Summer Update

I hope that you are enjoying the summer break! We have been working to prepare for the upcoming school year and I wanted to send out a brief update. This message will provide you with information on important dates, Orientation, transportation, new student enrollment, how you will find out your child's teacher, and a list of our staff members.

I am available via email at kematrudo@k12.wv.us if you are unable to reach me by phone. Our office staff does not return until the first week of August, and I have been busy with meetings and attending required trainings. Please reach out to me via email should you have any questions!

I look forward to another fantastic school year here at Tomahawk Intermediate!

In Partnership,

Dr. Ematrudo,

Principal

Monday, August 12th:

• Teachers and Staff Return!

Wednesday, August 14th:

• Orientation

Monday, August 19th:

• First Day of School for Students!

Kona Ice will be available for purchase during Tomahawk's Orientation!

Generic school supply lists have been posted to our school website and can be accessed here: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/article/1619220

Additional items may be requested by teachers during orientation on August 14th.

Students will receive a postcard in the mail during the first week of August with a little note regarding their new teacher. If you do not receive a postcard by August 14th, our staff members will direct you to your child's classroom during orientation.

Please choose BCS busing for your student!

With an increase in our population, we are growing by the minute! Our school parking lot was not originally designed to handle a tremendous amount of vehicle traffic. We are asking all families to choose BCS busing as their child's mode of transportation.

To find your child's bus # and bus stop information, please click here: http://webquery.bcswv.org/livewq/webquery/.

We are going to have very strict guidelines in place for parents who choose to drive their child to and from school to ensure student safety in the parking lots. Cars will not be permitted on school property earlier than 8:00 AM in the morning and 2:45 PM in the afternoons.

Your cooperation and understanding are both greatly appreciated!

New to the area? Moving to a new BCS school? Enrolling for the first time? We are excited to have you and your student(s) join our school community.

• Please use the information below to help make your school enrollment process quick and easy. Is your student already enrolled and attending the same school as last year? You’re all set!

• Be sure to check back at the start of the school year to complete your Annual Emergency Information Update.

CLICK HERE: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/page/enrollment

NOTE: Teacher requests were due by March 1st. We are unable to accept any requests for teachers at this time. Thank you for your understanding!

3rd Grade Teachers:

• Mrs. Rebecca Akins
• Mrs. Natalie Bragg
• Mrs. Lynn Bush
• Mrs. McKenna Flohr
• Ms. Monica Kent
• Mrs. Amanda Puffenburger
• Ms. Mikayla Viands
• Mrs. Lisa Williams

4th Grade Teachers:

• Mrs. Becca Blacker
• Ms. Breigh Glover
• Mrs. Lorie Hause
• Mrs. Julie Hott
• Ms. Stacie Inskeep
• Mrs. Denise Irwin
• Mrs. Deanna Kerns
• Mrs. Beth Otto
• Mrs. Rachel Shaffer
• Ms. Britney Sowers

5th Grade Teachers:

• Mrs. Mystee Ansari
• Ms. Chloe Campbell
• Mrs. Veronica Church
• Mrs. Laura Kurutza
• Mrs. Lauren Mance
• Mrs. Jennifer Mayes
• Mrs. Tracey Parks

Exceptional Education Specialists:

• Mrs. Jowita Bridges
• Mrs. Shelly Compton
• Mrs. Jessica Cook
• Mrs. Jodie Cook
• Mrs. Teri Cowger
• Mrs. Michelle Czaja
• Mrs. Heather Deaner
• Mrs. Jennifer Higginbotham

Instructional Aides:

• Mrs. Julia Earl
• Mrs. Lisa Glover
• Mrs. Katie Kline
• Mrs. Michelle McDonald
• Mrs. Danielle Nye
• Mrs. Deanna Sergent

Unified Arts:

• Mr. Jason Barr, Physical Education
• Ms. Abby Bennett, Library
• Ms. Sabryn Franklin, Computers/Technology
• Mrs. Pam Lehr, Music
• Dr. Erin Sponaugle, Art

Student Support:

• Mrs. Megan Boyd, School Counselor
• Ms. Michaela Hartofelis, Speech & Language
• Mrs. Julie Jones, Technology Integration Specialist
• Mrs. Wendy Markley, Reading Interventionist
• Ms. Lynn Olsen, Speech & Language
• Mrs. Rikki Staddon, English Language Support
• Ms. Katlyn Thomas, School Counselor

Kitchen Staff:

• Mrs. Dolly McGuire, Cafeteria Manager
• Mrs. Crystal Markley, Asst. Cafeteria Manager
• Mrs. Crystal Longerbeam, Cook
• Mrs. Lisa Shane, Cook
• Mrs. Dale Thomas, Cook

Custodial Team:

• Mrs. Christine Pearson, Daytime/Head Custodian
• Mrs. Vanessa Bowman, Evening Custodian
• Mr. Tom Richardson, Daytime Custodian

Office Staff:

• Dr. Krista Ematrudo, Principal
• Mr. Tanner Robison, Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Brandy Pulse, School Nurse
• Mrs. Ellen Kline, Registrar/Finance
• Mrs. Dee McDonald, Attendance
• Mrs. Kim Kercheval, Afternoon Secretary

If you need to contact us, please call the office at 304. 754.3171 or email the following personnel:

- Dr. Ematrudo, Principal: kematrudo@k12.wv.us

- Mr. Robison, Assistant Principal: matthew.robison@k12.wv.us *starts on 8/1

- Mrs. Kline, Registrar: ekline@k12.wv.us

- Mrs. Boyd, School Counselor: megan.boyd@k12.wv.us *returns on 8/1

- Ms. Thomas, School Counselor: katlyn.thomas@k12.wv.us *returns on 8/1