Mari-Linn Elementary School

641 5th Street

School District

North Santiam 29j
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 12, 2014

I've noticed that many of the negative ratings on this website site inadequate resources for special education. The current (2014) principal at Mari Linn is a former Special Education teacher. Mrs Loftus has created a kind & considerate culture for students - leveraging the school's limited resources well. The teaching staff here is amazing. I have been repeatedly blown away by their caring teaching style & how above & beyond they go. Creativity is encouraged (I attended a concert this year where students had written original songs. I could not stop smiling.), large events show the staff's care, & this is a very safe environment for students. Facilities were updated in the summer of 2013 as part of the passed bond measure. The school is currently facing the challenges of transitioning to the Common Core curriculum parameters but seem to be doing well in this regard. My only complaint is regarding the food service quality - something that is not surprising 1) in the day & age of federal requirements where pizza sauce counts as a serving of vegetables & 2) because the school has to deal with the challenge of being a Title One entity.
Submitted by other on February 21, 2012

i have to agree with others with complaints on the special education issues, but hoped it has improved over the years. My older brother has an IQ of 72 and was treated poorly. The principal at the time asked him a question and I guess wasnt satisfied with the answer and paddled him after calling my brother scrambled eggs for brains. I will never forgive that horrible man for that. We was poor and was harrassed all the time and it was allowed. I gave it a 2 star rating because of the 4th grade teacher passed on to me a life long love of reading. Just wish they was able to help my brother. This was over 30 years ago and had hoped it has improved.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2011

Mari-Linn school does the best they can with the available resources. We've only had experience with teachers in K through 4 and have nothing but great things to say about those teachers and assistants. The teachers really work with our children to challenge them in ways that will meet their needs and interests, which is fantastic. Technology like smartboards and laptops are used to help give kids the skills they need in today's technologically advanced world. There is a small, yet supportive and motivated group of parents who turn out to help with most events, and it would be great if there were more. There are many opportunities for community involvement and Principal Loftus (Harbison) is always willing to meet with parents and hear concerns and suggestions. Like I said, I can only speak to the quality of education in grades K-4, so I cannot vouch for the upper hall teachers or support. Our family loves Mari-Linn!
Submitted by student on March 03, 2010

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