I hope that my readers had a summer full of enjoyment and rejuvenation. I had a chance to read, exercise more frequently, do some traveling, and plan for the rapidly approaching school year. Each summer, in mid-August, I get the "itch" for the school year to get started. Do not get me wrong--summer is wonderful--but I am ready. It is time. School needs to begin. Along those lines, the campus has been truly bustling with activity the past week. New teachers began their meetings on August 18, "veteran" teachers came back yesterday, and all-employee meetings commenced this morning. My remarks to faculty and staff centered on the importance of doing all the "little things" well and thoroughly, day by day, week by week, and month by month. We split into groups, brainstormed about crucial "little things" for each department, and then came back together as a whole group to share and to compare notes. I firmly believe that if we do all the little things well, then the overall goal of having an excelllent school year will take care of itself. It was a very productive morning, indeed. Meetings will continue through next Tuesday, August 30, followed by the Popsicle Party for Pilot Class and Sixth Age students on August 31. School officially begins on Thursday, September 1. I can't wait!
