Christmastime

I had the opportunity to attend the Shopping with the Hero Christmas party last week. This is through the Darien-Woodridge, fire, and police. For the past five years, they have been able to take children who would not be able to afford it themselves, shopping at Walmart. Walmart, and others contribute.
Then they return to the station to a wonderful breakfast and party. It is as nice as anything I have ever attended. You can feel the Christmas spirit.
The Lions club has been here every year to help families during the holidays. They were very happy with the generous food donation we collected here at Prairieview. The Lions club has been doing this at least as long as I have been here. This is year twenty for me. Working with these good hearted folks has been a joyful experience!

Conferences

I am so grateful to all the parents who took the time to come see me. It is really nice to put faces with the voices. As long as a day as it is for all concerned it is so worth it. Students shared with me how excited they were to have their parents come in and meet us. It makes them feel special and secure to know the adults in their life are working together for their success.