Farewell summer….

The old saying goes …”All good things must come to an end”

I can say I have truly enjoyed every one of my summer days & I’ve lived them to the full!!! I’ve loved swimming, time with friends, parties at our house, crafts, organizing stuff and quality time with my husband!!!  I guess if everyday was a summer day then I would lose appreciation for them!!! Summer days are well enjoyed because of the days spent working hard all year!!!

Although I am extremely sad to say good-bye to summer, I do hold in my heart a sense of anticipation and excitement for the year ahead.  With anything new comes a fresh start, a clean slate, another chance… such is the year ahead.  I am sure there are many changes that lie ahead.  I have a new principal which I’m sure will bring many changes to my school.  I have many new additions to my team.  There are always new students that venture though the doors on the first day. There is a newness that lay ahead in the days and months to come that gives me this sense of excitement!

My superintendent has adopted a theme of “Optimism” this school year.  I’d like to focus my thoughts on that too…I desire to see the glass half full in all situations. I wonder what amazing things could be accomplished this year?   Which students lives could be touched and changed forever?  Which student could learn to read this year like they never have before?  Which student will have someone care for them like they never have had before?  Which staff member will reach beyond the potential they thought possible?  What can my school accomplish in the lives of students and in the community in which they live?

I know God has a plan for the year ahead again fueling the anticipation in my heart.  So on this eve before it all begins I commit the year my loving Father.  I pray that everyday I will work as though everything I do I do for my God!!!

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