The Importance of Equal Access to Success for ALL Students...

During the Summer Leadership Retreat for EES employees, I spoke to the group about what my title would be at our school if I couldn't use principal.  I shared that I would like to be called the Chief Match Maker because I believe that my main purpose in education is connecting people (students and staff members) to the right resources that would help them succeed or do their job more productively.  I know what teaming the right people together can do and should too! It causes a school that used to be listed at the bottom of county assessment to be in the middle or at the top of the list.  It causes parents to attend a Curriculum Night after hearing a teacher BRAVELY rap why they should be in attendance.  It causes me to get goose bumps while observing Ms. Skulsky and hearing ALL of her students discuss their guided reading books while using academic language.   The type of language that will allow all of her students a chance a success.

I believe that education is the only tool we can control that can aid oo hinder a student's access to success.  All students, no matter their race, culture, ability, etc. should have equal opportunity at accessing what we teach.  Nelson Mandela said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."  Lets equip our students with the weapons needed to eradicate poverty, hunger, war, and disease.  We can do that and it all starts NOW!

One key weapon we have to give our students is the LOVE of reading the ability to read for comprehension and meaning.  Many of the answers to the ills of our society can be found in books already written...they just must be opened and read.  Reading is a priority at EES and I need everyone to embrace it.  This is not a new FAD...as long as I am here that will be our focus so make it yours.

Enjoy this TED Talk about reading and I hope you have a remarkable week!


TED Talk


New Schedule to begin Monday, September 22nd.  Technology will hopefully begin next week.  Coverage will be arranged if Technology is during PLC or planning.

https://docs.google.com/a/harnettstudents.org/spreadsheets/d/1BPePCmrFslTFdFjEaXrlSWZmL9wQKFju_ENmYDB1H3o/edit?usp=sharing


I will be talking in PLCs about nonnegotiables for your schedule and answer any questions.  I will send out the Master Schedule Sheet for your to add your exact times later this week but if you see a PROBLEM, please let me know ASAP!

Week of September 22-26, 2014


Monday, September 22, 2014

• Jeans for a Cause
• Movement of Students for LLI during Reading Intervention begins
• PTO Board in Conference Room from 6:00-6:45 PM (would like at least one teacher at the meeting- would be even better to have one from EACH grade level)

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

• Benchmark Reading Assessment for 4th and 5th grade
• Enhancement Staff @ EES/ Follow New Schedule
• 3rd Grade PLC (due to not testing)
• 4th Grade PLC
• No enhancements at 2:25/ Enhancement Mtg Re: ASW at LSES at 3:00
• COGAT Test Training afterschool in Media Center/ Ms. Lee needs to speak to group at beginning of meeting

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

• Benchmark Math Assessment for 3rd-5th
• Enhancement PLC at 8:45-9:15
• Hill out at Leadership Harnett Meeting
• 5th Grade PLC

Thursday, September 25, 2014

• LLI Resumes during Reading Intervention Time
• Grandparents Lunch (please look your best and be flexible and patient)

Friday, September 26, 2014

• Jeans for A Cause Day
• NC Principal Fellow's Visit/ Shadowing Day

NEXT WEEK: DENIM DAYS CELEBRATION...