The Friday Memo

Happy Friday!

I hope your Friday has been a good one!

Before I proceed with our announcements, I want to thank you for the professionalism that each of you has displayed in the aftermath of Wednesday's chapel. I know that you were put in the position of answering some awkward questions without any warning, and you handled the situation beautifully. I'm so glad to be a part of your team!

1. Homecoming festivities begin next week, so things will definitely be different around here. Don't hesitate to guide me through the process as this will be my first Trinity Homecoming experience. Please encourage our kids to enjoy the planned events while keeping in mind our expectations.

2. Please remember that parent contact and good communication are essential to the success of a school. Studies show us that the single most important factor in school success is parental involvement. Let's do our part to be proactive with respect to partnering with our parents in the education of their children.

3. Now that we have the school year up and rolling, I will be visiting your classrooms more often. These early visits, or "walk-throughs," are for me to get a feel for what is going on in our middle school and will, for the most part, be unannounced. I will let you know when evaluation visits are coming, and you and I will have the opportunity to speak before and after such visits.

Thanks again for your hard work, dedication, and professionalism. Thanks most of all for putting the kids first!

Have a wonderful weekend!