This was an amazing week! I am especially happy to see all of our students back at school and eager to learn. While the weather was unusually warm this week, it didn’t stop any of us from giving our best effort. The highlight of my week was attending the character education assembly at Cottage Lane Elementary School about COURAGE. One of the first things that anyone sees when they enter Cottage Lane Elementary School is a sign that says, “COURAGE.” Courage is an important character trait that helps us to be strong in the face of uncertainty or adversity. In our assembly today, we discussed those times in our lives when we needed to be courageous – when we had to choose the harder right over the easier wrong. For a student who is returning to school in a new learning environment, courage is often found in making new friends, exploring new ideas, and avoiding bad choices. For the parent of a student who is returning to school, courage is found in knowing that our children will have new opportunities to grow and flourish in a challenging (yet supportive) environment.
Here’s wishing each of you the courage to explore, learn, and grow and I am looking forward to being your partner on this journey! Have a great year and welcome back!!
