Steel Valley Transition Night #2 Recap

Mrs. Winters and Ms. McKenna hosted the second Steel Valley Elementary Transition Night meeting on Tuesday, February 10. These events are designed to help students and families navigate the move from Barrett and Park to the new elementary school in August.

Following each meeting, Mrs. Winters will share a recap of the important information that was discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for March 24 in the high school auditorium.

Transition Night #2 Recap

Last night, we held our second Transition Night, with over 50 parents and staff members in attendance. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to a productive discussion.

As outlined on the agenda, the following topics were discussed:

1. Title I & Parent Engagement – We will continue hosting Title I evening events in the new building. The parent engagement survey was distributed, and we received a strong number of responses. Thank you for your feedback.

2. Class Size & Placement – We briefly reviewed projected class sizes, how homeroom placements are determined, and confirmed that gifted services will continue in the new building.

3. Grade-Level Alignment – We discussed the grade-level alignment document that Park and Barrett staff completed collaboratively and explained the purpose and importance of this work in ensuring consistency and a smooth transition for students.

4. Discipline Procedures – An overview of discipline expectations and processes in the new building was shared.

5. Administrative Roles – Cara and I introduced ourselves and reviewed our roles in the new building.

6. Mental Health Resources – We informed families about the mental health supports available to students and emphasized the importance of these services.

7. PTO Update – PTO representatives shared information regarding how elections will take place at the end of the 2026–2027 school year.

8. Follow-Up Questions – We addressed remaining questions from the first Transition Night, including:

* The number of recent retirements

* The number and types of specials offered

We appreciate the continued partnership and engagement from our families and staff as we move through this transition process together.