ELEMENTARY
WELCOME TO CUYUNA RANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
At CRES, it is our distinct privilege to partner with parents and the community to offer our students an education focused on excellence. CRES is a preschool through sixth grade school nestled in northeast Crosby, Minnesota.
CRES was named a Minnesota School of Excellence in 2016, and it’s a distinction we’ve held every year since. We are committed to maintaining the level of excellence that earned us this honor in the first place.
Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) program rivals anything found anywhere in the state, with staff members who are state and national presenters on STEAM education. Our students are being prepared for a future of success. In 2018, CRES received the inaugural STEM Innovation Award, presented by the Minnesota Elementary School Principal's Association and the Science Museum of Minnesota, as the top elementary STEM program in the state!
Our winning approach is a two-pronged program that includes a “Tech and Innovation” class as part of students’ rotation, as well as an afterschool and summer program called “Bright Futures,” which features activities such as FIRST LEGO League, Rocketry Club, Destination Imagination, and Camp Invention.
CRES offers many unique opportunities that allow our students to discover and develop their passion. Our classroom teachers teach the general subjects, and we have specialists who teach music, band, physical education, and technology & innovation. We offer our students many opportunities to utilize technology in their education. This includes the use of Chromebooks and iPads.
For students who need a little extra support, we have a top-notch Title 1 staff who are extremely gifted when it comes to offering help to students in math and reading. Each day, our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students get a 30-minute math or reading boost as part of our WIN (What I Need) program. All students, no matter what their achievement level is, get instruction exactly where they need it, from remediation to enrichment.
Classroom and Special Education teachers excel in differentiating their instruction, making sure that all students are appropriately challenged in each subject. Students receive whole-group, small-group, and independent instruction that builds on their strengths and offers endless opportunities for growth.
The staff at CRES is second to none. We love what we do! We have a well-trained and caring staff that is focused on providing all our students with a world-class education. Everybody at CRES is dedicated to developing bright minds for a bright future in a safe and nurturing learning environment. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact any one of our staff members.
Sincerely;
Kurt Becker
CRES Principal
WHAT IS PAW PRIDE?
Our school mascot, Una the St. Bernard, was the loyal sidekick of Cuyler Adams, founder of the Cuyuna Range. In honor of Una, we practice "Paw Pride" in everything we do:
Respect Others:
Keep your hands and feet to yourself
Take turns
Use polite and kind words
Respect Yourself:
Do your best
Make good choices
Positive attitude
Respect Property:
Keep your area clean
Ask before using
Leave things better than you found them
Respect Learning:
Listen to others
Ask questions
Participate/Get involved