Staff Spotlight
This week we highlight
Maddie Chiotti!!
This is Maddie’s second year teaching 1st grade. Ms. Chiotti grew up in Butte, MT. She graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman with her bachelors degree in elementary education. She moved to Missoula in 2022. She enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with my friends and family!
Currently, Maddie’s favorite author is Sarah J. Maas. When asked what makes Potomac special, Ms. Chiotti said, “The staff at Potomac School make it a very special place. I feel very lucky to work with such awesome people!”
SUPAMAN
Supaman visited Potomac School and provided a positive message about honoring one's culture, self, and others. He engaged the audience with his traditional dress, his dancing and musical talents, as well as inviting students and teachers to dance to our own created music. It was a highly energetic performance and workshop sponsored by 2 Valleys Stage.
Dr. Seuss
BLT day!!!
March BLT!!
Big Little Time is a monthly activity where students spend time reading together and building relationships!
Place Based Learning Academy
While the younger students were at the Butterfly House, older students went to the KPAX news station and were able to do the weather report and practice being a news anchor.
Special Thanks to Lewis Dortch for the Tour!
Last week, Potomac School was treated to an awesome performance of Goof, Gaffes, Flubs & Fumbles- an adaptation of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors by actors from Montana Shakespeare in the Parks! Students also participated in story, laguage, and acting workshops. It was a hilariously good time!! This was funded through our annual Bike-A-Thon!
MT Shakes at Potomac
Thank You MEC!!!
Missoula Electric Cooperative's Bright Future Fund program recently awarded a $1,500 grant to Potomac Elementary School and $1,500 grant to Potomac 7-8 School!
We appreciate MEC's continued support of local schools and students!
PBLA
is BACK!!!
(Place Based Learning Academy)
The Friday dates are as follows:​
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April 12
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May 10
Potomac School’s PBLA program will be available five Fridays this spring starting in January.
Parents will be required to register their students two weeks in advance of the program dates by contacting the program coordinator, Sarah Duello at sduello@potomacschoolmontana.us
Parents will need to pay $10 per day for each child attending. Payment will be expected at the time of registration. Checks can be made payable to Potomac School District. The program will also be open to school-aged home school students who reside in the Potomac School District boundaries. Parents are responsible for providing lunches and snacks for each Friday. The programs will start at 8:00 am and end at 4:00 pm each of the scheduled Fridays. Parents must pick up their students at 4:00 pm.
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Athletics
Students must have a current sports physical to participate in athletics for the 2023-2024 school year.
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