Mrs. Dunbar's Corner

Denise A. Dunbar, Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to Charlotte Sidway Elementary School!  Sidway School is located in the center of Grand Island and is the only building housing Kindergarten and First Grade students.  Sidway operates as an Early Childhood Education Center.  The Grand Island Central School Disrict takes great pride in providing programs designed specifically to meet the needs of young learners.  Highlights of our Early Childhood program include:

•    A Balanced Literacy approach to reading.  This includes instruction in Phonics and phonemic awareness as well as strategic reading and writing. Teachers utilize a leveled book room in order to assure students are reading at their instructional level.
•    The Everyday Math program is implemented at both grade levels.  This is a researched based program that encourages critical thinking and problem solving skills.
•    Science and Social Studies are also important components of the instructional day. 
•    We have a strong Academic Intervention Services program which provides support for students in Reading and Math.  There are three full time Reading Recovery teachers, providing the most intensive reading support for students. Intervention is also available for students in small group settings.
• Sidway School has an active character education program called PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).  This is a K-12, District wide program.  Our three core values are Respect, Responsibility and Safety.   These core values are taught to students and are expected to be demonstrated throughout the school day.
• We also have an active PTA that sponsors many programs and activites for students.  Please check our school calendar or events page for meeting dates.  New members are always welcome.