Principal's Message

Welcome Back Level Green Elementary!

Dear Level Green Families,

I hope your summer was both exciting and refreshing!  As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, I am filled with excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to continue leading this incredible school community. Last year reminded me just how special Level Green truly is—a place where students arrive eager to learn, families are supportive and engaged, and staff members consistently go above and beyond to do what’s best for kids.

One of the greatest highlights from last year was watching our staff work collaboratively to reflect on instruction and make thoughtful, student-centered adjustments. We saw meaningful growth in both academic achievement and student engagement, especially through targeted small-group instruction. We also made great strides in strengthening our school culture—celebrating student accomplishments and creating a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels seen and valued.

Looking ahead, we are committed to continuing that progress. Our primary academic focus this year remains on reading growth. We will closely monitor student data and adjust instruction as needed, but we also know that success is about more than numbers. There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing students talk excitedly about a book series, recommend titles to their classmates, or see a once-hesitant reader eagerly picking out their next book. These moments show the joy of learning in action—and we’ll continue working hard to create more of them.

To support this goal, we are introducing a dedicated reading workshop time within our daily schedule. This added block allows teachers and support staff to provide focused instruction based on individual student needs. It also supports the rollout of our new pilot K–5 reading series from McGraw Hill: Open Court Reading. This curriculum is grounded in over 60 years of literacy research and offers a structured, systematic approach to phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary development. It replaces our previous program with a model that better supports consistent instruction, student engagement, and long-term literacy growth.

In addition, we’re excited to continue implementing MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports). MTSS will allow us to use data effectively, provide tiered instruction, and ensure that every student receives the academic or behavioral support they need—right when they need it.

Finally, I want to sincerely thank all of our families for your continued support. Whether it’s volunteering, participating in PTO, or simply encouraging your child’s learning at home, your partnership makes a real difference. Our success at Level Green is a true team effort, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of this community.

I look forward to welcoming you back and continuing the amazing work we have started together!

Go Warriors,

Jeffrey Swartz