Dear Parents, Teachers, and Friends of SSP School,

Happy Friday! With the weekend just around the corner, I want to take a moment to share some important updates with you. Last year, we faced challenges in August before we had a complete staff in place. However, I am thrilled to announce that as of the parish picnic day, a heartfelt thank you to Jim & Christy Arnold and their team for organizing a fantastic celebration despite the inclement weather, we are fully staffed for the 2025-26 academic year. This news brings great joy to my heart.

I am pleased to introduce our homeroom teachers and aides for the upcoming school year:

 **Busy Bees:** Christy Biundo and Abby Shipley 
 **Dragonflies:** Stacey Hulsey and Linda Fleming 
 **Kindergarten:** Carol Anne Lorenz and Basia Keenan 
 **Grade 1:** Patti Huelsman and Jeanne Kriss 
 **Grade 2:** Stephanie Minor 
 **Grade 3:** Pam Donatt 
 **Grade 4:** Mary Ann Buschmann 
 **Grade 5:** Marcy Meyer 
 **Grade 6:** Nancy Anglo 
 **Grade 7:** Rose Duncan 
 **Grade 8:** Daniel Schmitz

The Learning Center: Gloria Openlander—Learning Consultant, 
 Gloria Seper—Resource Teacher 
 
 Specialty Teachers: 
 **Music:** Anne & David Borgmeyer 
 **Art:** Mary White 
 **P.E.:** Karen Goedeker 
 **BAND:** TBD 
 **Office Staff:
 ** June Tessin Bridget Judge Greg Sturgill

An interesting note: the staff for the 2025-26 academic year includes four current or former principals from the archdiocese: Pamela Donatt, Rose Duncan, Gloria Openlander, and Greg Sturgill.

Additionally, the main floor of the school is being redesigned to create a more functional layout for Early Childhood, Primary, and Intermediate spaces. Exciting changes are underway at SSP this summer, and we will keep you informed with relevant updates in the coming weeks.

I also have a flyer to share, though I cannot personally vouch for the services offered. 
 
 Lastly, I want to share the final set of Commendations from the SIP Visiting Team: 

Institutional Issues

• committing to the viability of the school as evidenced by the five year strategic plan, large amounts of financial support by the parish, and the increased enrollment trend.
• taking pride in facilities as evidenced by a clean and well-maintained campus and newly painted cafeteria/multi-purpose area.
• making student safety a priority by adding the external and internal keycard entry system.
• ensuring facilities are in proper working order as evidenced by the QR signs that allow staff to submit work requests to the maintenance team.
• providing large play spaces with new basketball hoops and a dedicated space for the younger students that includes a garden.
• using square footage in a creative way to promote collaborative, inclusive learning with spaces for all special classes and student supports.
• fostering a strong parent and school relationship through the PTO and school boards, as evidenced by our conversations at the social and parent response surveys.
• living the school’s mission as a proud and dedicated community, as expressed by students, parents, staff, and administration.