Namaste Annual Report 2012

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Making A Dierence


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OurMissionand HistoryNamaste Charter School, a public

elementary and middle school on

Chicagos underserved Southwestside, opened in 2004 to combat the

diverse challenges facing children

growing up in low-income, urban

neighborhoods. Namaste started

with Kindergarten and first grade,

expanding one grade per year until it

became a full K-8 school in fall 2011.

By breaking down barriers to healthful

foods, regular exercise, and opportunities

for high academic achievement, Namastebuilds all students independent academic

and wellness skills so they graduate from

Namaste fully prepared for success in high

school and beyond, and possess a repertoire of

strategies for making positive wellness choices

throughout their lives.

Namaste makes a measurable difference in

childrens lives by implementing and sharing

a groundbreaking approach to education that

combines health and wellness with rigorousacademics in a peaceful environment.


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Setting a New Standard:

HolisticModelNamaste Charter Schools holistic

approach to education is one-of-a-

kind. Students begin the day with

a healthy breakfast, an important

precursor for Morning Movement

that takes place immediately before

the start of classroom instruction. A

well-balanced lunch and structured

play at recess sets students up for an

afternoon of learning. Namaste students

learn about nutrition and wellness,

engage in the Peaceful People curriculum

and understand ways to promote social-

emotional growth.

Core programs include:

60 minutes of daily Physical Education

Morning Movement exercises

Nutritious breakfast and lunch program

Balanced, literacy-based academic curriculum

Conflict resolution and character

education programming

Age-appropriate nutrition and wellness curricula

Dual Language Spanish immersion option


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Namaste students are excelling academically. But as the school leader,

I am most proud that our students are thoughtful citizens. They know

how to relate to adults and to one another and they know how to solve

problems peacefullywhich is critical both here at Namaste and once they

leave our doors.

ALLISON SLADE, FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL

What I am bringing to high school is how to make good

choicesthats what I have learned most at Namaste.

I know its up to me to make the right choices about what

I will be eating, how hard I am going to try in schoolbut my teachers here made sure I am ready.

KRYSTAL, MEMBER OF NAMASTES FIRST GRADUATING CLASS

Children need to move and at Namaste, our students

understand how physical activity helps them become better

learnerstheyve really internalized that. The fact that

students are not only active but also understand the

importance of our schools mission really makes me smile.

ABBY ROSE, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS


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from the taproot foundation

3737 South Paulina, Chicago, Il 60609(773) 715-9558

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