August 18, 2025
Dear Families,
I welcome you back with excitement and anticipation for the year ahead! As we open the doors to a new school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the momentum we’ve built together and where it’s leading us next.
Last year, we made a strong commitment to support our teachers by providing high-quality materials, meaningful professional learning, and opportunities for growth. That investment laid the foundation for something even more powerful this year: Belonging is the beginning. Empowerment drives excellence.
In the year ahead, we’re bringing together three key pieces that help every student thrive:
- Belonging — creating classrooms where students feel welcomed, safe, and connected
- A strong academic core — ensuring every child is challenged and supported
- Empowered educators — giving teachers the tools and support to make great learning happen
We’re continuing the great work we started last year, and building on it through three main strategies:
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) — a consistent, positive approach to behavior
- High-quality Tier I instruction — strong teaching for every student, every day
- Empowerment – Instructional leadership in action
Each of these pieces is connected, working together to support student success at every level.
We believe that belonging matters. Not just because students need safe spaces, but because they deserve to be truly seen and included. And just as importantly, students also deserve to be challenged, encouraged, and prepared for their future. That balance between support and high expectations is what creates lasting learning.
As we begin this school year, I invite you to partner with us in this shared commitment which includes Building a sense of belonging (so every child feels safe and valued), Support purposeful learning (where strong relationships and strong academics go hand in hand), and Celebrating growth (in our students, our schools, and ourselves). Together, we can turn our goals into real impact and that impact into opportunity for every child.
Thank you for your continued partnership. We are grateful for the chance to serve your family this year.
With appreciation and excitement,
-Margo