Welcome to Poston Road Elementary
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
About Us:
Email: jill.vlcan@msdmartinsville.org
Website: http://www.msdofmartinsville.org
Location: 139 East Poston Road, Martinsville, IN, USA
Phone: 765-342-8408
Facebook: facebook.com/PostonRoadElementary
Twitter: @PostonRoad
August 2022 Newsletter
WELCOME BACK!
Should you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me through DOJO, email, or phone. Thank you for choosing Poston Road Elementary for your child's education.
Sincerely,
Jill Vlcan, Principal
Upcoming Events
August 11th - First Day of School
September 5th - Labor Day (no school)
September 14th - Fall/Yearbook Pictures (more information coming soon)
Poston Road's Vision/Mission Statements
Our Vision:
Creating Globally-Minded, Lifelong Learners
Our Mission:
Teach for excellence
Inspire academic achievement
Goal driven students
Everyone reaches their potential
Respectful & responsible citizens
Safe learning environment
MSD of Martinsville's Vision Statement
Back to School Open House
Background Checks
*Please note: We are no longer allowing visitors during lunch. Thank you for your understanding.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
- Doors open at 8:25AM (we do not have staff members available to supervise students before 8:25) Please DO NOT drop them off at the door prior to 8:25.
- Door 2 (by the cemetery) & Door 8 (by the car wash) are both options for drop off. It is your preference on which door you would like to drop your child off at. Please pull up along the sidewalk before letting your child out of the car. DO NOT allow your child to cross in front of cars. If your child is in preschool, kindergarten, or first grade, we would prefer that you drop off and pick up at Door #2.
Dismissal:
- Walkers will be dismissed out Door 2 & Door 8 first at 3:30PM.
- Next, the students riding buses and daycare vans will dismiss out of Door 2 at 3:35PM.
- Finally, car riders will be dismissed. If you are picking up your child, grades PK-1 (and older siblings) will be picked up at Door 2. Students in grades 2-4 will be picked up at Door 8. Please stay in your car as we will bring your child out to you.
WELL Wednesdays - Arrival Time & Dismissal
*You will follow the same dismissal procedures as listed above.
Questions about Bus Transportation?
Please call the Transportation Department at:
(765) 342-5597
STUDENT ABSENCES
EARLY CHECKOUT....
Students will not be called out of class until a parent is present to sign them out. Please plan ahead for appointments, as we would like to minimize missed class time.
What's for breakfast AND lunch??
Student Lunch prices:
Elementary (PK-4) $2.60
Additional Milk $0.65
Breakfast prices:
FREE
Our Free & Reduced Application will be called Curricular Materials & Meal Assistance Application. For the 2022-2023 school year, breakfast will be free. However, this application is still needed for families to receive a possible discount on lunch and curricular fees. It is used by multiple agencies to award additional funding to the district and students.
Staff Roster (There have been several changes)
Office Staff:
- Jill Vlcan, Principal
- Baleigh Potter-Tucker, Secretary
- Jessica Lashbrook, Clinic Clerk
- Shelby Smith, Counselor
- Patti Ostler, Family Service Coordinator
Grade Level Teachers:
- Pam Verhey, Preschool
- Amy Brown, Kindergarten
- Diana Fox, Kindergarten Spanish
- Delia Fornero, 1st Grade Spanish
- Mimi Boyd, 1st Grade
- Tanya Holman, 1st Grade
- Amanda Percifield, 2nd Grade
- Molly Ferran, 2nd Grade
- Amanda Sitzman, 2nd Grade Spanish
- Wynne Deckard, 3rd Grade
- Lisa Cameron, 3rd & 4th Grade
- Inma Pedrosa, 3rd & 4th Grade Spanish
- Cheyenne Mappes, 4th Grade
Resource Staff:
- Monica Palmore, School Psychologist
- Katie Nix, Speech Pathologist
Jennifer Hansen, Special Education Teacher
- Amanda Sitzman, Special Education Teacher
- Taylor Schubert, Special Education Aide
- Jo Hall, Special Education Aide
- Felisha Meadows, Special Education Aide
- Stephanie Blandford, Adult & Child Therapist
Cafeteria Staff:
- Laura Ziegler, Cafeteria Manager
- Penny Thomas
- Evelyn Burpo
- January Robertson
- Jacquie Woodard
- Pamela Blakley
Custodial Staff:
- Shawn Walden, Head Custodian
- James Summitt, Evening Custodian
- Ron Stevens, Evening Custodian
Title I Staff:
- Becky Fishel, Title I Teacher
- Bev Richardson, Title I Aide
Specials Teachers:
- Abby Mendenhall, Music Teacher
- Susan Rishel, Gym Teacher
- McChristie Brooking, Art Teacher
- Amanda Fleener, Library
Meet our New Staff Members!
Mrs. Potter-Tucker
Mr. Summitt
Senora Pedrosa
Mrs. Feener
Senora Sitzman
Miss Mendenhall
Water Bottles
Snacks
Student Devices
RSVP
YMCA Before/After School Care
Supply List
*Water Bottle
*One box of Kleenex
PTO
Title I
Facebook & Twitter
Facebook: Poston Road Elementary
Twitter: @PostonRoadElem