Principal's Welcome Letter

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 academic school year at Chillum Elementary School! We hope you had a rejuvenating summer and are as excited as we are to embark on another incredible year of learning and growth. I am both humbled and passionately prepared to take lead in the collaborative efforts that are both necessary and encouraged for motivating, stimulating, and driving the expectations in the learning process of our young Champion Scholars.  

As we begin this school year, I am excited to share increased efforts to develop our school Vision & Mission, embrace it and to grow from within. The academic learning journey our learners will engage in this 2025-2026 school year and beyond will be best served with strong partnerships of all stakeholders involved.  The theme for SY26 is: "Raising the C.O.R.E.: Cultivating Minds, Strengthening Community.".  

We believe that strong community connections and shared values are essential to student success. Our C.O.R.E. framework - Communication, Organize, Respect, and Engagement - will guide our approach in classrooms, hallways, and homes.

As partners in your child’s education, we invite you to:

- Stay informed and connected through regular communication
- Support school events, family nights, and classroom activities
- Reinforce C.O.R.E. values at home
- Share your voice and ideas to help us improve

Together, we will ensure that every child is holistically supported, culturally affirmed, and academically prepared, at the foundation level, for college and careers of their choice.  I look forward to working alongside you to make this school year one of our strongest yet. 

In close, I look forward to meeting you during Back-To-School Night on September 11, 2025 and throughout the various community activities prepared..

Sincerely,

Joel L. Nelson