Potomack Intermediate

• Upcoming Important Dates
• Upcoming Lunch Menu
• New Traffic Pattern for Parent Drop off/Pick up
• New Parent Pick up Time
• Updated Attendance Policy
• Student Spotlight - Jackson
• Student Spotlight - Autumn
• Student Spotlight!
• Annual Emergency Card
• Watch D.O.G.S. Sign up Link
• Potomack Intermediate and Potomack's PTO Facebook Links (Updated 12/1)
• 24-25 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families

• 12/2 Two Hour Delay for Students
• 12/2 Parent drop off/pick up moves out back
• 12/2 Parent pick up time moves to 3:25pm
• 12/2 3rd Grade Dance - 4:00-5:00pm
• 12/3 4th Grade Dance - 4:00-5:00pm
• 12/4 LSIC Meeting - Art Room at 4:00pm
• 12/5 5th Grade Dance - 4:00-5:00pm
• 12/9 Model Schools visit
• 12/10 Science Fair
• 12/16 River's Graduation Ceremony
• 12/17 Social Studies Fair
• 12/20 Second 9 Weeks Ends
• 12/23 Winter Break Begins for Students
• 1/6/24 Students Return from Winter Break

Our new pattern for parent drop off and pick up begins tomorrow, December 2! Please be advised to come down Campus Drive and pull up all the way to the closed gate for both drop off and pick up. Thank you for helping make this transition a smooth one!

Our new access road provides us with the opportunity to dismiss bus riders and car riders at the same time. As a result, parent pick up will begin at 3:25pm beginning December 2!

The new policy says there are two types of absences: “excused” and “unexcused.” Excused absences include:

• Failure of bus to run
• Judicial obligations
• Military obligations
• Death in the family
• Medical/dental appointments (with a doctor's note)
• Chronic medical condition (school meeting required)
• Personal illness/injury of student or family member (Limit 10 per school year)

If the reason doesn’t fit into these categories, it’s considered unexcused.

In the past, families have used Educational Leave ("Leave of Educational Value") for things like trips or 4-H activities. That is no longer allowed under the new law.

Jackson played for the BCYFFL sponsored by the NFL with the Titans this Fall. Jackson was selected to participate with the BC Elite team at the Washington Commanders Regional Flag Tournament at the Fields of RFK. Even though his team did not win, it was a great experience for Jackson and his team.

Way to go, Jackson! 🦅

Autumn cheers for the Jr. Cardinals Mini Pony cheer squad. This is her 4th year cheering. This year she showed how much she has grown up by showing her dedication and being helpful with the new cheerleaders on the team. She was also picked to be Captain at one of the games this season!

We are so proud of you, Autumn! 🦅

Potomack Eagles, we want to recognize you! We love to recognize academic achievements at school, but we know our students are accomplishing amazing things outside of school too! If your student has a notable achievement in sports, arts or other areas throughout the year, please fill out the form below. If you are unable to access the link, please e-mail Mrs. Steshoski with a brief description of the achievement and a photo. We will be spotlighting these achievements on our social media page throughout the year.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eV1AbCBT2ORWVBN9U-Kk6Pa4lmYC4F6NYIu8akiWv0k/edit

Please see the link below to update your student's annual emergency card. Thank you!

https://bcswv.jotform.com/241506457928060

Updated:

CALLING ALL SECURE VOLUNTEERS!!

Twas the night before the Holiday Shop, when Dr. Arch stated “I sure hope this goal isn’t deflated.”

When what to our wondering eyes did appear? But Mrs. O’Brien and her dog named for a reindeer.

On Blitzen, on River, on tiny beagles, we know you’ll help make this special for our Eagles!

Omerzo replied “there’s no need to fear for I know our community will volunteer!”

And the volunteers did gather, each one with a smile, making sure the event would be worthwhile.

So here’s to our Eagles, both big and small for they make the Potomack Spirit stand tall!

Our Holiday Shop will be held 12/06-12/13 and we need help! Please click the following link to sign up and make this experience magical for our students!

https://signup.com/go/VdFvMfJ

PTO is not a 4 letter word! Your PTO met for the first time & made this year’s focus “fulfilling student and teacher needs.” We invite our entire Potomack Intermediate community to join us for meetings in the cafeteria on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4pm. Please follow Potomack Intermediate PTO’s Facebook page & watch Dojo messages for ways you can help this year. It isn't necessary to be an “official” PTO member to help us succeed in fulfilling student and teacher needs. Eagles SOAR!

"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

- 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

- Mrs. 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: miranda.ford@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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