Potomack Intermediate

• Upcoming Important Dates
• Upcoming Lunch Menu
• Field Day Information
• Relay for Life and National Library Week Read-a-Thon
• Student Spotlight - Jazele
• Lost and Found Items
• 25-26 Yearbook Sale!
• Potomack Remote Learning Schedule and Expectations
• Interested in Subbing at Potomack?
• Student Spotlight Form
• 25-26 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families

4/20 - Fourth nine weeks interims

4/20-4/27 Read-a-Thon

4/21 Dental hygiene visits (eligible students)

4/23 "Purple Up Day" in support of military families

4/28 Dental hygiene visits (eligible students)

4/30 - Fifth grade field trip to Oriole Park at Camden Yards

4/30 Dental hygiene visits (eligible students)

5/5 Reading GSA

5/6 LSIC Meeting at 4:00 in the art room

5/7 Math GSA

5/8 Math and ELA GSA Makeups

New: In order to ensure ADA compliance of our community update, we can no longer post screenshots of the lunch menu. Instead, the lunch menu for the month of November is linked below. An additional feature of the website is the breakfast menu is only a click away, as well. Additional information regarding ADA compliance is listed below. Thank you!

It is that time of year again for us to start preparing for Field Day. That means we are going to need volunteers. However, just as in years past, due to the large number of students we have here at Potomack and the limited space we have; volunteer spots are limited to 15 volunteers per field day. It is a first come/first serve basis and those that respond after we reach our limit, we will put on a waitlist in case other volunteers drop out. Field day is divided by grade level and by team for morning and afternoon. Before you request to volunteer, please read through to know our expectations of our volunteers.

First volunteers if not already board approved must go to this link:

https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/volunteers-chaperones

and complete the video and quiz by Friday May8th. If not completed, you will not be able to volunteer. If you are chosen as a volunteer, you will not be traveling with your child/children. Volunteers are partnered and are

responsible for running a station. The teacher will be there and will handle discipline, but you are to run the

station. We do work a couple of breaks into your schedule to be with your child for a couple of rotations. However, if there is a class scheduled for your station, you are expected to be there. We also expect

our volunteers to be respectful of all students and staff, dress appropriately for a school environment and

refrain from vulgar language. We love having parents volunteer and spend the day with us. This is something Mrs. Reese and I look forward to every year! Please look at the schedule below for your Child's field day and if you can volunteer for the morning, afternoon, or a full day. Please respond to Mr. McDonald of Mrs. Reese by email and not your child's teacher. Thank you again for your time and understanding.

*********Reminder first come first serve**************

3rd Grade: Wednesday, May 27th
Morning 9:00-11:15 (Arrive at 8:45):
Steshoski, McAllister, Hess, Henry, Maurer, Kearns and O'Donnell
Afternoon: 12:30-2:45 (Arrive at 12:15)
Landrum, Plaza, Boward, Woods, Bittle, Valente

4th Grade: Tuesday, May 26th
Morning 9:00-11:15 (Arrive at 8:45):
Sounders, Hickman, Funderburk, Cleary, Updyke
Afternoon: 12:30-2:45 (Arrive at 12:15)
King, Shultz, Reinhardt, Blackburn, Crumbacker, Ayers

5th Grade: Friday, May 22nd
Morning 9:00-11:15 (Arrive at 8:45):
Leppo, Kerns, Dunn, Bowers, Leonard and Miller/Rinard
Afternoon: 12:30-2:45 (Arrive at 12:15)
Lowens, Gross, English, Glover, Rose, Bennett

Potomack Intermediate will have its annual Read-a Thon to celebrate National Library Week and support the Relay for Life. The Read-a-Thon will take place from April 20-April 27 during your child’s library class. Students are encouraged to bring in beach towels, sunglasses, and a stuffed animal to cozy up with while reading. (Please make sure the stuffed animal can fit inside your child’s book bag.)

Students are invited to get sponsors for their reading time (approximately 30 minutes). Sponsors may sponsor by the minute or make a flat donation. Please complete the form and return it along with the donations in an envelope or baggie with your child’s name and teacher’s name on it. Donation forms and money may be given to Mrs. DiGiovanni on your child’s scheduled Read-a-Thon date. Each student who collects sponsor money will receive a bookmark and small prize, while incremental prize levels will also be awarded. For every $5 raised, a student will receive an entry in the grand prize drawing. This year’s grand prize will be a virtual reality viewer, chrome book, OR a robotics kit. Each student who raises $100 will also be guaranteed to throw a pie during our annual pie- in-the -face activity during our Mini Relay for Life Week at the end of the school year. The top fundraising class in each grade level will receive a pizza party, while the top fundraising student in each grade level will receive an eagle Squishmallow and gift card/certificate.

Thank you for helping us celebrate National Library Week, while raising money for a worthy cause!

Miss Glover and Mrs. DiGiovanni

Jazzy recently competed with her cheer team, the Black Widows of Epic All Stars, in Johnstown, PA at the Glow Tour. She and her team earned first place, competing against four other teams. They brought home the Gold Banner and championship rings!

Outstanding job!

The weather is turning and the lost and found is overflowing so, if you believe your student may have an item here at school, please stop by the office for a visitor sticker so you can check. Any left over winter clothing will be donated to a local shelter after next week. Thank you very much!

Your Year, Your Memories!
From the first day to the last, relive every moment in your 2026 yearbook! Reserve yours today: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09831617

ADA Compliance: Picture shows a visual of a blue GameBoy-like cover of the 2025-2026 yearbook.

With our next snow day, BCS will transition to remote learning for the next five days of school closure. We will adhere to the following schedule:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
ELA Instruction

• Minimum of 30 minutes of direct instruction
• Up to 30 minutes for questions or student support

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Specials Session #1 – 5th Grade Red

• Duration: 20 minutes

11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
Specials Session #2 – 5th Grade Blue

• Duration: 20 minutes

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Specials Session #3 – 4th Grade Red

• Duration: 20 minutes

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch and Recess

• Off screen

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Math Instruction

• Minimum of 30 minutes of direct instruction
• Up to 30 minutes for questions or student support

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Specials Session #4 – 4th Grade Blue

• Duration: 20 minutes

2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
Specials Session #5 – 3rd Grade Blue

• Duration: 20 minutes

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
Specials Session #6 – 3rd Grade Red

• Duration: 20 minutes

Potomack Intermediate has a fantastic stable of reliable, professional substitutes, but being the largest intermediate school in West Virginia means we are always looking to develop additional subs. The best place to do that is the school where your child attends! If you're interested in subbing at Potomack as either a teacher or member of our service staff, please reach out to Dr. Arch at carch@k12.wv.us.

Thank you!

Student Spotlight Form

Potomack Eagles, we want to celebrate YOU! 🦅💙

At Potomack, we love recognizing academic achievements, but we also know our students are accomplishing incredible things outside of school! 🌟

If your student has a notable achievement in sports, the arts, or any other area this year, please fill out the form below. If you’re unable to access the link, you can also email Mrs. Steshoski with a brief description of the achievement and a photo at michelle.steshoski@k12.wv.us.

We’re excited to spotlight these amazing accomplishments on our social media page and newsletter throughout the year! 🎉

Students

• August 19, 2025: First Day of School

• May 28, 2026: Last Day of School

PL/CD Days (No School)

• October 15, 2025: Professional Learning Day

• March 18, 2026: Curriculum Development Day

2-Hour Delays

• September 17, 2025: Teacher Prep Day

• October 1, 2025: Faculty Senate Day

• November 12, 2025: Teacher Prep Day

• December 19, 2025: Faculty Senate Day

• January 20, 2026: Teacher Prep Day

• February 4, 2026: Faculty Senate Day

• February 25, 2026: Teacher Prep Day

• April 1, 2026: Faculty Senate Day

Holidays (Schools & Offices Closed)

• September 1, 2025: Labor Day

• November 11, 2025: Veterans Day

• November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving Day

• December 25, 2025: Christmas Day

• January 1, 2026: New Year's Day

• January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• May 12, 2026: Election Day

• May 25, 2026: Memorial Day

Breaks

• November 24-28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break

• December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026: Winter Break

• April 6-10, 2026: Spring Break

Graduation

• May 21, 2026: Spring Mills High School

"SOARing to New Heights": Safe, Organized, Accountable, Respectful

Email: carch@k12.wv.us
Website: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/potomack
Location: 5308 Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg, WV, USA

School Phone Number: (304) 274-6592. Normal office hours are from 8:00am to 4:00pm with limited telephone contact outside of those times.

- Dr. Arch, Principal: carch@k12.wv.us

- Mrs. O'Brien, Assistant Principal: m.obrien@k12.wv.us

- Mr. Omerzo, Assistant Principal: aomerzo@k12.wv.us

- Mrs. McFadden, School Nurse: lisa.mcfadden@k12.wv.us

- Ms. Fromm, Attendance Secretary: stacia.fromm@k12.wv.us

- Mrs. Opp, Registrar: liesbeth.opp@k12.wv.us

- Mrs. Smith, Financial Secretary: erica.l.smith@k12.wv.us

- Mrs. Ford, School Counselor: cathy.clancy@k12.wv.us

- Mrs. Hott, School Counselor: alexandrea.hott@k12.wv.us

- Mr. Malcolm, School Counselor: chad.malcolm@k12.wv.us

Potomack's staff directory can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/potomack/staff

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