Now that it is mid August it is exciting to think about the new school year. While making plans for the year I continued to think about my experience in Atlanta. That experience impacted many discussions I have had and expanding my summer research.

I am so happy to be a part of a school that is changing how we deliver instruction to meet the needs of our students. We know that each new group of kindergarten students brings with them new experiences and skills. Our goal of capitalizing on this knowledge is a wonderful challenge for us.

As parents and teachers begin settling into a new school year, as principal, I start planning for the 2008-09 school year. One of the first focus areas for me is attracting new students to kindergarten. I realized the other day that the parents of these potential kindergarten students have different ideas of what they want for their children than parents of kindergarten students a few years ago. As I explore the wants and desires of parents who are considered a part of the Generation X, I realize we are offering what they desire. We are offering a program that fits with their desire for their children; to develop strong communication skills, embrace challenge, be able to solve problems, be able to collaborate, be critical thinkers, and to embrace diverse ideas and people. We are doing all of this in a faith filled school that has high academic standards. Impressive for such a small school so now it is time to acknowledge and celebrate what we are doing.