2024-25 Welcome Letter: Mr. Mason

 

Welcome Letter_PDF

 

August 30, 2024

 

Hello SMS Students and Families, I would first like to say, “Welcome to the South Mountain Family” to our brand new SMS families and “Welcome back” to our returning families. I hope you are enjoying your summer and hopefully tried some new activities. I also hope that your child(ren) is excited, recharged, and ready to start a new school year at SMS. It is hard to believe that I am entering my sixth year as principal of SMS and I am excited about returning to school.

 

The first day of school for the students is Thursday, September 5, 2024. I have attached a link for the South Mountain parent handbook.

 

The handbook provides information about school safety, medical information, school hours, lunch, and other pertinent school information. I am also attaching a link for the morning lineup, afternoon pick-up locations, and bus information for SMS Big School and Annex. Please remember students in Grades K-2 must have adult supervision in the morning and afternoon.

 

Reminder for Big School parents. Please use the new main entrance located in the rear of the school next to the staff parking lot when entering the school and dropping off late students or items. The main office has been relocated.

 

See the link below for the Family Handbook:

 

SMS Family Handbook

 

See the link below for the morning lineup and pick-up locations and bus information:

 

SMS Bus Line-up and Dismissal

 

SMS Big School will house Grades 2-5. SMS Annex will house Kindergarten and Grade 1

  • Ms. Dynega and Ms. Mondelli will be our second 1st-grade Inclusion class.

  • Ms. Wester has looped to 1st grade with her students.

  • Ms. Sabato will be paired with Ms. Erdman in 2nd grade and Ms. Sabato is now the special

    education teacher in that class.

  • Ms. Dyer and Ms. Roig will be our second 3rd-grade inclusion class at the Big School.

  • There are no more teams in the 3rd grade. All teachers will teach all subjects.

  • Mr. Cahn will teach 4th grade Math, Science, and Social Studies.

  • Ms. Taub will teach 4th grade Reading and Writing. (Ms. Taub and Mr. Cahn will be teamed

    together).

  • Ms. Pitt and Mr. Kelly are in one 4th-grade inclusion class. They will teach Reading and

    Writing.

  • Mr. Jones and Ms. Ducharme are in the other 4th-grade inclusion class. They will teach

    Math, Science, and Social Studies. (The two inclusion classes are the other 4th-grade team)

  • Ms. Stein has moved to 5th grade and will teach all subjects.

We would also like to welcome new staff to the SMS family:

  • Ms. Katia Alfano, Clerical Aide in the main office of the Big School. 
  • Ms. Lauren Erdman, 2nd-grade leave replacement teacher. (replacing Ms. Stokes)
  • Ms. Destiny Paquette, 2nd-grade leave replacement teacher. (replacing Ms. Winkler)
  • Ms. Ashley Sullivan, 3rd-grade teacher. 
  • Ms. Kelsey Neary, 3rd-grade leave replacement teacher. (replacing Ms. Simon)
  • Ms. Miranda Hood, 5th grade leave replacement teacher. (replacing Ms. Fortunato) 

In addition to our focus on rigor and academics, our teachers will also focus on the social-emotional well-being of our students. As we embark on this educational and Social-Emotional journey for the 2024-2025 school year, SMS administration and teaching staff are here to support you and your child(ren). Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to the start of an exciting new school year. 

 

In Partnership, 

Mr. Kevin Mason, Principal of South Mountain Elementary/Annex 

 

2024-25 Welcome Letter: Mr. Cicenia

 

Dear South Mountain School Families,

 

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable summer! I’d like to extend a warm Superstar welcome to both our returning families and those who are new to our SMS community. The 2024-2025 school year promises to be filled with incredible opportunities, memorable events, and experiences that will last a lifetime. I’m thrilled to be part of your child's journey and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they’ll achieve this year! 

 

-Mr. Anthony Cicenia, Assistant Principal South Mountain Elementary/Annex

 

 

 

 

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