Webster Magnet Elementary is a school on the move, looking at changing our magnet focus to "Academic Service Learning" as we strive to build a community of learners and strong community connections. Webster has chosen to be a service-learning magnet school because service-learning connects what students learn academically with their very important place in the wider world. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.

According to the National Commission on Service Learning, service-learning:

• Links to academic content and standards.
   
• Involves young people in helping to determine and meet real, defined community needs.
   
• Benefits both the community and the service providers (the students) by combining a service experience with a learning experience.
   
• Can be used in any subject area so long as it is appropriate to learning goal.
   
• Works at all ages, even among young children.

Webster is a Responsive Classroom school, bringing together a diverse student population through social and academic learning. Students are provided hands-on experiences and an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and skills through academic service learning projects and enrichment classes including Art, Music, Reader's Theater, Band, African Music Ensemble and Science.

Homeroom teachers provide students with a strong foundation in reading, writing, math, and social studies. Teachers integrate technology into classroom instruction through the use of two computer labs and classroom computers.

Webster will be implementing the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Elementary program designed for students in grade 4-6 that provides help in building skills in the areas of organization, time management, note taking, and test taking.

Our PTO and Site Council work together with the staff to create an exciting and challenging school environment. Join us on a journey to higher academic achievement for all students, bringing learning to life!

Special Features:

• Pre-Kindergarten
   
• All-Day Kindergarten
   
• Gifted/Talented program
   
• Student Leadership
   
• Academic Service Learning
   
• Strong Arts Program including Art, Reader's Theater, Band, African Music Ensemble, and Public Art
   
• After-School Programs
   
• The largest elementary library in Saint Paul