Dear Central Families,
We are 19 days into the new school and I am very happy with what I have seen. We have a great bunch of students, wonderful teachers and a very supportive community. Norwood Young America is a great place to be. Over the past few weeks your students have been working hard. Most of them have done DIBELS testing and also NWEA. We use the data from these tests to find out where your child is in comparison to their peers and also the data is used to drive instruction. Teachers strive day in and day out to teach for learning. Data makes this job easier. I am very pleased with their efforts. Have a great fall!
Sincerely,
Andrew L. Wilkins
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
A New Era Begins
Dear Students and Parents:
Welcome to Central Elementary School! The entire staff is looking forward with enthusiasm and anticipation to the new school year. We have a wonderful group of caring and dedicated employees who set high expectations for themselves and our students daily. Our district Mission, Vision, and Beliefs guide all that we do to educate our students. We are eager to work with you and your child in providing a meaningful learning experience. We encourage parents to become involved in their child's education. Stop in to visit the classroom and meet your child's teachers.
Your child is receiving a Parent/Student Handbook that contains the policies and procedures of the elementary school. They are a result of a concerted effort on the part of staff and the administration and will be an aid in helping you adjust and become an integral part of the elementary school. Upon reading the handbook, please contact me if you have any questions.
The ultimate goal of education is to help each student become a contributing member of our society. By developing a strong work ethic and accepting responsibility and accountability for their actions, students will prepare themselves for their role in the world of tomorrow. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of activities to help them realize this goal. Remember, your success in school as well as life will be directly proportional to your efforts.
Central Elementary is a wonderful place for students to learn and grow. We have a terrific community of parents and businesses that provide support for all of our activities. As principal, I look forward each day to greeting our students and visiting their classrooms for I know "Focused Teaching and Focused Learning" will occur.
Have a great year!
Welcome to Central Elementary School! The entire staff is looking forward with enthusiasm and anticipation to the new school year. We have a wonderful group of caring and dedicated employees who set high expectations for themselves and our students daily. Our district Mission, Vision, and Beliefs guide all that we do to educate our students. We are eager to work with you and your child in providing a meaningful learning experience. We encourage parents to become involved in their child's education. Stop in to visit the classroom and meet your child's teachers.
Your child is receiving a Parent/Student Handbook that contains the policies and procedures of the elementary school. They are a result of a concerted effort on the part of staff and the administration and will be an aid in helping you adjust and become an integral part of the elementary school. Upon reading the handbook, please contact me if you have any questions.
The ultimate goal of education is to help each student become a contributing member of our society. By developing a strong work ethic and accepting responsibility and accountability for their actions, students will prepare themselves for their role in the world of tomorrow. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of activities to help them realize this goal. Remember, your success in school as well as life will be directly proportional to your efforts.
Central Elementary is a wonderful place for students to learn and grow. We have a terrific community of parents and businesses that provide support for all of our activities. As principal, I look forward each day to greeting our students and visiting their classrooms for I know "Focused Teaching and Focused Learning" will occur.
Have a great year!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Thank you!
As most everyone knows by now, I am leaving Chamberlain to return to my home in New Market, MN effective June 30th. I have been offered the position of elementary school principal in Norwood Young America, which is a short drive from my home. I want to thank everyone in Chamberlain for making my time here unforgettable. The relationships that I have developed will last me a lifetime. Thank you.
Monday, March 30, 2009
At all costs!
"Get the ball in the hole. Some way or other, just get it in the hole. The things about golf is that your worst mistakes can be good, too. If I miss a green by 50 yards but manage to get up and down, that's when the guy who hits it on the green and two-putts really knows I'm there."
-Anthony Kim
What a great analogy. I love golf and all of the metaphors to life and education it gives me. Get the ball in the hole. Just do it! Get er' done. They all mean pretty much the same thing. It might not be pretty, but the end result is all that matters.
-Anthony Kim
What a great analogy. I love golf and all of the metaphors to life and education it gives me. Get the ball in the hole. Just do it! Get er' done. They all mean pretty much the same thing. It might not be pretty, but the end result is all that matters.
Friday, March 27, 2009
As good today as yesterday
Here is a learning philosophy that is as pertinent today as it was in the 5th-century BCE. "If you tell me, I will listen. If you show me, I will see. But if you let me experience, I will learn." -Lao-Tse
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Emergency Plan
Today we had yet another snow day here in Chamberlain, SD. Over the past few months we have let out school early because of the weather and each time we do so I am amazed at how many students are left at school. When this happens we get on the phone and call a parent or family member immediately. Most of the time someone is there in no time to pick them up. Occasionally we have a student that doesn't know what to do and we can not contact anyone. What amazes me even more is when we get students dropped off at school on days when school is cancelled. This morning I had two boys dropped off and their ride drove away. I ran outside to stop them but they were long gone. I brought the students into my office and proceeded to call home and every other number I could find. Through a very labor intensive process I was able to get someone to come and pick the students up. This should never happen.
Always make sure you have a way for your child to contact you. Things can and do come up. Be prepared with a plan and make sure the school has your latest contact information. This is for the safety of your child.
Always make sure you have a way for your child to contact you. Things can and do come up. Be prepared with a plan and make sure the school has your latest contact information. This is for the safety of your child.
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