1. The students are incredible! They have been so welcoming and inviting. They are always willing to lend a hand and genuinely seem to enjoy school. They are engaged in their learning, and have healthy relationships with their teachers. The students are not afraid to speak their truth and are quick to share their personal vision for Calhoun Middle School.
2. The teachers and staff are dedicated! Students and teachers have a common trait; they all want to enjoy their experience at school. Although not every day is a trip to Disney World, the teachers are working so hard to make school a fun and engaging experience for students. They recognize we have room for growth and have already been asking, "What can we do make CMS even better?" What I have been most impressed with is the fact that they realize that the heart of any successful classroom is the existence of strong binding relationships between teacher and student and the fact that students know that the teachers genuinely care about them.
3. The parents are just a phone call away! Beyond the congratulatory comments of moving into my new position, the parents have been supportive to the 'nth' degree. From hosting a Shrek cast party to decorating the lobby of the auditorium, hard-working parents are in no short supply at CMS!
Week in Review: We experienced a Code Red Lockdown drill which was unannounced to us all, yet, our teachers and students performed admirably; we have prepared students for the EOG Milestones assessment which begins on Monday; we have rewarded students with a trip to the Rome Braves; we have put 285 students on stage to produce Shrek; and we have reminded students that school is much more than a test.
Staff Spotlight: Huge shoutout to India Galyean, Robin Proffitt and Darlene Wright who put on a phenomenal show with the help of 285 students and a host of parents. These three ladies are amazing and we are so very fortunate to have them in Calhoun City Schools. I would post their picture, but their beauty would crack your screen upon a mere glance of their three angelic faces.
Student Spotlight: The cast and crew of Shrek were amazing!!! If you didn't watch the show then you need to rush to Bill Long and order the DVD because you missed what was the finest production of Shrek that any middle school has ever produced!
In closing, I would like to thank the students, staff and parents of CMS for making me feel at home within a matter of days. I appreciate each of you and look forward to making CMS the premiere school in northwest Georgia and beyond!
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