New School Year and New Beginnings
Monday, August 27th, 2007For many of us, this week signals the start of a new school year. Ahhh, summer is over, whether we are students, teachers, administrators, librarians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, parents or just commuters who pass through school zones.
For my part these many years later, I can still recall the smell of new books and old classrooms and almost hear the shrill exultation of that first period bell! I certainly can remember the nervousness and delight of trying new things (phonics, 3 digit numbers, cursive writing, volley ball, geometry proofs, Old English, Chemistry experiments, frog dissection…).
For those of you involved in education, I celebrate your commitment to the sacred task of empowering young hearts and minds. (more…)


