It’s hard to believe that we only returned to campus one week ago. It certainly feels like our students and staff are settled and never left. Each morning, as I greet students and families by Circle Drive, I am reminded of why I chose this profession. The smiling faces of our students propel me to do the best job possible each day. As I watch parents drop their children off and wish them a great day, I think of my own children, and my expectations for them, and know that the work we have to do is of great importance for generations to come. This week as I walked the campus, I was so proud of our faculty and staff. This year, our theme is moving Durham from good to great by stepping up the extra degree.
Each of them has committed to stepping up the extra degree to ensure that our students’ needs are met emotionally, socially, and academically. They have begun their conversations about setting personal and academic goals, and I encourage you to ask your youngsters what their goals are, so that you can be a part of the steps taken to accomplish them.
How will you step up the extra degree to support your children this year? Can you commit to volunteering one day each semester? Have you joined the PTA? How often do you communicate with your child’s teacher? Do you read to your children nightly, or have them do mental math to estimate the cost of groceries while waiting to check out? This year, I employ you to go the extra degree and commit to being a partner in your child’s academic life.
This week I am looking forward to seeing our grade 5 Top Dogs as they step up the extra degree and demonstrate their ability to be leaders on campus, as they help our youngest Dalmatians get to class each morning. Together, we can and do make a difference; every degree counts.
Warmest regards,
Onica L. Mayers
Ready to Serve
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