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Welcome to the John B. Sliney Elementary School family! We are so glad you are here.

We are a joyful and inclusive learning community where we value collaboration, a growth mindset, and lifelong learning for everyone. At Sliney, we believe that learning should be engaging, creative, and full of wonder, fostering a true curiosity and a love of learning in every child.

Our school is built on core values that we live out every day. We believe that joyful learning happens through creativity, and we strive to ensure that all community members—students, families, and staff—are empowered to share their voices and take ownership of their journey. Strong, respectful relationships are the heart of our school, creating a safe and supportive environment where we all grow by embracing challenges and reflection. We work side-by-side with you to uphold high expectations and continuously improve for our students and the entire community.

In practice, this means you will see joyful classrooms, feel the strength of our partnership with you, and find collaborative teams using evidence of learning to support the growth of every single student.

We look forward to growing with you and your family!

Best regards, 

Maria Clark, Ed.D.
Principal
John B. Sliney School
mclark@branfordschools.org
203-481-5386