Hawk Happenings
November 24, 2020
A Note of Thanks:
Thanksgiving is often a time for us to reflect on the past, focus on the things for which we are currently grateful for, and to look to the future with a sense of renewed hope and gratitude.
This year, the upcoming holiday makes this reflection both more difficult and more important than before. With so many individuals and families struggling, with so many of us pushed to the brink as our world continues to grapple with unprecedented disruption, with so much to be angry, upset, stressed, and disagreeable about, it is my sincerest hope that in the coming days, we ALL can find a moment to take pause from it all and focus on the positive- what brings us joy - what we are grateful for.
This year has been one of the most challenging of my career, yet I still find so much to be thankful for. I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude.
Parents and families: THANK YOU. You have taken on more than you bargained for, more than you likely could have imagined, in supporting your students’ learning this year. Yes, when we become parents we are taking an unsigned vow to provide for our children’s needs, regardless of the circumstances, but we do so knowing that our society provides for many of these needs through the public school system.
That system has been unmistakably disrupted in every corner of our country, and much has fallen to you to make it happen. And YOU have made it happen so far. YOU have advocated for your children, YOU have reached out for help, YOU have supported us educators in a thousand ways big and small. I thank all of you for what you have done so far!
Teachers and staff: THANK YOU. You have been pushed and pulled to the brink of your abilities throughout this year, and you have handled it with professionalism, grit, grace, and courage. You’ve been asked to completely reform your teaching practice, and be ready and able to change course at a moment’s notice.
You’re working in a new environment, pioneering new methods, technologies, and practices, and you have jumped in feet first. I APPRECIATE YOU. Your work inspires me every day, and I thank you for all you continue to do for our students.
Students: THANK YOU. You are living through history. You have experienced a major shift in how you’re expected to learn. I thank you for your resilience, your patience, and your commitment to learning.
Personally, I feel blessed to be working and living in our community. While we are not immune to the larger forces of divisiveness and negativity dominating our national and local dialogue, I have every confidence that our extraordinary community will emerge from this crisis united, stronger than ever, thanks to YOU. We are Desert Trails, and we will continue to SOAR to success - regardless of the challenges that are thrown our way.
I wish you all a very happy, healthy, restful, and safe Thanksgiving!
Smiles,
Sarah Torrilhon, M.Ed
Principal
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November 25th - November 27th
Tuesday, 12/1 - Early Release @ 12:30
Teacher Professional Development - No Afternoon Small Groups
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Phone: 602-449-4100