WILDCAT CHATTER
JULY 2018
Welcome!
Hello,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the school community of Summersville. My name is Mike Denault. I was chosen by the Summersville Board of Education to be your Superintendent. I will be publishing a newsletter every month in another effort to flatten the walls of our school to the community. For the month of July, I thought I would use the newsletter to introduce myself.
My Family
Michelle Loves Disney!
This summer Michelle and I were able to take my daughters, Emersyn and Addysen to meet the mouse for the first time. This had been a goal of mine since they were little. We finally got there; they absolutely loved it! Michelle is my partner in crime! We have so many of the same interests it almost indescribable, except she is a die-hard Cubs fan! She absolutely loves Disney and she loves to write. She is my greatest cheerleader and I am hers. It's a rare occasion to see us apart outside of the workday.
Addy Loves Sports!
Addy is crazy about sports. Most anytime you see her she will be sporting her Duke jersey, her Ozzie Smith Jersey or one of her softball shirts. She loves the Duke Blue Devils, the Cardinals, and video games. She is very conscious about her academics and she is a social butterfly. She's getting to that age where she doesn't have time for me. They grow up so fast!
Emersyn loves the arts!
My girls are so different. Emersyn loves the arts but hates sports. I goated her into playing through 7th grade. She had a couple different leads in her high school plays. Anytime you see her she's carrying her sketch pad. This picture is from her senior prom. She actually designed and made the dress she is wearing in this picture from scratch. She never ceases to amaze me with her talent and determination. She's headed to college at IUPUI next year majoring in media arts.
My Leadership of the District
I've brought with me a lot of aspirations for Summersville. That being said, my major focus for the better part of my first year at will be to hear what the students, teachers, and parents love about Summersville. I've heard so many great things already; our school is held in pretty high regard in this region. I hope to be able to support all of the things we are really good at as a school district and community so that we can continue to grow those strengths. I also will be interested in hearing everyone's' ideas about what we can do better. I'll be making some formal requests for students, parents, and teachers to give me feedback about the state of our school but I also welcome casual conversation.
My overarching goals for the district include:
- Building (or maybe just improving) the collaborative relationships between our school and community. Together we are stronger!
- Creating opportunities for our students that are engaging, empowering and innovative
- Ensure every child is provided with the opportunities to be his or her best.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Event Information
Kindergarten Camp
Students starting Kindergarten in the fall will be provided the opportunity to meet their teacher and get a preview of their classroom. Sessions one begins at 9 AM, session two at 12 noon.
When?
Monday, Jul 30, 2018, 09:00 AM
Where?
Summersville Grade School
Event Information
2018-19 School Registration
Please contact the office at (618) 244-8079 with any questions.
When?
Wednesday, Aug 1, 2018, 08:00 AM
Where?
Summersville Grade School
Event Information
First Day of School
When?
Thursday, Aug 16, 2018, 08:00 AM
Where?
Summersville Grade School
How To Connect with Me
Although I fought the concept of social media for many years, eventually I came to understand the power of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I've learned over the past several years that these are in fact some of the easiest ways to get information out to people. As your school superintendent, it is a priority for me to provide as much and as timely information to you as possible. I utilize several social media platforms. Feel free to connect with me to stay up to date with whats happening in our school by using the buttons below to find me.
About Us
Summersville Grade School
MIke Denault- Superintendent
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Email: mdenault@sgs79.org
Website: www.summersville79.com
Location: 1118 East Fairfield Road
Phone: (618) 244-8079
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.denault.90
Twitter: @mddenault