More than Cookies and Coffee

While the students enjoyed an extra long weekend and some glorious weather, the teachers were hard at work. Today we focussed on reading comprehension and looked at how we will use the tools we have access to in our division. I'm writing about this not to justify why kids were not in school, but to emphasize the hard work being done by the teachers at LES. The conversations we had about how to ensure that every child under our watch succeeds was so uplifting. I marvelled at the power of collaboration and kept repeating one of my favourite phrases in my head, we are smarter than me.

After lunch all the teachers from Prairie Spirit School Division met in Warman for the launch of a new school year. We were encouraged and motivated by several different speakers; from the PSSD Board Chair to the PSTA President to our new PSSD Director of Education. There was a common theme that came through all of the speaches, teachers make a difference and what we are doing is extremely important. One of my favourite moments was recognizing staff member in the division who have reached 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year milestones. I am always amazed when I see the dedication these people have towards their students. I hope I'm as energized and enthusiatic when I reach those lofty milestones.

So while the students were re-living a few final moments of summer, the teachers were hard at work and yes....they even enjoyed a few cookies and some coffee :)