This school year has absolutely flown by! It’s really unbelievable
that it is already May. With May on the calendar thoughts of warmer weather (hopefully!),
pool parties, flip flops and summer vacation begin to creep into our thoughts. The
end is near, but we are not there yet!
One of the things we talk to our students about is seeing things through until the end and finishing strong. The school year is very much a marathon. For anyone who has run the
26.2 mile race or any distance for that matter that takes you beyond what you
are typically comfortable with, the goal isn’t to be in the lead after mile 1.
The goal is to finish; and to finish strong! Nobody wants to limp, crawl or
have to be carried over the finish line if at all possible. For our middle
school students, they are going to need the same support and encouragement to
stay the course as they have received all year.
All of those good habits that we have tried to develop and strengthen
throughout the year are what will help students get there. Getting enough
sleep, eating a good breakfast to start the day, using their planners, asking
questions, taking pride in what they put their name on, not settling for
mediocrity, planning and prioritizing school work and extracurricular
activities, and seeing things through to the end are essential. As adults, we
need to reinforce how important all of those little things are and we need to
help our children make those habits a part of who they are. Those habits are
not just about school, but are needed to be successful in every facet of their
lives.
There is no better feeling than crossing the finish line. When
you can look back with pride on the journey and reflect on the hard work and
all of the little things that got you to that point, your capacity to handle
the next race or next challenge thrown your way grows exponentially. The finish
line is just about in sight, but we still have some work to do.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or
concerns. Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and staff.
Continued Success,
Steve Dunham
@Sdunhamwgms
