Message from Mr. Vosper

Dear Carrillo Students, Parents, and Family Members,

Welcome to the 2025–26 school year! My name is Mark Vosper, and I am proud to continue serving as the principal of Carrillo Elementary, where we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for every student. Our campus is a vibrant reflection of our multicultural community, and we are proud to honor the unique qualities, traditions, and strengths that each student brings to our school.

At Carrillo, our Lions continue to ROAR—Respect Others, take Ownership, have a great Attitude, and be Responsible. These core values guide our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system, which we will continue to strengthen this year to support both student behavior and school-wide expectations.

In addition to PBIS, we are excited to expand our focus on AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies across all grade levels. Most of our teachers attended the AVID Summer Institute.  They will take what the gleaned for the AVID conference to equip students with the skills they need to be college- and career-ready, with an emphasis on organization, collaboration, note-taking, and critical thinking. Our goal is to create engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in every classroom.

We believe that education is a lifelong journey, and our dedicated team of educators and support staff are here to provide every student with the tools they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. As we prepare students for a digital future, we remain committed to providing 21st-century learning opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. 

I look forward to connecting with each family and partnering with you throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. On behalf of the entire Carrillo staff, thank you for your continued support and for entrusting us with your child’s education.

Sincerely,

Mark Vosper
Principal

Our School

Carrillo Elementary School provides an exceptional learning environment for all students to succeed.  

Technology 
Carrillo has a 1:1 computer to student ratio and students engage with innovative technology tools as part of daily instruction. Our technology coach provides students with exciting opportunities to learning robotics and coding, join our school's technology club, and gain emerging 21st century technology skills.

After-School Programs
Educational enrichment activities are offered to our students in both during and after-school programs.  Popular programs include coding and robotics, newcomer support for English learners, mentoring programs, and Boys & Girls Club for third through sixth grade students.

Visual and Performing Arts
Our popular choral and instrumental programs bring out the inner musician in each student.  Our new Ukulele instruction class is popular among students. 

Parent Opportunities
We invite all parents to become active participants in our school community through our Pastries with Parents meetings, our parent education programs, as well as attending and supporting school events. Research clearly supports that when parents/guardians participate and are involved in their child’s education, there is a greater likelihood of academic success for the child.  We truly believe that communication is the key to a successful educational experience. Together, we will continue to improve the quality of our school community and provide the best for our students. Education is a partnership between the school, students, parents/guardians, and community.   All children are more successful when we work as a team to achieve educational goals.