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Shirley Lane Elementary School was built in 2004. Shirley Lane students and staff take pride in being SLE STARS and strive every day to shine their brightest. We provide a safe, welcoming, and compassionate environment where students, parents, and staff are honored. Shirley Lane is known for its positive school culture and outreach to families and the community.  Parents are viewed as partners in their child's education, and their participation is encouraged. SLE loves to celebrate staff, students, and families and provide fun and engaging activities and events. We shine brighter together. Always remember...GO STARS!
 
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Costume Parade

Costume Parade

On Thursday, October 31st, Shirley Lane invites you to join the fun and enjoy our annual costume parade. Students will get to show off their costumes and walk across the front stage. Prizes will be awarded to the best two costumes per class. More information on costume policies to follow.
Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is held to educate students about the importance of Drug Prevention and making a pledge to be Drug Free. Students can participate in the following Dress Up Days:
10/21 Monday: Wear Red
10/22 Tuesday: Friends in Flannel
10/23 Wednesday: Western Day
10/24 Thursday: Super Hero Day
10/25 Friday: SLE Gear (SLE Says No to Drugs!)
Parent Conferences

Parent Conferences

The month of October highlights the importance of our staff working together with parents and families to help every child be successful. At Shirley Lane, we know that our success as a school community is directly linked to the support we receive from our parents/guardians and community partners. Parent/Teacher conferences honor this partnership by allotting time for each family to meet with their child's teacher to discuss their academic and social emotional progress. Parent conferences will be scheduled October 21st through 24th this year, and students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM daily during Parent Conference Week. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever need to connect with a teacher or administrator. We are here to partner with you to ensure a successful year for your child.
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Our Mission

Vision
At Shirley Lane Elementary School, our vision is to develop well-rounded, confident, respectful, and responsible STARS who have a growth mindset and continually strive for their personal best. We will accomplish this by providing a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive family environment, in which all students are given equal opportunities to learn at their highest level and student and staff achievements are celebrated.  
Mission
Our mission is to develop the whole child by providing high-quality academic instruction, modeling positive behavior expectations, and being committed to providing social-emotional learning to meet the needs of all students. 
Wendy Burkhead

Principal's Message

As the Principal of Shirley Lane Elementary School, it is my goal to support students, staff, and families. I am a Bakersfield native who grew up much like the children in our community. I have been a teacher and Principal in both private and public schools and have served in education for 30 years. I believe in being an instructional leader who works with educators to provide high-quality, engaging instruction in order for all students to learn at high levels. My priorities include continuing to build a positive school culture, continually improving instructional practices, providing social-emotional learning, and working to build relationships among students, staff, families, and the community.  
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