Erpenbeck Enquirer
From Your Principal, Mrs. Pass
Today I was reminded of a quotation I discovered while studying war literature at Ole Miss. Sun Tzu was a military leader and author in Ancient China. He wrote the book The Art of War , which is still renowned as one of the best books on the topic. Tzu once wrote “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."
While I would not quite describe Thursday as chaos, it felt pretty crazy. We had a large task in front of us, and we wanted to make sure we got it right for our parents and students.
Challenges can have one of two effects on communities. They can divide people or unite people. This challenge presented our school community with the opportunity to come together and make this situation the best we can make it for our kids.
I was overwhelmed with gratitude for our staff, our students and our community for the way we responded together. I could not have been prouder to be a part of it. Our students were incredible all day. Our teachers taught, planned, prepared, copied, developed and calmed our students with a positive outlook and a solution-oriented attitude. Our staff pitched in all over the building wherever needed to ensure the students had a normal day and that all aspects were taken care of before we launched our plan for Non-Traditional Instruction. Our parents buzzed in this morning and afternoon ready to copy, staple, count, label, deliver- whatever the staff needed to ensure the plan would be ready by the end of the day. The STCs sprang into action ensuring that all students had devices and all students and parents had the technology information and access they needed.
It would have been easy for us to complain, make excuses or not get the job done. But this community came together, and we are stronger because of it. Thank you to all who helped, encouraged or even just sent us positive vibes. Together, we can rock some NTI days!