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.
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English Learner Specialist, Park Terrace
I personalize learning by building relationships with each student I work with. It is incredibly important for students to have their unique perspective seen as an asset to the learning community.
![Yesica Garay Muñoz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532366431/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dlyhemsqbig5kfrwvi3r/Yesica-Garay-Munoz.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532366431/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dlyhemsqbig5kfrwvi3r/Yesica-Garay-Munoz.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1532366431/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dlyhemsqbig5kfrwvi3r/Yesica-Garay-Munoz.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1532366431/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dlyhemsqbig5kfrwvi3r/Yesica-Garay-Munoz.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532366431/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dlyhemsqbig5kfrwvi3r/Yesica-Garay-Munoz.png","width":1558}])
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.
![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.
![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!
News
In Other News…
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At the March 5 regular school board meeting, the Spring Lake Park Lions Club presented the district with a check for $10,000 to be used to support mental health services for students in the district.
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The Spring Lake Park School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 5.
![Park Terrace Principal Kim Fehringer smiling at a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551458948/springlakeparkschoolsorg/y5hr5n2vqwwunptow4pp/Kim-Fehringer-student.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551458948/springlakeparkschoolsorg/y5hr5n2vqwwunptow4pp/Kim-Fehringer-student.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551458948/springlakeparkschoolsorg/y5hr5n2vqwwunptow4pp/Kim-Fehringer-student.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551458948/springlakeparkschoolsorg/y5hr5n2vqwwunptow4pp/Kim-Fehringer-student.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551458948/springlakeparkschoolsorg/y5hr5n2vqwwunptow4pp/Kim-Fehringer-student.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1551458948/springlakeparkschoolsorg/y5hr5n2vqwwunptow4pp/Kim-Fehringer-student.png","width":2200}])
Park Terrace Principal Kim Fehringer has accepted a new role as a coordinator in the educational services department. Along with other assignments, she will oversee gifted and talented services. She will continue to serve as principal at Park Terrace through the 2018-2019 school year and will begin her new position July 1, 2019.
![Panther Foundation Gala]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551367110/springlakeparkschoolsorg/haxhlktsam9dnfqbzqdf/Gala-2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551367110/springlakeparkschoolsorg/haxhlktsam9dnfqbzqdf/Gala-2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551367110/springlakeparkschoolsorg/haxhlktsam9dnfqbzqdf/Gala-2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551367110/springlakeparkschoolsorg/haxhlktsam9dnfqbzqdf/Gala-2019.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551367110/springlakeparkschoolsorg/haxhlktsam9dnfqbzqdf/Gala-2019.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551367110/springlakeparkschoolsorg/haxhlktsam9dnfqbzqdf/Gala-2019.jpg","width":1723}])
The Panther Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money to support Spring Lake Park Schools, raised more than $140,000 during its 15th annual gala “Jewel of the North” on Saturday, February 23.
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To improve the overall experience for users on our guest wireless network, the Technology Services Department will be making some changes to the PantherGuest network. These changes will allow visitors to more easily connect to and use our guest network, while still protecting our staff, students and community users.
The Spring Lake Park School Board held a work session on Tuesday, February 26.
