I hope all of our families have had a wonderful summer! It has been nice to be back in the building getting ready for a great year! We are working hard as a staff to get everything ready to allow all students to have a great year!!!
A few weeks ago, my son Cole, began to ride his bicycle without his training wheels. It was both an exciting and scary time for Cole and myself! When I let go of the bike, I was hoping he would be successful without falling (or at least falling and getting seriously hurt). I would soon learn that falling was inevitable. That is the reason we started him off in the grass instead of the hard pavement. After a little bit of practice, he was off and riding and feeling comfortable without the training wheels! It was a very proud "dad moment!"
One time while I was letting go of Cole and his bike, I started to think about Central Woodlands and Pine Ridge. Part of my life of being a principal is that school is always on my mind! In a few weeks, we will be welcoming a whole new group of excited and nervous 4th grade students to Central Woodlands. In a few weeks, my son Cole will be starting kindergarten at Pine Ridge. My family will be become a first time school family like many of our 4th grade families who are coming to Central Woodlands. We are "taking the training wheels off!"
As the building principal, I know how cared for and supported all of our students are at CW. Our staff will do anything to make sure every child is successful! However, until you experience it, it is natural to be nervous. As much as I know how great Pine Ridge is and the trust I have in their staff - I am still nervous.
I promise to work hard as your child's principal this year to partner with you to make sure the transition to our building is smooth. It is ok to be nervous (I am too for Cole)! Our school family will always be there for your child to make sure your child has a successful transition to Central Woodlands!
