Dear Wildcat Families,

I am excited to start my second year as Principal here at Avenal Elementary School. We have many exciting events in store for everyone who steps through our doors. I am especially looking forward to inaugurating our Wildcat Wellness Hub for our students and families. This will be a place offering support and connecting families to the resources needed to ensure our students feel successful and safe.

The school theme for this year is "Stepping Out and Stepping Up." Inspired by a keynote speaker and former RSUSD student, Jesus Lopez, this theme encourages us to step out of our comfort zones to achieve real growth, discovery, and fulfillment. It also motivates us to step up to become the best versions of ourselves and harness our full potential.

Keep an eye out for Family Newsletters and Parent Square messages throughout the year. I invite all of you to join us for our after-school events, including Art Nights, Game Nights, Literacy Nights, and Parent Workshops, to name a few.

We have adopted new core values for our school in collaboration with teachers and students. Wildcats G.R.O.W.L.:

We will show Growth every day, Respect at all times, be Outstanding, Work Hard and show Leadership inside and outside of the classroom.

I encourage all parents/guardians to join our School Site Council, ELAC. As well as in becomine a parent volunteer. Together we can help all our students become successful in their education.

Stay informed at: https://www.rsusd.net/o/aes and our official school Facebook Page.

Sincerely,

 Ms. A

(Ana Rosas)