SCES Weekly Newsletter

What does it mean to “Sharpen the Spear”?

The 2026-2027 school year is sure to be an exciting one, with fresh faces in each classroom ready to learn! Not only will this year be an exciting one, it will be one full of challenges as well. Getting kids to grade level, meeting the needs of each student, dealing with a new principal... I mean what could possibly go wrong?! But oh the things that can go right! Each year, we continue to Sharpen the Spear by doing small things to the best of our ability.

Over the course of a school year, these small things add up to BIG growth and achievement for the SCES community. I am truly honored to lead you through the 2026-2027 year!

• July 20: District New Teacher Orientation
• Time: 8:00-3:00
• Location: BOE
• July 21-22: Literacy Bootcamp
• Time: 8:30-3:30
• Location: Academic Coach office at BOE
• July 23: Math Bootcamp
• Time: 8:30-3:30
• Location: Academic Coach Office at BOE
• July 24: SCES New Teacher Orientation
• Time: 8:00-3:00
• Location: SCES Conference Room
• July 28-August 5: 2026 Pre-Planning
• Time: 8:00-4:00
• Pre-Planning Schedule

This school year, one of our big focuses will be on VOCABULARY! I wanted to share a series on vocabulary from one of my favorite podcast channels, Melissa & Lori Love Literacy. Click below to view the listening guide with direct links to each episode.

During the first week of July, teachers and staff on the SCES Leadership Team met to analyze 2025-2026 growth and achievement data. We had great conversations that led to action plans for 2026-2027.