Opening day at Sandburg was a success. The students and staff have returned well rested and ready to take on another exciting school year.  A school year that promises to be filled with focused academic studies in support of our quest to bring all students to proficiency.

I’d like to welcome all of our new families to Sandburg.  It is a pleasure to have you as part of our Sandburg team. Welcome! Welcome! I’d also like to welcome our new Vice Principal, Ms. Janice Matthews.  She joins our team with energy, experience, and a passion for education.  When you see her out and about please stop by and introduce yourself.   For those of you who were here in years past you have noticed Mr. T is no longer at Sandburg.  He is now the principal at Bay Park Elementary School.  We are all very proud of him and wish him much success with his new adventure.

Sandburg is celebrating our recent API (Academic Performance Index) and AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress – No Child Left Behind) results.  We improved our state standardized test scores by 26 points and are now an 881 API school.  800 represents a “proficient” score, by increasing our points we continue to excel in our academic performance.  We met all of our No Child Left Behind (AYP) targets with flying colors. The Sandburg staff will continue to work together towards meeting the individual needs of all our students.  It is our common goal to move all children to be successful at meeting their state grade level standards.

The Sandburg staff takes great pride in celebrating student success in all curriculum areas.  We acknowledge and applaud all levels of learning and view mistakes as “acts of learning”.  We also recognize that we can’t do it alone - we need your help in making sure your child works to their potential.  Encourage and support the homework plan that is required of your student.  Take time to read a book with your child and talk about the details of the story.  Reading is not just about reading the words, it’s about understanding what the words are saying . . . the story behind the words is what counts.  We need you, your child needs you . . . together we can make a profound difference.

The district has officially changed its name from San Diego City Schools to San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).  One of the goals of the district is “curbside” appeal for all schools.  Sandburg embarked on making external changes last year by starting our beautification program.  We were highlighted in the district Staff Bulletin as being one of the first schools to make changes.  The article is located on our web site for all to see.  Our first Sandburg Beautification day for this school year is Saturday, September 16 from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  Flyers will be sent home.  We look forward to having our community pitch in to help clean up the campus.

We will continue to have our Monday morning flag assemblies out in the center court area.  These assemblies begin at 7:45am, all families and friends are invited to attend. It would be an honor to have you join us!