Special Care Assistant, Vangie Theiz, makes learning fun for her
students at Park Dale Lane. |
Dear Parents:
It is hard to believe that another school year has come to a close and we are
already actively preparing for the 1999—2000 school year! We have experienced many
successes during this past year at all of our schools. This edition of The Envoy is
dedicated to all the stakeholders of our district that have contributed greatly to help
children learn and reach for the stars. As I reflect on the powerful learning experiences
we are dedicated to providing for our children, I am struck by the following reflections
of a youthful grandmother on what she learned in her first ninety-two years of life. She
wrote:
Louise Hart stated "the best thing
to spend on your
children is your time." |
Inside
Blue Ribbon School!—LCH 2
Native American Day
2
Hard Hat News
3
Salute to the Stars
4
1999 Celebration of Service 7
What’s Missing From this Picture? 7
District Calendar
8
Reading Teacher Honored 8 |
"I’ve learned that…
…I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night". (Age 6)
…When I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back.
(Age 9)
…Just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up. (Age 13)
…If you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. (Age 14)
…Although it’s hard to admit it, I’m secretly glad my parents are strict
with me. (Age 15)
…Brushing my child’s hair is one of life’s great pleasures. (Age 26)
…You can make someone’s day by simply sending them a little card. (Age 44)
…Making a living is not the same thing as making a life. (Age 58)
…You shouldn’t go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to
be able to throw something back. (Age 64)
…If you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, the
needs of others, your work, meeting new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness
will find you. (Age 65)
…It pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I’ve seen several. (Age
73)
…Even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. (Age 82)
…I still have a lot to learn. (Age 92)
As we begin the summer months I encourage you and your family to keep focusing on
learning experiences. Louise Hart stated "the best thing to spend on your children is
your time." I encourage you to invest time this summer in new and continued learning
experiences for you and your children.
Douglas P. DeVore, Ed.D.
District Interim Superintendent |
