Hello Mohawk Families!
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! I hope you had a wonderful summer. I also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year. I am so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children.
All signs point to an incredible and productive school year. Our devoted staff has been planning and preparing for your child(ren). Our hard working and conscientious custodians have spent the entire summer thoroughly cleaning the building, and PTO is gearing up to provide volunteer opportunities and offer other exciting events and programs. We are indeed a caring community with the common goals of nurturing responsible, caring students and promoting high-level learning.
Each year brings positive change. This includes a few additions and changes to our staff. We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Caitlin Kelly, our new kindergarten teacher and Mrs. Rachel Bondar, our new second grade teacher. Mrs. Katie Carroll will be teaching 3rd grade this year and Ms. Lia Christopolous will be working with Mr. Szwejk in the 4/5 blended classroom.
A great deal of time, effort and thought has gone into the process of student placement for the 2022-23 school year. Careful consideration was given from staff and families as well as student learning styles. Classrooms have been balanced academically and socially. Our class lists are structured to provide equitable class sizes at each grade level. Moving students causes imbalances and inequities.
Thank you so much for being positive with your child and helping him or her understand that it is impossible to place all students with a preferred best friend or teacher. ALL of our staff works hard to make school a positive experience for ALL students. Mohawk Elementary is eagerly looking forward to enriching your child’s life. Thank you for understanding that it can take a few weeks for a child to acclimate to a new grade, peer group and teacher.
Thank you to all who are helping prepare for the new school year. Your commitment to ensuring that Mohawk remains a celebrated and successful school is awe-inspiring. I eagerly look forward to greeting students and families again. It remains an honor and privilege to serve as your principal. Please stop by and say hello. Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth and achievement for all children.
Educationally Yours,
Ms. Andrea Verellen
