Who We Are
High expectations.
High achievement for all.
No excuses.
Welcome to Park Terrace Elementary School in Spring Lake Park! We are one of three elementary schools serving Spring Lake Park Schools' students in grades preK-4.
Innovative and Personalized Learning
Each student at Park Terrace Elementary School is known by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences.
Focus on Literacy
All elementary students in Spring Lake Park Schools spend 120 minutes each day on reading instruction with 60 minutes in smaller groups focused on specific student needs.
STEM and Real-world Learning
We continue to expand our STEM learning for each student in Spring Lake Park Schools. We are redesigning traditional learning experiences and transforming our classrooms to help our students become creators, designers, inventors, thinkers and leaders.
Career and College Readiness and 12 x 12
We are collectively committed to designing engaging learning experiences that lead to each student earning 12 college credits by the end of 12th grade.
Low Class Sizes
One of our top priorities is to maintain low class sizes. Our class sizes at elementary grade levels are among the lowest in the metro area and among neighboring districts.
State of the Art Facilities
Many portions of Park Terrace have been redesigned to provide flexible learning environments that allow teachers to meet the varied needs and interests of students.
Panther Pride
Amazing things are happening every day at Park Terrace Elementary School – learn more about our Park Terrace stories and voices.
Why I’m #SLPPantherProud
Hear from our staff, students and community about the amazing things that are happening in Spring Lake Park Schools every day.
![Alison Strum smiling with a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543504364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cs2ibv8l5ckpuyleumpd/Alison_Strum.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543504364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cs2ibv8l5ckpuyleumpd/Alison_Strum.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543504364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cs2ibv8l5ckpuyleumpd/Alison_Strum.jpg","width":800}])
Speech-Language Pathologist, Park Terrace
My amazing co-workers, supportive team and energetic group of students make me #SLPPantherProud!
![Kim Fehringer smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532366720/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xeltl5t2pmbqkrzyy32z/Kim-Fehringer.gif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532366720/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xeltl5t2pmbqkrzyy32z/Kim-Fehringer.gif","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532366720/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xeltl5t2pmbqkrzyy32z/Kim-Fehringer.gif","width":680}])
Principal, Park Terrace
We work really hard to create an environment where students and families feel that sense of value and belonging.
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Parent, Park Terrace
Park Terrace is a wonderful place. I love that when you come in its so welcoming.
![Parent Tim Tarnowski]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1534970126/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ee6sezi025bnyugvckyx/PT-Tim-Tarnowski.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1534970126/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ee6sezi025bnyugvckyx/PT-Tim-Tarnowski.png","width":500}])
Parent, Park Terrace
Teachers are flexible with learning. I see kids at different levels of learning really getting the attention that they need.
![Brenna Edman with her students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1527706186/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ajzxkootif6tl6jwwvu2/Brenna-Edman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1527706186/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ajzxkootif6tl6jwwvu2/Brenna-Edman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1527706186/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ajzxkootif6tl6jwwvu2/Brenna-Edman.jpg","width":760}])
English Learner Academic Specialist, Park Terrace
Every single student I work with makes me #SLPPantherProud! Their passions, perseverance and authenticity are infectious. I am proud to be one of their teachers!
News
In Other News…
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It’s time to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year! Learn more about our schools and programs at the following events.
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The Spring Lake Park School Board held its annual organizational meeting followed by a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 8.
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Carlotta Stomberg, who served on the Spring Lake Park School Board for more than 15 years, died recently at the age of 71. She was a resident of Spring Lake Park for many years and was an active member of the community.
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The Spring Lake Park High School Student Council is hosting a free Winter Carnival for district elementary students on Friday, January 11 from 6-8 p.m. at SLPHS in the Kenneth Hall gym.
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This fall, Nutrition Services transitioned meal payment processing to Campus Parent Portal Food Service. Starting the week of January 14, families will again begin to receive student account balance messages.
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Last month, students at Park Terrace practiced CARES, random acts of kindness by writing thankful letters to others and making blankets and bracelets for children at local hospitals.
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