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August 27, 2012 

MISSION: To inspire and prepare our students to excel academically and personally.

VISION: All our students graduate with the skills to achieve their dreams and adapt in a changing global society.

Out and About

  • KUDOS to  Anita McGee, administrative assistant at Latonia Elementary, for helping at the Back to School Kick Off, enrolling new students and helping parents get the paperwork completed.
  • KUDOS  to Sixth District and Glenn O. Swing elementary schools for having 100% of their Site-Based Decision-Making members fully trained for the 2012-2013 school year.
  • KUDOS to the facilities and grounds staff for their work ensuring all facilities are ready for students and staff.
  • KUDOS to Rita Russell, custodian at Biggs, for making sure the preschool building is ready and clean for our students.
  • KUDOS to Shawn Stein, transportation coordinator, for setting up new and improved bus routes for all of our schools.
  • KUDOS to the Glenn O. Swing Elementary School wonderful, hard-working custodial team of Wayne White, Daryl Watts and Reggie Cheeks for all the hard work this summer making the inside and outside of the school look outstanding.The students, parents and community appreciate your efforts.
  • KUDOS to Jon Hopkins, counselor at Holmes High School and travel agent, and all staff members for organizing and chaperoning the Washington DC trip in June.
  • KUDOS to Renee Murray, Holmes High School instructional coach, for coordinating a busy summer of professional development at Holmes High School to help our staff lead students to proficiency.
  • KUDOS to Mark Ianuzzio, Holmes High School Master Chef and the Holmes Caf� staff for all of the student lunches, professional development lunches and opening day activities.

  •  KUDOS to Kellie Toll, administrative assistant at the Transformational Learning Center, for all of her hard work during the year and throughout the summer.

What's Up in the District

  • Principal Roundtable, Monday, 8:30 a.m., Instructional Support Center
  • Sixth District Family Resource Center Advisory Council Meeting, Tuesday, 11 a.m., Sixth District
  • Holmes Middle School Youth Service Center Advisory Council Meeting, 1:45 p.m., HMS
  • Holmes Middle School PBIS Meeting, Tuesday, 3:15 p.m., HMS
  • Holmes High School SBDM Meeting, Wednesday, 4 p.m., Room 3110
  • Drug Policy Focus Group, Wednesday, 5 - 7 p.m., Holmes High School Cafeteria
  • Board Meeting, Thursday, 7 p.m., Central Office
  • Directors' Meeting, Friday, 8 a.m., Central Office
  • NO SCHOOL MONDAY - Enjoy Labor Day

 

Spotlight On...To Love and Care

It's a phrase often used to describe individuals that have committed their lives to education - unsung heroes.

  

We know that working in education is not for the faint of heart. The hours can be long and the challenges numerous. Still, the personal fulfillment and satisfaction that come with the job can make it the most satisfying of careers.

 

 As I travel around the district, I continue to be constantly pleased at the work and dedication of all staff.  I have been in classrooms everyday this past week and have witnessed the outstanding, caring adults throughout the district who are developing positive relationships with our students.  I have watched the bus drivers giving high fives as students get off the bus in the morning, the cafeteria personnel greeting our students and asking about their day, the custodians who are talking to students as they walk down the hall, and the teachers and support staff who are focusing on establishing relationships of respect and care as the necessary foundation for intellectual as well as social development. 


Success and fulfillment are often based on the educator's passion for his or her work, along with high expectations for students and a desire to help them succeed. We all know that it will not be standards, technology, curriculum or new programs for schools that will get at the root of the problem, UNLESS they are also accompanied by relationships between adults and students.  Thanks for your hard work!

 

  

 

 

 
  

 

Have a Great Week,
Lynda