‘Twas the night before teachers return and all through the school, the floors were all shiny, cleaned with a custodial tool. The walls freshly painted, and textbooks brand new. My, oh my, how the summer flew!
The administration had prepared for their return with great care, still asking…is everything ready? Is everything prepared?
With schedules and rosters, and binders anew, we are ready to greet them, so excited too!
As my little attempt at a poem above states…it is the night before the teachers arrive. I am truly excited! I am filled with nervous energy ready to see them, and excited about the wonderful opportunities the upcoming school year holds. As we meet in the cafeteria, I love listening to the conversations that take place as our teachers get acquainted with one another again, as well as greet the new members of our school family. It is almost like a family reunion after a long absence.
My job as a Principal consists of many favorites, and a favorite time of the year for me is welcoming everyone back. I love to develop a theme with my administrative team. Prepare everything, and plan a surprise or two. Shhhh! I can’t even share what surprise I have in store for my faculty with you, because they may be reading this too.
I love greeting our students as they return, and seeing their smiles as they meet us with enthusiasm. The beauty of our career is every year, you get to start anew, do things differently, get to know new students, parents, and peers. So different from so many careers out there.
As an educator, never lose your enthusiasm for the beginning of the school year. Bouquets of pencils, the smell of new paper, and a rainbow of crayons in each classroom… Yes, I am at an elementary school. Each year, is a chance to make a difference, a positive impact in a child’s life. A chance to make a positive difference in your school community as well.
The teachers are coming! The teachers are coming! A new school year is about to start!
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