A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dear Friends,
When winter comes around, it tends to be a gloomy time of
year. There is certainly less daylight, and it is cold and snowy.
Winter, however, is the time when our students do some
of their most important learning. Our teachers have gotten
to know our students quite well by this time of year. They
know their strengths and areas of need, and they are able to
tailor their lessons to each student. We pride ourselves on the
individualized education we provide.
As I near my retirement, I find myself thinking about how
fortunate I am to work and live in a district as wonderful as this
one. We have parents who are actively involved in their child’s
education and who are our partners in this journey to develop
the whole child. This level of support certainly is not found in
every community. We know this, and we are grateful.
We’re also fortunate to have dedicated and caring teachers and
support staff members, an administration that is second to
none, and a community that deeply values the education we are
providing.
In addition to a wonderful academic program, we also have
exemplary music, arts, athletic, and extracurricular programs.
On the following pages, you’ll see what a tremendous asset
these programs are to our district. In the past five years, these
initiatives have expanded and flourished, and have continued to
be a hallmark of our district.
As I think about my upcoming retirement in June, I find myself
hoping that this culture of educating the whole child continues.
It truly helps us develop well-rounded students who go on to
achieve great success. I continue to look forward to seeing the
new heights that our students will reach this year, and every year
thereafter. This community has so much of which to be proud.
Sincerely,
Gene Freeman, Ed.D.
Superintendent
As I near my
retirement, I find
myself thinking about
how fortunate I am
to work and live in a
district as wonderful
as this one. We have
parents who are actively
involved in their child’s
education and who are
our partners in this
journey to develop the
whole child.
FOX CHAPEL AREA
❘
WINTER 2019
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