Without our teachers, staff, students and yes, parents; we would not be able to call ourselves a family. We would be nothing but buildings and equipment. And Greene County School District is more than just buildings, books, computers, playgroup equipment and buses. A school district is the body of people who study and teach and learn in it, who fill each building’s hallways every day. A school district is the warm faces that greet you when you walk in one of the buildings.
As this Thanksgiving holiday approaches I am reminded of the smiling faces I see daily as our Preschool students move throughout our building each day. It is those faces that make me thankful for Greene County and the residents of this county. Those faces are our future and it is a blessing to know that I have the opportunity to serve them and all the students in this school system. So as I think of what I am thankful for I would be remiss not to include the members of our community who do not have children in our school district, but are willing to support this school district all the same. You serve as volunteers in our schools, mentors to our students and you help prepare our students on their job-readiness skills. Many of you are willing to assist a student if they are in need of a uniform, a computer for home or a donation for a fieldtrip. You are a part of our family as well.
So as we all begin preparing for Thanksgiving, I encourage each of you to take a few moments to spend some time in reflection, remembering the journey and paths we have travelled and think about those things for which we are thankful. I’m sure you will be amazed at how many things you are thankful for. My fondest hopes are that your Thanksgiving is filled with special moments with family and friends.
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