Principal's Message
Dear Emerald Families,
Welcome to another exciting year at Emerald Elementary!
Emerald has proudly served our community since 1958, and in 2017, we reopened the doors to our beautiful new building after a complete rebuild. While the structure may be new, the heart of Emerald remains the same—rooted in strong relationships, high expectations, and a deep commitment to every learner.
At Emerald, we believe in the power of connection, equity, and joyful, meaningful learning. Our dedicated educators work as a collaborative team to ensure every child is seen, challenged, and supported. We are especially proud of our Emerald FIRE Cornerstones—Focus, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy—which guide our learning environment and shape the way we treat each other each day.
Our Mission
The mission of Emerald Elementary School, in the Boulder Valley School District, is to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives.
Our Vision
In our Emerald community, children are equally supported to reach their greatest potential. We are an innovative, progressive, and high-achieving neighborhood school that equitably educates all students in a safe, supportive environment. We foster successful, curious, lifelong learners who confidently embrace the challenges and opportunities of their time.
Emerald FIRE Cornerstones
Emerald Dragons are always on F.I.R.E.—Focus, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy.
These cornerstones come to life in our daily practices—from student-centered instruction and inquiry-based projects to strong relationships and a positive, inclusive school culture. We believe that learning should be authentic, engaging, and joyful, and that every student deserves to thrive.
Our staff also values lifelong learning and collaboration. We participate in ongoing professional development and reflection, including tools like Emergenetics and the 7 Norms of Collaboration, which help us build strong, responsive teams and model continuous growth for our students.
As we continue to evolve and grow, thank you for being such an essential part of the Emerald community. The success of our students depends on the strong partnership between home and school. Please know that my door is always open for your comments, questions, concerns, and celebrations.
With gratitude,
Samara Williams
Principal, Emerald Elementary
samara.williams@bvsd.org
