Dear EAA Membership,
This the time of year that we take the time to say, “Thank you!” I think this time is for parents and administrators to acknowledge how much we do, but I need to say that the thanks should extend well beyond this week. It should be extended to every day that you feel tired and worn out, but you come to school because your students need you so much. Thanks for staying up late to grade papers or rewrite lesson plans. Thank you for buying a pair of shoes for a student that is just embarrassed by the shoes on their feet. The one you deserve because you love your students when they have taken every ounce of your patience. This is the kind of “thank you” that you should be getting every day.
In that spirit, VEA would like us to show public appreciation by wearing BLUE tomorrow! Please try to wear the color on Tuesday, May 3, 2011!
We are continuing to meet with Dr. Sherman and senior staff about the state of the school system. If you have concerns, please let me know at ginaEAA@gmail.com. We are continuing to watch the use of the 21 hours and are asking that all staff development and work with consultants have both an agenda and an evaluation. We need to start asking for these pieces of documentation if these folks do not provide them. We are going to be accountable for our students, no matter how they come to us, and others should be accountable, as well.
We have also met with Dr. Gregory Hutchings and have high hopes for the middle schools in 2011-2012. Hopefully all those issues that came to light when the middle schools were split will be addressed and those long-suffering staff will get the leadership that will guide all the schools to success.
Thank you, take care and have a great week!
Gina Miller, President
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