Dear Families, Staff, and Community Members, I am writing to you today with a heavy heart, but also with a fierce commitment to the safety, well-being, and dignity of every single student who walks through our doors. Like many of you, I am deeply shaken and heartbroken by the recent, horrific attack on members of our Muslim community at a San Diego mosque. That this act of violence targeted individuals—including children and families—in a sacred place of peace and worship is

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Students need to be in school for the full day to avoid disruptions in learning for themselves and others. Please do not take your student out of school early except for medical or dental appointments! Students who leave early for other reasons will not be eligible for future AttenDANCEs.

Leave off the doomscrolling and start the schoolscrolling!

These students were recognized for their March achievements:

These students were recognized for their February achievements: Our Reverend George Walker Smith Character Counts Awardees were Andrea and Alanna: Also recognized for February was Leslie O'Toole, who received the Vicki Niday award for her contributions to our students' success.

Egg Hunt Activities for Earth Day Spring-themed art and crafts V.I.P student celebration

Wear Green Day - Come dressed in Green! (March 11) Gold Coin Scavenger Hunt Egg Hunt Arts and Crafts 🎨 Find the Leprechaun See you there!

Spring Spirit Week saw our students dress from the 70s, 80s and 90s! The 70s: The 80s: The 90's:

Free Mental Health Webinar Series for Parents and Caregivers to Support the Youth in their Lives This webinar series will provide information on common mental health challenges faced by youth today and will offer information, tips, and tools for parents and guardians. It is offered through a partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and medical and mental health experts with the Transforming Mental Health Initiative at Rady Children’s Health. Rady Children’s i

These students were recognized for their January achievements: Also recognized for January was Elder Aguilar, who received the Vicki Niday award for his contributions to our students' success.

Ms O'Toole's K/1 classroom celebrated 100 days of school with projects and dressing up!

The February agenda for our Sunrise to Sunset (before and after school) program: Valentine's - themed Scavenger Hunt Valentine’s arts and crafts Friendship Gathering Music Club Begins (Thursdays)

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To apply, please visit: mcgillschoolofsuccess.org/bazaar-mar21 Deadline to apply is March 10th!

These students were recognized for their December achievements:

The agenda for McGill's Sunrise to Sunset (after-school and extended learning) Program for January 2026 includes: New Year New me theme MLK Activities V.I.P Fieldtrip Snowflake scavenger hunt New Year Activities

January 21st, 2026 McGill School of Success , having so far not identified a suitable permanent teacher for its 3rd Grade General Education class, plans to offer the position of Long-Term Substitute Teacher to Gerardo Mendoza 1. Assignment Details Position: Long-Term Substitute Teacher Grade Level/Subject: 3rd Grade General Education Duration: This assignment is expected to begin on January 26th, 2026 , and continue through approximately June 12, 2026 , or until a permane

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