Springfield Elementary School

This is a reminder that Monday, February 21, 2022, schools will be CLOSED in observation of President's Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Thank you, and have a great weekend.

Tell Me Something Good-- Bill Simmons--Athletic Director--Page County High School "Bill has been an amazing addition to PCHS. He is always striving to provide the best for our students, athletes and non athletes alike. He strives for fairness among all sports. He is truly in this for the kids " --anonymous Thanks, Mr. Simmons, for all you do for Page County High School and the school division. Being the AD means many long nights away from home and your dedication is appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Deborah Lucas--School Counselor--Page County High School "Mrs. Lucas goes above and beyond for her students and staff. She puts their best interest first, each and every day. Mrs. Lucas has a heart of gold and we are fortunate to have her in PCPS!" --anonymous Thank you, Deb, for always being there for your students and coworkers. Friendly faces make the days so much more enjoyable. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Tracey Bailey--Special Education Teacher--Luray Elementary School "She has been an absolute wonderful person to work with and she takes such amazing care of her students. The relationships she builds and puts so much effort into are truly amazing. She’s such an asset to LES and we are so thankful for her! " --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Bailey, for helping to build those positive relationships with our school community. They truly do make a difference. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Joan Burner--Math Teacher--Luray Middle School "How patient and kind she is with her students and listens to them well." --Tonya Painter Thank you, Mrs. Burner, for showing your students kindness and patience. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Kaitlin Sanders--3rd grade teacher--Springfield Elementary School "Mrs. Sanders is such a calm and caring presence in our children's lives. She is there guiding with a strong, loving grace everyday. Mrs. Sanders is their cheerleader and a constant calm supporter in their lives. Thank Mrs. Sanders!"--anonymous "I cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Sanders. She is an amazing teacher & role model to her students. She teaches from the heart & we are so thankful for her positive influence in our daughter's life. You rock Mrs. Sanders!"--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Sanders, for being such a great role model for our students. You are so appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Melissa McDaniel- Assistant--Luray High School "Mrs. McDaniel is an asset to our school system. She is caring, patient, and kind. My son is so lucky to have such a wonderful person to help him along his learning journey. Thank you so much! " --Kara Turner Thank you, Mrs. McDaniel, for you helpfulness and kindness each day. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Carol Lam--Transportation--Page County Public Schools "Carol is reliable, patient, kind, professional and fun. She truly has a caring heart and I couldn't be more grateful to have her drive my child to and from school. My son has special needs and Carol makes all accommodations to ensure he is comfortable during transport. She also engages excellent communication. I cannot give her enough praises for what she does."--Kara Turner Thank you, Ms. Lam, for taking such good care of students in getting them to and from school safely. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Andrea Pyne--Special Education Teacher--Stanley Elementary School "Andrea is the most caring and dedicated teacher to her students. She proves herself over and over by the students she works with on a daily basis. She is kind, passionate, and cares deeply for all students. She is filled with joy and a delight to be around. Thank you for all of your hard work for PCPS. You are appreciated on every level." --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Pyne, for all that you give to PCPS and your Stanley Students. You are truly appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Jenny Bracken--Librarian --Page County High School "She is always willing to help with whatever needs done. She is a Jack of all trades. If she isn’t helping out the students, she is helping out her fellow teachers. She is quite literally amazing! " -- anonymous Thank you, Ms. Bracken, for always being willing to assist wherever you are needed. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Shannon Montgomery-Atkins-- Bookkeeper--Luray High School "Shannon... she's amazing. She started as a special ed aide when my now sophomore was in 2nd or 3rd grade at Luray Elementary. When the program moved to Springfield, so did they. She's been there through the ups and very hard downs, she's held me when I cried, she's shared my joy in his milestones. I can't wait for her to be there sobbing with me when we watch my son get his diploma in 2024. I'm crying typing this out! She's such an amazing soul. I'm so glad to have her as my middle son began as a preschooler (and I'm heartbroken she won't be at preK for my youngest!!!). She's really such a special, special person." -- Fallon Brumback Shannon, Thank you so much for all you have done over the years for Page County Public Schools. Your service and dedication are most admirable.

Tell Me Something Good-- Monica Hinegardner (Principal) and Corey Harlow (Assistant Principal) -- Shenandoah Elementary School "Mrs. Hinegardner & Mr. Harlow always go above and beyond for all of the students and staff here at SES. They always come to work with a smile on their face ready to take on the day. They make a great team and are amazing at what they do. We are SO happy to have them here with us at SES. "--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Hinegardner and Mr. Harlow, for all you do for Shenandoah Elementary School and for Page County Public Schools. You two make a great team!

Bus 26 will be approximately 20 min late. Please Share.

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Here we go again today! Tell Me Something Good! Ms. Kendra Piscitelli- Page County Middle School -Music Ms. Piscitelli has received NUMEROUS shout-outs in our initiative. 1)" Mrs. P goes above and beyond to help her students feel love and support. Her dedication to the music program is amazing, often working late nights and weekends to get things done and organized. Thanks for always making your students feel like they matter and spreading kindness!" --anonymous 2) "Mrs. Piscitelli is a truly kindred spirit. She is one of the sweetest teachers I've ever had. She's one of the accepting and understanding person I know. She works hard at what she does and really shows her passion for music and all of her students. She really makes music fun. ❤️ 🎶 " 3) "Mrs. Piscitelli introduced my son to music and has been a constant inspiration to not only him but his classmates as well. She helped him find an outlet for his creativity and has pushed him to learn so many cool things in music. Thanks to Mrs. Piscitelli for being a great teacher, mentor and just in general amazing person! Keep being awesome! "

Today is RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY. Page County Public Schools is celebrating not just today, but all month long, with our Kindness Initiative and TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD. The response has been overwhelming . Remember, if you want to share some words of kindness for an employee, fill out the Google Form https://forms.gle/6hTsyDnwzL5ad99p9 and we will give them a shout out on social media. Thanks, And spread some kindness today!

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 2/15 and 2/16/22. https://5il.co/15sbt

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Lisa Dinges--Teaching Assistant--Shenandoah Elementary School "Ms. Dinges is an amazing assistant to all the littles she works with. She goes above and beyond for all her students. She has had such a positive effect on my son who adores her and she has made his school year so special. Thank you, Ms. Dinges, for all you do."-- Kelly Turner

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Coleen Manzano --2nd grade Teacher--Shenandoah Elementary School "Mrs. Manzano goes above and beyond for all her students. She had one of my older kids for 1st grade and he was having a lot of difficulty and she communicated with me and together we worked to figure out how to best help him. It took all school year and multiple different ideas, but she never gave up on him. Then she had another of my kids for 1st grade and now again in 2nd grade and while he can be difficult she has the patience of a Saint and again, she communicates with me and we work together to figure out the best way to help him. I know she's like that with all her students. They are all treated as if they were her own. I can never thank her enough for how she's been with my kids in the 3 years they've had her. I only wish she'd keep moving up in grades so my youngest could keep having her."--Jackie Staples Thank you, Ms. Manzano, for never giving up on our students, and for always looking for a new/better way to reach them. What you do is invaluable. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good! Next up today, we have Ms. Emily Deamond --Music PCHS Ms. Deamond also has received multiple shout-outs for being so awesome. 1) "I am speaking on behalf of all Ms. Deamond's students. Ms. Deamond is amazing. She makes an effort to make all her students feel welcome and accepted. She works extremely hard as well. She is the director of the Marching Panthers and puts on a musical every year, if possible. Her efforts do not go unnoticed, as she has made a home away from home for her students out of the band room. She absolutely deserves a shout out."-- students of Ms. Deamond 2)"Emily goes above and beyond to provide her students with kindness and support. Her dedication to the music program is unwavering, often working on nights and weekends! She is organized and has open communication with students and parents. Thanks for your hard work!" 3) "She devotes so much time to the music Program at PCHS, and cares about what she does. She makes an impact on every student she teaches." --Landry Burns 4) "She has helped me be a better clarinetist even when I don't want to be."- anonymous 5) "She has always given me support and guidance as I learn a new instrument. She puts a lot of work into extra curricular activities for our school and makes them very enjoyable for her students. " -- anonymous 6) "Ms Deamond is always very supportive and helpful in every way she can be. All of her students look up to her as a good role model and she brings out everyone’s interests and talents." --anonymous 7) "She is a positive influence and always wants the best for each and every one of her students."-- Bradley Zimmerman Thank you Ms. Deamond for all you do for Page County Public Schools. You sure are loved!