Thankful for Thanksgiving

Written on 9:57 AM by Unknown

Today is the day before Thanksgiving and our staff and students are not in attendance. Everyone is beginning whatever preparations they have for tomorrow's holiday and this is a good chance for me to share some of the things for which I am thankful.

I am thankful for the joyful faces and unique personalities of each student who attends Owen. The high fives, the hugs and the smiles I receive make me look forward to every single day. No matter how chilly it is during bus duty, having a kindergarten student smile as they say hello or give me a hug as they pass makes it feel just a little warmer.

I'm thankful for the support the parents give their children and our school. Every day, we have volunteers in classrooms or the LMC and I get to see not only their additional support for the school but also the joy they have in seeing their child or friends of their child in a context different than home.

I'm also thankful for the consistent effort and positive culture each staff member brings to our work. I know teaching is not an easy job and I am thankful for the effort every staff member puts forth every day.

I'm thankful for our District community. Just last week, Mr. Folley and Mrs. Handy received a grant from the Indian Prairie Education Foundation. I appreciate the support the community gives and I'm very thankful that Owen Wavrinek is our liaison to the IPEF. I am always thankful for his energy and devotion on behalf of not just Owen students, but all students.

I hope everyone has a great, family Thanksgiving and takes a moment to share who matters to them. It's not enough to just keep that in our hearts, we and they need to say it aloud.