FreshwaterAugust 7, 2024
Dear Freshwater Families,
I hope that you have all been enjoying a fun-filled summer and are getting ready to shift gears as we
begin another school year at Freshwater when school resumes on Thursday, August 22 nd @ 8:30
a.m.
This year we will continue our traditional red carpet welcome for our students. It is always an
exciting day to see all of the smiling faces of our new and returning Freshwater Dolphins eager to
find their friends, teachers, and new classrooms. Freshwater School is such a special place to work,
learn, and grow, and it is truly an honor to be a part of the amazing staff and community here. The
teachers have been preparing their classrooms and lessons for your children, and John Andrae and
Jonathan Lefebvre have been working tirelessly beautifying our school grounds this summer. We are
all excited to welcome our students back for a super 24-25 school year!
This year we are welcoming the following staff members to our Freshwater Family, so please extend
a warm Freshwater welcome when you meet them:
Natalie Racanelli, 1 st Grade Teacher
Shelby Japp, 1 st /2 nd Grade Teacher
Lauren O’Grady, 4 th /5 th Grade Teacher
Stacy Mintey, Student Support & amp; Art Teacher
Haley Sirrine, Resource Support Teacher
Geri Kelly, Instructional Aide
Kaylie Korsten, Instructional Aide
Amanda Bertucci, Support Aide
*NOTE: Class Lists will be posted on Friday, August 16th in the gym parking lot.
This year we will again be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students served by Chef Cris; just
remember to pack an extra snack with your child(ren) each day. Also, if you need to enroll your
child(ren) in our After School Program, please contact Audrey Hildebrand or register on our website
under the “Programs” tab.
There will continue to be many opportunities for our Freshwater families to be involved this year. In
addition to volunteering in the classrooms, you are welcome to attend Parent Advisory Council
(PAC), Board Meetings, Community Club, and Freshwater Educational Foundation meetings. Please
check the Monday Bulletin and our website at www.freshwatersd.org each week for notices about
these opportunities. Thank you for all that you do to make Freshwater the incredible school that it is!
Please stay tuned for more information that will be sent via email in the coming weeks as we prepare
for Opening Day at Freshwater and don’t hesitate to contact the front office if you have any
questions. We look forward to seeing everyone on the red carpet Thursday, August 22 nd !
Go Dolphins!
Sincerely,
Si Talty, Superintendent/Principal