Dear Hutchings Families:
I cannot believe that the school year is already underway and it is exciting to see the students in the classrooms and hallways. As we embark on this year you will probably hear some new names and see some new faces around Hutchings, so I wanted to take a moment and introduce some of the changes to our school.
First, we have three new classroom teachers this year! Our newest addition to the Hutchings family is our new 5th grade teacher Mrs. Shannon Stolle. Mrs. Stolle has been teaching for 8 years, most recently in Stockbridge Community Schools. In 2nd grade we welcome a familiar face to the school in Mrs. Lindsay Derocher. Mrs. Derocher comes to us with a wealth of experience and passion. Mrs. Derocher was most recently teaching in Wayne-Westland for the past 13 years and was a long term substitute here at Hutchings. We’ve also added Mr. Bill Martin to our staff as our new Technology teacher. Mr. Martin comes to us from Challenger Elementary school where he taught 5th grade. Mr. Martin has an unbelievable passion for technology and sharing his knowledge with students, he will be a great addition to our staff.
Changes in staff is not the only change that has happened over the summer. A large thank you goes out to Mr. Dave Blair and the entire technology team for revamping our computers and classrooms. The new computer lab at Hutchings Elementary is phenomenal and will allow students to truly learn and prepare for the world in which they will inherit. In addition to the technology at Hutchings, the technology department also added in 13,000 computers, 13 new computer labs ,78- 40-inch flat screen TV, removed 385 TV’s, added in 14- 60-inch TV’s, 733 new wireless points, 733 wired drops, 159 network switches, new Chromebooks, and improved the wireless network. The students and staff cannot wait to utilize all of the new technology here at Hutchings.
On top of the changes in technology, the school has also changed our student personnel as we have added an entire new group of learners with our Kindergarten students. The Kindergarten students come into our school with excitement, nervousness, and curiosity as they begin their journey in school.
With all of the changes happening in the school it is easy to overlook what still remains the same, and what has made Hutchings Elementary a premier school to attend, which is the mindset that the students come first. We have a wonderful staff here at Hutchings that go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure we are educating all children. Our staff is passionate about education and challenging students to push their thinking beyond the classroom walls. They provide students with rigorous material and opportunities to grow, while also providing them with care and support when things do not work out as planned. Our teachers provide students with curiosity, empathy, creativity, and a passion for learning which are the building blocks for the rest of their lives.
As we begin this year, I look forward to the changes in my life as the principal of such a wonderful school in an outstanding community. I am excited to see what we can accomplish together this year and watching our students soar to new heights. Hurricanes are known for being powerful, for having an impact on the community, and for the beauty in their eyes. I can only hope as our students move through Hutchings they embody what it means to be a Hutchings Hurricane as a powerful agent of change.
Mr. Moore
