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Our School: Principal's Message

Welcome to Ryerson School! We are excited that you have chose Ryerson and hope you will recognize all that Ryerson School has to offer your child.

There is no school on the Westside as dedicated to helping your child learn and grow academically. Ryerson School serves about 600 students in grades PreK-8. Over 60% of Ryerson's teachers possess master's Degrees with many seeking additional certifications and teaching degrees as part of their continuing education. Ryerson strives to develop the whole child through programs such as Literature and Writing, Technology, Library Science, After School Enrichment as well as the core subject areas of Reading, Math, Science and Social Science.

I am thrilled about the team of educators we have assembled to meet the challenges of working with our students and community. Working cooperatively to create an environment supportive of educational and developmental growth for students will pay significant dividends as we provide opportunities for students to acquire the skills necessary to be productive citizens in our community.

We are happy to have you here. Welcome!

With children in mind,

Lorenzo L. Russell, Ed.S Principal

Our School: Mission & School Creed

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide all students, including those with special needs, with an education in a safe, supportive environment. We will promote excellence in learning for all students by developing a unified approach to improve reading through professional development, while utilizing common reading strategies, and integrating technology across the curriculum.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Martin A. Ryerson Elementary School is to create an environment that will produce literate, socially responsible and respectful citizens. We will establish a safe nurturing, child centered environment based on respect and shared decisions. When students graduate from Ryerson School, they will enjoy and value reading & language. They will be able to understand what is read, as well as speak and write in order to communicate successfully.

THIS IS OUR CHALLENGE AND MISSION. You can help by...    

Attend parent-teacher conferences and other school events.
Build in time to talk and listen to your child every day.
Communicate clearly the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Don't let your child settle for doing less than his or her best.
Establish a daily family routine that includes scheduled homework time.
Find out the names of your child's teachers and principal-and meet with them early in the school year.
Get active in your child's school. Volunteer to help in the classroom, serve on a committee or go on a field trip.
Help your child stay on track with homework daily.
Involve your child in after-school activities.
Join the LSC or another home/school organization.
Keep good books, magazines and newspapers in your home.
Limit your child's TV viewing to no more than two hours a day.
Make sure your child goes to school every day.
Notice when your child does something well and praise his or her efforts.
Organize other parents and community members to address problems at your child's school.
Pay attention to the progress your child is making in school.
Question the learning standards at your child's school. Every child has a right to a high quality education.
Read to your child every day and let your child read to you, too.
Support school efforts to develop and maintain rules for student discipline.
Tell your child stories about your family and your culture.
Understand what skills your child should be learning at each grade level.
Visit the library regularly.
Write a note or call a teacher when something goes especially well. Don't forget to encourage your children for their efforts.
eXpect and encourage your child to take tough academic courses.
You are a role model for your child-be sure to set a good example.
Zero in on museums, free concerts and other community events to reinforce your child's learning.