Principal Update January 23, 2026
- Feb 23
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Tiger TalkPrincipal UpdateJanuary 23, 2026 Dear Carnation Families, It was a short but busy week at Carnation! Many classes wrapped up i-Ready testing, and our students also took part in our MLK Jr. Peace Walk as we honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. As a reminder, this is a three-day weekend. There is no school on Monday, January 26th due to a teacher professional learning day. Our K–2 teachers will be collaborating with colleagues from across the district in Professional Learning Community work focused on essential learning standards. Teachers in grades 3–5 will be engaged in ongoing training with our newly adopted literacy curriculum, Benchmark. If you have not already received yours, ballots should be arriving any day. Riverview School District has three local school funding measures on the ballot for consideration. We encourage all eligible voters to take time to review the measures and remember to vote by February 10th. More information can be found below. Have a wonderful weekend and go Seahawks! Steve Lesco Principal, Carnation Elementary Lescos@rsd407.org | 425-844-4553 Upcoming Events
Upcoming School Funding MeasuresIn the February election, Riverview School District will ask the community to consider three local school funding measures. These measures are designed to continue funding for programs and services currently in place and to address long-term facility needs. Two of the measures are levy renewals that replace levies set to expire in 2026. The third measure is a Capital bond. Together, they support students, staff, and school facilities across the district. More information is available on the website. Questions may be sent to bondandlevy@rsd407.org
Kindergarten Registration Now OpenKindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Click Registration and Forms Children must be five years old by August 31, 2026 to register for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Registering as early as possible helps us forecast class sizes and staffing needs for the coming school year. Please help spread the word!
Carnation Learning WalksWe invite you to come see Carnation Elementary in action by joining one of our upcoming Learning Walks! A Learning Walk is a guided tour of our school during the day, hosted by a school leader. These visits offer a unique opportunity to:
Each Learning Walk includes a brief introduction, several classroom visits, and a short debrief discussion at the end. To ensure a respectful and focused experience for both visitors and students, each session is limited to four participants. Upcoming Dates:
Reserve Your Spot - Space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early. Please click HERE to reserve your spot. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the incredible teaching and learning happening every day at Carnation Elementary. Thank you for your partnership and support!
PTSA Tiger WatchWe are launching a new program starting in February! Carnation Elementary’s Tiger Watch, a PTSA volunteer program, draws inspiration from the national Watch D.O.G.S. initiative to cultivate a more positive school climate. Our program actively seeks a diverse range of volunteers, particularly encouraging male role models such as dads, uncles, grandpas, and other father figures. We warmly welcome parents, family, and community members from all backgrounds to contribute as positive influences, helping to create a safe and supportive learning environment for every student. Click this link for more information, to see available dates, and to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAE2DABFBC43-61762866-tiger
PTSA Cupid’s Clay Café – February 11thCupid’s Clay Café is coming soon! Keep an eye out for pink flyers heading home this week – this is one of our most loved events! The event will be RSVP only to help us plan and prepare materials appropriately, so be sure to respond as soon as you see the flyer. And if you’d like to volunteer, let us know – we’d love to have you join the fun! Get ready to get creative! RSVP Online: https://carnationptsa.org/cupids-clay-cafe/ Sign Up To Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAE2DABFBC43-53745655-cupids
MLK Jr. Peace WalkOn Wednesday afternoon, our Carnation Tigers came together for our annual MLK Jr. Peace Walk in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Students created signs reflecting Dr. King’s message and participated in a walk around our greater campus before ending together with a song led by our choir on the playground. Thank you to the families who were able to join us and to our students and staff for making this a meaningful moment of reflection, unity, and community.
5th Graders Visit Cedarcrest for Future Red Wolves Music DayOn Thursday, 5th grade students from across Riverview School District had the opportunity to visit Cedarcrest High School for Future Red Wolves Music Day. Students learned more about the music programs available at the high school level and got a firsthand glimpse of what their future in music could look like. This experience was a collaborative effort among music teachers across RSD and is designed to build excitement and familiarity with secondary music opportunities. Paired with last week’s Tolt Middle School music tour, these experiences represent an important first step in helping students envision their musical journey as they begin to think about registering for classes at the middle school level.
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