825 Lawrence St.
Medina, OH 44256

Office: (330) 636-4000
Attendance:  (330) 636-4004
Office Hours:  8:15 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.

Ella Canavan Elementary School

8:45 a.m. - Students enter building
8:55 a.m. - Tardy Bell - students in class
11:25 a.m. – Dismissal for a.m. Kindergarten

Grade 1 – Lunch 11:35-12:00
               Recess 12:00-12:25

Grade 2 – Recess 10:45-11:10 
               Lunch 11:10-11:35

Grade 3 – Recess 11:35-12:00
               Lunch 12:00-12:25

Grade 4 – Lunch 12:25-12:50
               Recess 12:50-1:15

Grade 5 – Recess 12:25-12:50
               Lunch 12:50-1:15

12:50 p.m. – P.M. Kindergarten students enter building
1:00 p.m. – Students in class
3:25 p.m. - Dismissal for walkers
3:30 p.m. – Dismissal for car riders

Click here to get the 2011-2012 supply list.

Click here to access the school calendar for the 2011-2012 school year.

February 1 - 7 p.m. PTO Movie Night @ Canavan

February 9 and 10 - COSI

February 17 and 20 - NO SCHOOL

February 24 - Canavan Cafe

March 6 - End of the 2nd Trimester

In the event of a two hour delay, Canavan will follow the schedule below.

10:30 Students Arrive
10:45 Students Enter Classrooms
10:55 Tardy Bell
12:25 AM Kindergarten Dismissal
11:05 Second Grade Lunch
11:35 First Grade Lunch
12:05 Third Grade Lunch
12:35 Fifth Grade Lunch
1:05 Fourth Grade Lunch
1:55 PM Kindergarten Arrival
3:25 Dismissal for walkers
3:30 Dismissal for car riders

Dismissal Reminder
If you wait on Lawrence Street to enter Canavan at dismissal time, please make sure you do not block driveways on Lawrence Street.  We have been getting calls from our neighbors about driveways being blocked at dismissal time.  Also, please do not use driveways on Lawrence Street or neighboring streets as a turnaround.  This is out of respect to our neighbors and can create a safety issue for students walking home.  Thank you for your consideration.

If you will be missing school due to vacation plans, please fill out the form attached to the right and return it to school before leaving.  Thank you.

The motto "Reaching for the Stars, Striving for Excellence" means that everyone at Ella Canavan School works together to help all children set goals and reach their potential.

The mission statement of Ella Canavan School promises "We responsibly prepare students to become enthusiastic life-long learners who reach for the stars. We do this by skillfully presenting an individually challenging curriculum in a school setting that values kindness, respect and personal responsibility. This atmosphere is created through the care we give to our school environment and the commitment we make to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and community."

The Parent Teacher Organization provides special assemblies. They normally include COSI, theatre performances such as Mad Cap Productions, and Magical Theatre Company. This last assembly requires all fifth grade students to participate in a "Writing Rally" in the fall. In the spring the Magical Theatre group chooses two of the stories that have been submitted by the fifth grade students and turns them into a play which is presented to the whole school.

Special events include Right to Read Week, Field Day, and Arbor Day celebration.

Intermediate students may join Safety Patrol. The Canavan Cafe and weekly "Good Card" drawings recognize students for good citizenship and academic achievement.

Events like Meet Your Staff Night, Fall Family Night, Spring Open House and Art Show bring parents into the school.

An active PTO raises funds and provides volunteers. Volunteers participate in such activities as the Junior Great Books Program, Call Home for Safety Program, New Family Greeting Program and the Courtyard Beautification Committee.