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Monthly Principal Newsletter

WELCOME TO OUR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!

OUR THEME

Roaring with Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness

OUR MISSION

          At Lewisdale Elementary, our students and teachers reach beyond expectations by believing in themselves, conquering academic challenges, and inspiring one another to achieve greatness.

         We commit to nurturing the whole child, socially, emotionally and academically, through engaging, rigorous, and inclusive learning experiences.

         Families, community partners, and staff unite to create a safe, welcoming environment where all students are valued, supported and empowered to thrive. We BELIEVE... We CONQUER... We Unite! WE ARE THE LIONS!

OUR VISION

         We believe every student can become a leader, problem solver, and kind community member. Together with families and partners, we help students grow into confident learners who are ready to take on challenges, inspire others, and succeed in school and in life.


August 1, 2025

Dear Lewisdale Families,

         As we gear up for the new school year, I am thrilled to extend the warmest welcome to both returning and new members of our community. I look forward to supporting your scholar's academic and social emotional growth as we begin our 2025-2026educational journey. My commitment to ensuring high level instruction happens in every classroom, for every student, every day guides my daily work.

         I will work hard to put us in position to increase our MCAP score, increase student achievement within our subgroups, and promote a positive school culture and climate by building strong relationships with parents, students, staff, and community partners.

         This year we will focus on our use of data to inform instruction, implementing the literacy and math framework, strategies to increase student achievement with the MCAP, and providing exciting and challenging enrichment opportunities for all students. We are departmentalized in grades 2 through 5. We will focus on building strategic relationships and schoolwide initiatives through our work as a PBIS school; hosting Lion nights, events and assemblies that help to foster a nurturing safe environment for our scholars.

         I anticipate a successful year as the teachers, administration, staff members, and I are committed to the academic, social, and emotional growth and development of our Lions at Lewisdale Elementary School. My door is always open, and I welcome your input. Please feel free to stop in or call to make an appointment to discuss any concerns, suggestions, or ideas to help make this the best year yet!

"Good, better, best; never let it rest; until your good becomes your better; and your better becomes your best!" At Lewisdale, "Our Lions are getting smarter by working harder."


Educationally yours,
Patricia Haith