Parent Magazine St. Johns November 2019 | Page 7

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT and make a difference. To this end, The PLAYERS committed $1 million to the Flagler Healthcare Foundation to further the work being led by Flagler Health+ within our schools. THE PLAYERS gift will help improve access and support through a new program called B.R.A.V.E.-Be Resilient and Voice Emotions. The partnership between Flagler Health+ and our school district provides increased services in the area of mental health for our students. The ability to connect students to resources is paramount to helping them adjust, adapt and focus on positive behaviors and relationships. O While the holiday season rushes in, I encourage you to be This time of year reinforces how grateful I am to serve the day is a gift. May God bless all of you and your families district with so many caring and selfless individuals. It is a this Thanksgiving and may you have a joyous, safe and blessing to have the opportunity to work for an institution restful holiday! n behalf of the School Board and staff, I want to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving! patient with yourself, show care to others and enjoy your family and friends. This time of year is special and every whose sole purpose is to serve children, and every day I witness acts of kindness by people throughout our school district and the community. Sincerely, This season of giving is one that our employees, parents, teachers, staff, school board members and students open TIM FORSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, their hearts and hands to help others. The unwavering ST. JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT community support helps us rise above external challenges VIS IT U S ONLI NE AT WWW.PARE NTM AGAZINE FLORIDA .COM S T. J O H N S parent M A G A Z I N E | 5