Brentwood PD toured IME this morning. They were not only impressed with the school but all of the safety measures in place to keep students safe & secure. Also pictured, the play structures. Work is moving quickly with the structure for the younger kids & done for 1-5th grades.
Did you know that today is World Otter Day? Fun otter facts: Otters are playful, curious, & very social. An otter has 450,000 hairs per sq. in. While underwater, an otter's ears & nostrils close up tight to keep water out. They can dive as deep as 60 feet. Enjoy World Otter Day
Michelle Grimshaw & Monique Calabrese were all smiles when they saw their new classrooms! They are excited to get into their room and start decorating!
Thank you to Soila, Primo & Jon for giving 2 more groups of IME staff a tour of the beautiful school. Staff came prepared with tape measures, cameras, & questions. They are anxious to get in their rooms to create a welcoming environment for students. The Otters are getting closer
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 28. Carina Gutierrez, Preschool Psych, is kind & open. She advocates for students ensuring they feel safe & accepted at school so they can learn. She aims to make education accessible, teaching self-regulation skills at an early age. She loves to read.
A BIG shout out to Nicole Ronquillo- Pioneer Elem.- for sharing her amazing artistic creativity with IME. She hand painted 3 beautiful rocks that served as prizes for our Rock-Paper-Scissors competition. Two of these masterpieces went to Arlene Gusto & Christine Gorshe-Olsen.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 27. Cristiana Rivera, Preschool Psych, is kind, humorous, & creative. She is excited to collaborate with IME staff to create an inclusive & supportive environment for students. In her free time she enjoys hiking, yoga, playing with my Shepsky, & traveling.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 26. Anika Yoder, Preschool Speech, shares that the connections she makes with students & their families are the most meaningful & enjoyable part of her job. She looks forward to being at IME where the team is starting something new together.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 25. Jessica Kant, Preschool Speech, enjoys guiding students & their families in navigating the challenges of education when faced with communication challenges. In her free time she enjoys running, cycling, collecting plants, playing guitar & traveling.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 24. Erika Cruz, Occupational Therapist, loves working with kids & finds joy in helping them reach their full potential. She is a team player who is anxious to create an inclusive & fun work environment at IME. She enjoys hiking, reading, & her dogs.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 23. Rachel Colwell, preschool, works hard to create a learning environment for her students that is safe & caring. She wants all students to feel valued & appreciated. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 22. Anne Ghiozzi, Preschool Speech, is inclusive, authentic, & funny! She strives to ensure that everyone has a voice & feels heard. In her spare time she enjoys crafting & adventures with her corgi. Anne looks forward to building a strong culture at IME.
Congratulations to the 2024-25 Parents' Club Board.
The littlest Leopards at Loma Vista have outgrown their space and will be joining the Montañez Family. We are excited to welcome the Preschool Team to the Home of the Otters.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 21. Camila Regalado, counselor, is excited for the opportunity to be part of a team & community that will create the school culture & find the common values & beliefs that will foster a positive environment where all students can grow! She loves traveling.
Meet the newest members of the Montañez Family. They are excited to work with the school community.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 20. Christie Liebengood, 4/5, is loyal, compassionate, & honest. Teaching feeds her soul, especially when students experience AH-HA moments- their smiles & sense of pride are amazing. The relationships formed & laughter shared are priceless.
Calling all IME parents! We need you to cast your vote for Parents' Club elections. We have heard from many of you but there are so many more we want to hear from. Please take a few minutes to complete the ballot available on the website.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 19. Michelle Grimshaw, intervention, has showered BUSD students over the last 20 years with her humor, respect & empathy. Her collaborative, positive nature makes her an ideal teammate. She enjoys cooking & spending time with her loved ones.
A BIG shout out to the Otterly Amazing IME staff who eagerly dug into the work of creating the Founding Principles for the school. Your hard work, collaboration, & enthusiasm are appreciated & commendable. IME students are so lucky to work with such a dedicated staff.
