Superintendent Update
West Irondequoit CSD update from Aaron Johnson
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Dear Families,
Thanks to our supportive community and magnificent staff, the weeks leading up to Holiday Recess were full of jubilation and learning (see some highlights below). Students are making strides in their core subjects, along with many enrichment experiences to share in holiday traditions and explore new ones. Students and staff have exemplified the holiday spirit and our core commitment to global citizenship by giving generously to others through donations of goods, time and financial support. As partners in this outstanding work, we all have much to celebrate with our children this season!
Everyone experiences this time away from school differently. Please reach out directly if your child or family requires support or guidance during the break. We will take action accordingly to ensure someone from our team makes contact.
Last month, we received the reports from our "Safe and Loved" safety and security audit. Across the board, our schools achieved very good to excellent ratings, with many accolades about the welcoming and engaging environment our staff creates daily. In addition to the positive feedback, each building report identifies specific recommendations for continued improvement that we will dive into in January. During our next Board of Education meeting on Jan. 5, 2023, consultant Don Shomette will present his findings. Below is an overview of the overall positive trends of our district.
Positives:
1. All buildings are safe – different levels of vulnerability
2. Excellent classroom engagement
3. Excellent leadership, teachers and staff members
4. Excellent safety layers and filters
5. Coordinated and effective safety response (entrances, doors, policies, and procedures)
At that meeting we expect to recommend a finalist to the Board to serve as our Director of Safety and Security. When approved, this person brings 20-plus years of related local experience, deep knowledge of safety and security and an understanding of our community. Expect a formal announcement immediately after the approval with a start date of mid-February 2023.
On behalf of our entire staff and Board of Education, we wish you the best for the happiest holiday season!
In partnership,
Aaron Johnson, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
CLICK ABOVE TO SEE YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL!
HOLIDAY HELPERS!
Tri-M Music Honor Society students at IHS rang bells for the Salvation Army at Eastview Mall, played for Santa's arrival at Dake Jr. HS and started their first Making Music Mentors program with 7th-graders.
THE HOUR
"The Hour" is a special concert has been happening around holiday time at Irondequoit High School for more than 20 years. It culminated eight nights of music in December from students in grades 4-12. Click here for 'The Hour,' and here to watch performances from our talented young musicians.
GINGERBREAD AND LEARNING!
IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT-ATHLETES MENTAL HEALTH
EPISODE 2, SITDOWN WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT! Here's our second episode (click above), as Aaron Johnson talks with IHS sophomores Emma Francis and Bella Quintero about a new club called "Morgan's Message," a national initiative to support better mental health for student athletes.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: public_info@westiron.monroe.edu
Website: westirondequoit.org
Location: 321 List Avenue, Irondequoit, NY, USA
Phone: 585-342-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestIrondequoitCSD
Twitter: @WestIrondequoit