As we enter the holiday break, it is a sign that the school year is half over, which is hard to believe. You may be thinking, the school year is only half over OR, it’s already half over. Heading into a new year, it’s a natural time to reflect on the year gone by and look forward to what may be ahead. There are great things happening in our school and more great things to come in the months ahead. In the elementary, we will be partaking in the One School One Book program once again. The book has been selected, but is being kept a secret until our kick-off event. Look for more information on that in the next month. State assessments will be taking place in January, March, and April. In February, upper elementary students will be participating in an Elementary Quiz Bowl competition for the first time. Another event that will be new this spring Dad’s and Doughnuts where we will be inviting our dads in for a special breakfast with their child before school.
Recently, I stumbled across an article by Jon Gordon (author of The Energy Bus) who wrote 20 Tips for a Positive New Year. There are some great ideas that I wanted to share with you and give you something to think about as you look ahead to 2016. Stay positive, fuel your body, focus on learning, loving, growing, and serving. Don’t waste precious energy on gossip, instead invest your energy in the positive. Remember there is no substitute for hard work, take time to focus on the 3 most important things you need to do that day. Read more books than you did the year before, get more sleep, smile, laugh more, and enjoy the ride!
Here is to wishing you a happy, healthy, and joyous 2016!