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Sundown Lane Elementary

Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision

The Sundown Lane Elementary school logo features a cartoon eagle mascot.

Our Vision:
To make a difference in the world by developing future leaders and citizens who will seek solutions, never give up, and treat everyone with kindness and respect.

Our Mission:
Sundown Lane is a joyful place of learning where every student is loved, encouraged to dream big for their futures, and equipped to realize those dreams through a strong educational foundation, social and emotional wellness, and a growth mindset.  
 

Our Slogan:
Making the world a better place one hawk at a time.

Our Motto:
​Every student, Every day

Our Hashtag:
​#sdlhawkstrong

Our Collective Commitments

The Sundown Lane staff commits to:
 

  • Recognize and value the uniqueness and gifts of every individual (students, parents, and staff), and to never allow circumstances to be obstacles to success.
  • Build loving relationships with each other and every student through empathy and acts of kindness.
  • Building and sustain a positive learning environment by treating each other, parents, and students with respect and courtesy.
  • Partner with parents and welcome families as part of our learning community.
  • Ensure the safety of our students physically, emotionally, and socially.
  • Convey school pride
  • Create a culture of continual improvement for ourselves and our students through setting goals, inviting feedback, being open to change, focusing on results, and celebrating growth.
  • Develop tenacity, stamina, and a “never give up” growth mindset in every student through example and expectation.
  • Create engaging meaningful rigorous lessons that inspire lifelong learning.
  • Teach bell to bell with targeted intentionality and joyful passion.
  • Differentiate instruction to ensure that each child meets their full potential.
  • Cultivate thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators.
  • Encourage risk-taking and innovation.
  • Use technology in innovative ways to engage learners and prepare them for their futures.
  • Support each other and collaborate as a team to ensure instruction and learning is the best it can be.
  • Communicate by being fully present, actively listening, maintaining an open mind, and courageously communicating needs and ideas for the good of Sundown Lane.
  • Above all, Sundown Lane Staff commits to… every student, every day.
  • Character Counts
    Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship
  • CISD Big 5
    Communication Team Work Problem Solving/ Critical Thinking Adaptability Conflict Resolution
  • Sundown Lane Life Skills
    Growth Mindset Grit Personal Pride