Dear new and returning families,
I’m Angela Kidd, the new director this year, and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with all of you during this special time. As a parent whose son attended and graduated from Fuente, I understand firsthand how precious the elementary years are. This period is not only emotionally significant but also crucial for academic, physical, and social learning, which can have a profound and lasting impact on children’s lives.
As we begin this new year, I’d like to highlight three key factors that drive student success and that the Fuente Nueva Team highly value for academic, emotional, social, and physical growth:
- Parent Involvement: Engagement, both in school and through home-school connections, enhances motivation, reduces discipline issues, and increases self-esteem and academic performance.
- Trauma-Informed Practices: While not everyone is affected by trauma, teaching with a growth mindset and a positive, trauma-informed lens helps build empathy and support for those affected, fostering a greater global community.
- Bilingualism: The benefits are numerous:
- Improved working memory, aiding in learning and problem-solving
- Enhanced executive functioning
- Better performance on standardized tests, particularly in language arts
- Greater empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
I’m excited for you all to meet our wonderful bilingual staff if you haven’t already and hear about the curriculum they’ve planned for your children.
I’m looking forward to a fantastic year ahead. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.
With gratitude,
Angela Kidd
