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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

August 21, 2024

Dear GUSD Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I’m thrilled to start this journey with you. Having grown up in Goleta Union School District and served here for over a decade, it’s a true honor to lead such a dedicated community of educators and staff. I am grateful for the trust the GUSD Board of Trustees has placed in me as your superintendent.

As we welcome your children back, I want to acknowledge the incredible effort our educators and staff have invested to ensure a great start to the year. Their hard work is truly inspiring, and I am deeply thankful for their commitment to creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment.

You, our amazing GUSD families, are the heart of our community. Your support and involvement are crucial in making our schools thrive. Together, we will build a strong and inclusive environment where every student can succeed. This year, we will continue our focus on supporting literacy for all students to help them excel academically. We are also dedicated to creating opportunities for students to build meaningful friendships and engage positively with others, supporting their social growth. Additionally, we are proud of the variety of enriching experiences we offer in GUSD, such as art, library programs, music and movement, garden, field trips, camps, and STEAM activities, all designed to foster students’ intellectual, emotional, and social development.

At GUSD, we celebrate achievements, embrace innovation, and strive to make everyone feel safe and valued. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to explore new opportunities and enhance our practices. I’m eager to see what we can achieve as a community and look forward to a year filled with meaningful and rewarding experiences for every student.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead, full of new possibilities and shared successes!

Warm regards,

Mary Kahn

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