Opening in September 2009, Grant Avenue Elementary School plans to create a safe and nurturing environment for children while welcoming parents to monthly education workshops and informal chats with the administration, said Principal Kristin Erat, a graduate of the city's Leadership Academy which trains new principals. In 2009, the school will have three kindergarten and three 1st grade classes. A grade will be added each year until the school serves a K-5 population of 450 students.

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