Next Friday, September 30th will be an early dismissal day. We have a total of six of these days this year to allow for the professional development of our staff. Teachers engage in activities that will benefit all of our students.
Only AM Kindergarten will attend on the 30th (we alternate the days between am and pm). PM Kindergartners DO NOT attend. All students will be dismissed at NOON. Pickups will take place after the buses leave at 12:10.
Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns at 630-783-5201. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
REMEMBERANCE
September 11, 2011
Sunday will be the 10th anniversary of the 09/11 attacks on New York and Washington. It's hard to believe 10 years have gone by since that frightening day. This is a good time to reflect on the good things we have in our lives and remember those we have lost.
I will never forget being at school that day and worrying about what was going to happen next and how I would keep my students safe if something happened here. I couldn't wait to get home when the day was done and just be with my family, at that time Gary and the dogs. We watched and cried as we saw the days events unfold over and over again. I couldn't imagine how the people who lost their loved ones felt and was overcome with an immense feeling of sorrow and loss of security.
Then one day Mrs. Olsen and I had recess duty and we saw a plane fly overhead. Seeing that simple object somehow brought us hope. We knew that normalcy would return to our world and we would be able to go on. It is that kind of hope that we have to hang unto during difficult times. As we struggle through a trying economy, loss of loved ones and life's curve balls hang on to hope - turn to the people who love and care about you. And be grateful everyday for the positive people and things in your lives.
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