The first day of 2010-2011 was a resounding success, thanks to our staff and students all working together in anticipation of a new year! Throughout our schools, there was a positive atmosphere and a real sense of camaraderie, as noted in stories shared by parents and principals. From food service and transportation to personal care aides and buildings and grounds, everyone shares responsibility for this great start.

Teachers were welcoming their students with the same desire and passion for leading and mentoring that makes them the very best at what they do. And you hit the ground running! Teaching and learning are already happening in classrooms that you've been arranging, preparing, and decorating for some time.

In just the two weeks before school started, we registered 100 new students and accommodated numerous address changes. Even so, we were able to maintain appropriate class sizes, and we will continue to monitor class sizes as enrollment fluctuates.

We couldn't be more thrilled about how the first day went, as students arrived under a perfectly blue sky. With the many challenges in public education today, it was impressive to see that everyone's focus was on the children. The students are the reason we do what we do. Good things are in store for 2010-2011; let's use this strong start as a springboard to a great year!