Summer Update

Dear Families,

I hope you're enjoying a restful and fun summer break! We've been busy preparing for an exciting school year ahead and wanted to share a few important updates with you.

Our building is currently closed for construction as we undergo some exciting upgrades—including enhancements to our HVAC system and the addition of five brand new classrooms in the 3rd grade wing! While this work is still in progress, we are hopeful that the building will reopen after August 1st.

In the meantime, this message includes information on:

• Important upcoming dates

• Orientation details

• Transportation and new student enrollment

• How and when you'll find out your child's teacher

• A current list of our staff members

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m available by email at kematrudo@k12.wv.us, as our office staff will not return until the first week of August and I may be in and out of meetings or attending required trainings.

We’re looking forward to another fantastic school year at Tomahawk Intermediate, and we appreciate your continued support and partnership!

Warm regards,
Dr. Ematrudo
Principal

Monday, August 11th:

• Teachers and Staff Return!

Wednesday, August 13th:

• Orientation

Tuesday, August 19th:

• First Day of School for Students!

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

A "Back to School Checklist," including generic school supply lists have been posted to the BCS website and can be accessed here: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/page/checklist

Additional items may be requested by teachers during orientation on August 13th.

Students will receive a postcard in the mail during the first week of August with a note regarding their new teacher. If you do not receive a postcard by August 13th, 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

I am looking forward to another healthy school year at Tomahawk! If your child requires emergency medication at school such as an EpiPen, inhaler, diabetic or seizure medication, per BCS policy, these must be present in the health clinic prior to the first day of school. Please be sure your new orders are dated on or after July 1st. Orders and medications can be brought into the school beginning August 11th, and on orientation night. A copy of the medication form is linked below.

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. Emily Ratliff
• 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. Beth Otto
• Mrs. Rachel Shaffer

5th Grade Teachers:

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

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. Julia Earl
• Ms. Sabryn Franklin
• Mrs. Jennifer Higginbotham

• Ms. Andrea Hall
• Ms. Margaret McCarty
• Ms. Shelby Pearrell
• Mrs. Debbie Rimmer
• Mr. Logan Swindle

Multisubject Instructional Aides:

• Mrs. Lisa Glover
• Ms. Katelyn Klewe
• Ms. Nikki Lewis
• Mrs. Michelle McDonald
• Mrs. Danielle Nye
• Mrs. Deanna Sergent

Unified Arts:

• Mr. Jason Barr, Physical Education
• Ms. Abby Bennett, Library
• Mrs. Pam Lehr, Music
• Dr. Erin Sponaugle, Art
• Mrs. Madison Stevenson, Technology

Student Support:

• Mrs. Megan Boyd, School Counselor
• Ms. Michaela Hartofelis, Speech & Language
• Mrs. Wendy Markley, 4th & 5th Grade Interventionist
• Mrs. Katie Mowen, English Language Support
• Mrs. Sarah Olinger, In-School Suspension (ISS) Aide
• Ms. Lynn Olsen, Speech & Language
• Mrs. Laura Rihn, Technology Support Specialist (TSS)
• Mrs. Shelly Sexton, 3rd Grade Interventionist
• Ms. Katlyn Thomas, School Counselor

Kitchen Staff:

• Mrs. Holly Shockey, Cafeteria Manager
• Mrs. Crystal Wood, Asst. Cafeteria Manager
• Mrs. Jodi Daniels, Cook
• Ms. Cheyenne Rankin, 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. Maggie Beth Ponton, Student Assistance Facilitator
• Mrs. Brandy Pulse, School Nurse
• Mrs. Ellen Kline, Attendance/Finance
• Mrs. Kim Kercheval, Afternoon Secretary
• Mrs. Teresa Walling, Enrollment/Point of Service 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 *returns on 7/31

- Mrs. Kline, Finance: ekline@k12.wv.us *returns on 7/28

- Mrs. Boyd, School Counselor: megan.boyd@k12.wv.us *returns on 7/31

- Ms. Thomas, School Counselor: katlyn.thomas@k12.wv.us *returns on 7/31

- Mrs. Walling, Registrar: twalling@k12.wv.us *returns on 8/4