November is always a difficult month with many interruptions for teacher's convention and thanksgiving. So before you know it, that wonderful holiday will be here, filled with friends, relatives and way too much food! That started me thinking about the things I am thankful for instead of all the challenges we face. With that in mind, I decided for this month's post to list my top ten things I am thankful for, sort of Letterman style. So without further ado, here are is my top ten list.
MR SAALFIELD'S TOP TEN THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR
10. Our many wonderful Posse volunteers
9. Our dedicated para-professional staff
8. Our enthusiastic PTG
7. The overwhelming support for our budget from the school and community
6. A teaching staff that has embraced new ideas and changes, and tolerated the speed at
which I try to implement them.
5. An outstanding administrative staff; Principal, Supervisor of Special Services and Business
Administrator; who work more hours than can be counted and always put children first.
4. Wonderful cherished friends
3. Our hard-working support staff (secretaries and custodians) who strive for perfection
2. Our committed and well informed Board of Education
And the number one thing to be thankful for is:
1. We filled our two huge oil tanks last spring, saving thousands of dollars for the tax payers
(18,000 gals)
We should all take a look at our glass, and try to be sure it is always viewed as half-full. If we keep a positive outlook on life, as we navigate life's challenges, the outcomes we receive are most often what we desire. I hope you have a peace-filled month with many things to be thankful for.
