Welcome to University Avenue Elementary!
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University Avenue Aerospace, Children's Engineering & Science serves approximately 600 kindergarten through fifth grade students in Blaine, Minnesota.The school is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) magnet school with unique emphases on Aerospace, Children's Engineering, and Science (ACES). Having a STEM focus and specializing in aerospace, the school approaches student learning in a unique way by utilizing its aerospace theme to better engage and excite its highly diverse learners.We provide a unique education that inspires students to explore, discover, and understand the world. Students receive the guaranteed and viable Anoka-Hennepin Curriculum with additional experiences in aerospace and engineering. Field trips are designed to be hands-on learning experiences that increase background knowledge and enrich learning while also providing unique opportunities for all.We also have partnerships with:
- Anoka County Airport
- Jackson Middle School Observatory
- NASA
- The Space Foundation
- Civil Air Patrol
- STARBASE MN
To find out more about our magnet school or schedule a tour please contact our Curriculum Integration Coordinator Kate Watson at 763-506-4560, kate.watson@ahschools.us.
University Avenue Administration
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Diedre Bloemers
Principal
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Derek Williamson
Assistant Principal
Directions
Additional contact info
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Main office: 763-506-4500
Fax number: 763-506-4503
Absence line: 763-506-4506
Announcements: 763-506-4508
Community Ed: 763-506-4513
Custodial office: 763-506-4510
Mental Health Services: 763-506-4578
Health Office: 763-506-4504
Media center: 763-506-4505
Nutrition program: 763-506-4511
Magnet program: 763-506-4560
Social Worker: 763-506-4566
University ACES are committed to these value added standards
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We learn through inquiry
- Formulate questions that guide the inquiry process
- Use science notebooks as a data collection and personal reference tool
- Use various tools to observe, record, analyze and report results.
- Engage in common experiences in the science lab, computer lab, outdoor spaces, and community
- Draw conclusions based on evidence from investigations
We collaborate to develop logical arguments, compare ideas, and draw conclusions
- Participate in various collaborative groups in all content areas
- Work directly with experts in the community and beyond
We use technology in multiple ways to support and share our learning
- Use computer coding to create or express ideas
- Use technology as a tool to solve problems
- Navigate web-based resources to investigate topics
- Create multimedia presentations using current technological tools
We recognize, embrace, and respect others ideas, backgrounds, and experiences
- We treat everyone as a hard working human being
- We value each other’s ideas and contributions
- We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity at all times
- We believe that all are responsible to create a warm, welcoming, and positive learning environment