The countdown is on, and it is going to be a great school year! I am really looking forward to having everyone back on campus. The administrators, teacher leaders, and many support staff have spent substantial time in preparation for the start of the school year. It has involved a great amount of collaboration, communication, and commitment, and we are nearly ready to ring the bell to start the 2022-2023 school year.
There have been many leadership discussions this summer about how we as a system can create an invitational learning environment that intentionally welcomes students, staff, and families. In addition, we have discussed ways to make connections and move forward in a clear direction. Lead from Where You Are by Joe SanFelippo is one of the books we read this summer; it has been insightful for our team. We also spent some time connecting about Simon Sinek's work. This video, by Simon Sinek, will provide insight into our conversations as a team. I value our time together because it has strengthened our team. We learned together and had fun working together.
District's IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning School is continuing to grow, expand, and have an impact on our students. It is a powerful student-centered learning opportunity for students who participate fully online or as hybrid students. IGNITE provides education in a setting without the limitations of walls, and the possibilities are endless. If you take a minute to watch this video, you will see the powerful influence it is having on students. Seeing this video inspires me and makes me immensely proud of the work that is being done.
