Principal's message

Welcome back! I hope this message finds you and your family rested, recharged, and ready for a new school year full of possibility. We are so excited to welcome our students back to school and begin another year of learning, growth, and connection.

At Gladstone Elementary, we believe that every child has unique strengths and the potential to thrive when supported by a strong school community. This year, we will continue to build on our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment—where curiosity is encouraged, kindness is practiced, and learning is meaningful.

Our goals this year are to continue to improve our social-emotional initiatives and our strategies and instruction to improve our students’ academic achievement. We have prioritized students' academic and social emotional skills so that they are prepared to succeed in their futures. Our goal is to promote a safe school environment that is based on respect, kindness, and high academic achievement. We also strive to provide fun and enriching opportunities for our students, such as field trips and school events that involve our parents’ participation. In addition to our focus on SEL and student achievement we are working on building our knowledge of and comfort in 21st Century Learning Environments. This includes flexible seating, changing the traditional classrooms, and PBL. These changes will prepare us for a smooth transition to the new Gladstone NEXT YEAR! We are not only a team at Gladstone, but we are also a family. Together, our dedicated staff and remarkable students are proud to be Gladstone Elementary School Huskies!

Our staff has been working hard to prepare classrooms, plan exciting lessons, and ensure that the first days of school are joyful and welcoming. Whether your child is returning or joining us for the first time, know that they are an important part of our Gladstone family.

Let’s work together to make this school year one of the best yet!

If you have any questions or concerns, I encourage you to email me at [email protected].

Amy Vachon ~Gladstone Principal