Welcome to the New School Year!
2018-2019
WELCOME BACK! I hope you all found this past summer to be filled with days of calm, laughter, and warm memories to fill your soul. I find myself relishing those moments when I am going about my day and having to pause and think, "Wait a minute. What day is it today?" And then inevitably, a small smile always appears on my face as a subconscious way to signal that I've been getting lost in the summer days. This summer, I promised myself to really relish those moments. I hope you took the chance to take it all in as well.
The office team has been busy getting ready for our best school year ever! We can't wait to welcome back seasoned colleagues, new colleagues, and most importantly our students. As the start of the year draws nearer, many of you have been working in your classrooms, meeting together as a team, or working from home looking at resources and new ideas online. The point is, all of you as good educators, are always thinking about school, even in the summer. I thank you all for taking some of this time to grow while still recharging.
As always, the new year brings important updates to share. I have organized them below so you are up to date for the start of the school year! Enjoy and I will see you all very soon!
With much respect,
Connie
Staffing Updates
The following team members are no longer with us but please join me in wishing them the very best in their future endeavors!
- Tina Smock
- Gina Serbin
- Marilyn Voelker
New Hires:
- Welcome, Brice Piotrowski - KDG
- Welcome, Tammy Westin - 1st grade
- Welcome, Anne Barth - 3rd grade
- Erin Nahrstadt - 4th grade (Erin's additional information will be sent out in a separate email later this week)
Team Member Shifts:
- Kyla McDaniel - Moved from 3rd grade to 1st grade
- Leslie Frobig - Moved from 1st grade to 3rd grade
- Melisa Benefiel - 1st grade high ability
- Justin Patten - 0.6 position to 1.0 position
- Dr. Amanda Slonaker (ZCS's Child Development Lead & Clinical Neuropsychologist) - She will also be SGE's school psychologist
- Kevin Row - Psychology intern
- Randee Kleeman - 1 day a week at SGE (will be here two 1/2 days)
- Diane Detwiler - Moved from gen ed. IA to USS IA
- Mandy Keller - Increased 40 hours/week
- Welcome, Joan Brandt - Additional Title 1 teacher supporting both EE and now SGE
Team Members still to hire:
- Two USS IAs
Brice Piotrowski - Newest KDG Team Member
Hello! I am happy to be one of the kindergarten teachers at Stonegate Elementary. I grew up in Kokomo, IN with my mom, dad, and 3 sisters. I graduated from Purdue with a degree in early childhood education and exceptional needs. I then taught kindergarten for several years in Kokomo. I love teaching kindergarten and helping students fall in love with learning.
There is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing the impact I can make in children’s lives. I know that every child is capable of so much. I believe that by creating a safe and positive learning environment, my students can develop into creative and life-long learners!
When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, reading, and Purdue basketball. I cannot wait to start this school year at Stonegate Elementary. I am excited to make this year the best year yet!
Tammy Westin - Newest 1st Grade Team Member
I am so excited to be joining the Stonegate Elementary Family! I have been married to my husband, Peter for 24 years and we have two sons, Eli and Levi. We are so excited to be making the move to the Zionsville area, from Joliet, IL, as we have lots of family in the area!
I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education, and I have worked in various educational capacities, from being a Guest Teacher, to an RtI Teacher, to teaching in a private school, to teaching in a public school. Through all of these experiences I have only grown in my conviction that teaching is most definitely a "calling" for me. I love it with every fiber of my being and I will always be proud to say I am a teacher.
I am excited to meet everyone and to be a part of the Stonegate Elementary community!
Anne Barth - Newest 3rd Grade Team Member
August 2018 Back To School Schedule
18-19 Master Calendar of Events
Friendly Reminder . . . Important *elementary-only* assessment dates for the school year
While all of these 18-19 assessment dates (see pictures below) may not apply to everyone, please be aware that they will impact all or some of our grade levels. Be sure to place what is applicable to you in your calendar.
This file has been edited to reflect the dates that impact ELEMENTARY only. Click here to access the file.