Englewood Elementary School

As parents, we all could take a cue from Mr. David Pierce, Director of McMinn County Schools. I’ve noticed he always asks many topic related questions to become informed or when making a decision. You easily get a sense that Mr. Pierce is interested and wants to make a positive difference for each child.

We are starting a new instructional program called RTI (Response to Intervention). Basically, it means that if your son or daughter (K-3rd grades) is found to be struggling in reading, we are going to take action to help him/her get on track as soon as possible.

Since this is too small a space to do justice for further explanation of RTI, we will soon be providing parent in-service on the topic. I encourage you to attend the RTI meetings to become informed and to assist us by asking questions about the instructional program. Your child will be a much better reader if you are a knowledgeable parent.

Jessica Whitted – Pre-K
Heather Mahoney – Sixth Grade
Aime McDowell – Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Would you be willing to care enough to donate one hour of your time each week to help a student do better in school? If so, we invite you to join Care Enough. Care Enough links a parent or community volunteer with a student at school. The purpose is to provide one-on-one tutorial service. If interested, sign-up at the PTO Open House on Tuesday, September 15, or call the school office and ask for Ms. Ervin, Care Enough Coordinator.

This summer our school’s website was reconstructed and updated by Tina and Josh Bailey. The site has a new look with information you will find most helpful. The homepage has drop bars for easy access. You will find our website at www.englewoodschool.net.