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We are at K-6 elementary with 565 students. Next year we'll be K-5. We are studying three options for restructuring. They are: 1. Year-round school: Rearranging our 180 days, not lengthening either the school day or the school year. 2. Family concept: Students stay with a teacher for more than one school year. This would include a lot of parental involvement. 3. Team concept: This would be like a school-within-a-school. Our school would consist of three 1-5 teams. Those teams would keep the same students as they move through the grades. There might be some cross grade level instruction. Each team's classrooms would be located close together. If you are currently working in a school incorporating or studying one of these options, we'd like to hear from you to share data and experiences. We're also looking for sites in the midwest to visit. Thanks for any help you can give with this study. Contact Bob Stone at: Westwood Elementary School 2920 NW 9th St. Ankeny, Iowa 50021 Voice: 515-965-9690 Fax: 515-965-9607 Email: wstwood@po-1.star.K12.ia.us