Dear Esperanza Students, Parents & Guardians,

 

Welcome Back Everyone! It is always an incredible feeling of energy and enthusiasm as we kick off a new school year, and this year is not different. This summer gave us the perfect opportunity to reexamine our instructional practices, policies and procedures. We used the summer to look critically at all we do, and ensure that all of our decisions and actions are in the best interests of students, and promote academic achievement. Now, as we open the doors to our students once again, we feel recharged and ready to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs.

 

Last year, we as a staff and student body were very focused in our instructional programs and interventions. Our motto became “Shine in '09”. I am pleased to report that upon reviewing our MSA scores that Esperanza has much to celebrate! The data validates the hard work and continuous progress demonstrated by our students. This outstanding achievement should be recognized and celebrated by staff, students and families. Additionally, key areas have been identified to assist us with refining our instructional focus for the 2009-2010 schoolyear.

 

Analysis of this valuable report provides us with the opportunity to recognize our 2009 achievements. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we begin to prepare for a new school year, remember that our mission is to provide our students with an outstanding middle school experience while increasing student achievement.  To help us meet this goal we have several new staff members joining our EMS family. Please join me as we welcome our newest staff members:

 

Assistant Principal                              Glenna Edwards                    

Assistant Principal                              Todd D’Imperio 

8^th grade Lang. Arts Teacher              Katie McCarthy

7^th grade Math Teacher                      Phil Sassaman

Special Ed Teacher                             Katherine Frye                       

7^th grade Lang. Arts Teacher              Sarah Stephenson

Special Ed Teacher                            Rebecca Owens                             

7^th grade Math Teacher                     Hannah Mossman-Haas             

8^th grade Eng. Teacher                      Amber Konek                

6^th grade Lang. Arts Teacher              Linda Richardson

8^th grade Math Teacher                     Sarah Daigel                   

 

 

As always, thank you for your tremendous support and commitment to the achievement of your child. Together we as partners will nurture the outstanding potential in each of our students. It’s going to be the best year yet!