As we begin the 2026-2027 school year, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome back our returning families and extend a warm greeting to the newest members of our Gardiners Avenue community. We hope your summer was restful, rejuvenating, and filled with wonderful memories with loved ones. Our dedicated staff has been working diligently to prepare for the upcoming year, and we are fully ready to guide and support our students toward another fantastic year of achievement.

This year, we remain deeply committed to providing every student with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary to fulfill our district's mission: "Success for Every Student". By partnering closely with our families, we look forward to nurturing our students' academic, social, and emotional growth both inside and outside the classroom.

Additionally, as part of our commitment to student growth, we are thrilled to continue with our district and building focus on our #booklove initiative for the 2026-2027 school year! By continually celebrating #booklove, our aim is to inspire and nurture a true, lifelong love of reading among our Gardiners Avenue students. Additional information will be sent out in the coming weeks regarding specific dates and events.

In an effort to showcase and highlight the many wonderful activities taking place in our building, we encourage you to regularly check the district website and ParentSquare for important updates, as well as follow our school on Instagram. You will be able to quickly find the latest news happening at Gardiners Avenue and within our district. Below is the link to the Instagram account our building utilizes:

• Gardiners Ave. Instagram

Lastly, prior to the start of the school year, please carefully review the enclosed building and district documents mailed home, as they provide important information regarding your child's education. Please note that you will also be receiving several ParentSquare messages containing additional relevant details. We are very excited to begin the school year and support our students on their path to success. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Go Mustangs!

Jared Vanderbeck, Ed. D.
Principal
Gardiners Avenue School