Have I ever mentioned that I have wonderful office windows? They give a great view of the eastern sky, and since I arrive at work by 7am, I'm often treated to beautiful sunrises.
Here are two from this week alone.
Work has been hectic for a couple of weeks now, because our school was named as a finalist for this year's Palmetto's Finest Award. This was the week we were expecting a second team of evaluators to visit and spend the day at our school, without knowing the exact day they would come. Palmetto's Finest is a very prestigious state award, and everyone's been very excited. The administration, teachers, staff and students have been working hard to prepare to make the best possible impression, and the superintendent has seen to it that the maintenance department and landscapers and others have been working tirelessly every day to make sure our school shines.
Well, today was the day! The evaluation team showed up at 7am and stayed all day right through dismissal and afternoon carline. What a relief that it's finally over! Everything seemed to really go well, and the day went off without a hitch. Whether we win or not, I think we all did ourselves proud!
Here's part of the email our principal sent out once they'd finally left. I sure feel lucky to work in such a great school!
I want to thank each and every one of you for an amazing job you did today. The lead evaluator called this a phenomenal visit and noted they saw many positive things. Please thank your students as well. They behaved very well.
This is truly a testament to how wonderful we are as a staff. You already do amazing things. I just want others to see this and know it as well.
Staff may wear jeans tomorrow.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Those photos of your views are beautiful alright--I hope your school wins Jennifer!
What an exceptional honor to even be considered. I’m so happy for you that you found this school! I would go in early every day just to see the sunrises.
No need for that now that the time changed! It's suddenly dark again when I first arrive at work. :)
I hope so too! Even being a finalist is pretty great, but a win would make the whole district proud!
Good luck…Brenda
Good luck to your school!
What an honor for your staff’s hard work. When do you find out?
(And my roses aren’t here- we have snow forecasted for this week…. It’ll be landing on top of the pollen!)
Whew - now you can all breathe and relax! Good luck and I hope you get this well-deserved award! Your sunrises are gorgeous!
Well done! All that, and you can wear jeans as well. Perfect.
It's one thing to know one does a good job, but so much better to see one's efforts bearing fruit and being appreciated by others, too.
The view from your office window would have me take photos all the time - you know I can't resist a beautiful skyscape.
The principal's last sentence made me smile :-)
Thanks!
Fingers crossed! Thanks!
We'll find out via live stream next month. I know you're anxiously awaiting your roses!
Exactly! The whole school was stressed out, waiting. Now we can relax and wait on the results.
Everyone has been extra dressed up all week, so now we can wear comfy clothes today and tomorrow. :)
I love the last sentence too! And I also love my office view. I'm very lucky. My last office at the previous school was centrally located in the building, so there were no windows.
What a beautiful sunrise to great you in the morning!
Best of luck - sounds like your school is a winner already, Jennifer!!
Oh, Jennifer! I hope your school wins. What a wonderful thing it has been for you to have found a place where you have found a work home with friends and cooperation and sunrises too.
How exciting! I laughed at the "jeans" reward -- that used to be a thing at our school too, but lately it seems people wear jeans whenever they want.
What a lovely testament to you all. It would be wonderful if your school won.
A big sky xx
*Staff may wear jeans tomorrow.*
That had me chuckling. Palmetto's Finest would be quite an honour.
As a young trainee journalist I enjoyed covering junior & high school stories.
I especially liked school libraries because I have happy memories of ours.
It had big windows like your office. Sherlock Holmes stories with a view !
I liked the library in spring and after Hallowe'en when the nights drew in.
This is a huge honor. When will they make their decision?
I used to have eastern windows at work as well; I loved watching the sunrises
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