Rising to the Challenge

This post will appear in the "PAW Print" newsletter on March 26, 2009:

Wow! My toes are still tapping from our all-school music concert! It reminded me of how fortunate we are to have 3 dedicated arts teachers at our school. As we near the end of the 3d quarter, the year’s end will be here before we know it. For PAWS, that means our nominating committee has been busy identifying a top-notch group of individuals for us to vote on for next year’s PAWS Board at our April 23 meeting. Please be sure you come to cast your vote.

Having been involved in my children’s previous schools – one public and one private – I have seen first hand how a charter school’s dependence on parent participation is truly exceptional. Fortunately for Endeavor, we have an equally exceptional community of parents that has risen to the challenge and gone above and beyond to support the school this year.

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered so far this year – and there will be more opportunities to help in the 4th quarter. As you look to next year, consider the many committee chair positions as a way to make a big impact. After the election, work with the respective VPs that appoint the committee chairs for their committees. Details can be found in the PAWS area of the Endeavor Web Site.

All the best,
John