Whatever your ‘to-do’ list is filled with this time of year I’m sure it’s
pretty extensive. Whether tied to home or work, this time of year can be
incredibly busy; shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, closing out one year
and preparing for the next, and a thousand other things filling up your plate. In
all of the ‘noise’ and ‘frenziness’ of the season it is easy to lose sight of
what matters most; other people. When it’s all said and done, and the Holidays
are in our rearview mirror several weeks from now, it will be the time we spent
with our family and friends, as well as all the things we did to bring some
brightness into other people’s world that matter most.
So slow down. Make some time for yourself and for those around you and
enjoy the moments of the season without stressing about that ‘to-do’ list. Turn
the Holiday music up just a little louder, leave it on the Hallmark channel all
day and don’t apologize, have an extra cookie, put your phone away, let people
know how much you love them, and go out of your way to lift someone up who
needs a helping hand. We all have the incredible power to change the world one
day at a time, one person at a time, and one action at a time.It starts with us.
With that said, we
have a lot of great things happening in our building around our students and
staff stepping up and doing their part in changing the world:
Last week our 6th grade choir and Jazzkatz brought some
Holiday cheer and lots of smiles to the faces of the residents of the Camillus
Senior Center.
We continue to have students, who through their actions and character, help
to create a positive school environment. This isn’t about grades and athletic or musical
prowess, it’s about demonstrating all of the qualities that we value and
celebrate - exemplary work ethic, citizenship, character, compassion,
honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, optimism and/or leadership in
creating a positive school environment. Last week we recognized our November
Students of the Month; 6th graders Nicole Vasilev, Vivian Raposo, Riley McGiveron and James Mungro, 7th graders Tyler Tabaczyk, Mia Pinker, Kevin Bailey and Katelyn
Hagadorn, 8th graders Anthony Paini, Jacob Adams, Emily Kurz and Alana Eastman. Well deserved and
congratulation!
May you enjoy all that matters most this Holiday
Season and all throughout the year! Merry Christmas!!
Continued
Success,
Steve
Dunham
Twitter:
@sdunhamwgms
