THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS

I cannot believe we are at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year already.  I hope you all had a wonderful summer full of fun with family and friends.  My summer was very busy here at Ide but I managed to have a few days off to enjoy with my son Marc.  As of June 1st he became an official Hansen and I am so excited to be an "official" mom.  Below is a poem that I think fits the philosophy of Center Cass District 66 and the staff of Elizabeth Ide School.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do and I am looking forward to working with all of you and your children this year.

Wait Until They Get Back

Schools are like jigsaw puzzles

Each edge piece of a puzzle interlocks with two others to form the puzzle's framework 

and give structure and support to the puzzle as a whole

Each piece has a unique design and cut that ensure just the place  

to fit within the puzzle

Each morning, staff members form the edge pieces that interlock to create a safe

environment and give support to each and the whole

Each morning, they provide just the right place for each of the students 

to fit safely and securely

The staff members of Elizabeth Ide are the strength and stability, and like the

edge pieces, they do not stand alone in this responsibility, remember you are 

with us every step of the way

YOUR CHILDREN ARE OUR CHILDREN