Dear Families and Students,
I hope this letter finds you soaking up the last rays of summer sunshine! Can you believe it's already time to dust off those backpacks and sharpen those pencils? I’m excited to welcome you back and begin the 2024-2025 school year. As we embark on this new academic journey together, I want
to share some important information and express my enthusiasm for the year ahead.
First Day of School: Our first day of school will be Thursday, September 5. We can't wait to see our hallways filled with eager learners and smiling faces once again!
New Staff: We're thrilled to welcome Savannah Kraft as our new grade 3/4 special education teacher and April MacLean as a long-term substitute for Grades 5-7 reading support.
Building Improvements: We are finishing up some new improvements to our Multipurpose room, making it a welcoming learning and social environment.
Curriculum Highlights: This year, we're introducing our new math series Great Minds in grades PreK-Grade 8. We believe this addition will greatly enhance our students' learning experiences. Information on classroom schedules and intervention blocks will be sent home during the first week of school.
Character Education/Social Emotional Learning: We are in the process of updating and creating a school wide behavior plan utilizing the program Zones of Regulation incorporating into our SCOTS core values. We are excited to work with teachers and staff to help build positive relationships with our students.
Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars for our Open House on September 26. This will be a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher and learn more about the exciting year ahead.
As we start this new school year, I'm reminded of how fortunate we are to have such a supportive community of students, families, and staff. Together, we will make 2024-2025 a year of growth, discovery, and achievement. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Here's to a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Wood
Elementary Principal