A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dear Friends,
I still remember my first day of school as a new teacher. Reading about Dorseyville Middle School seventh graders“ teaching” Hartwood Elementary students( please see pages 14 & 15) reminds me of the excitement and anticipation of arriving at school and entering a classroom of eager, young learners. Those DMS students experienced some of that excitement as they researched, coordinated activities, and prepared their lessons. The seventh graders adapted their instruction as needed to guide the younger students – just like trained and certified teachers do.
Everyone knows that teachers spend a great deal of time preparing lessons and refining the craft of teaching. At Fox Chapel Area our administrators and staff are devoted to planned, rigorous, and regular improvement of our curriculum and the delivery of instruction. We still provide the basics; we know our students can never succeed in today’ s world, or the world of the future, if they cannot read, comprehend, write, understand math, and work together in collaboration with their classmates. In today’ s world the methods change to meet the ever-evolving needs of children. Our teachers truly believe they must ensure success for every student and have adapted lessons taking into account how every child learns and masters concepts and lessons. Our staff is second-to-none in their attention to the needs of every child. Additionally, new educational practices that incorporate technology and all that it can bring to learning are an integral part of our educational system. Students at all levels( K-12) are learning through maker education, as well as learning the basics of computer science – all in an effort to prepare them for the world of tomorrow.
We seem to be in a time of challenge and transition in our public schools. Our state legislators are considering changes to funding formulas that could greatly impact public education. Our District Forum held a meeting on this very topic where we discussed how these changes could impact our educational programs right here in our very own district. The members of our community really stepped up and became involved.
I am profoundly grateful that our community cares so deeply about public education. Everything we do as an educational community is to ensure the success of our students. Even residents without children enrolled in our schools benefit from the wonderful educational programs we offer here.
I am profoundly grateful that our community cares so deeply about public education. Everything we do as an educational community is to ensure the success of our students. ox Chapel Area FOX CHAPEL AREA SCHOOL NEWS
Please be assured that no matter what, our teachers are in the classroom, ready to teach your children, as well to care for and about them – both now and in the future.
Sincerely,
Gene Freeman, Ed. D. Superintendent
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