Dear Parents,

Welcome to Heroes Elementary School, the home of the Huskies and to the 2018–2019 school year. It is my distinct pleasure to join the Heroes Faculty as new principal. Students and parents are the reason that we are here. The teachers and staff at Heroes Elementary School want you to know that we :

1. are committed to supporting all students in making meaningful learning gains.

2. will strive to bring a multitude of meaningful experiences to your children.

3. work to develop positive relationships with your children.

This year we will implement our new language arts curriculum, Benchmark Advance. This program integrates the English Language Arts standards and the English Language Development standards into one comprehensive language arts program that will prepare our students for college and career in the 21st century. We will also continue our implementation started last school year of our math program, Math Expressions. This exciting program will enable our students to develop math fluency that will prepare them to be ready for Algebra and more advanced math. We also continue to focus on ensuring a safe learning environment for all through our ongoing work with PBIS. This program reminds our students that Huskies have the Keys to Success as we become safe, respectful, and responsible citizens.

Your voice as a parent is important! As always, you are an important key in the success of your child. We encourage you to be involved with the school and your child's education in any way possible :

Monthly Parent Meetings held one Friday each month at 8:30 am & 4:40 pm

School Site Council (SSC)

Padres en Accion

Co-Madres de Heroes

Parent Classes

Be sure to check our Heroes Elementary Facebook page and our website regularly for updates about the various programs taking place in the school.

We look forward to a great year here at Heroes. On behalf of the entire Heroes Elementary School staff, I welcome you to our school. We look forward to a prosperous and rewarding school year.

Smiles,

Rebecca “Becky” Churnside Office (714) 568-9600

Cell (714) 904-8103

rebecca.churnside@sausd.us