Monday, August 24, 2009

Great First Day of School

Wow! We have a great group of students. I am very impressed with our students and how they helped us start our school year off in a wonderful manner.

Thanks for helping us out as you drop off your student before school and pick up him or her in the afternoon. Please do not park in the drive-through lanes. Please do not park next to the curb if you need to enter the building before or after school. If you have an appointment before or after school, please park in the lot. We especially need you to avoid the rear of the building as the bus drop off/pick up lanes do not need cars mixed with the bus traffic. We all need to work together for the safety of our students.

As to another safety issue, when you visit the school, please enter the front door and report to the office and sign in. Please do not try to enter from any other door. Again, the safety of our students takes a team effort.

Students should look forward to the opening of clubs and organizations in the next few weeks.

Thanks for allowing us the privilege of working with you and your student.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Enjoy your kids!

When you hear folks say, "Enjoy your kids. They will be gone in the blink of an eye." believe them. My own children are aged 26, 23, and 20. All will be out of the house this year as my youngest will be at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. That means my oldest, Katie, is in Air Force Training in San Antonio, my son, Reed, is a senior at Texas State, and Laura is a sophomore at Texas State. It truly seems like yesterday that Karen and my days were full of homework, "friend drama", hockey practice, band concerts, and the busy-ness of life. Take a moment everyday to savor the precious moments with your kids as you help prepare them for leaving your nest.

I will miss my first "Meet the Teacher" day as Karen and I will be taking my daughter off to school on Friday. I apologize for my absence.

I look forward to working with you and your student(s) this year!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Dragons Get Real! Live. Learn. Lead.

Greetings and welcome to a new school year! I am anxious to begin the school year with our returning students and families, those who will be joining us from Carroll, Old Union, and Rockenbaugh, as well as those who are coming from outside the district.

This year, the district has as its theme: Dragons Get Real! Live. Learn. Lead. What a great way to begin the year! Our students are leaders in community service, they live healthy lifestyles, and everyday is a chance to learn here at Eubanks. Being a School of FISH! and active in Rachel's Challenge, the district's theme for the year fits very well into the vision our learning community has for our school.

Look for our many clubs and organizations in which students can become involved. We have opportunities for kids from Student Council to Ambassadors to Running Club to Robotics. The faculty and staff want our students to learn at their highest potential while having fun.

I look forward to working with all of the families here at Eubanks! Check back for regular postings to the Principal's Blog.