What a great week it's been at work!
Wednesday was Administrative Professionals Day and I (along with the receptionist and the records/attendance clerk) received a lovely gift basket full of tulips and small gifts, plus a card signed by almost the whole staff. The sweet art teacher made us all candy bouquets, too. Three years in, and I still love my job and my coworkers. It doesn't get much better than that.
Also on Wednesday, for the third year in a row our school was the top performer for this area in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge. We have more family participation and raise more money than anyone in the district and our local AHA chapter head presented us with our third plaque and trophy.
But after all this excitement, yesterday was the absolute cherry on top. Our entire school gathered in the gym at 9am to watch the SCETV live stream announcing the winners of the state's Palmetto's Finest Award for 2026. Half the district office, the school board, the assistant superintendents all joined us and every waited with bated breath. (The superintendent watched the livestream from his office, citing his superstitious fear that watching at the school with us would be unlucky, haha)...
AND WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our school is this year's Palmetto's Finest elementary school winner! We all but raised the roof with cheers and applause and a spontaneous dance party!
Congratulations flowed in from all across the district (and even the state). Kids and staff high fived each other and hugged in the halls all day. Not much work got done, I can tell you that! It's such an honor. We're all very, very proud.
It's been a great week to be a Carver Bear!
Wow Jennifer! That is such great news! I went to the link about the Palmetto award. That sure is something so special for your school. The photos are great and everyone looks so happy. This post was a great one to read this morning. I will take happy wherever I can get it these days!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael! I agree with you about good news being very welcome these days.
Delete3 YEARS!!!! I don't even know how rhat is possible.
ReplyDeleteSame, Debby. It's frightening how quickly time passes!
DeleteCopngrats!! Bask in the joy of success!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be at a "good" school for a change! The middle school wasn't top of any list unless it was top expulsions for fighting.
DeleteYour school rocks! Happy for everyone there!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteThe top of the top! The cream of the crop! Congratulations! I love the children's faces when they hear the news.
ReplyDeleteThat first photo (of our 5th graders) is just wonderful! I still it from the district web page.:)
DeleteCongratulations to your school! What a fabulous honor! What a terrific week for you!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you to your school for raising money for the American Heart Association! My son does cardiac research in Texas and he gets grants for his work from the AHA!
What important work your son does! You must be so proud. And actually, it's our fourth year of being the top school, not third as I originally thought.
DeleteWow, congratulations on all fronts!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThis is all so wonderful. What a day! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day to cap off a great week! Thanks Mitchell!
DeleteI love the photo of the kids' reactions to the announcement. Congratulations all around!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that a wonderful photo? As I told Mary, those were our fifth graders and I think the district photographer took it.
DeleteFantastic news all around, and what a great week for all of you! So soon after your birthday with gifts and cards you have once more been shown much appreciation at work, that is so wonderful. You look like Spring personified with that lovely smile of yours, the pretty top (dress?) you're wearing and the tulips!
ReplyDeleteThank you Meike! It's a top (not a dress) and although I adore the color, the cut of it doesn't do much for me. Too bulky around the bust, which is exactly where I DON'T need any extra.
DeleteCongratulations! What an amazing honor and well-earned.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteBy the end of the weekend you're going to be exhausted from all the celebratory events.
ReplyDeleteThe weekend sure has been welcome!
DeleteWell done to your school and the three years has flown by.
ReplyDeleteFlown by like Amtrack!
DeleteWhat a great surprise. Well done to all concerned.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cro!
DeleteLooking around the Carver Elementary children and the staff too, it's great to see that your school is so racially mixed. And what a great day you all shared! As for you being there for three years Jennifer - you know what happened to Pinocchio when he lied! It's heartwarming to hear that you still enjoy your job and remain grateful that you landed it.
ReplyDeleteWe are very racially mixed, staff and students alike, and I love it! I was hoping someone would notice and comment on it, so thank you!
DeleteCongratulations. It was truly a week to be celebrated.
ReplyDeleteIt sure was!
DeleteGood for them I say ! We asked our boss what she wanted for the day and she responded just appreciation. I replied sure if you prefer that of things of real value.
ReplyDeleteFeeling appreciated is the best gift, but flowers and small tokens sure are nice!
DeleteWow! Congratulations all around! Love how happy and excited the kids are.
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Barbara