H & M Potter Elementary School

We have had the absolute pleasure of sending three of our children to Potter. I wouldn't know where to begin praising the faculty. From Dr. Zito on down the faculty is top notch. My children all love(d) going to school every day. Without deviation, my third grader cries on the last day of school each year and cannot wait to get back in the fall. It is simply the most conducive environment for learning imaginable. I feel blessed that we were lucky enough to have landed there.
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My kids have had the pleasure of attending the Berkeley School system most of their lives. (I moved my older one in from a God- awful Catholic school...Thank goodness I did!) Accompanying the daily curriculum, proper manners, social graces (bullies are NOT tolerated!) & lessons are taught consistently throughout and is evident in Potter's philosophy, a philosophy encouraged and enacted every single day they are in session. That philosophy includes respect and "Believing in you,", reminded to the students EVERY morning during announcements. The principal knows each student by name and addresses each as such, more evidence that what they preach, they practice. Teachers make it a point to be aware of each students strengths and weaknesses; to praise where it's warranted and support where students need it most, as well as encouraging appropriate independence & responsibility as they mature. It's a wonderful foundation to give these kids what I'm sure most forget by the time they reach middle school in other districts. The staff are parents too...therefore, any issues that arise are addressed swiftly and appropriately, just in the way they'd want to have THEIR children taken care of.
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Wonderful school, great teachers and staff fantastic children and an amazing family type community.

Wonderful town setting that offers great schools, jobs & a complete family setting!
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I believe that potter school is a wonderful school my daughter Elizabeth has been so happy there and all of the teachers and staff are so caring and helpful
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Both my grandchildren went to this school and they loved it
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Great staff, kids and principal! A supportive, enabling school for all.

Wonderful learning environment, caring staff, and supportive administration.

My daughter went to this school.. kindergarten through 4th grade (she's now in 5th) .. It was better than expected.. :) The principal, teachers, etc.. were the best!! I cannot say enough good things about this school.. AWESOME.. :)
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I love HMP because it helps kids learn and behave well.
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the lunch program is great, very sweet thought, and clean
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Every teacher and staff person that I have met there is friendly and helpful. They consistently go above and beyond to help their students both academically and personally.

My children and Grand children went to this school over the past 37 years. I was also President of the PTA and was involved for many years. The teachers and the Principals were great and helped with many of the events. They were very concerned for the children.
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H & m Potter is a wonderful school all around. It has a superb academic program, as well as a friendly environment. My son is learning social skills that will carry him through life. I can not say enough nice things about the teachers and staff. As a parent I am delighted that my child looks forward to going to school everyday, that really says it all!
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This school is the best i have ever seen.. From the principal to the janitors they are all so helpful and careing.... I have to say the best school ever....
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The staff is wonderful and provides a great learning environment for the kids!
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great school, pro active learning programs for the children
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Wonderful school, great staff, and a terrific family community. Our children have a fantastic learning environment.
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Attitude of students is excellent, teachers are very cooperative and student morale is high!
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excellent teachers and wonderful learning environment