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Elizabeth Haddon Elementary (also known as "Lizzy
Haddon") is a public K-5 elementary school
located in the suburban community of Haddonfield,
NJ. Enrollment is just over 400 students, and
30 dedicated faculty members serve our students.
Lizzy Haddon is a community school that is dedicated
to challenging students to rigorous standards
and providing a school climate where students
achieve their fullest potential in a unique learning
environment. Our vision of striving for excellence
and instilling a commitment to lifelong learning
and citizenship is embraced by students, staff,
parents, and our local community.
Students at Lizzy Haddon focus on the areas of
language arts, reading, mathematics, social studies,
and science. Beyond the core subjects, students
attend classes in physical education, library
science, art, choral music, computer, health and
safety, and keyboarding. Pillars of good character
are developed through a careful infusion of principles
of character education throughout the curriculum.
Children are given opportunities to serve their
school and community through extra-curricular
activities including peer mediation, student council,
school store, and safety patrol. Enrichment opportunities
are available such as a Junior Great Books, Art
Goes to School, elementary chorus, band, and orchestra,
school newspaper, Bookworm, noontime enrichment,
and more.
Community and parent involvement at Lizzy Haddon
is an important part of the learning environment.
Our active and effective PTA
provides extensive support for programs and special
activities. Parents arrange for assembly programs
to extend the curriculum. They organize and work
at many of the enrichment programs, chaperone
school trips and parties, and raise funds to support
student activities.
Together, all of the members of the Lizzy Haddon
community work together to assure that our students
realize their fullest potential.
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