Principals

I am currently living one of my greatest professional dreams- opening Odyssey in 2006. I’d like to introduce myself as the Principal of Odyssey Elementary. Many people have been busy getting ready for students this fall and I can feel the excitement as students, parents and staff prepare for a new year in a new school.

Odyssey Elementary is proud to be recognized as a math/science school with a space emphasis. What does this mean for our students? First of all, rest assured, reading and writing will have the same emphasis as in any other school. There are a number of ways the staff at Odyssey will be emphasizing math/science and space. Teachers at Odyssey have a passion for math and science. Many teachers are recognized as being teacher liaisons for the Space Foundation located here in Colorado Springs. We partner regularly with NASA to support space integration. Our Trailblazer Math program has a strong science component. Our library and leveled bookroom have been loaded with non-fiction science titles to entice students to be able to read for information. All subject areas are integrated into our day, meaning that writing and science, for example, are actually taught simultaneously. Our wireless technology and additional rolling laptop cart will allow for us to explore science and space through various media resources through the internet and satellite connections. Finally, guest speakers and presentations will be incorporated as a way to bring the outside world into the classroom. These are just a few ways we hope to make our school a motivating place for our students that will catapult their desire for careers of the future.

While Odyssey has a strong focus on student achievement, it is also a goal that Odyssey becomes an integral part of the neighboring community. We look forward to being a “hub” of community events that draw people in. Our PTA is vibrant with ideas and goals. It reiterates that one person can do little, while many can do so much. Your input and involvement is vital in the success of our students and we truly can’t do our work without your help. Please consider getting involved in a way that benefits our children.

Your involvement in our school and events planned throughout the year will assist us in building a partnership through education. Thank you for the opportunity to educate your child.

Sincerely,

Pam Weyer       pweyer@d49.org

I am thrilled to serve as the Assistant Principal at Odyssey Elementary School and look forward to sharing in the development of our children and staff who have come together for this exciting challenge, the challenge of building a math and science school with a space emphasis.  This challenge opens a world of opportunity and expands the future for our students!

 I come with a multitude of experiences in the field of education including special education, classroom teacher in grades K-4, literacy coach and assistant principal.  My true passion is for literacy and I believe that through incorporation of math and science into our balanced literacy program, we will be building lifelong readers with a love of reading.  Our teachers will strive to empower children to become active citizens that will read for pleasure and for information and writers that write for a purpose as well as for enjoyment.

My hope for Odyssey is to build the culture that I remember from my childhood elementary school.  A school that is warm and inviting and a school that brings families into the fold to share in our joys and successes.  A family that works together as a team to continue to improve so that we can offer the best education possible.

I look forward to meeting you throughout the year to support our students in reaching high academic and personal success.  Please call or stop by any time to ask a question, solve an issue or just to chat!

 Sincerely,

 Rebecca Thompson     rthompson@d49.org