Message From The Principal

Dear Christensen Elementary Families, 

Welcome to the 2026–27 school year! I am excited and honored to begin my second year as Principal of Christensen Elementary and my 17th year in education. After a wonderful first year together, I am incredibly proud of the growth, relationships, and sense of community we continue to build at Christensen, and I look forward to building on that momentum this year. 

For those who are new to our community, my name is Jordon Al-Kaabi, and Christensen holds a special place in my heart. I grew up just down the street from our school, and having the opportunity to serve as principal in my home community continues to be both meaningful and rewarding. My career in education has included teaching at the elementary and middle school levels and serving as a dean of students and assistant principal before coming to Christensen. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, staying active, playing sports, and spending time with my wife, our three boys, our two dogs, and… our newest cat :) 

This year, we are excited to Level Up! Our focus is about building on our successes while continuing to grow, improve, and challenge ourselves to reach the next level. For our students, that means approaching learning with confidence and curiosity, persevering through challenges, and striving to grow each day. For our staff, it means strengthening our practices and working together to provide every student with high-quality learning experiences and the support they need to thrive. And for our families, it means continuing the strong partnership between home and school that is so important to student success. We want Christensen to be a place where every student feels safe, welcomed, valued, challenged, and inspired to succeed—both academically and socially. 

Family partnership is an essential part of that work. I encourage you to stay connected by reading our Christensen Courier monthly newsletters, attending school events, and reaching out to our staff with questions, ideas, or celebrations. You can also stay informed through ParentSquare, Family Access, the Christensen website, and our social media pages. 

I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving this incredible community and look forward to another year of learning, growth, and connection with our students, staff, and families. Please never hesitate to reach out to me or our office team if you have questions or need support. 

Here’s to an amazing 2026–27 school year. Let’s Level Up, Cougars! 

Warmly, 

Mr. Jordon Al-Kaabi 
Principal 
Christensen Elementary