District Welcome Letter | Golden Hill Welcome Letter | S.S. Seward Institute Welcome Letter
I hope the summer months have brought you renewed energy. It is with great excitement that I welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year!
Over the summer months, our team has worked diligently to finalize grants, create student schedules and calendars, participate in professional development, evaluate equipment and more. I am grateful to our custodial staff for their efforts in every corner of our buildings, ensuring each room is prepared for our students’ return.
At S.S. Seward, you will see a refreshed look at the main entrance and athletic doors, offering an even more welcoming and school spirited approach to the building. Similarly, the weight room has been remodeled, featuring encouraging statements, mirrors to help students maintain form and other improvements. Our guidance suite is also updated with new flooring and paint.
At Golden Hill, new flexible seating and tables in the library as well as new furniture in the third pre-K classroom will benefit students. Improvements in drainage and the addition of fresh mulch at the K-5 playground this summer will allow the playground to be used more often. We look forward to installing new equipment at the pre-K playground in the coming school year.
It was amazing to see students continuing to develop skills in our buildings and give back to the community during the summer. The summer band at S.S. Seward put on a wonderful performance on August 1 for staff and families, and some elementary students participated in volleyball clinics hosted by varsity players for a National Honor Society project.
We have transitioned to ParentSquare, an effective and user-friendly school to home communications platform. If you haven’t already, please register through the email invitation sent to you to ensure that you receive important notifications and messages at the district, school and classroom level.
Please join me in giving a warm welcome to six new faculty and staff members starting this year, including a pre-K teacher, guidance counselor, foreign language teacher, nurse and two aides. I know that each individual has much knowledge and passion to contribute, adding to the vibrance of our Spartan Nation.
I look forward to seeing you at a variety of academic, athletic, creative and community events this school year. Your support and involvement in the Spartan community is vital and appreciated.
Here’s to another year of engaging minds, empowering futures and excelling together.
Sincerely,
Lisamarie Spindler, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Welcome back to another exciting school year at Golden Hill Elementary! As your principal, I am thrilled to greet you as we embark on this new academic journey together. I hope you enjoyed your summer and could relax and create memorable experiences.
This year, we are enthusiastic about the new opportunities and adventures. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff has been working diligently to prepare a vibrant and enriching learning environment for all our students. We are excited to share new activities and programs during Open House in September with our students and families, and we are eager to see each child grow, learn, and thrive.
To our returning families, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Your partnership is not just important; it’s invaluable as we work together to ensure every student’s success. To our new families, a warm welcome! We are excited to have you join our Golden Hill family and look forward to getting to know you.
We encourage you to stay connected with us through our school’s website, the Golden Hill Newsletter, and our new communication platform, ParentSquare. You will find important updates, upcoming events, and valuable resources to keep you informed throughout the year.
Please remember that our doors are always open. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out. We are here to support you and ensure that this year is memorable and successful for every student.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ciarelli
Principal
The anticipation of a new school year is starting to buzz here at Seward. The building is shining, teachers are beginning to return to set up their classrooms, and athletics kick off soon. With planning and preparations nearly finished, we eagerly await the moment when our hallways and classrooms come alive again, filled with the energy of our students and staff.
- Summer break isn’t quite over yet, and we hope you’re making the most of this special time. While we eagerly await the first day of school, we have some important information to share with you. Please take a moment to carefully review the details below, as well as the attached files included with this letter.
- The first day of school is September 4th
- Start time for the school day is 7:30 AM
- We have a 9 period school day ending at 2:20 PM
- Schedules will be released on August 26th. Our school counselors will be available the week of August 26th to assist you with any questions or concerns. Please keep in mind that schedule adjustments may occur for balancing purposes.
- We will be holding the 6th grade, 9th grade, and new student orientations on the evening of August 27. Any student who would like to attend an orientation is welcome to attend. The event will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.Welcome Back, Spartan Nation!
The anticipation of a new school year is starting to buzz here at Seward. The building is shining, teachers are beginning to return to set up their classrooms, and athletics kick off soon. With planning and preparations nearly finished, we eagerly await the moment when our hallways and classrooms come alive again, filled with the energy of our students and staff.
Summer break isn’t quite over yet, and we hope you’re making the most of this special time. While we eagerly await the first day of school, we have some important information to share with you. Please take a moment to carefully review the details below, as well as the attached files included with this letter.
Important Documents:
In addition to these important points, we are including relevant information regarding the Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form, Code of Conduct, Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), Dress Code, Social Media Use, Military Notice, AIDS/HIV Education, Student Digital Resources Survey and Supply List. Please review this information carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Also, note that we will be assigning lockers this year and the necessary lock information is on the supply list. In addition to the orientation invitations, please keep an eye out for important information that will be sent out in the coming weeks. This information will include emails (senior parking applications, bus routes, etc.), as well as some mailings (emergency forms and contact information verification).
Exciting Year Ahead!
We are excited to continue fostering a SAFE and RESPECTFUL learning environment at S.S. Seward as we embark on the year ahead. This year, we have an array of new and exciting opportunities, initiatives, and team members dedicated to ensuring an exceptional experience for our students. We are enhancing our programs to better prepare students for life beyond Seward by expanding our robotics program, increasing our college course offerings, providing distance learning opportunities, and launching a new SAT preparation program. As we continue to monitor attendance, we are optimistic about further improvements in the areas of focus from last year and are committed to maximizing the valuable time we have with our students. Additionally, we are thrilled to welcome new members to our Seward family! Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Joshua Kane (High School Guidance Counselor), and Ms. Scarlet De Los Santos (Middle School Spanish Teacher). We are grateful for the opportunity to bring on board such qualified and passionate educators to serve our school community.
Thank you,
Michael Maesano