Dear Kent Heights Elementary School Families,

             Welcome to another promising school year.  With approximately 300 students, 45 staff members, and an active PTA we are committed to providing an education that is enriching and promotes a culture of achievement.

             Focusing on reading, writing, and arithmetic is essential to the education of a child.  However, we all know that educating the whole person requires more than developing academic skills.        Children meet with success when they feel safe and free to express themselves.

             A means in which we will accomplish the goal to educate the whole person is by continuing a program that has proven to be quite successful.  Our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) program focuses on our school community members being Kind, Hardworking, and Safe.  As a result, students are better able to focus on their education in a safe and nurturing environment.

             Another program that addresses the needs of our students is RTI (Response to Intervention).  RTI provides support and interventions to enable each child to reach his/her full potential.

             We are also fortunate to have state of the art technology in our classrooms that supports instruction.  This technology includes Elmos (an overhead projection device) in all classrooms and Smart Boards in grades three to five, which allows teachers and students to go beyond classroom walls and explore the world around them in a dynamic and exciting way.

             In order for these and other programs to be successful and technology to be fully utilized, professional development is essential.  Therefore, staff members will be participating in professional development throughout the school year.

             The home and school connection is vital to the success of all children.  Therefore, I invite you to play an active role in your child’s education by encouraging your child to do his/her best on all assignments, fully participate in class, and adhere to school rules.  Also, maintaining open communication with your child’s teacher and becoming an active member of the PTA will show your child that you care about his/her education.  As a result, your child will embrace and value his/her education and school experiences.

             Thank you for your continued support.  I am look forward to an enriching and rewarding school year.

 With Warm Regards,

                           Fatima T. Avila

                           Principal