1:17] hosting a wide range of family mates. [1:20] Some are open to the full school while [1:22] other opportunities are unique to each [1:24] grade level. It's a team project. Go [1:26] ahead, try it out. [1:27] Well, we're also proud to be one of two [1:29] lighthouse schools in the state of [1:31] Minnesota. A national certification from [1:34] Franklin CVY Education. Through a [1:37] program called Leader and Me, students [1:39] learn to become self-aware, take [1:41] initiative to plan. They set and track [1:44] goals, prioritize their time, [1:46] communicate effectively, find creative [1:48] solutions, and contribute positively to [1:51] society. Is that an array? [1:54] No. Because an array has to be what [1:56] shape? [1:58] A rectangle. Our team is dedicated to [2:01] building strong readers through the [2:03] science of reading. We remain focused on [2:06] promoting literacy. Students seek to [2:09] understand. They find their voice and [2:12] pursue wildly important goals focused on [2:15] their education. [2:18] [Music] [2:21] We are proud. We are leaders. We are [2:25] University Avenue aces. We'll see you [2:27] soon. [2:30] [Music]