Principal's Message

August 2025

 

Dear Trajan Families,

 

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I hope this message finds you well and that your summer was filled with fun, rest, and special memories with family and friends. Whether you are a returning family or new to our community, I am so pleased to welcome you to a new school year at Trajan Elementary.

 

At Trajan, home of the Dragons, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student feels a strong sense of belonging and is inspired to learn, grow, and succeed. Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare engaging learning environments and meaningful experiences for all of our students.

 

This year, we are excited to focus on the importance of connecting, contributing, and being curious—three powerful ways our Dragons can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether it’s building positive relationships, giving back to our school community, or asking thoughtful questions, these values will guide our work and help each student discover their unique strengths.

 

In addition, we will continue to reinforce our schoolwide expectations: Show Respect, Make Good Decisions, and Solve Problems. These principles serve as the foundation for a positive school climate and help students learn how to navigate challenges, build strong character, and take responsibility for their actions—skills that will serve them well both inside and outside the classroom.

 

As always, we value our partnership with families and know that your support plays a vital role in each child’s success. We encourage you to stay connected by attending school events, communicating with your child’s teacher, and joining us in celebrating the many achievements of our students throughout the year.

 

You can find your child’s classroom assignment on the parent portal. Here is a link. While you are in the portal, please take time to update contact information as necessary and fill out your family's income verification form (extremely helpful for our school’s funding). Also, please remember that many factors are taken into consideration when our staff creates class assignments for the upcoming year. However, as enrollment fluctuates, it may become necessary to make adjustments to class placements. If any changes are made, families will be promptly notified. We appreciate your understanding of the importance of creating well-balanced classes. Fortunately, all of our teachers at Trajan are exceptional, caring, and committed to providing a high-quality educational experience for every student.

 

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community and for trusting us with your child’s education. We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and Dragon pride—Go Dragons!

 

Warmly,

Jennifer Mickelson

Principal

Trajan Elementary