January 6, 2025
Happy New Year,
There is much conversation about resolutions and the length of time that people’s resolutions last. As you begin the new year, think about resolutions with your students. Make sure that they are ready to learn each day. Make sure that they are well rested, eating well and prepared to approach school in a positive way.
January is School Director recognition month. The Pennsylvania School Board’s Association had this to say about the work of School Directors:
School board directors are elected to govern and make informed decisions on behalf of our public schools, for the benefit of our students and communities. In honor of their time and dedication all year long, January is designated School Director Recognition Month.
As public servants, school directors devote, on average, 10 hours each month to board business. From voting on budgets to adopting policy to conducting comprehensive planning, school boards are fueling innovation and fostering brighter futures for our schools and our students.
Board service is unpaid, and school directors are often motivated to pursue the role out of a desire to benefit their community and to give back or to improve educational outcomes for students. About 41% of school directors serve the district they once attended as a student and almost all are parents of students who attend or attended the district they serve. They are our neighbors, co-workers, fellow parents and friends.
Thanks to our Board of Directors for their efforts.
Students will be dismissed 2 hours early on January 17th for the end of the marking period. Students will not have school on Monday, January 20th.
Thank you,
Dr. Ulmer