We are rolling toward the end of the semester and the days seem to be flying by too quickly.   Just a reminder that the semester grade is an average of the first and second nine weeks.  The semester grade is the one that is placed on student transcripts, so it is vital that a student pushes to the end of the semester to do their best.   The promise of a few days off for the Holidays can take away a student's focus, so we all have to pitch in to remind them to get homework done, study for tests, and finish out the semester.   

     During the break, I hope everyone has a chance to spend some time with family and friends.   Hopefully things will slow down long enough for all of us to take a breath and remember what is really important in our lives.   The hustle and bustle of the Holidays can take away the joy of spending time with loved ones.   It is important for all of us to take time to reflect and realize that we have many reasons to be thankful.

     I hope all of you have a wonderful Holiday Season and all of our students return safely back to school after the first of the year.  Please stay safe in any travels that you may have planned.