Mrs. Lisa Courtney
Principal
513-947-7900
courtney_l@my.westcler.org
Mrs. Lisa Courtney
Principal
513-947-7900
courtney_l@my.westcler.org
Mrs. Natalie Edwards
Assistant Principal
513-947-7900
edwards_n@my.westcler.org
Dear Summerside Families,
Welcome to the 2024 - 2025 school year at Summerside Elementary! We are excited to get the school year started together and hope that our weekly Eagle Insight Parent Newsletter helps give you guidance and insight into everything happening at Summerside throughout the year. Below are key dates and events to put in your calendar and look forward to attending!
WELCOME WOLVES EMAIL
Look for a "Wolves Welcome Email" email by the of the day on Wednesday, August 7th.
For students in grades 1 - 5, this email will have your child’s homeroom teacher’s name. For kindergarten students, this email will provide contact information for our kindergarten team and confirm if your child is going to be a bus rider or car rider based on your registration information.
If you have not yet completed your child's re-registration steps, you can click here for more information to start the enrollment process.
If you have not received an email by the end of the day Wednesday, August 7th, or if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Fields, fields_karen@my.westcler.org, (513) 947-7900.
FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL
Thursday, August 15, 2024
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR students with last names A - M ONLY
Friday, August 16, 2024
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR students with last names N - Z ONLY
Monday, August 19, 2024
THE SECOND DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS!!!!
SCHOOL HOURS
9:20 am - 3:55 pm
9:18 Busses and Car Riders Unload
We will meet ALL students outside. All available staff will assist students during this process to ensure the safety of everyone and that all find their new classroom.
Be sure to see below for more information about our Open House dates and times and so much more! We are committed to excellence with every learner, every day, in every way and we are really looking forward to an outstanding year together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Courtney & Mrs. Edwards
P.S. Need more information...be sure to check out the WC HUB.
Hello, my name is Natalie Edwards and I am thrilled to be the Assistant Principal at Summerside Elementary!
I grew up in the Cincinnati area. I attended Bowling Green State University for my teacher training. I earned a Master's degree in reading from Wilmington College and completed my Principal's licensure through Miami University.
For the last 19 years, I have worked for the Little Miami Local Schools as a classroom teacher and a literacy coach.
I currently live in Maineville with my husband and 2 kids (Aubrey, 7th grade and Aiden, 4th grade). As a family, we enjoy traveling and taking new adventures together.
I feel honored to be invited into the West Clermont community. I can’t wait to get to know all of you!
New Staff Members
Please join us in welcoming some of our new staff members for the 2024-25 school year!
Natalie Edwards, Assistant Principal
Beth Madden, Office Assistant
Lynn Hill, Health Clinic Aide
Joey Biesiada, School Psychologist
Rachel Ritchey, Preschool
Melissa Jones, Preschool
Rachel McGee, 2nd Grade (returning to Summerside from family leave)
Brooke Reis, Discover Teacher
Heather Hambene, Preschool Paraprofessional
Thalia Conrady, Preschool Paraprofessional
Jennifer Shepard, K-2 Sail Paraprofessional
Eva Fennel, Part Time Paraprofessional
Nancy Barkey, Building Guest Teacher
Mariana Johnson, Building Guest Teacher
A complete and growing Summerside staff roster including contact information can be found in the yellow buttons at the top of this page.
Attention Kindergarten Families!!
OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Monday, August 12, 2024
WolfPup Preschool Open House, 4:00 - 7:30 pm
Special Education Unit Programs Open House, 4:00 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Kindergarten Open House, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
First - Fifth Grade Open House, 4:00 - 7:30 pm
What to look forward to...
1st - 5th Grade Students Meet your homeroom teacher!
Kindergarten students, meet all of our kindergarten teachers!
Bring your supplies if you would like
Meet the PTO Board and join PTO
Go on a building scavenger hunt
Connect with peers and families
Cereal Box Drive - bring an unopened box of Cereal to donate (see below)
We are excited to see you and your child!!
August 7 - Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground, 6:00 - 6:45 pm
August 7 - PTO Meeting, 6:45 pm
August 15 - First Day of School for students with last names that begin with A-M
August 16 - First Day of School for students with last names that begin with N-Z
August 19 - First Day for ALL students
August 30 - Professional Day - NO SCHOOL
September 2 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 3 - 6 HealthSource Mobile Dental Hygiene Team
September 4 - Kindergarten Meet the Teacher, 6:00 - 6:45 pm
September 4 - PTO Meeting, 7:00 pm, Library
September 13 - Lifetouch Fall Picture Day
President- Dana Montgomery
Vice President - Betsy Brown and Sadie Williams
Secretary - Katie Brown and Amy Haskell
Treasurer - Rebecca Curtis
PTO Email Address, summersidepto@gmail.com
Our first PTO meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7 at 6:45 pm following the Popsicles on the Playground incoming Kindergarten event from 6:00 - 6:45 pm.
We hope you can join us to make this coming school year the best ever together!
All meetings are scheduled from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Summerside Library
Wednesday, August 7 (6:45)
Wednesday, September 4
Wednesday, October 2
Wednesday, November 6
Wednesday, December 4
Wednesday, January 8
Wednesday, February 5
Wednesday, March 5
Wednesday, April 9
Wednesday, May 7
Our Core Values: Together We are, ON THE RISE. R-Relationship, I-Innovation, S-Student Centered, E-Empowerment
We are creating a courageous culture by focusing on our mission of committing to excellence with every learner, every day, every way. We strive to have a safe, caring, positive learning environment where all students have a sense of belonging.
West Clermont Board of Education
Ryan Patton, President
Jim Rudy, Vice President
Tina Sanborn
Michael Chumley
Tammy Spencer