Superintendent's Message

Dear Families and Community Members,

We have started another amazing year at the San Carlos schools! In just the first 20 days, our campuses are already buzzing with learning, connection and excitement.

This year, teachers at three of our schools welcomed students into newly renovated classrooms and our new HVAC system arrived just in time for the recent stretch of hot fall weather. Across the district, our youngest TK students are already settling confidently into classroom routines, elementary students are diving into STEAM and music, upper elementary students are engaged in project-based learning, and middle school students are exploring new math materials as part of this year’s curriculum pilot.

We also want to thank the many families who joined us for Back-to-School nights. We loved seeing hundreds of you gathered for principals’ welcomes and visiting classrooms as teachers shared what students will be learning and experiencing this year.

The standing-room-only general session at Tierra Linda was a wonderful reminder of my middle school teacher years and the importance of family involvement as students grow. Middle schoolers may begin seeking more independence, but the partnership between families and schools is especially valuable during these important transition years.

At our elementary schools, listening to teachers describe how they will help children become readers, writers, mathematicians, problem-solvers, and friends brought back memories of being a mom of a young child myself. There is something special about the beginning of a school year and the trust families place in our educators each day.

Now, fall is in the air, and there are many more opportunities to come together. From campus clean-ups and movie nights to other family activities and school traditions, we hope you’ll find ways to spend time on campus, connect with other families, and be part of your school community.

Building community and creating a strong sense of belonging are an important part of what makes SCSD such a special place for our students. Thank you for being our partners and for helping us begin the year with such positive energy.

We look forward to all that this year will bring.

Onward!
Jennifer