Ready…Set…Go!!!

It is official – summer is over. On August 27 students will return to school to find their places in new classrooms with their new teachers. So many people worked hard to make sure everything is in place and the schools are ready to welcome students.

Teachers are returning to their classrooms checking supplies, putting up bulletin boards, and arranging the materials. They are planning ways to use new strategies they learned about over the summer. The assessment department has worked to be sure they have access to assessment data that will guide instruction for their students. Preparation is almost complete.

But teachers aren’t the only busy group, many departments work behind the scenes to make sure the school year starts as smoothly as possible.  Transportation has developed routes for buses throughout the district to ensure students arrive at the right site safely and on time. Plant Operations has cleaned and inspected the buildings and followed up with contractors to be sure projects will be completed. The grass is cut and athletic fields and playgrounds are ready for action.  Information Services has checked the technology and is working to ensure smooth service to schools. School secretaries have been working at registration and getting everything ready for the first day.

On the Curriculum side, directors and coordinators are checking to see that books have been sent to schools and planning final meetings to give teachers tools and ideas for keeping students engaged in their learning.  Dates of workshops for the year have been set.

Everything is in place for that first day. The schools are quiet and ready for the excitement and energy that can only mean “We’re back!!”   The goal at U-46 is to keep the joy of learning and eagerness of the first day a part of the learning experience all year.