News from the Nest
Summary: Arbor Heights Monthly Family Newsletter
Arbor Heights Monthly Family Newsletter
From the Principal’s Perch
Dear Arbor Heights Families,
Welcome to Arbor Heights Elementary!
For those I have not yet had the opportunity to meet, my name is Lauren Porto, and I am honored to serve as the principal of Arbor Heights Elementary. As I begin my second year at Arbor Heights, I am grateful to be part of such a supportive and caring community and excited to continue partnering with our students, staff, and families. Having lived in West Seattle for nearly 15 years, I love seeing our students and families out in the community. Whether it’s at a local park, a sporting event, a neighborhood gathering, or one of West Seattle’s many wonderful businesses, those connections remind me just how special our community truly is.
At Arbor Heights, we are committed to creating a school where every student feels safe, valued, included, and empowered to learn. We believe that strong relationships, high expectations, and a sense of belonging help students thrive both academically and socially.
This year, our theme is All In: For Our Students, For Each Other, For What’s Possible.
Being All In means putting students at the center of everything we do. It means supporting one another, embracing challenges, celebrating successes, and working together to create opportunities for every child. As Junior Seahawks, we know that when we work as a team and give our best effort, amazing things are possible.
Throughout the year, we will encourage our students and ourselves to be:
All In for Our Students by creating engaging learning experiences and ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and supported.
All In for Each Other by building strong relationships, showing kindness, and strengthening our school community.
All In for What’s Possible by maintaining a growth mindset, embracing challenges, and believing in the potential of every learner.
Strong partnerships between school and home are essential to student success. Clear and consistent communication remains a priority, and I encourage families to stay connected through TalkingPoints, our school website, and my family newsletters. You can find all editions of News from the Nest posted below.
I am committed to being accessible to our students, staff, and families. Whether you have a question, concern, idea, or simply want to connect, please know that I welcome your partnership and value your feedback.
Thank you for being part of the Arbor Heights community.
In partnership,
Lauren Porto
Principal, Arbor Heights Elementary School
