There's nothing quite like the feeling of watching the minutes tick away on the last day of school and running out of the doors as the heat hits your face, signaling the start of that epic time of year called summer! Not only does this describe the last day for our students, but also that of our teachers and staff. We often hear the faint grumbling of educational critics who scorn teachers for their excessive social media posts of beach vacation pictures and galavanting adventures across the globe. These critics paint a canvas with broad strokes of commentary such as "they may not get a huge salary, but they have all that time off" and, "I wish I didn't have to work over the summer!" I contest that these critics would have benefited from sitting in the classrooms of Calhoun City Schools teaching staff. I praise our teachers for their pictures of sand covered feet gazing across the ocean. I view this as a trade. They have survived 10 months of 5 a.m. wakeup calls. They have given up the privilege of seeing their own house during daylight hours. They take care of other people's children while theirs are in daycare. They teach for 10 hours, sponsor arts, academic, and athletic organizations in the evenings and hit stop and repeat once the clock strikes midnight. They have most likely missed most, if not all, of their own child's classroom events, parties, field days, field trips etc. so that they can provide these same experiences for those who would criticize them. They love unconditionally. They carry the burden of knowing that for some of their students, school is the safest, warmest, and most loving place they will know. They reach into their own pocket books to pay for field trips for those who cannot afford these adventures. They sponsor their own students when Christmas comes around so that they too can feel the excitement that comes on Christmas morning. In short... teachers are superheroes! If allowing them two months to enjoy their own families and brag about it on social media is the price we have to pay to have these superheroes for 10 months, then I will gladly suffer the constant barrage of beach pics and poolside toes. I love our teachers! I love our schools! I love our community! We are Calhoun!
Staff Spotlight
All of our teachers and staff! As I stated above in the blog, you are all superheroes! We appreciate you and your commitment to our students. Now, go and dip your feet in the water and post your obligatory sandy feet pics!!! Have an incredible summer and drop by and visit me when you have the chance. I would love to hear all about your adventures!
Student Spotlight
Reed Allen - For those of you who did not get to know the son of Heidi (CMS School Counselor) and John Allen (CHS Football Community Coach) you missed out on knowing an outstanding young man. We recognize Reed this week because he has done what so few will ever accomplish... He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy. Reed represents what we aspire for all of our Calhoun graduates to achieve... a commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to Reed and the Allen family!
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