We're on the home stretch!

It's hard to believe, but there are only a few short weeks left in the 2011-2012 school year. As we wrap up another year, it's a good time to reflect on what went well over the past months and also how we can improve things in our district. Happy Spring, everyone!

Looking forward

Our unusually warm weather has many of us looking forward to summer. The hiring of former Chicago Bear Kurt Becker as our new coach has many of us looking forward to football season. Our hard-working students and staff are looking forward to spring break. What other good things are we looking forward to in District 131?

"Good things happening in our own back yard"

Quoting from someone a couple of days ago, who was referring to a band concert and spaghetti dinner...there are always plenty of activities going on throughout our district in late winter & early spring. Enjoy--and support our students!

Spring is just around the corner!

And lots of things are happening in our community: concerts, athletic events, fundraising, political campaigning, volunteer opportunities...

What are YOU choosing to do this spring to make our district better?

Resolutions and priorities

Here we are nearing the end of January! It's a time when many of us have made (and possibly already broken) resolutions about how we intend to improve certain things in our lives. Maybe we're trying to exercise more or save money; maybe we've resolved to keep our temper under control or maintain a positive attitude at our job; maybe we've just decided to make the most of each day as it comes.

What can we do in this new year to make our district better? And what seems to be working well, that we can celebrate and resolve to continue?

2011 is almost over...

And what a year it was! A record-breaking blizzard in February, extreme heat in July and August, and a mild December (so far, anyway)! Our district also "weathered" a wide variety of experiences this year, both positive and negative.

What were the highlights of 2011 in District 131? And what can we look forward to in the coming year?

Reputation

Shakespeare said it best:

"Good name in man and woman, dear my lord,
Is the immediate jewel of their souls.
Who steals my purse steals trash...
But he that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed"

Individuals, businesses, communities, school districts--all value a good reputation.

How can we improve ours in District 131?