On behalf of the entire staff at Concordia Elementary School, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website! The primary purpose of this site is to showcase our wonderful school and to share up-to-the-minute news about what's happening at Concordia.

Our staff is eager to work with our parent community to build traditions that will foster a high level of pride in our school. Our PTA plays a key role in this process. If you have not had the opportunity to join this important organization, I encourage you to do so. Your involvement will benefit every child at Concordia Elementary School.

And speaking of involvement, be sure to always be a participant in your child's education. Research shows clearly that student success in school goes hand in hand with parent participation in the education process. Being actively involved does not mean that you have to volunteer in the classroom every day or be the PTA President. Active and effective parent involvement also includes:

• Conscientiously reading all of the information that is sent home from school.        
• Always responding to notes and phone calls from the teacher.        
• Talking to your child each day about their school experience.       
• Attending parent conferences, Back-to-School Night, and Open House.        
• Providing appropriate homework support.       
• Sending your child to school well rested, well nourished, and on time each day.      
• Visiting the school website on a regular basis.

Your ongoing participation and support will go a long way in helping your child achieve success in elementary school and beyond. Our staff is committed to providing a safe and challenging learning environment for all of our students. To accomplish this goal we need the continued support and cooperation of our parent community. We look forward to working closely with you in this endeavor!

I hope you enjoy your journey through our website, and I encourage you to bookmark it for return visits in the future.

Sincerely,

Dave Gerhard, Principal