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It is that time of year once again. That magical time where everything feels new, feels fresh:new school supplies, new haircuts, new teachers, new hopes for a fresh start. Children enter their classrooms with hopes and dreams for success, for a teacher who cares about them, and for peers who will treat them with kindness, respect, and dignity. They deserve nothing less. We have the power to make that happen and it is our commitment to serve up nothing less than 5 star quality educational experiences for every child who enters our doors.

Teachers have been working hard all summer to craft lessons that garner excitement. We have been discovering new technology to use in the classroom that will excite the children.  Countless hours have been spent sprucing up the buildings with paint, gardening, and tlc! (Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with this!)

Our beginning of the year kick off cluster meetings featured introductions of staff members new to our county. We all jumped on a pretend roller coaster ride and we danced to music. We became connected educators and recognized longstanding teachers in our district. We discussed creative ways to use technology to open the doors of the world to our children.

Our Central Office has pledged to provide 5 star quality service to the schools, the families, and the community. We know that this means not only providing for an excellent education but also going the extra mile, offering the unexpected, and concentrating on the smallest details. Our job is to serve.

I have never seen such excitement from a district staff ready to begin the year with smiles, laughter and a determination to make this year the best year ever. These three words have become our mantra and we are dedicated to see them to fruition. The feeling is palpable and I am honored to be a part of it. Best. Year. Ever!

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