Reha's Report

Dear Scott School Families,

I hope all of our Scott School families had a wonderful Thanksgiving and break. I want to wish all of you a calm and enjoyable few weeks as we gear up for holiday break, and I hope you have traditions and festivities planned that bring you and your family joy and pride. Although this time of year is portrayed as a festive one for most, I recognize it's not always the case for everyone. Please be sure to reach out to me, your child's teacher, and/or our school social worker, Mrs. Schwarz, if we can support your child or family in any way.

I want to take a moment to express gratitude to the many adult role models who are at Scott School daily for drop off, pick up, and to volunteer. Often you read my email pleas about driver safety, drop off procedures, and other requests to help our school run efficiently and safely. Today, I want to give a shout out of recognition for all of you who follow the guidelines and requests without exception. Thank you for modeling for our children that you value following our procedures by using the loop for drop off and pick up before and after school. Thank you for refraining from parking illegally to bypass the loop and also abstaining from parking and taking up a spot that is needed for our staff in order for them to get into the building and prepare for students. Thank you for making sure your child is to school on time and doesn't get picked up early on a regular basis. Your practice of this demonstrates that you value education and respect the need for your child to be at school on time and for the entire day. Thank you for sending your child to school with proper winter apparel, so they are equipped for the cold and wet weather elements when outside for recess. Thank you for being supportive of school-wide and classroom expectations and collaborating on goal setting even when sometimes there are tough conversations had. The list goes on regarding how many things our families do right to model for our students. We may not always realize how much this impacts children, yet it really does. They are watching, listening, and learning from us. They see how we react to uncomfortable situations, how we productively problem solve conflicts, how we participate in celebrations and set positive, and how we set appropriate yet realistic expectations. They listen to the words we choose, the things we say, and the tone we use to express ourselves. They admire, respect, and love us, so they learn through our everyday practices. Our children are watching, listening, and learning. Not only do I thank all of you who are positive role models in big moments and small ones, it's likely that our children will too someday after they grow up and become productive citizens in the community in which they reside, valued employee or employer at the place in which they work, and have healthy relationships with others. So, even though there will likely always be a small handful of adults whose actions demonstrate a lack of respect, a sense of entitlement, or that they are the exception to the rule, law, or expectation, there are so many of you who continue to stay the course and do the right things.

Every. Single. Day.

For that, I thank you. Please remember just how much you matter in the eyes of a child, and what you say and do matters too!

Sincerely,

Linda Reha

Scott School Principal