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Elevate News | September 25, 2025

Posted Date: 9/25/25 (11:30 AM)
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Supporting Students at the SM Campus
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Every day I come to school excited to work with students who are eager to learn and eager to lead. I am also very lucky to be able to work closely with some other members of our school: the flexible, hard-working support teachers on the Serra Mesa campus! If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet them yet, the team includes Monica Farin, Julayne Kilcullen, Kayla Moulton, Martha Guillen, Shari Scott, Breannah McCann, and Lalito Gonzalez.
    
Our support staff works hard in and out of the classrooms of Elevate. In classrooms they help reduce the student to teacher ratio and allow teachers to structure more small-group learning opportunities. We also strategically use these staff members to run targeted small group interventions in reading and math. At other times, you can find the support staff supervising the eating area and the playground, and they are the smiling faces that you likely see at arrival and dismissal.
    
The support team is a valuable asset to our school. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure that Elevate students reach their full potential at school. If you have any questions regarding our amazing staff, feel free to reach out to me.
Michael Kazmierski (Mr. K)
Dean of Students
Serra Mesa Campus

DATES AT A GLANCE
Fri, Sept 26 - No School (Staff Development Day)
Thurs, Oct 2 - CCB Meeting
- EMS Community Meeting
Fri, Oct 3 - SM Leader of the Month Assembly
- Please note: the Whole-School Spirit Day has been moved to October 31
Sat, Oct 4 - Fall Festival 
Mon, Oct 6 - TESF Fall Pledge Drive Begins
- 1st Grade Field Trip
Thurs, Oct 9 - SM & TS Fall Picture Make-ups
- EMS Community Meeting
- Dessert with the Directors: Math Edition
Mon, Oct 13 - No School

The Fall Festival is next week on Saturday, October 4, 3-6 pm. We can't wait to see you there!

🎫 Pre-purchase your tickets online here for a chance to win a one week summer camp to  Aerial Revolution!!

We are still in need of a few more volunteers to help serve food. Can you help to fill one of these slots?
- 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM (4 slots open)
- 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM (3 slots open)

👉Sign up to volunteer here! 

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
We love and value our volunteers! To help keep classrooms running smoothly and ensure student safety:
  • Please make an appointment in advance if you’d like to volunteer or meet with a teacher. Volunteers and visitors may not enter classrooms without prior approval.
  • If your child arrives late to school, please check in at the office. Our staff will walk your child to class so learning is not interrupted.
  • Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and focused learning environment for all students
FALL FAMILY SURVEY
Your voice matters! Can you take a moment to complete Elevate's Fall Family Survey? Click here to complete!  
This survey allows Elevate School to gather critical feedback from parents and guardians on various aspects of school programs, helping us to improve the quality of education and services provided. You can learn more about it here.

LOAD THE LOUNGE
Elevate's Classroom Community Builders (CCBs) have officially launched this year's Load the Lounge to help stock the staff lounges with treats! The first collection day is next Friday, October 3 - simply bring your donations to the TS Campus (5606 Antigua Blvd, San Diego) at morning drop off or afternoon dismissal. Get all the details here!

INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACT
For any planned absence of 3 or more days (maximum of 15 days cumulative), families should make arrangements to complete an Independent Study Contract (ISC). Completing an Independent Study during an extended absence will result in excused absences. To request an ISC, please complete this form.


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Thursday, October 9, connect with Mr. Elliott (Executive Director) and Mrs. Wooden (Assistant Director) for Dessert with the Directors: Math Edition... share ideas and ask questions in an informal setting over some sweet treats.

This particular Dessert with the Directors will also include a fun and engaging math focus with a hands-on activity. See math through your child's eye and learn more about our K-8 math program. Hear directly from our school leaders about strategies and tools used to inspire a love for problem solving and critical thinking.  

🌟 For all details and to RSVP, click here.
👭To register for childcare, please complete this form.

HABIT OF THE WEEK
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ELEVATE'S SPIRIT STORE
Grab some Elevate gear today! The Elevate School Foundation (TESF) has set up an awesome online Spirit Store with branded attire, reusable water bottles, hats, and more! Ten percent of each purchase will go directly to the foundation which supports Elevate's Mission.


Elevate School cultivates leaders and positive changemakers by inspiring students to be excellent in academics, exceptional in leadership, expansive in creativity, and engaged in community.
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