It is that bittersweet time of year when we find ourselves saying goodbye to our colleagues, students, teachers and parents. For me, it will be my final good-bye as my term at Masuda Middle school has concluded.  I look back with appreciation to the school community for their support and to express my gratitude over the past years for the honor and privilege to work at Masuda. The last 4 years have been an incredibly rewarding journey with numerous successes and challenges. Change can bring much uncertainty, but I know moving forward Masuda will remain focused on our shared mission, values and goals. Our spotlight on providing an environment that promotes academic excellence while challenging students to become life-long learners and providing for all students regardless of skills and abilities will not change.  All of us in education strive to create an exciting learning environment for our students. We know that students learn best when they experience personal connections to their school and when they are excited and motivated about learning.   On that note, it is with pleasure that I welcome Ms. Jay Adams as the new principal of Masuda Middle School.  Ms. Adams brings a vast array of experience and knowledge to the role as well as a philosophy of education that is committed to student success.  Finally, I want to extend a special thanks to all students, past and present, who make my job a true joy on a consistent basis.   I look forward to my new assignment at Newland Elementary School, but there will always be a special place in my heart for Masuda Middle School and the community.  I wish you all good health and success.

Respectfully,

Christopher Mullin
Principal Masuda Middle School
mullinc@fvsd.us