INFORMATION

Old Bridge Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Elementary School
3051 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA  22192

Old Bridge Elementary School Web Site

Phone: 703.491.5614

Principal: Anita G. Flemons

Assistant Principal: Jodi Pankowski

Date Opened: September 5, 1995

Old Bridge Elementary School
Number of Students: Approximately 600

Number of Teachers/Staff Members: 70

School Colors: Navy, Teal and White
School Mascot: Dolphin
ABOUT OLD BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Old Bridge Elementary, a "Community of Life Long Learners," opened in 1995.  At that time, it served students from the former Elizabeth Vaughan, Springwoods and Rockledge attendance areas.

   Community Served: Lake Ridge

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND RECOGNITIONS

Old Bridge special programs include:

  • A professional development school with George Mason University
  • Fully accredited by Commonwealth of Virginia for school years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006
  • School of Excellence recognized by Prince William County Schools, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006
  • Virginia State Reading Association recognized school's reading program as a finalist for the Exemplary Reading Program Award in 2000
  • FIRST program for teachers
  • Woodbridge High School Child Development students volunteer everyday
  • ESOL program for Limited English Learners
  • Reading Buddies
  • Peer Mediators
  • Respect to Character Program
  • Block schedule
  • START / SIGNET – Gifted and Talented programs
  • PEP (Parents as Educational Partners)
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
  • Chess Club
  • Girls Field Hockey club
  • After School Tutoring
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
  • Full Day Kindergarten
  • Student Run Daily News Production
  • Strings class for 5th grade students
  • Safety Patrols – 5th grade students
  • Respect slips
  • Advanced Technology to include SmartBoards, wireless mobile lab and desktop lab
  • Networked computers in each classroom
  • Multicultural programs
  • Mentoring program for staff and students
  • Family Fitness Nights
  • School Store
  • PTO Sponsored events to include Fall Festival, Sock Hop, Spirit Nights, Family Dine Out Nights, Movie Nights
  • First Friends program for students
  • SCA (Student Council)
  • Daily DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Time for 20 minutes
  • Student Performances (each grade level has at least one per year)

 
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  • Advisory Council
  • PTO
WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE?

Old Bridge's approach to education includes the following:

  • "Make a Splash" (Successful - Positive - Life-long Learners - Are accepted and Significant - Here)
  • "...Dive (Diverse Individuals are Valued Everyday) into Learning."
  • Vision: We are a community of life-long learners.

Mission:

  • Students, staff and community members will build a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.   
  • Through the active involvement and cooperative interaction of all, we will truly become a community of life-long learners.
  • Together, we are committed to the appreciation of and respect for individual differences.  
  • Our high expectations for continual growth will be met in a challenging and motivating setting where all contributions are valued and successes are recognized.
  • We have a school-wide positive discipline / reinforcement program.

Revised: 7/15/08

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