Welcome to Poston Road Elementary

Email: jill.vlcan@msdmartinsville.org
Website: http://www.msdofmartinsville.org
Location: 139 East Poston Road, Martinsville, IN, USA
Phone: 765-342-8408
Facebook: facebook.com/PostonRoadElementary
Twitter: @PostonRoad

Welcome back to school! I hope you enjoyed your summer break! For those of you who are new to Poston Road Elementary, I'd like to introduce myself. This is my 15th year as principal at Poston Road. Previously, I was an assistant principal for two years and a teacher for 5 years. I absolutely love leading and serving the staff, students, and families. I'm hopeful that you will soon realize that Poston Road Elementary is an amazing place to send your child each and every day.

Should you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me through DOJO, email, or phone. Thank you for choosing Poston Road Elementary for your child's education.

Sincerely,

Jill Vlcan, Principal

July 31st & Aug. 1st - Kindergarten Assessments

July 31st - Aug. 4th - Kindergarten Camp from 9:30AM - 11:30AM

August 8th - Back to School Open House 5:00PM - 6:00PM

August 10th - First Day of School

September 4th - Labor Day (no school)

September 13th - Midterms Posted

September 14th - Fall/Yearbook Pictures (more information coming soon)

Our Vision:

Creating Globally-Minded, Lifelong Learners

Our Mission:

Through a global lens, we provide rigorous academics with engaging cultural experiences that spark curiosity and create a love for learning.

“Together we challenge and inspire our children through rich experiences, empowering them to achieve success while making positive contributions to our world.”

On Tuesday, August 8th from 5:00-6:00PM we will host our annual Back to School Open House. At this time, your family can visit the school to meet your child's teacher, see their classroom, tour the school, drop off supplies, attend the annual Title I parent meeting, and more! We hope to see you there!

We are bringing back opportunities for you to volunteer this year! In order for you to come to school to volunteer for class parties, field trips, etc. you MUST have a background check on file. Background checks cannot be processed the day you want to volunteer. You must have the check done in advance. A great opportunity to get this done in advance is during our Open House on August 8th. Forms will be available for you to fill out. You must also provide your driver's license (we will make a copy of it that evening).

*Please note: We are no longer allowing visitors during lunch. Thank you for your understanding.

This year, our morning crossing guard will not begin duty until 8:25AM and 10:25 on WELL Wednesdays. Therefore, please do not drop off your students early or bring them early to cross the street. There will not be any supervision before 8:25AM.

Arrival:

• Doors open at 8:25AM (we do not have staff members available to supervise students before 8:25) Please DO NOT drop them off at the door prior to 8:25.
• Door 2 (by the cemetery) & Door 8 (by the car wash) are both options for drop off. It is your preference on which door you would like to drop your child off at. Please pull up along the sidewalk before letting your child out of the car. DO NOT allow your child to cross in front of cars. If your child is in preschool, kindergarten, or first grade, we would prefer that you drop off and pick up at Door #2.

Dismissal:

• Walkers will be dismissed out Door 2 & Door 8 first at 3:30PM.
• Next, the students riding buses and daycare vans will dismiss out of Door 2 at 3:35PM.
• Finally, car riders will be dismissed. If you are picking up your child, grades PK-1 (and older siblings) will be picked up at Door 2. Students in grades 2-4 will be picked up at Door 8. Please stay in your car as we will bring your child out to you.

On Wednesdays, doors will open at 10:25AM (we do not have staff members available to supervise students before 10:25) Please DO NOT drop them off at the door prior to 10:25.

*You will follow the same dismissal procedures as listed above.

Please call the Transportation Department at:

(765) 342-5597

Please call in all student absences at (765) 342-8408 and select option "1" by 9:00AM for EACH day your student will be sick or late. If your student is going to be late to school for any reason, please make sure and let our office know ahead of time (if possible) by calling our office by 9:00AM that morning.

EARLY CHECKOUT....

Students will not be called out of class until a parent is present to sign them out. Please plan ahead for appointments, as we would like to minimize missed class time.

Did you know we serve free breakfast?

Student Lunch prices:

Elementary (PK-4) $2.75

Additional Milk $0.65

Breakfast prices:

FREE

Our Free & Reduced Application will be called Curricular Materials & Meal Assistance Application. This application is needed for families to receive a possible discount on lunch and curricular fees. It is used by multiple agencies to award additional funding to the district and students.

Assistance Application

Video that explains the benefits

Office Staff:

• Jill Vlcan, Principal
• Jessica Lashbrook, Secretary
• TBD, Clinic Clerk
• Shelby Smith, Counselor
• Patti Ostler, Family Service Coordinator

Grade Level Teachers:

• Amy Maxwell, Preschool
• Pam Verhey, Kindergarten
• Diana Fox, Kindergarten Spanish
• Delia Fornero, 1st Grade Spanish
• Tanya Holman, 1st Grade
• Amanda Percifield, 2nd Grade
• Molly Ferran, 2nd Grade
• Amanda Sitzman, 2nd Grade Spanish
• Mimi Boyd, 3rd Grade
• Amy Brown, 3rd Grade
• Lisa Cameron, 3rd & 4th Grade
• Inma Pedrosa, 3rd & 4th Grade Spanish
• Cheyenne Mappes, 4th Grade
• Wynne Deckard, 4th Grade

Resource Staff:

• Monica Palmore, School Psychologist
• Katie Nix, Speech Pathologist

• Jennifer Hansen, Special Education Teacher

• Taylor Schubert, Special Education Teacher
• Jo Hall, Special Education Aide
• Felisha Meadows, Special Education Aide
• Stacey Miers, Special Education Aide
• Lauren Mings, Adult & Child

Cafeteria Staff:

• Laura Ziegler, Cafeteria Manager
• Evelyn Burpo
• Jacquie Woodard

Custodial Staff:

• Shawn Walden, Head Custodian
• James Summitt, Evening Custodian
• Ron Stevens, Evening Custodian

Title I Staff:

• Becky Fishel, Title I Teacher
• Bev Richardson, Title I Aide
• Angela Clanton, Title I Aide

Specials Teachers:

• Abby Mendenhall, Music Teacher
• Susan Rishel, Gym Teacher
• McChristie Brooking, Art Teacher
• Amanda Fleener, Library
• Amy Maxwell, Computer Lab