Greetings From Our Principal

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Dear Slavens K-8 Community,
Our amazing school community is made up of engaged and motivated students, supportive parents, and caring teachers, paras and support staff who daily make an outstanding difference in the lives of our students. It has been my pleasure to work at Slavens for the past 17 years. Prior to the start of the 2023-24 school year, I shared with Assistant Principal Darcie Forde that this academic year would be my last at Slavens. It is with mixed emotions that today I’m announcing my retirement to our staff and parent community effective at the end of this school year. The decision to retire was not made lightly, but it is the right time for me to embark on a new chapter in my life.

As I reflect on the years spent at Slavens, I am filled with gratitude for the combined efforts of our entire staff on the growth and development of our students. The dedication of our Slavens staff along with the amazing support from our parent community have made my time here truly memorable. This journey has been marked by shared successes, challenges overcome, and the unwavering support from staff and caregivers alike. Working alongside such a dedicated team has been a source of inspiration, and I am proud of the positive impact we have collectively made on the lives of our students.

I am confident that Slavens K-8 will continue to thrive under the capable leadership of our administrators, the commitment of our teachers, para educators and other support staff along with the involvement of our parent community. I look forward to witnessing the ongoing achievements and growth of this remarkable community from the sidelines.

As I transition into retirement at the end of this year, I will carry with me such a high level of regard for the outstanding educational environment our Slavens staff have created. I am also thankful for the involved parent community that makes Slavens such a great school. Thank you for the support, encouragement, and camaraderie that have defined my time at Slavens. I am truly grateful for the privilege of being part of this extraordinary community and wish continued success for each one of you, and most importantly for all of our students.

With sincere gratitude,

Kurt Siebold

Slavens Principal

School Highlights

It’s all about the team: I truly believe we accomplish great things at Slavens because of our dedicated teachers, involved parents and engaged students!