Staff
OUR MISSION
Leo Elementary School promotes a
learning community that:
Models qualities of respect, responsibility, integrity, and teamwork.
Actively engages students in both
mental and physical activities, which
help them become confident in their
abilities.
Fosters creativity, problem solving
and a desire to learn.
Expects solid academic growth. Provides opportunities to learn and utilize
current technology.
Celebrates personal
accomplishments.
EACS Grading Scale
99—100%
94—98 %
92—93%
90—91%
85—89%
83—84%
81—82%
76—80%
74—75%
72—73 %
67—71%
65—66%
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
D-
4th Grade
Email Address
Mrs. Erexson, [email protected]
Mrs. Holcomb, [email protected]
Mrs. Kaylor, [email protected]
Mrs. Lizer, [email protected]
Mrs. Rekeweg, [email protected]
Mrs. Riecken, [email protected]
Mr. Starewich, [email protected]
5th Grade
Mrs. Hahn, [email protected]
Mrs. McElmurry, [email protected]
Mrs. Meredith, [email protected]
Mrs. Moher, [email protected]
Mrs. Mull, [email protected]
Mrs. Taylor, [email protected]
Mrs. Zimmerman, [email protected]
6th Grade
Mrs. Curry, [email protected]
Mr. Elrod, [email protected]
Mrs. Emrick, [email protected]
Mrs. Hale, [email protected]
Mrs. Koester, [email protected]
Mrs. Peters, [email protected]
Mrs. Sharp, [email protected]
Resource & Special Area
Mrs. Connally, Instr. Coach, [email protected]
Mrs. Cortner-McCord, Special Education
Mrs. Surface, Speech
Mrs. Ramser/Mrs. Lundeen, Mrs. Chen Music
Ms. Maroney, Art
Mrs. Julia Miller, Student Assist Specialist
Mr. Dubach, Physical Education
Ms. Ritenour, Media Specialist
Mrs. Sherwood, Spec Ed Para
Mrs. Lengacher, Spec Ed Para
Office Staff
Mrs. Wiebke, Secretary [email protected]
Mrs. Saxton, Nurse [email protected]
Mrs. Kern, CRT [email protected]
Mrs. Hanefeld, Café Manager, [email protected]
Mr. Diehl, Principal, [email protected]
Academic Field Trips
4th Grade
Sauder Farm, Forks of the Wabash,
McMillen Health, Ft Wayne Historical
Museum, Allen County Courthouse,
FAME Artists, Focus on Health
5th Grade
Indianapolis Children’s Museum & IMAX,
McMillen Health, Fort Wayne Philharmonic,
St. Francis Planetarium , JA Biz Town
6th Grade
Chicago Museum , Riverside Gardens,
Focus on Health
Leo Elementary School
Home of the Leo Lions
Mr. William Diehl—Principal
Special Events
Field Day
Fine Arts Day
Band/Choir Concerts
School Musical
Parent Night
Science Fair
Hat (Donations) Day
Awards Day
Talent Show
Cook Outs
Parent Day
Flying Aces
Art Fair
Parent Involvement
Active PTO organizes and runs:
Carnival, Scrip Program, Spirit Wear, Friday Popcorn Program, Organize Parent Classroom Helpers, Classroom Parties,
Hoopsters, Enrichment Classes
Box Tops/Campbell Soup Labels
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
Science Fair
Book Fair
OUR VISION
Leo Elementary School will be a studentfocused environment where students are
challenged to excel academically, to learn,
collaboratively, to accept diversity, and to
demonstrate respect for self and others in
order to become contributors in an everchanging global society
14811 Wayne Street
Leo, Indiana 46765
(260) 446-0170
(260)446-0173 (fax)
www.eacs.k12.in.us
Office Hours 7:30 am—4:00 pm
Student Hours 7:50 am—2:30 pm
Computer Lab
Keyboard Lab
Climbing Wall
Invention
Convention
Video
Editing
Cosmic Bowling
Band & Choir
Concert
ACADEMICS
SPECIAL AREAS
EACS Core Curriculum
Readers’ Workshop
Balanced Literacy
Whole group Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Independent Instruction
Writers’ Workshop
6+1 Traits Writing Traits
Lucy Calkins
Balanced Math
Daily Math Review
Problem Solving
Conceptual Understanding
Math Facts
Assessments
mClass Reading
DIBELS, DAZE, DORF, TRC
SRI (Scholastic Reading Assess Inventory-Gr.6)
ACUITY
Language Arts and Math
ISTEP+
Technology
1 to 1 iPads
Accelerated Reading Program
Music—Keyboards, Guitars, Olaff Instruments,
Vocals
Gym—Archery, Ping-Pong, Climbing Wall,
Cup Stacking, Bowling Pin Relays, Jump Rope
Activities, Dance, and Field Day Activities
Art—Kiln Fired Pottery, Painting, Self Portraits,
Crafts
Computer Lab— Internet, First in Math, Star
Reading, Microsoft Office, Compass
Odyssey, ACUITY
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Four Star School
Area Spell Bowl Champions
Area Math Bowl Champions
Flying Aces
Leo Elementary serves over 500 students in
Grades 4-6 and is part of the East Allen County School
System. Leo Elementary is an NCA Accredited School.
Cedarville Elementary is the feeder school. Graduating
6th grade students will attend Leo Jr./Sr. High School.
Playground
JA Biz Town
Ping Pong
Student Lunches
Lunch Times
6th Grade 11:30
5th Grade 12:05
4th Grade 10:40
$1.50
Offer Soup/Salad Bar and Hot Bar on alternating days.
STUDENT INCENTIVES
Flying Aces
Kids with Character
Honor Roll
Citizenship Award
Reading Rewards
Academic Challenge Award
Recognition Breakfasts
Principals Honor Roll
Most Improved Award
Awards Day
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Student Council: 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade
Enrichment Program: Speaking Spanish, Video-Editing,
Cheerleading, Drama, Tae Kwon Do, Dance and Crafts
Intramurals: 5th & 6th grades students only (Sept.-March)
Kick Ball, Bowling, Ping Pong, Wall Climbing & Archery
Choir: 4th, 5th & 6th grades
Band: 5th & 6th grades
School Musical - 4th, 5th & 6th grades
Cub Football: 4th, 5th & 6th grades
Paw Ball Basketball: 4th, 5th & 6th grades
Cross Country & Wrestling: 6th grade
Good News Club: 4th, 5th & 6th grades
Study Club: 4th, 5th & 6th grades
Cookouts
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School Play
Awards Day
Parent
Volunteers
Archery
Talent Show
Field Day
Parent Day
COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
Spell Bowl
Geography Bee
F.A.M.E.
Math Bowl
Book-It
Science Fair
Latch Key Program
Provides age appropriate activities. Hours of Operation
2:30 pm —6:00 pm. Latch Key is also available during
after school enrichment classes. Registration forms
available.
Carolyn’s Garden