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Welcome to Eisenhower Elementary School!  

I am incredibly excited to join the Eisenhower team! I am joining you with over 25 years of experience in education, including 19 years within the Cupertino Union School District as both a teacher and administrator. I am deeply passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student feels a true sense of belonging.

Throughout my career, I have championed student-centered initiatives—from innovative school-wide reward systems to robust academic and behavior support programs. At Eisenhower, I look forward to working alongside our dedicated staff and community to build strong family partnerships, support educator growth, and utilize positive, data-driven frameworks like PBIS and Restorative Justice to foster character development. I am truly honored to join the Eisenhower family and look forward to partnering with you all to ensure an incredible year ahead.

As we kick off the 2026-2027 school year, we're thrilled to continue our mission of fostering a vibrant community where students thrive both academically and socially. In our pursuit of cultivating future-ready learners, we will be continuing our focus on the CUSD Portrait of a Learner (POL) Competencies throughout our instruction, school culture, and recognition programs. This alignment will help us support district-wide goals and ensure our students are developing the core competencies identified as essential for success in school, career, and life. These competencies include: Effective Communicator, Inclusive Collaborator, Critical Thinker, Inspired Creator, Global Contributor, Resilient Learner, and a strong emphasis on Wellness.

Our student recognition programs, Eagle Strong Student of the Month and Eagle Excellence Awards, will continue to focus on the POL Competencies:

  • The Eagle Excellence Award will honor students who demonstrate any of the POL competencies at any time throughout the year.
  • The Eagle Strong Award will specifically highlight students who show growth as Resilient Learners and Global Contributors, which are our school-wide and district focus areas for the coming year.

By spotlighting these competencies, we aim to celebrate how our students are growing into thoughtful, respectful, and engaged learners and citizens. We're excited about this next step and look forward to continuing our strong partnership with families in support of every student’s success. Your feedback and concerns are valued, and my door is always open as we collaborate to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Thank you for being a vital part of our school community!

Thank you,

Deborah Lopez
Principal
Eisenhower Elementary School
(408) 248-4313
lopez_deborah@cusdk8.org