St. John Staff Update

July 2013

We are pleased to announce that our new 3rd grade teacher for next year is Mrs. Erica Bilotta. Mrs. Bilotta and her family are parishioners here at Ss. Francis and John. Mrs. Bilotta has nine years of teaching experience in developing and implementing hands-on, interdisciplinary curriculum to meet every student's needs across the range using differentiated teaching strategies. Welcome Mrs. Bilotta!

We are also pleased to announce that the Technology teaching position will be filled by none other than Mrs. Suzanne Drummond! We offer an enthusiastic welcome to Mrs. Drummond! It was a very happy day to find that yet another parent we know and love is willing to help lead our students' journey in education!

It has been said that, "Change always comes bearing gifts." This is very true in the case of our hard-working and dedicated Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Wayman. These two innovative educators will be changing things up a bit beginning this August. Mrs. Wayman will take on the opportunities of the 3 year old curriculum, and Mrs. Perry will tackle the 4 year old curriculum of skills. Yes, change offers a breath of excitement as new lessons and plans will help us reach new heights. We see now that this change will not require relocation for either teacher and the thought of not having to pack up and move is probably very comforting. Thank you Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Wayman for your gift of advancing to new beginnings!

In regards to our Middle School educators, there will also be changes experienced for the new school year. There has been a tremendous amount of discussion over several months to create a transition that will positively impact students! Please note the following assignments:

Mrs. Pendleton will remain as the 6th grade Homeroom Teacher. She will also take on teaching Social Studies for grades 6, 7, and 8. Thank you Mrs. Pendleton!

Mrs. Mardell will teach Religion for grades 6, 7, and 8. She will also cover 8th grade Language Arts. Additionally, Mrs. Mardell will oversee the Catholic Identity for St. John School as well as the Student Assessment Team (SAT) writing of Service Plans for students who require additional help and guidance in order to achieve academic success. Thank you Mrs. Mardell!

Mrs. Kummer will continue to cover 8th grade homeroom as well as teach Math for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 (Algebra 1 and Geometry). Thank you Mrs. Kummer!

Mrs. Lally will now have the 7th grade Homeroom, and she will continue to teach Middle School Science. Thank you Mrs. Lally!

Mrs. Diaz will add grade 5 to her schedule, so next school year she will cover Spanish for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. Thank you Mrs. Diaz!

Mr. Smith will have an additional day during the week for his teaching. Over three school days he will teach Music for grades K-8, as well as Middle School Band. In addition, he will also teach Spanish to grades K-4. Thank you Mr. Smith!

This is the most recent update to Mr. Smith and Diane Lally
Mr. Smith will be teaching Music for grades K-8, Middle School Band, and Spanish for Grades K and 1.

Mrs. Lally will teach Middle School Science, cover Homeroom for Grade 7, and teach Spanish for Grades 2 - 4.