Mission and Vision Statements
Mission Statement
The mission of BRE is to be a supportive professional learning community that empowers each individual student to reach their highest potential by nurturing their social, emotional, and academic needs.
Vision Statement
We will inspire students to demonstrate "A HERD" behavior in all areas of their lives.
A cademic Excellence: We seek information to grow our understanding, knowledge, and skills.
H onest: We show a high level of integrity as a member of our learning community.
E mpathetic: We form connections with BRE community members.
R espectful: We take responsibility for our thoughts, actions, and behaviors.
D edicated: We are active participants in all aspects of learning.
School Goals are based on current data and align with our priority performance challenges listed on our school’s state UIP (Unified Improvement Plan)
School Goal #1
To increase the number of students on grade level or above in reading:
At least 75% of students in grades K-5 will perform on grade level or above in reading as measured by the Spring 2026 i-Ready Diagnostic. We will also reduce the percentage of students performing one grade level below or lower from the current schoolwide average of 11% to 8% or less.
School Goal #2
To increase the number of students on grade level or above in math:
By Spring 2026, at least 75% of students in grades K-5 will perform on grade level or above in math, as measured by the i-Ready Diagnostic. We will also reduce the percentage of students performing one grade level below or lower from the current schoolwide average 14% to 10% or less.
School Goal #3
To increase the number of students on grade level or above in writing:
By Spring 2026, at least 75% of students in grades K-5 will perform on grade level or above in writing, as measured by the BoY, Fall, Spring, and EoY benchmark writing assessments aligned to the thinkSRSD framework. Students will demonstrate growth in structure and evidence-based responses across literacy and research- simulated tasks, using POW (K-1) and POWeR (2-5) strategies.
Buffalo Ridge Character Pledge
I will treat everyone the way I want to be treated; no one should feel left out, unwanted, or defeated. I will always be thoughtful; I will always be true. I will stand up for myself and also for YOU!