It is hard
to believe that we are nearly half way through September. Students are learning
routines, new strategies and concepts, and how to become successful Ravenwood
Tigers. It has been a joy to begin to build relationships with the students,
parents, and staff members here at Ravenwood. I truly believe in the importance
of quality relationships within a school community. I have appreciated the
smiles that have been shared in the car loop each morning as students unload
from cars, gather up backpacks, and grab the water bottle just before the car
door closes. Several parents have mentioned some inspiration for a quick trip
to clean out the car as I toss a soccer ball or cup from the Royals ball game
back inside. That makes me smile because those soccer balls and cups from the
Royals ball game that trailed behind your child in the car loop are symbols of
the relationships that are being built at home; evidence of time well spent
with your child over the weekend. Enjoy this upcoming weekend and keep making
those memories with your children. When I greet you in the car loop on Monday
morning, if something trails behind your child – just smile, and I will too.
“You’ve got
to S-M-I-L-E to be H-A-Double-P-Y” –Shirley Temple Black
