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Winnetka Elementary School

1151 So. Edgefield Ave., Dallas, TX 75208

Phone: (972) 749-5100
Fax: (972) 749-5101

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Lourdes Flores
Principal

Valerie Sheppard
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK - 5

Motto/Mission:
Our mission is to do whatever it takes in a positive and safe learning community to educate all students in becoming successful, responsible, independent life-long learners.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  red
• Bottoms:
  khaki

School colors: Purple and Gold

Mascot: Wildcats

Enrollment: 816 Students

Number of teachers: 47 Teachers

Hours/Bell schedule: 7:55 a.m.-Start bell; 3 p.m.-Dismissal bell

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
Southwest Elementary -
Gilberto Gonzalez

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Ruth Meza (972) 749-5115

Counselor:
Jazmin Greenwood (972) 749-5109

Clinic:
Cathy Jones (972) 749-5108

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Comcast Reading Club

After-school programs:
Oak Cliff Family YMCA after-school care, Dallas Parks and Recreation after-school care, tutoring, Saturday School

Extracurricular activities:
After-school clubs: Reading, Health, Writer's Workshop, Art, Student Council, Future Teachers, Choir, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Tap Dancing

Parent Involvement

Parent Involvement Center, Latino Literacy Project, Adult Basic Education, Classroom/School Volunteers, PTA, SBDM

Major Awards and Honors

Texas Education Agency Recognized Campus 2002-2005 2007-2008

The Word "Winnetka," which is of Indian origin, means "Beautiful Place."

Winnetka school began in 1914 as a complex of portable buildings on the site of W.E. Greiner Junior High School. In 1939, Winnetka became its own campus at 1151 S. Edgefield Ave. Since then, two major new wings and one modular building have been added to the original building.