Today was a day of first impressions; students meeting the new Principal, the new Principal meeting 500 students, staff members in new roles or new schools, new students meeting in the gym, …

Based on my first impression of the student body at Cleveland Elementary, I believe that I am lucky to be the Principal of a school filled with wonderful and positive students. Thanks.

My head was rather full by the end of the day, but there were some key words from my day:

• Welcoming – the school felt very welcoming to both new and returning students. A testament to the staff and the school community – Keep it up.
• Excitement – there were many happy, smiling faces of students in all grades who were so excited to see friends and share summer stories. It was great to see such positive energy.
• Curiosity – students and parents were curious to meet the new Principal (and new Vice-Principal) and put a face to the name(s). I was curious too. It is not every day that you meet 500 new people in 30 minutes.
• Patience – sorry about the school supplies… We were surprised too.
• Breathe – with all that goes on in a school, sometimes I need reminders to stop and breathe. Not all answers can be answered today.

We got off to a great start today, and tomorrow promises to be one of the many positive school days that will fill our year.

Take care and see you in school.