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A Note from Dr. K: Welcome Back!
Dear Elliott Families,
What an incredible start to the school year! As I walk through our halls each day, I am filled with pride as I watch our Egrets learning, growing, reading, and building relationships. From our youngest learners in UPK to our 2nd graders, there is truly a sense of excitement and purpose throughout our school.
Our staff has worked tirelessly to create classrooms and learning experiences that inspire children to do their very best. Most importantly, we are focused on what matters most: ensuring every child feels safe, loved, challenged, and successful. At Elliott, we believe that every child can learn, grow, and thrive, and we remain committed to our mission of helping every Egret become a strong reader and lifelong learner.
I want to thank you for the incredible support you have shown during these first few weeks. Your partnership makes all the difference. Together, we are building not only great students, but knowledgeable, virtuous citizens who are prepared for bright futures.
Please know that my door is always open. If you have questions, concerns, ideas, or simply want to talk about how your child is doing, I encourage you to reach out to me directly. We cannot address concerns we do not know about, and I value honest communication and strong relationships with our families. We are on the same team, and our shared goal is the success of your child.
The energy in our building is contagious, and I truly believe this is going to be an exceptional year at Elliott. Thank you for entrusting us with your children each day. We are excited for all that is ahead!
Dr. Jacquelyn Koenig
Principal, Elliott Elementary School
"Every Egret can read, and every Egret can succeed." 📚✨
Elliott Elementary expands student lunch choices through School Advisory Committee advocacy
Students at Elliott Elementary School in the DoDEA Southeast District now have greater choice during lunch, following sustained advocacy and collaboration by the school’s School Advisory Committee.
The School Advisory Committee, or SAC, serves as a forum for parents, educators and community members to identify concerns, share feedback and work with school leadership on issues that affect students. One issue repeatedly brought forward was the desire for students to have more choice in their lunch options.
Rather than simply identifying the concern, SAC members continued the conversation, gathered input and advocated for a solution that would better meet students’ needs. Their efforts helped keep the issue visible and contributed to changes that now give students more opportunities to make choices during lunch.
The change may appear simple, but student choice can have a meaningful impact on the school experience. Allowing students to select from available lunch options gives them greater ownership of their meal, encourages independence and helps create a more positive and responsive cafeteria environment.
The expanded choices also demonstrate the role school advisory committees can play in strengthening communication between families, educators and school leadership. SAC members identified an area where the student experience could be improved and continued working toward a practical solution.
For Elliott Elementary, the outcome represents more than a change to the lunch line. It is an example of shared decision-making and school-community collaboration in action.
The work also highlights the importance of student and family voice. By bringing concerns forward through the SAC process and continuing to advocate for greater choice, committee members helped turn feedback into a visible improvement for students.
Today, Elliott Elementary students are benefiting from additional choice at lunchtime, while the school community has another example of how collaborative problem-solving can lead to meaningful change.
The School Advisory Committee’s work reflects a shared commitment to ensuring students have a voice in their school experience and that concerns brought forward by the community can lead to thoughtful, student-centered outcomes.
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