Dear Loyola Lion Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend and were able to stay cool during the heat this week!
I continue to be so impressed by the incredible talent and creativity we have here at Loyola. We had over 40 student submissions for our Walkathon T-shirt Design Contest, and every single one was impressive! Our students shared such creative ideas and designs, and it is going to be very difficult to choose a winning design. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their creativity with us!
It is hard to believe that we are already one month into the new school year! Things are rolling along wonderfully, and it has been exciting to see our students settling into routines, building relationships, and engaging in meaningful learning experiences across our classrooms.
As we move through the year, we will continue our focus on Deeper Learning and our commitment to intentionally designing rich learning experiences for every student. Our teachers are thoughtfully designing opportunities for students to have voice and ownership in their learning while developing the skills and mindsets they will carry with them beyond the classroom.
This month, we are also focusing on Respect through our Character Strong curriculum. Respect is an important part of building a strong and caring school community. We are helping students understand that respect means valuing themselves and others, listening to different perspectives, treating people with kindness, and recognizing that every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. We will continue looking for opportunities to practice and celebrate respectful behaviors throughout our school day.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for all you do to support our students and our Loyola community. There is so much positive energy on campus, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this wonderful community.
Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Well,
Kelly Rafferty
Principal, Loyola Elementary
