About Us

About Us

At a glance

Anderson elementary

1921 E. 29 St. N.
Tulsa, OK 74110
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Phone: 918-925-1300
Acting Principal: Andrea Parks

Our Namesake

Marian Anderson

(February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993)

Marian Anderson was the first African American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955.

Our mission

We strive to prepare every student for college success by analyzing each individual student's progress and providing focused, rigorous instruction every day, every lesson, all day without exception.

Our Vision

We believe each child can and will succeed; we continually examine our practice and honor our school community by acting with integrity.

FullY Renovated

Thanks to the support of Tulsans in our 2015 bond campaign, Anderson went through a full renovation in the summer of 2018. From new floors to smart boards, including a renovated library, these improvements have energized the students and staff.

1:1 Technology

Technology has been an integral part of our classrooms, and we have an 1:1 student to device ratio. The prevalence of laptops in the classroom and individualized, personalized learning gives students time to read on their own, building strong reading skills throughout the school year. The result is students that are performing at or above grade level, and that gives them the confidence to carry their successes into other areas throughout the year.

Enriched learning experiences

Students at Anderson have the opportunity to participate in the Masterwork Academy for music, visual art, and ballet and the L.I.F.E. After School Program at the Tulsa Dream Center for other enrichment activities, including reading and STEM. We also have a full-time art teacher who utilizes project and skills-based learning. Students are encouraged to pay close attention to detail and stay focused until they are finished. Students are provided examples to get them started and encouraged to add their own ideas. Through drawing, painting, and craft projects, students learn about color, texture, shape, and composition, as well as kindness, teamwork, resilience, and collaboration.

Grounded in restorative practices

Anderson gives students opportunities to develop their social-emotional skill and learn how to self-regulate by providing quiet rooms where students can reflect and refocus in times of stress. Our team offers support to help students learn how to navigate challenging situations in a productive way. This alternative maximizes learning time for all students and builds a strong school culture.

Our students can achieve

Anderson strives to prepare every student for college success by analyzing each individual student's progress and providing focused, rigorous instruction every day, every lesson, all day without exception.

Leadership

Hello! My name is Andrea Parks, and I have been assistant principal at Anderson since 2019. Before getting my certification as an administrator (from University of Oklahoma - Tulsa) I taught for seven years in Union Public Schools and 7 years at Riverfield Country Day school. I graduated in 2004, from Oklahoma State University, with a B. S. in Elementary Education with additional endorsements in Early Childhood and Middle Level Science.

Andrea Parks
Acting Principal
parksan@tulsaschools.org

News

COVID-19 vaccination, 2022-2023 enrollment, health fair, Tulsa Teacher Corps

Nov 19 2021

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The weekly parent update will be on hiatus next week for Thanksgiving Break.

Board of Education hosts virtual workshop
The Tulsa Board of Education is offering a free virtual workshop on the roles and responsibilities of the board and how the board governs on the public’s behalf on Monday, Nov. 29 at 6pm.

This workshop is designed for potential school board candidates and community members interested in learning more about the board of education’s focus on goals to improve student outcomes and how the public can advocate for children in our community. If you are interested in attending, please contact TPSinfo@tulsaschools.org no later than 12pm on Monday, Nov. 29.

Thanksgiving break

We hope you have a fun and safe break from Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26. Classes resume on Monday, Nov. 29 - we’ll see you then!

COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Dec. 4

Vaccinations are now available for all individuals ages 5 and older. Vaccinations will be available on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9:30am - 3pm at the Education Service Center (3027 S. New Haven Ave.). Schedule your child’s appointment at www.tulsaschools.org/vaccine.

Updates to safety practices

We are updating our COVID-19 safety practices over the next few weeks. Starting on Monday, Nov. 29, we will no longer expect masking in buildings where individuals have been eligible for vaccination for several months - this includes our stand-alone high schools and district office sites.
We are also hopeful that starting on Tuesday, Jan. 4, we will no longer expect masking in any of our buildings - this includes elementary schools, middle and junior high schools, and 6-12 school sites. Confirmation of that change will come before winter break.

We will continue to recommend that adults and children - particularly those who are unvaccinated - wear masks indoors and when in the presence of others. Visit www.tulsaschools.org/safety for more information.

Enrollment opens on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022

Our enrollment window opens on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Our school teams are looking forward to welcoming students and families for shadowing days, open houses, and school tours! Look for more information about opportunities for school visits soon; some schools may already have visit dates posted on their websites.

We are also hosting three enrollment information sessions in Spanish! Meals and childcare will be provided. All session content will be presented in Spanish.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 6-7:30pm at Rudisill Library (1520 N. Hartford Ave.)
Saturday, Dec. 11 from 3-4:30pm at Martin Regional Library (2601 S. Garnett Rd.)
Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 6-7:30pm at St. Francis Xavier Church (2515 E. 1st St.)

Tulsa Responds Health Fair

Get help with enrolling in SoonerCare and SNAP, receive a wellness check, and pick up food for free at the Tulsa Responds’ free family health fair on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hicks Park Community Center (3443 S. Mingo Rd.). Visit www.tulsaresponds.org or call 918-900-0918 for more information.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

You’re invited to attend a screening of “Te Ata” on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Admiral Twin Drive-In (7355 E. Easton St.) in celebration of Native American Heritage Month!

2022 Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year nominations open today

Nominations open today for our 2022 Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year! Visit www.tulsaschools.org/2022toyseoy to share your nominations before Sunday, Dec. 5.

Tulsa Teacher Corps application

Know someone who wants to become a teacher? Click here to apply for the Tulsa Teacher Corps mid-year cohort before Tuesday, Nov. 30.

Our COVID-19 Case Count for the period of Nov. 12-Nov. 18 is available here. You can also find the COVID-19 Case Count for previous weeks on our website at www.tulsaschools.org/casecount.

Click here for previous updates.