I am very excited to welcome you and your family to the 2018-19 school year. Our theme for the school year is “Excellence Through Equity: Quality “First” Instruction for ALL.” This is going to be an amazing school year, and I am looking forward to working with each of you to create a positive school environment with high expectations for all students.

This year’s theme speaks to our commitment to developing the whole child with the enhancement of our school academic programming through our STEAM Magnet program and Leader In Me. Our team is committed to learning with excellence, no excuses!  All decisions made will be in the best interest of learning, equity in student achievement and safety.  We will work tirelessly to ensure that our children are prepared for the next grade-level, middle school, high school, college, careers and beyond.

Collectively as a team-we will prepare our children to become productive citizens and global graduates.  With your dedication and commitment to active engagement-We WILL positively impact the lives of our students.  You are our partners and together we will lead our students into a world of infinite possibilities through education.

As a Professional Learning Community, we promise to:

• Create a classroom environment, culture and climate that supports and develops ALL Learners.
• Use data to inform planning and instructional decisions.
• Engage ALL students with literacy in every academic area.
• Provide equity for ALL learners through relationships and differentiation.
• Actively engage our students, parents, and community members as stakeholders.

Welcome back again Shadowbriar families, and we look forward to partnering with each of you to ensure your students’ academic success. Have a great week.

Bulldogs Rising-Bulldog Strong!

Mark Samuel

Principal