The 2007-2008 school year brings many changes to Washington Intermediate and the Red Oak Community School District. One change is that I will try to post my updates, newsletter articles and other important information to my newly created 'blog.' This will be an opportunity for me to get parents updated with current information and easily receive feedback from parents and community members. If you have ideas for me on how to make the site even more user-friendly, contact me anytime!
As for other changes, we have many! From staff, to programs, to schedules...we are making changes to make sure all students at Washington enjoy success! If you have input as to how to make Washington Intermediate even better, let me know! Here is a summary of the staff changes...
Those who you will meet...
We welcome two new teachers to our ranks this school year. Mrs. Linn comes to us from the River Valley School District in NW Iowa. Before staying home with her three children, Mrs. Linn taught two years at the first grade level. Ms. Hughes comes to us from Shenandoah. She just graduated after student teaching in Malvern and Nishna Valley. Both teachers come highly recommended and we are excited to add their ideas, energy and enthusiasm to our staff! As a district, we welcome a new superintendent, Terry Schmidt! Mr. Schmidt joined us in July and I know that his vision and his determination will allow our district to continue to grow and head in the right direction!
Those who will be missed...
Mrs. Hartstack retired last spring and left a big hole in the 5th grade wing of our building. Although she will be missed by staff, parents and students, I know we will see her at Washington during the year as she will be subbing for us!
Mr. Perrien took a position in as a middle school principal in the Riverside School District. He will not be far away as the middle school is located in Carson, Iowa, but he will be missed by Title I students and all the students in the lunchroom!
Fifth grade teacher, Mr. Nordquist, took a teaching position in Missouri to be closer to his new wife! We understand his reasoning, but will miss his energetic teaching style and I know the athletes at the middle school and high school will miss him, too!
From the district standpoint, one notable face you will miss is our superintendent, Dr. Brummer. Dr. Brummer is currently the superintendent at Carroll Kuemper so look for him when the Knights visit our Tigers in football, volleyball or basketball this coming year!
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