PYP Welcome
WELCOME FROM THE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME PRINCIPAL
Dear Primary Years Programme Families,
As the summer break winds down, excitement is building for the start of the 2025–2026 school year on Thursday, August 14th. I am thrilled to begin my second year as the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Principal and to welcome our Blacksmiths back to campus. We look forward to building upon many of our successes by creating a vibrant, nurturing, and inspirational learning community. Your partnership and support are key to our continued growth, and we are delighted to work alongside you in the year ahead.
We are proud to celebrate the remarkable academic growth our students achieved last year, including exceptional progress in Grade 5 Science and Grade 3 ELA and Math STAAR assessments. These gains reflect the dedication of our teachers, the hard work of our students, and the encouragement our families provide every day. As an International Baccalaureate World School, we remain committed to nurturing globally minded, curious, and compassionate learners through inquiry-based teaching with a strong focus on the whole child. Beyond academics, our 2025–2026 PYP calendar is brimming with opportunities for community connection and celebration.
Please help me welcome our newest teachers and staff supporting the PYP to campus: Tiffany Crabb in grade 3 and Mandy Moore in grade 5 ELA/Humanities, Christina Ledesma as our PE paraprofessional, Christin Leggett as K-6 Counselor, Jen Hinds as our Special Populations Coordinator, and Farah Rehman as our PYP Assistant Principal. All come to us with extensive experience and outstanding recommendations. Their energy is inspiring everyone around them!
Clear, respectful communication is essential to our IB learning community. We encourage families to connect first with classroom teachers when concerns arise, working together to find solutions. If additional support is needed, please reach out to Ms. Rehman (K-G3) or Mrs. Hughes (G4-G5). By partnering together, we can support each child and create a positive, collaborative school year.
Forge Ahead,
Beth Hughes, M.Ed.
PYP Principal