elementary school
noun
: a school including usually the first four to the first eight grades and often a kindergarten
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The Curtis School is a prestigious elementary school with an annual tuition of $38,000 where many celebrities, such as Victoria and David Beckham, have sent their children.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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When their kids reached elementary school age, Kline revealed that Cates had decided to step back from acting and instead focus on her N.Y.C. clothing boutique.
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More than half of elementary school teachers don't think young people should go into the field, according to a national survey.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Outside of elementary school visits, the bus also stops by various community events, like concerts, movie nights and festivals, for anyone to hop aboard and choose a book to take home.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Adorable Throwback Photos of Longtime Loves Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline
When their kids reached elementary school age, Kline revealed that Cates had decided to step back from acting and instead focus on her N.Y.C. clothing boutique.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
More than half of elementary school teachers don't think young people should go into the field, according to a national survey.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Outside of elementary school visits, the bus also stops by various community events, like concerts, movie nights and festivals, for anyone to hop aboard and choose a book to take home.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Elementary school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elementary%20school. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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