What Did I Learn Today.
Today was an exciting day. I was able to conduct a walk though in some of the classrooms of our wonderful School. I attended an Administrative Council meeting with the North Reading Public Schools Administrative Team. Later in the day I was able to conduct a walk through at the Batchelder Elementray School with Mr. Killeen and Mrs. Crosby. We observed many samples of excellent teaching and student learning. The highlight for me was the discussion on hands on learning opportunities that we offer our children. I was able to visit the wheat field and observe a great example of family engagement by Mr. Cassell.
Upon my return to the school I was able to have a hall wall conversation with a staff member about technology and return to my office. This was a full 10 minutes prior to our dismissal. That is when our fire alarm went off and I learned the greatest lesson of all.
The lesson: Working Together We Will Succeed!
Let's note that as an administrator this is the worst possible time for this to happen. However, you are happy that it happens because this scenario ensures that everyone is safe. The parents are waiting in the dismissal line, the traffic is backed up and the fire truck is blocking the buses. Lastly, the weather was quite brisk and the students and staff are outside without jackets. I thought "oh my isn't this the perfect storm?"
As the leader of the building I could not have been more proud of our school staffs response to this event. The staff quickly accounted for student safety and began to problem solve. We had staff members offering to direct traffic, work with students that were experiencing difficulties and checking in on one another in a supportive way. It was a joy to see everyone working together during this anxiety provoking situation. Upon the return into the building the staff sprang into action! The theory of many hands make work light rang true. We had staff members opening doors, manning the phones and escorting students to where they needed to be.
Thank You to the best staff around you are amazing daily but sometimes events like this happen and you are provided an opportunity to display your collective commitment to one another and our school. You did this today and I was so proud.
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