Kullerstrand Elementary
Wheat Ridge, Colorado

On the Kullerstrand Elementary website, Principal Bill Blandón writes:
Kullerstrand is a small school with a big heart. We tap into the experiences of our school community to offer our students a top-notch education. At Kullerstrand, we truly believe “All means all” and apply our efforts to our district mission, “To provide a quality education that prepares all children for a successful future.”

Kullerstrand Elementary is a K-6 school within the Jeffco Public Schools with a diverse population that has formed dynamic partnerships with local business. Old Chicago, Mimi’s Café, and McDonald’s are supporters of Kullerstrand. It is also working with the school district’s Positive Behavior Support (PBS). PBS is a research-based program where school staff learns how to teach their students the rules of behavior to work in a positive way. Kullerstrand works with their parents to promote the school through the community by having as many night activities as possible. Kullerstrand is trying to promote their school within the community by making the school website user-friendly.

Kullerstrand Student Profile

• 257 students enrolled
• 95% attendance rate
• 62% mobility rate (’06-’07)
• 36% of the students are Hispanic
• 57% of the students are white
• 49% of the students are female
• 51% of the students are male
• 60% of the students receive free and reduced lunch
• 52% of the students scored proficient or partially proficient in Reading, 38% in Writing, and 48% in Math

Backpack Supplies

• Spiral Notebooks (Wide Ruled),
• Colored Markers (Thin and Wide)
• Number Two Pencils
• Glue Sticks
• Notebook Filler Paper (Wide Ruled)
• Disinfectant Wipes or Spray
• Folders
• Pens
• Scotch Tape
• Highlighters
• Magic Markers
• Scissors
• Index Cards

If you want to ship the backpacks before the conference, please send them to:

Colleen Jorgensen
Red Rocks Community College
Vice President of Instruction
13300 West 6th Avenue
Lakewood, CO  80228-1255