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I would like to extend a very special welcome back to all students, staff and parents to our school. I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and is looking forward to starting a new school year. We anticipate that this will be an exciting year for our students with many fantastic educational opportunities for them to experience.

Our teaching staff has been very busy this summer. Some have participated in staff development workshops which enabled them to further their expertise in various curriculum areas and refine their classroom management skills. Others have spent valuable time previewing instructional materials for use in our educational programs. All have been in to prepare their rooms and to create inviting learning environments for your children. It has been a productive summer for our professional staff.

Our custodial staff has been working very hard to ensure that your children will start school in a building which is clean, attractive and conducive for learning. They have also spent a great deal of time attending to the many tasks necessary for a smoother start to the school year.

We have a few new staff members to start the year off. Mrs. Carr will be teaching Kindergarten and Academic Support for the full year while Mrs. Krisfalusy is off on her maternity leave. Mrs. Carr comes to us from William Penn Elementary after spending the past year as their Instructional Support Teacher. Ms. Baldwin will be in for Mrs. Orner-Galentine as our Reading Specialist for the first four weeks of school. Ms. Osman will be teaching fourth grade this year.

I am excited to be working with such a talented and dedicated staff in a school where parents are supportive of our efforts. We take seriously our responsibility to nourish, protect and develop children to their fullest potential and thank you for your trust in us!

Have a great year!

Sincerely,
Fred T. Pearson
Principal