Your Neighborhood School in East Camden
McGraw Elementary students have the heart of a lion and the mind of a scholar. Committed to academic excellence and social-emotional growth, we take an asset-based approach to nurture independent learners. We prepare our lion cubs for postsecondary success and empower them to pursue their dreams. H.O.N.O.R.
At McGraw, all students learn and thrive. With love and high expectations, we support them in finding their own paths to success.
McGraw students have the opportunity to attend East Camden Middle and Mastery High School of Camden, giving them the full K-12 experience at Mastery Schools.
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Academic Excellence
- McGraw Elementary is among the top ten schools in Camden for math proficiency
- Literacy classes include two teachers to provide students with individualized support
- STEM lab and Lego STEM kits are available for all students to experience during the school day
- Every student has access to a school computer during the school day
Joyful Classrooms
- Students learn and practice important social-emotional skills, including self-awareness, empathy, and conflict resolution during a daily morning meeting
- Students participate in drama, physical education, and dance lessons and recess keeps them active
- Community meetings and student recognition awards are held regularly
Aftercare
Aftercare is offered until 5:30 PM. For more information about McGraw Elementary’s aftercare program, contact the main office at 856-966-8960.
Community Partnerships
We partner with several community groups to bring fun, unique opportunities to students, including our partnership with Settlement Music Group to teach students how to sing and play instruments.
McGraw Elementary students can participate in various extracurricular activities, including:
- Tutoring
- Art Club
- Board Games Club
- Choir
- Double Dutch Club
- Girls Book Club
- Homework Club
- Monarch Dance
- Robotics Club
- Football
Families are our partners and we work with them to ensure the very best for our students.
Monthly events are held for our families, including:
- Pastries with Peeps
- Student Achievement Banquets
- African American History Assembly
- Hispanic Heritage Festival
- Family Reading Events
- Career Exposure Week
McGraw Elementary is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online.
- Visit One Camden
- Log in or sign up
- Fill out your family profile
- Select “2024-2025” as the school year you want to apply for
- Select “Neighborhood Guaranteed School” or “Open Enrollment,” depending on how many schools you’d like to apply to
- Confirm school selection/s (and rank school preference if doing Open Enrollment)
- Complete and submit your application
Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.
Back to School 2024
All students at McGraw Elementary are required to wear the following uniform:
- Mastery Schools polo shirt
- Navy or blue bottoms
- Closed-toe shoes
Polo shirts can be purchased at the school for $15. Classroom-appropriate outerwear for colder months will also be available for purchase in the late fall.
Families will receive a call from school leadership if their student is out of uniform. If you need financial support or a family concern arises, contact our main office at 856-966-8960.
Students should come to school prepared and ready to learn on a daily basis.
Review the required supplies list here.
Life at McGraw
View GalleryOur Principal
Danielle Horowitz
School Leadership Team
Valerie Passalacqua, Assistant Principal of Operations
Amira Elsheikh, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Jeena Joy, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Melissa Lundstedt, Lead Case Manager
Giraidy Vasquez, Assistant Principal of School Culture
If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
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Fax | 856-963-8065 | |
Instruction and academic questions | Jeena Joy (grades K-2) Amira Elsheikh (grades 3-5) Habla Español | 609-491-0540 [email protected] 267-844-3472 [email protected] |
General parent or family concerns | Danielle Horowitz Habla Español Valerie Passalacqua Habla Español | 856-298-9942 [email protected] 609-850-1711 [email protected] |
Wellness support (any SEL needs, emotional needs, community resources) | Danielle Horowitz Habla Español Frances Gonzalez, Social Worker | 856-298-9942 [email protected] (267) 605- 2679 [email protected] |
Operational/campus questions (ex: lunch available for pick up) | Valerie Passalacqua Habla Español | 609-850-1711 [email protected] |
Recruitment/enrollment (lottery, online open houses, application questions) | Valerie Passalacqua Habla Español | 609-850-1711 [email protected] |
Specialized Services | Lisa Lundstedt | 856-261-0662 [email protected] |
ELL Supports | Kristen Saggiomo-Jesperson | [email protected] |
After School Programming provided by Social Responsibility Through Me Programming | Ms. Shavon | 856-213-8790 |
Staff Directory
First Name | Last Name | Job Title | Email - Primary Work |
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Alexis | Thompson | Teaching Assistant - Early Elementary | Alexis[dot]Thompson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Allison | Orlando | ESL Teacher - Elementary School | Allison[dot]Orlando[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Amanda | Lorenz | History Teacher - Elementary School | Amanda[dot]Lorenz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Aniyah | Littlejohn | Teaching Assistant - Elementary School | Aniyah[dot]Littlejohn[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Ariel | Jamison | Teacher - Early Elementary | Ariel[dot]Jamison[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Briana | Clinton | Teacher - Elementary School | Briana[dot]Clinton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Charimar | Martin | Teaching Assistant - Early Elementary | Charimar[dot]Martin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Chelsea | Dunn | Teacher - Early Elementary | chelsea[dot]lastique[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Chelsea | Vinci | Teacher - Early Elementary | Chelsea[dot]Vinci[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Cheyenne | Smith | Teacher - Early Elementary | Cheyenne[dot]Smith[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Christina | Sandler | Teacher - Early Elementary | Christina[dot]Pace[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Danielle | Horowitz | Principal - Elementary School | danielle[dot]horowitz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Diana | Montes | Administrative Assistant | Diana[dot]Montes[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Edwin | Cruz-Gonzalez | Teaching Assistant - Elementary School | Edwin[dot]Cruz-Gonzalez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Frances | Gonzalez | Social Worker | frances[dot]gonzalez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Francesca | Lee | Teacher - Early Elementary | Fran[dot]Lee[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Grenny | Ramos | ESL Teacher - Elementary School | Grenny[dot]Ramos[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Griselda | Lopez-Mendez | Science Teacher - Elementary School | griselda[dot]lopez-mendez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jackie | Moreno | Administrative Assistant | jackie[dot]moreno[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jade | Pinto | Teacher - Early Elementary | Jade[dot]Pinto[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
James | McDonnell | Math Teacher - Elementary School | james[dot]mcdonnell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jasmine | Williams | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Jasmine[dot]Williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jasmin | Warner | ESL Teacher - Elementary School | Jasmin[dot]Warner[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jeanette | Bunch | Culture Assistant | Jeanette[dot]Bunch[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jeena | Joy | Assistant School Leader of Instruction - Elementary School | Jeena[dot]Joy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jennifer | Miller | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Jennifer[dot]Roberts[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
JoAnna | Vanderslice | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | JoAnna[dot]Vanderslice[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Joyce | Thornsberry | Support Teacher - Elementary School | joyce[dot]thornsberry[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Krista | Venafro | Teacher - Early Elementary | krista[dot]venafro[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Kristen | Saggiomo-Jesperson | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | kristen[dot]saggiomo[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Latonya | Chapman | Dean | latonya[dot]chapman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
LaToya | Hunter | English Teacher - Elementary School | latoya[dot]hunter[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Laure | Watson | Teaching Assistant - Elementary School | Laure[dot]Watson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Lauren | Ramirez | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | lauren[dot]ramirez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Lydia | Acevedo | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Lydia[dot]Acevedo[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Meghan | Lord | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant | Meghan[dot]Lord[at]masterycharter.org |
Meghan | Timko | Teacher - Elementary School | Meghan[dot]Timko[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Melissa | Lundstedt | Lead Case Manager | melissa[dot]lundstedt[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Rachel | Schemenaur | Dance Teacher - Elementary School | Rachel[dot]Schemenaur[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Rebekah | Cuthbertson | Teacher - Elementary School | Rebekah[dot]Cuthbertson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Sabriah | Wright | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Sabriah[dot]Wright[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Shelley | Cabral | ESL Teacher - Elementary School | Shelly[dot]Cabral[at]masterycharter.org |
Tania | Davis-Fields | Theater Teacher - Elementary School | Tania[dot]Davis-Fields[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Theresa | Lee | Teaching Assistant - Elementary School | Theresa[dot]Lee[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Thurston | Gill | Teacher- Elementary School | Thurston[dot]Gill[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Valerie | Passalacqua | Assistant School Leader/Director of Operations - Elementary School | Valerie[dot]Aviles[at]masterycharter[dot]org |