Back To School Night

Last night was Back to School Night for our families and staff. We had a pretty successful evening. Staff members that had been at the school in previous years commented that there were more in attendance than in year's past. I hope that sending postcards to the kids and welcoming them back to school played a part in the increased participation!
The day started with all of the staff traveling to a high school in the district to have a district-wide pep rally. There was a keynote speaker who did a great job in providing inspiration to the group (I'll write more on this later), the district provided lunch for all of us and then had a number of in-service opportunities for all staff members to attend. Even though the day was long and the bus trip was hot, I believe that it was a great event that helped to get the staff ready for the new school year.
The staff all ate pizza together and then the families all started to arrive...
We gathered in the multi-purpose room and had some community members representing different areas (fire department, a local chiropractor, optometrist, etc.) there providing information for families. Staff members helped to give each child a book, some made ice cream sundaes and teachers met parents in there classrooms. The staff all performed a song for the parents and students. It was an original composition written by my music teacher. It was a great way to start the year.
After a time of introducing all the staff, we allowed parents to go to classrooms to drop off supplies and meet the teachers.
It was a good night and gave me chance to meet many of our parents and students. I am thankful for a great staff that organized this event and helped make it so successful!
Students come back in less than 48 hours...