K8 Staff Memo

Good Monday Evening!  

The last of our summer break days look like they will not disappoint.  The heat has been turned on, and it will get hot over the next few days.  I hope an afternoon on the water is in the works for you! 

Building Update

It was great connecting with many of you today as you were in and out of the building.  The school is coming together as the maintenance and custodial staff have dedicated a tremendous amount of time to our classrooms and halls.  Our facility is shining with nicely polished floors and freshly painted walls.  You will also see new thermostats in the classrooms and cameras in our halls.  Please give this team some positive praise for all they have done!  

Warm Welcomes 

I am excited to welcome several new staff to our building.  

Mr. Matt McLain is joining our secondary team as the dean of students.  Many of you met him last spring.  He will be helping with our attendance board and secondary behaviors.  He spent many years in the Chewelah School District before becoming an administrator in Hunters and Roselia. 

Mr. Franklin 'Troy' Rux will be joining the middle school team as the 7th and 8th-grade math teacher.  He was raised in Reardan and holds a great appreciation for the rural lifestyle.  His educational career has led him through several public school districts and higher educational institutions.  He is a true mathematician who is excited to connect with our students. 

Mrs. Bailey Perkins is joining our team as the office manager, as Tammy has moved into a central office position.  Bailey comes to us from the outside of the educational world, where she has worked for the last 8 years as the office manager at Body by Scotty in Post Falls.  She lives just down the road and has three children in our school system.  She is excited to join our learning community and is eager to become a valued and trusted team member. 

Finally, this afternoon an invitation to join our teaching staff as the K8 art teacher has been extended to Ms. Maris Hart.  Ms. Hart has her BA in K-8 Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology.  She recently completed her masters in Mental Health and Wellness and is eager to combine Social-Emotional learning into her art lessons.  She has previously worked at the Corbin Art Center and the Oroville School District as a first-grade teacher. 

Please be sure to extend a warm welcome to each of these individuals.  This week we will be hiring some additional support staff.  If you know of anyone looking for a job, please encourage them to apply.  

Next Week's Staff Days

Monday, August 21st, is our certificated staff's building day, where we will review our school improvement plan, school year theme, handbooks, PLCs, PBIS, and more.  A detailed agenda will be sent out for this day.  Would someone like to volunteer their classroom to host this day?  

Tuesday, August 23rd, is our All Staff Breakfast, where we will gear up for the great school year ahead of us!   Please meet in the cafeteria at 8:00 AM

Wednesday, August 23rd, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Charger Community Block Party: We're kicking off the 2023- 2024 school year with a grand celebration! Join us for a fun-filled evening of family, food, and entertainment.  Please help spread the word! 

Teacher-Directed Days are scheduled for August 23rd - 25th.  These three days are dedicated to setting up your classrooms, lesson planning, and preparing for the first day of school. You have the option to complete these three days either the week before or during the designated calendar days.

I look forward to connecting with you are you return to school!  See you soon.