AEA Monthly Leadership
Message
August 21, 2026
Jorge Mora
Elementary School Principal
Dear Elementary Families,
Welcome back to a brand-new school year at the Elementary Campus! The halls are buzzing with energy and excitement as we welcome back our returning families and greet new faces. With campus enrollment already at apprx. 87% capacity and climbing, our classrooms are full of eager learners ready for a fantastic year ahead.
To help us stay connected, we are streamlining all school-to-home communication through ClassDojo this year. Be sure to check your account regularly for real-time updates, photos, and announcements from your child’s teacher.
This year, our school-wide academic focus is writing. Across all grade levels, students will be sharpening their communication skills, unleashing their creativity, and building confidence as authors. We are so thrilled for the promise of great things to come—thank you for partnering with us to make this year our best one yet!
Quick reminders:
- Our first Pastries with the Principal is Wed Aug 19th at 8:30 am
- Our Back to School Night is Thursday Sept 10th starting at 5 pm.
Warmly,
Jorge Mora, Principal
Matthew Vozzolo
Middle School Principal
Dear AEA Families,
What a fantastic first week of school! It’s been wonderful seeing our hallways full of energy again, and I want to thank you for helping make the start of this year so smooth. A special welcome to every family joining us for the first time, we’re so glad you’re here. Another shout out to our custodial, counseling, enrollment, and front office teams for getting our school and families ready for the new year.
The middle school is sitting at approximately 95% enrollment, which is a strong start to the year. Thank you to everyone who got registration paperwork in early, it truly helps us plan and staff appropriately from day one. Enrollment is open for us all year, please reach out to friends and family to see if they are interested in a fresh start at AEA.
We’re excited to welcome seven new teachers to the AEA family this year (Ms. Ferregut 6th grade science, Ms. Clawson 6th grade math, Ms. Ortega 6th grade math, Mr. McMahon 7th grade math, Ms. Bryce 7th grade math, Ms. Kennen 7th grade history, and Ms. Giacchero 8th grade English) . They’ve hit the ground running, and I know our students are already benefiting from the fresh energy and expertise they bring.
We’re also thrilled to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Mr. Nathan Blake. Mr. Blake is eager to get to know our families and become a familiar, supportive presence on campus, please don’t hesitate to say hello if you see him around.
Most direct communication from me will now come through MyPowerHub which is part of PowerSchool, please make sure your account is set up. Notifications will be sent to your email addresses. For behavior updates, both positive recognition and areas for growth, we use Kickboard to keep families and staff members in the loop in real time. If you haven’t logged in yet, this is a great week to check it out.
If you’d like to meet with a member of our administration team, please reach out to the front desk to schedule a time. We’re always happy to connect.
Best,
Matthew Vozzolo
AEACMS Principal
Grade-Level Teams
We also encourage you to stay connected with your child’s grade-level team:
- 6th Grade Team: 6thgradeteam@aeacs.org Includes Camp Information!
- 7th Grade Team: 7thgradeteam@aeacs.org
- 8th Grade Team: 8thgradeteam@aeacs.org
Student Expectations
At AEACMS, we believe in fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. When behavior concerns arise, our staff responds with a focus on reflection, restorative practices, and support to help students learn from their choices. We encourage all families to review our expectations outlined in the Student Handbook and continue to review expectations with your children.
When issues arise, we have several ways to communicate information, which are outlined below.
Front Desk: 619-780-0400
Powerschool Powerhub: Messages and direct communication with staff and teachers.
PowerSchool Schoology: Our Learning Management System
Behavior Support: Our behavior support system
!! Please contact support@aeacs.org for login information.
Avant Language Assessment
Last year, students participated in the Avant Language Assessment. This test measures proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Strong performance can qualify students for high school world language credit, recognizing their existing skills and allowing them to advance more quickly in their language studies. We will have students continue this assessment in the spring. Students in German will also continue to be assessed on the DSD as we have for many years.
For more information about the assessment, visit Avant’s website.
Pick-up & Drop-off Logistics
Elementary School
AEA is committed to keeping our students safe and being a good neighborhood partner.
Our families must obey traffic rules or risk citations.
We need our families to follow the crucial protocols below:
- Refrain from blocking our crosswalks with your vehicle.
- Refrain from blocking our neighbors’ driveways.
- Do not move our neighbor’s trash cans.
- Do not double park to drop off or pick up your children.
- Legally park and walk your student in through the front gate on A Street.
Vehicle drop-off and pick-up are at our A Street Back Gate ONLY.
Middle School
For student drop-off and pick-up, we kindly ask families to use the rear of the school whenever possible. While we understand the front entrance may feel more convenient, it quickly becomes congested. Please remember to slow down and avoid double parking, as this creates a backlog that can spill onto Market Street and cause traffic jams.
The San Diego Police Department is regularly in the area and may issue citations for double parking or obstructing the normal flow of traffic. Your cooperation helps keep our students safe and traffic moving smoothly.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming AEA Board of Trustees Meeting
When:
Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 3:30 pm
Friday, August 28, 2026, starting at 3:30 pm
Where: AEACES Multi-purpose Room (MPR) at 3035 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92102
This meeting is available in-person or remotely via Zoom and live stream. Live Spanish Interpretation will be provided, and ASL Interpretation will be provided upon request.
Click here for remote access links and 2026 – 2027 school year meeting schedules.
Click here for board meeting agendas.
Click here for more information on the AEA Board of Trustees.
Upcoming Events
AEACMS Back to School Night
When: September 2, 2026 from 5pm-6:30pm
Where: AEACMS Classrooms
Back to School Night on Wednesday Sept 2 from 5-6pm for 6th Grade and 5:30 to 6:30pm for 7th/8th Grade
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: 6th Grade Families
- 6th-grade families will start by visiting classrooms on the 4th floor. At 5:30, families and teachers will transition to the multi-purpose room (MPR) for a presentation.
- 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: 7th and 8th Grade Families
- 7th-grade families will meet in room 307 (3rd floor) for a short presentation and teacher introductions, then transition to 7th-grade classrooms.
- 8th-grade families will meet with their individual teachers and their classrooms. Families will rotate between ten-minute informational presentations on Math, English, History, and Science.
AEACES Back to School Night
When: September 10, 2026 from 5pm-7pm
Where: AEACMS Classrooms
Event Details:
- 5:00-5:25 pm
Gates Open: Come visit our Specials Teachers in the new MPR
- 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
First Session
- 6:00 pm – 6:20 pm
Travel time and visit Specials Teachers in the new MPR
- 6:20 pm – 6:50 pm
Second Session (repeat of the first session)
- 7:00 pm
Evening Bell to conclude the Evening
No School Dates / Minimum Days / Important Dates
Additional Resources
Special Education & Mental Health
Did you know that AEA has staff who can help you access mental health and special education services? If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff will be able to help you with initiating services in school or they will connect you to an outside agency to help meet the needs of your student and your family.
Contact information
Brandi Eagling
Elementary School Special Education Lead Teacher
Phone: (619) 500-2662
Email: beagling@aeacs.org
Silvia Huerta
Middle School Special Education Lead Teacher
Email: shuerta@aeacs.org
In addition, please click here for information on Child Find which helps to identify, locate, and evaluate children and youth ages 3 to 21 years of age who are suspected of having or have a disability or developmental delay, in order to provide appropriate special education services under the law.
Click here for information about the El Dorado Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)