Principal's Message |
Welcome to the newly updated New Jerusalem Elementary School web site. I hope you will find it useful and informative. This is just one way for the faculty and staff to provide you with needed communications; hopefully, making your and your child’s busy life a little more uncomplicated.
This has been an exciting year for me as a new principal for New Jerusalem Elementary and Delta Charter School, K-8. I have had a lot to learn and would like to relay to you my thanks for your graciousness in welcoming me to your educational community. I’ve learned very quickly how involved and diligent the parents of this community are—I think I speak for the entire staff when I say how much we appreciate your support and involvement—it does make all the difference in the world.
The New Jerusalem School District is a great place to work; but more importantly, it’s a great place for students to go to a safe school, be challenged academically and just be kids. Faculty and staff clearly care about the children in our district and place the mastery of educational standards at the forefront of the school’s overall plan. Coupled with that, there is an emphasis on fostering kindness, honesty and the development of well-rounded children that will become good, contributing citizens.
While I certainly want us all to be cognizant of the importance in improving our test scores and the readiness of our students for high school, I also want school to be a place of joy and discovery. It is an important balance that all of us—parents, teachers, students and staff must work to achieve—focusing on the bottom line (academic achievement), but also allowing our student to be kids; knowing they’re safe, cared for, and valued as the future citizens of our community.
Thanks to you for giving me the opportunity to be part of New Jerusalem Elementary School District.