From the Oct. 30, 2008 "PAW Print" newsletter:
Natural disasters (and man-made ones, too) often have consequences that hit more deeply and widely than expected. The sense of loss, despair and sadness will hit individuals in different ways and at different times, but in times of trial we rely on our core values to guide us through the crisis and sort out the aftermath.
The current global financial crisis has shaken every part of our world to the core. There is not a single household or institution that has not been profoundly impacted by this crisis in ways that will be felt for years to come. I believe that in the future, we will look back on this time period and the economic turmoil will be background noise to our resounding achievement in helping establish Endeavor as the standard by which other schools are measured in the Triangle.
As the parents of the first group of students at Endeavor Charter School, we all share the same core values of wanting the best for our children, and of working together to lay the foundation for a bright future. As we implement the "Lion’s Share" fundraiser, please remember all the ways in which PAWS makes a difference in our school, and how you play an important part in making Endeavor the best school for our children. Thank you for your support.
All the best,
JB
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It's important to note that financial donations to the Lion's Share drive is critical to moving our school forward. But just as important is parent involvement in the Endeavor Community. Take a morning and do carpool. Volunteer for recess. Distribute food on a Cafe Day. Bring your professional expertise to a committee. While volunteering money is appreciated and necessary, active participation strengthens our community through sheer brute force but also as role models to our children and neighbors.
ReplyDeleteHi Steve,
ReplyDeleteWell said! The true lifeblood of a Charter School is the presence of the parent volunteers. And you're absolutely right insofar as fundraiser participation enables us to do additional things, but some of the most impactful ways to participate at Endeavor are the ways you listed - by pitching in during the day to help run the school. In a way, that's the "charter" in the Charter School - parent participation.