Mary’s Minute
“Let us be bold. Let
us be brave. Let us be together.”
~ Brad Henry
Each year we
choose a theme for the school year, and this year it is, “Be brave.” We want to create a school culture where
students and teachers see the joy in learning and follow their passions. An important part of the learning process is
taking risks and knowing it is okay to make mistakes. Making mistakes is not bad, but an important
step in learning and growing. Making mistakes
means being brave, and being brave begins by being in a culture where we feel
supported.
Today as I
walked the halls, greeting students and helping them open lockers or find
classrooms, I had a slightly different thought of what our theme means. Firsts can be scary. It takes bravery to walk into school on the
first day, especially for students who are new to Perry Central. Our goal is to create a nurturing atmosphere
where students feel safe and willing to take risks in order to learn. We are all about student learning, but what
matters to us are people. Our students
need to know that we care about them before they can learn.
It is an exciting
day at Perry Central - the first day of what will be a great school year. Together we can be brave and create an even environment
where are students and staff can thrive.
Have a great year!
Mary
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