August 23, 2010

Welcome back and we're off to a great start.

By now many of us have begun the difficult but rewarding task of envisioning a great new year for our school and students. Rooms are sparking, floors are shiny and desks are neatly lined up and ready to go. Everywhere I look, I get the message. "we are ready, we are excited". That exactly the message we want to extend to our students and families each day. Every interaction and word should say "I am glad you are here and I believe you will succeed." This year won't be without it's challenges; new curriculums, new staff, new programs. But these changes represent just that-challenges or better yet, opportunities. We don't see a problem, just an opportunity. In spite of any financial, political or even administrative "stuff", we will always remember to keep "the main thing the main thing."
Reminders:
Monday August 23
Staff workday-12:00-7:30
Open house 5:30-7:30
Tuesday August 24
DIBELS refresher-9:00
DIBELS training-immediately afterwards
Wednesday August 25
First student day