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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