February 25, 2010

 

Dear Bollinger Community,

 

Some of you may remember last year at this time I talked about “Dancing in the Rain” as we were awaiting the budget impact on our school. We need to continue dancing over the next few months as we deal with the ongoing crisis and inevitable cuts that will take place. The district has posted Questions and Answers on their website about the Budget and potential impact on our district. If you look at the website, the most current information is on the left hand side and is updated quite often.  I would also suggest you attend the Board meetings over the next month or so to hear the conversations that take place to get a clear understanding of the decisions as they are made. I will also keep you posted as more definitive decisions are made that will directly impact our school. I appreciate the level of ongoing support and open communication from staff, Ed Fund, PTA and Site Council. You are a wonderful group to work with and I know we will all maintain a focus on how we can continue to provide the best positive, successful, learning experience for your children.

 

The good news from my end is that I am now a Grandmother. Baby Cole was born at 12:29 a.m. on the 23^rd, and is a healthy 8 pounds, and 22 inches. His mother, Jenny, and father Clayton, love their roles as new parents and I love being a “Grannie!” At least I get to go home and sleep at night!

 

Bollinger Community gives back! During the first week of February we collected over $2,000 for the Haiti Relief Fund, and $800 for our sister school in Richmond. This money will be utilized to help purchase uniforms for their students. 

 

Our Mother/Son Western Theme dance was a great success and loads of fun with tons of activities and Miss Tess teaching country line dancing. Fathers and Daughters will have their opportunity in May. Both of these activities help support our Ed Fund. 

 

I am looking forward to Spring and continuing to dance with this wonderful community.

 

Sincerely,

Shawn Wells