Tinker Elementary School

I love Tinker! I have a child in the Fourth grade. I love the teacher group and the flexibility offered to my child. I also have a child in first grade that also is part of the gifted program. Both sets of my childrens' teacher call me for concerns or rewards. The principal is amazing! I hope to keep him for a long time since my first grader will be there for a while. The admin staff does seem a little strained, personally I believe there just is not enough of them. I would like to see more parent involvement or a monthly calander of events. Overall, I am extremely happy!
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I am very satisfied and feel very fortunate that my child can attend Tinker Elementary. They have the most kindest teachers and they give alot of support to the military families. My child's fourth grade teachers are willing to do anything to make sure she succeeds! Iappeciate all that this school does!!
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This school is completely lacking the necessary skills to be considered a "great school". The kids are treated like prisoners. There is no talking through the school day and the way the children are treated is horrible. For example, in the 4th grade, they lose recess or have to run laps on the track for sharpening their pencil during class or going to the bathroom out side of the predetermined bathroom breaks. I am one of many parents who decided after the start of the school year to pull my child from this school and we are perusing other schooling options.
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We came to Tinker during right before the christmas break of 09 and I have absolutely love it. My kids excelled, they loved it. The teachers were great and very involved! I have no complaints other than I wish the district would reinstate the AR program and maybe the had more choices at lunch!! Let's go PATRIOTS!!
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My son attended 4-6th grade. One of his teachers that has been there for many years is an absolute busy body and does not focus on school as much as she does this nutty touchy feely keep up with the kids' love life business. He had a great 6th grade teacher. The principal is awful...unwilling to see any side other than the teacher and makes no bones about it. Moved out of the school district!
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My son has been attend this school and I have been very disapointed in the lack of supervision. I really hated this school and will be switching him to another hopefully soon. Although I have to say his teacher did TRY to stay involved in his everyday situations my son was bullied and came home talking about it often.
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My daughter has attended both pre-k and now kindergarten at this school, and we absolutely love it! She has Mrs. Laughlin, and she is simply amazing with the children! The teachers are so creative and truly get to know each student and try to meet their individual needs. We love Tinker!!!
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I, like many parents LOVE the teachers and staff of Tinker Elem! The principal is rarely present. I have not seen her at evening activities, in the cafeteria, or on the playground. She does not interact with the children and does not appear to know them by name. In fact, one child thought the counselor was the principal! Something needs to be done! The teachers and staff deserve so much more. They work so tirelessly to give Tinker their best with so little leadership from their principal. My heart goes out to them. A Very Concerned Parent
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As a parent, I've really loved Tinker! The teachers have been very supportive and helpful. I have noticed that the principal seems to be very 'absent' and difficult to reach. I've attended numerous functions where I've seen many teachers and other support staff but no principal. Maybe I'm just coming from a school with a very visible principal, but I would hope that my child attends a school where not only the teachers are seen on an everyday basis.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent, I appreciate the teachers and staff members at Tinker Elementary. They are friendly and helpful. There are people standing at the front of the school welcoming kids as they come in and leave. I have been very impressed with my child's learning. His teacher has gone above and beyond trying to let me know how he is doing and sending home stuff. The only thing I don't like about Tinker is the principal. She is never around when I've been there. She doesn't even know my kid's name. Overall, Tinker is a great school.
--Submitted by a parent