What it is all about…
Today is the first day of school, and there was an amazing energy to it (and it wasn’t just from the espresso cart in front of Arundel for the parents to get their morning caffeine). Kids are excited (maybe a little nervous, but still excited) — they have the anticipation of their new teacher and their new classroom, seeing friends they may not have seen all summer, and also the feeling that they’re growing older (of course, kids — unlike adults — like that feeling). Parents and teachers also seemed very excited. It’s good to remember that with all of the issues surrounding running a school district, it always comes back to kids — kids who are excited to learn, teachers who inspire them, and parents that support the schools.
It reminds me why I got involved with the school district — giving our kids every opportunity we can, and that starts with an inspiring education that will make them life-long learners. So, in the upcoming months when we will discuss issues like the November MEASURE S parcel tax, we must remember it’s all about kids. These kids will one day grow up and probably take care of us, but now is our time to take care of them.
