Changes

Wow - it's been four months since we opened our doors for learning. They have flown by. I look back and realize that I helped create an amazing place for children. Leaving my school of 6 years was difficult. I believe it was difficult because I put my heart and soul into this school. I loved the kids, families and staff - it was home. I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to have another place like this. At my new site I have an amazing group of people that I have come to love as well. In all of this the real learning is that you create your own destiny and how you react to the changes in your life. If I had chosen to be angry my life would be affected by this as well. I choose not to live life that way - but to try to focus on the positive and continually moving forward. When I find myself in a negative "ditch" I have to crawl out and look around me. Some days that is easier to do than others. For me, it's easiest done when I go find the kids. They give me such joy and unconditional love - they are really amazing. I am so lucky to be surrounded by people that care so much about our kids and each other. This is what makes life good.

School Spirit/Culture

Each month we have incredible track off assemblies. Each one focuses around the Life Skill (character trait) of the month. Our music teacher, Silver, has an amazing connection with the students and discusses the trait with them all month. At the end of the month all the students have learned a new song related to the trait. I am amazed each month at the energy created at these assemblies. Last Friday we had 85 chairs out for families and teachers - only 6 were empty. They are part of our culture and what brings us together as a school. Silver is the instrument that drives these assemblies - which drives our culture and spirit. The student, staff and families look forward to these each month. Most importantly, we are identifying who we are as a new school, what we value, what we appreciate, what we want to be. I love working with such incredible individuals who bring out the best in each other. The kids are amazing and surprise me every day! How lucky I am to be part of such an amazing place!