Tuesday morning, Norton Creek and D303 lost a very important figure in our school's history when Dr. Bob Allison passed away suddenly. Dr. Allison served as Norton Creek's first principal and had the opportunity to carry out the exciting work of opening our school. There is no doubt that Bob was the right man for the job, and the mission he and the team at the time set forth is the very same one we still strive to accomplish today. When our students and staff say each morning after The Pledge: Norton Creek is a community of learners. We collaborate to help each other reach rigorous, achievable goals. Our environment is safe, respectful, inclusive, joyful. We value and support risk taking and diverse thinking. we believe it. Bob started this mission, and Norton Creek owes it to each member of our community today and tomorrow to carry it out.

I also owe many of my leadership skills to Dr. Allison working with me as a mentor and friend. Early in my tenure in D303, I recognized how truly special Bob is. He didn't have to prove he was the smartest man in the room - he just was. He knew everything about everything, and I felt if I knew half of what he knew, I stood a chance of being a good leader. I admired Bob's calm yet strong leadership and how he always seemed to know just what to do. I seized every opportunity I could to learn from Bob, and would like to share a few of the lessons that have stuck with me years later:

1.) "It's not about you, and if you make it about you...you will fail."

2.) "Be very clear about what you stand for and what you believe."

3.) "Always find the joy." "Enjoy the kids."

4.) "I have an opportunity for you." This is how Bob introduced challenging tasks to teachers and others he worked with. It always has served as a good reminder.

Bob was unfailingly kind and humble, an outstanding chef, had a brilliant sense of humor, and in a profession full of readers - the most well-read educator I have ever known. He opened Norton Creek, led Wild Rose twice, directed our district's human resources department as well as instruction across our district. He mentored countless teachers, instructional support coaches, and leaders across our district these last 21 years. The magnitude of the impact he had on us all is only matched by the weight of our sense of loss in his absence. I am proud to call him my friend and mentor. To all who knew Dr. Allison, please, accept my most heartfelt condolences.

LUNCH SCHEDULES:

Kindergarten: 11:40 - 12:00

1st Grade: 12:00 - 12:20

2nd Grade: 12:20 - 12:40

3rd Grade: 12:40 -1:00

4th Grade: 11:00 - 11:20

5th Grade: 11:20 -11:40