825 Lawrence St.
Medina, OH 44256

Office: (330) 636-4000

Principal: Brian Condit

Ella Canavan Elementary School

Celebrating 50 years of Excellence

September 6th  -Labor Day; No School

September 9th  -4:15 P.M.  Market Day Pick-up

September 14th  -5th Grade Kidscripts Writing Rally
                            -7:00 P.M.  Canavan PTO meeting at MHS Senior Commons

September 15th  -2:25 P.M.  Early Release

Septemeber 24th  -Canavan Cafe'

Click here to get the 2010-2011 supply list.

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.

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.