One of my dreams will come true on Monday morning. I get to be a part of opening a brand new campus for its very first day of school EVER, Linda Lyon Elementary School in Rockwall Independent School District. It has been quite the journey, and I can feel, even now, that this experience has impacted me in ways I will continue to reflect upon many years from now. The staff is incredible. Every single one of them. They care deeply about the work we are doing and each little Lyon Cub that will enter our doors on Monday morning. This letter I sent to them this weekend is just a glimpse into my heart and theirs. It is my hope that our students find joy in their learning, that our parents are proud to send their children to our school, and that our staff is empowered to make a positive impact on every student every day, to empower greatness in themselves, their students, and their colleagues. All of these people have made an impact on me, and I am forever grateful.
Lyon Pride,
I see you. I see you working in the early mornings, late into the evenings, and on the weekends. I see you pouring over every detail of your classroom to make sure you create an inspiring and welcoming learning space for our students. I see you collaborating as teams to design aligned, high quality lessons that will engage students and give them an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow. I see you taking time away from your own family to spend time investing in our Lyon Cubs. I see that you care. I see your pride in all you do. I see your positive attitudes. I see the joy with which you approach your work and the compassion with which you approach our students.
I see you, and my heart is bursting with pride. You are my dream team. You are here for a purpose. You are not just here to do a job. You are here to empower greatness. You are not just here to make a difference; you are here to make an impact.
We are a team, and these are OUR kids. We take ownership of each other, our students, our learning, and our school. We provide opportunities that nurture collaboration, innovation and creativity. We embrace mistakes with resilience and grace. We build relationships in a safe, joyful environment where all learners are excited to be a part of our school. We honor the individual growth and voice of all learners. We value the strength of our partnerships with our families and our community. What starts here empowers greatness.
I see you. I see you doing this in the way you respect one another. I see this in the way you go above and beyond to communicate and partner with our families. I see you. It is no accident that you are here. We have been called to be here at this time in our lives for a purpose. Every day is important, every hour and every minute. Every child matters. We embrace each one for who they are and meet them right where they are.
What a privilege it is to make history with you as we open our doors on Monday morning for the very first day of school in the history of Linda Lyon Elementary School. This is no ordinary first day of school. This is a day 430 students will remember for the rest of their lives. This is a day that we will reflect upon fondly in the later stages of our lives. This is our time and our opportunity to make this not just the best first day of school in the history of Linda Lyon, but the best second day, third day, 100th day and last day of school. This is no ordinary day, no ordinary year, and no ordinary team. We are ready; I see you.
With Joy,
Megan
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