Connections

Dear Lokelani Waverider Families,

As we near the tail end of first semester and start the winter holiday season, I am reminded of how important human connection is.  One of my favorite quotes by Maya Angelou is; "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." 

We had an a great inspirational assembly today by the Strong Man Jon Pritikin where the clear message was that we must take care of each other and reach out to those in need.  At the school level, that can be: sitting with a student that is alone, offering to help a teacher while she prepares for the next lesson, holding the door for someone, cleaning up trash on our campus, or simply giving someone a heartfelt smile and a good morning when you see them at the start of the day.  I am fortunate that I work at a school where kindness is the norm.

Next week, we will have a "Mix it Up" day at lunch, where students will be encouraged to sit with different people and get to know students that they don't normally sit with at lunch.  I am excited for this nationally recognized event, sponsored by the Teaching Tolerance organization.  I know that are students will reach out to new people and start some new connections.

I am grateful and inspired by your children, our faculty and staff and the wonderful kindness that they share with me each day.  Let's make a commitment to pay it forward this holiday season and continue to make these positive connections with eachother.

Happy Holidays!

Take care,
françoise