I am so impressed with the students’ blog posts. What a great way for teachers to allow for creativity and at the same time instruct students on formal writing. If you have not read any of the student blogs you must stop, type, and submit because you too will be impressed!

The Intermediate Teachers no longer use the teachers lounge at lunch time.  I want to personally invite all Intermediate visitors to step into our lounge and enjoy your lunch.  The two long tables in the hallway will be moved to accommodate our science experiments and we have much more walking room without the tables.  As always check in at the office when you enter the building and you and your child enjoy your time together.

Some schools spend weeks reviewing, trying to get their students to follow the rules, and some schools are still trying to find teachers. We are so fortunate to have master teachers that fully engage students on the first day. I have observed real life math problem solving, creative writing, silent sustained reading, scientific exploration, and groups of students learning about our country. This is only the third day of school!

Our teachers and students are ready to cross the line (just like in the Alamo movie) and put our all into becoming leaders, problem solvers, and people of honor. Will you join us?

The teachers are coming, the teachers are coming! It all starts tomorrow as we come together to eat, laugh, learn, and yes pray. What a great place to work.

That’s how I feel every August when the teachers come back days and even weeks before they are required to be here. Their energy and excitement jump start me. Mrs. Cranford found the perfect shirt for me to wear on the first day the teachers officially return. Welcome back teachers as we put on our stars and go down the Walk of Fame.

The Intermediate Staff  has been working hard, along with Sarah Maines, to model The Golden Rule to our students.  We strongly feel that treating others the way we want to be treated is the only way to live a fulfilling life.  In today’s microwave world of immediate responses, I have noticed more and more negative emails coming into my world.  This has made me extra cautious in sending emails out because I also want to use The Golden Rule when I write.

Everyone is working hard, and I am so proud of the students.  Easter Parties are just around the corner, and the students have certainly earned a day of rest.  My  prayer is that over this Easter Season everyone, myself  included, thinks about what we say and do.  Our students deserve the best from all the adults in their lives.

With the help from the White Oak Education Foundation and the White Oak School Board the Intermediate Students are again making great strides in the sciences. Earth Science is the weakest skill for students across the State. Our teachers asked for help in this area and this year we are so excited that we not only have a Nature Center but we have a pavillion to use as well. This means so much to our campus. Classes are being scheduled throughout the day at the pavillion and all teachers use the outdoor classroom to motivate and enhance their lessons. Again let me say thank you to everyone that helped with this project.