Dear AEA Community,

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Sincerely,

Dr. David Sciarretta, Ed. D., 

AEA Superintendent

Dear Elementary Families,

The past several weeks have provided our students with a wide range of engaging, transdisciplinary learning experiences and meaningful celebrations.

Our first grade team launched their “How We Express Ourselves” Unit of Inquiry with a creative provocation centered on the life of pirates. Students immersed themselves in the experience by brainstorming how to design a ship, what clothing would be appropriate, the potential dangers they might encounter, and strategies for problem-solving along the way. The level of imagination, collaboration, and critical thinking on display was impressive.

Field trips continue to be a powerful extension of classroom learning. Over the last month, several grade levels participated in rich, off-campus experiences. Our kindergarten and second grade students attended San Diego Civic Dance’s annual Collage performance in Balboa Park, which featured several AEA alumni. Additionally, our third grade students visited the Train Museum. Fourth grade students visited the Natural History Museum in connection with their “How the World Works” unit, and our fifth grade team revived the much-loved overnight field trip to the Maritime Museum. I am grateful to our staff and family volunteers for the coordination and support required to make these experiences possible. These are the moments students often remember most vividly.

We also celebrated important milestones on campus. Our Kindergarten team hosted a 100th Day of School celebration, providing students with engaging opportunities to strengthen their numeracy skills while having fun. Additionally, our attendance team recognized seventeen students who achieved perfect attendance during the first semester. These students received certificates in their classrooms and were honored, along with their families, at a celebratory pancake breakfast.

It is always inspiring to welcome alumni back to campus. Year after year, former students volunteer in classrooms, support our coaches, and contribute their time in meaningful ways. Their commitment to service speaks volumes about the strength of our community. Most recently, several eighth-grade alumni returned to share insights about the IB program and language acquisition, while also showcasing impressive soccer skills that delighted our students.

As educators, we remain committed to continuous growth. Our staff recently participated in Tier I behavior training and will engage in additional Tier II training sessions in April. We have also dedicated time to structured reflection of our new schoolwide English Language Arts Benchmark curriculum. Teachers collaborated across grade levels to analyze student work and refine instructional practices to ensure strong outcomes for all learners.

At our most recent Board of Trustees meeting, Jorge Mora was announced as our new elementary school principal. Although his official start date is March 16, 2026, Mr. Mora has already toured the campus, visited classrooms, and met many enthusiastic students. He looks forward to beginning his leadership at our site and hopes to visit again while concluding his tenure with the Chula Vista school district.

As we move into March and prepare for upcoming events—including our Jog-a-Thon, supported by our dedicated volunteers—I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your continued partnership and support of our learning community.

Warmly,

Michelle Guarino