Well, the traditional summer has ended and once again the halls of Fairfield Union High School were full of students with varying degrees of happiness. Some were still sleepy, some were still daydreaming of the beach, and some started the day with early signs of Senioritis. Yes, I'm still talking about the students, not the staff! However, the one thing I am sure of is that they all started the new school year with questions. What will I learn this year? What are these new teachers like? Is Mr. Verde still as cool as ever? Whatever their states of mind, I was happy to see each and every one of them and I am excited to watch them grow and change over the course of the next 9 months.
Today's words of wisdom spoke of the "halls of possibilities." I thought that was a great message for the first day of school. Our students can find and pursue many opportunities while in high school. The challenges we will offer this year all still relate around the three "Rs" that I constantly speak of: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. Let's help them embrace the possibilities, and maybe they will help us dream up more!
Remember to keep up with my blog. Typically in this space I will post thought provoking items, or sometimes simply my thoughts, and you are welcome and encouraged to comment on anything that you see here. I am looking forward to a terrific year!
