Administrative Changes Coming in 17-18

5-17-2017

Dear Families,

I have some exciting news! Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, I have been asked to be the principal at Fern Ridge Middle School. While I have greatly enjoyed my ten years at Veneta Elementary School, I am looking forward to the challenge and change this move represents.

I am happy to announce that Peter Barsotti, who is currently the principal at Fern Ridge Middle School, will be coming to Veneta Elementary School. Peter is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic individuals I know. He cares deeply for children and is committed to ensuring that they have a positive learning environment. I know that Mr. Barsotti will continue all the things that make this school special and provide all of the students at Veneta a successful school environment.

I want to thank you for letting me have the honor and privilege of being your child’s principal. You have the most amazing children who have made me laugh at their jokes and beam at their accomplishments and fill with pride as I have watched them grow over the years. If once in a while this has been an incredibly difficult position, it has absolutely always been incredibly rewarding in ways that I don’t have the words to describe. It may sound like a cliché but it is absolutely true- while I am excited about my new position and looking forward to the move in July, a piece of my heart will always remain at Veneta Elementary.

In the meantime, we have a lot of activities and events happening between now and the end of the school year that I hope you will join us for. It’s been a fabulous school year so far and I know these last five weeks will be the best yet.

Sincerely,

Olivia Johnson

Veneta Elementary School Principal