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Principal's Message

Schmitz

Dear Jaguar Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Jellick Elementary! I hope you and your family had a fun, restful summer and are ready for an exciting year ahead. As we begin this new chapter together, I am filled with excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to partner with you in supporting our amazing Jaguars.

At Jellick, we are proud to provide a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to grow academically and socially. Our dedicated staff has been hard at work preparing classrooms that spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a love for learning.

This year, we will continue building on key instructional practices that support student success:

  • Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) in Mathematics – Our teachers will continue to guide students in making sense of math through problem-solving, reasoning, and discussion, helping them develop a strong conceptual understanding.

  • Literacy Development – We are focused on deepening students’ reading and writing skills with enhanced strategies, targeted support, and high-quality resources to ensure all learners thrive.

  • What I Need (WIN) Time – For 30 minutes each day, all students in grades K–6 participate in targeted small group instruction. Based on their academic level, students receive support, practice, or enrichment to meet their individual needs and maximize growth.

Strong communication and family partnerships remain essential to our work. We encourage you to stay connected with us through ParentSquare, Aeries Homelink, our school website, and our social media channels.

Be sure to join us for this year’s very special Jellick Jamberversary on Friday, August 8th, as we celebrate 60 years of Jaguar pride! This fun-filled event will include teacher reveals, exciting activities, and community celebration as we kick off the school year and honor six decades of Jellick Elementary.

Johan Schmitz

Principal
Jellick Elementary School

Thank you for your continued trust and support. We’re looking forward to another joyful, meaningful year of learning and growth. Let’s make 2025–2026 an outstanding school year for all of our Jaguars!