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Principal's Message
Dear CE Dingle Students and Families:

It is with great honor and excitement that I introduce myself, Ursula Ruffalo, as the new

Principal at Dingle Elementary. My passion for education and supporting the success of all students began as a bilingual teacher in Woodland at Maxwell Elementary in 1993. Since then, I have spent 25 years in education teaching and leading students and staff from elementary to the university level. I have experience as a classroom teacher, high school Spanish teacher, counselor, school site director, supervisor of student teachers, and English Learner Coordinator. In each of my roles, I have sought to ensure the success of each student and the school by providing the best instructional and extracurricular opportunities and supports possible.

Additionally, my own family has had a great influence on my decision to become an elementary principal. As a family of learners and risk takers, we continue to support one another and to encourage lifelong learning. My husband, Marc and I are extremely proud of our four children; Lauren, Isabella, Jean-Marc, and Santiago.

It is my number one priority at Dingle to ensure that every student receives outstanding instruction from the best teachers, and is provided extracurricular opportunities and supports that enable them to develop character, cultivate passions, and explore the world outside of the classroom.

I am committed to ensuring that student needs and interests help shape instruction and extracurricular opportunities. Through this shared commitment to learning, I am excited to see students engaged in our ASES program, student council, sports, garden activities, field trips, and performing music, dance or any other area that peaks student interest and passion.

Most importantly, an excellent education is not possible without the great collaboration among students, parents, and staff. Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of getting to know some of the amazing students, parents, and staff at Dingle, while also learning about the rich school history and successes. One of the greatest takeaways from these conversations has been the immense enthusiasm and pride for the school and the amazing parent and community support.

I look forward to being an integral part of the Dingle community and working with each of you to continue the great successes at Dingle Elementary. I look forward to a great year ahead of us! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas that you would like to discuss.

Best regards,

Ursula Ruffalo

ursula.ruffalo@wjusd.org

530-662-7084

August 13, 2018

Dear CE Dingle Students and Families:

It is with great honor and excitement that I introduce myself, Ursula Ruffalo, as the new Principal at Dingle Elementary. My passion for education and supporting the success of all students began as a bilingual teacher in Woodland at Maxwell Elementary in 1993. Since then, I have spent 25 years teaching education and leading elementary students and staff to the college level. I have experience as an elementary teacher, high school Spanish teacher, counselor, school principal, student teacher supervisor, and English learner coordinator. In each of my jobs, I have tried to ensure the success of each student and the school by providing the best instructional and extracurricular opportunities and supports possible.

In addition, my own family has had a great influence on my decision to become an elementary school principal. As a family of learners and risk takers, we continue to support each other and foster lifelong learning. My husband, Marc, and I are extremely proud of our four children; Lauren, Isabella, Jean-Marc and Santiago.

It is my number one priority at Dingle to ensure that every student receives outstanding instruction from the best teachers, and is provided extracurricular opportunities and supports that allow them to develop character, cultivate passions, and explore the world outside of the classroom.

I am committed to ensuring that the needs and interests of students help shape instruction and extracurricular opportunities. Through this shared commitment to learning, I am excited to see students participate in our ASES program, Student Council, sports, garden activities, field trips, music, dance, or any other area that increases the interest and passion of the students.

Most importantly, an excellent education is not possible without great collaboration between students, parents, and staff. Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of meeting some of Dingle's great students, parents, and staff, while also learning about the rich school history and successes. One of the greatest accomplishments of these conversations has been the immense enthusiasm and pride for the school and the amazing support from parents and the community.

I look forward to being an integral part of the Dingle community and working with each of you to continue the great successes at Dingle Elementary. I look forward to a great year ahead of us! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas that you would like to discuss.

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