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The mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary is to empower students to reach their fullest potential and embrace learning experiences and opportunities to become college and career ready, productive citizens and lifelong learners.<\/span><\/p>\n

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YOU ARE THE DREAM! Acknowledging the anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

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2025-2026 CULTURE OF KINDNESS: DAILY AFFIRMATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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April<\/span>\/INTEGRITY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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\u00a0 Steadfast adherence to a strict code of moral, ethical or artistic values; to consistently be truthful, sincere, and fair; Keeping one’s word<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n

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Week 29<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHonesty<\/span><\/td>\nTruthfulness and sincerity; free from deception<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Week 30<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTruthworthiness<\/span><\/td>\nWorthy of confidence; reliable; dependable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Week 31<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSelf-Control <\/span><\/td>\nThe power to direct or regulate your actions and emotions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Week 32<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nJustice\/Fairness<\/span><\/td>\nCorrect, proper, and reasonable treatment of behavior and viewpoints of others<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Click the image above to access our yearly school calendar!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Our School<\/h5>\n

School Improvement Goals<\/h2>\n

By May 2026, 100% of MLK ES faculty and staff will be trained on effective Tier 1 instruction, with 85% fidelity as measured by lesson plans, classroom walk-throughs, and data collection\/analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

By May 2026, 100% of MLK ES faculty and staff will be trained on effective Tier 1 instructional and behavioral practices, and differentiated Tier 2 & 3 levels of support, with 85% implementation fidelity as measured by lesson plans, classroom walkthroughs, data collection\/analysis and PBIS reports.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Understanding of student’s learning goals, strengths and weaknesses, <\/span>ability to communicate with teacher about progress toward meeting\/exceeding standards<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click Here to View Our Daily Menu!<\/a><\/p>\n

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To further the School\u2019s mission and purpose, which includes developing well-rounded, engaged students, active parental participation will be required at the School. Parents are required to participate in their child\u2019s education! <\/a><\/p>\n

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Team Effort Always Matters<\/p>\n

A Shout Out is a special recognition that acknowledges a student, faculty, and\/or staff who has demonstrated a special effort, an outstanding job, a project of high quality workmanship and\/or is helping students\/families\/co-workers create positive futures for themselves and their community.<\/p>\n

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Location: 350 30th Ave Columbus, GA 31903<\/strong><\/p>\n

Telephone:<\/strong> (706) 683-8815<\/p>\n

School Hours:<\/strong> M-F: 7am – 2:15pm<\/p>\n

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The mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary is to empower students to reach their fullest potential and embrace learning experiences and opportunities to become college and career ready, productive citizens and lifelong learners.YOU ARE THE DREAM! Acknowledging the anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.\u00a02025-2026 CULTURE OF KINDNESS: DAILY AFFIRMATIONSApril\/INTEGRITY\u00a0 Steadfast adherence […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":379,"featured_media":2448,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\r\n

Principal\u2019s Message<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Dear Parents,<\/p>\r\n\r\n

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the new academic year at Martin Luther King, Jr Elementary School.\u00a0 I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and your children.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

At Martin Luther King, Jr Elementary School, we strive to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we are committed to helping each student reach their full potential.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Our dedicated team of teachers and staff are committed to providing the best possible education to all of our students. We have a rigorous academic program that is designed to challenge and inspire our students, while also providing them with the support and guidance they need to succeed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In addition to our academic program, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports teams that allow our students to explore their interests and develop their talents outside of the classroom.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

We believe that communication between parents, teachers, and students is essential to the success of our school community. We encourage you to stay involved in your child's education by attending school events, volunteering, and communicating regularly with your child's teachers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We look forward to working with you and your child to ensure a successful and rewarding academic year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Karprice Bentley-Brown<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Principal, Martin Luther King, Jr Elementary School<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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