Paying tribute to our staff

Today is our school division's day to show appreciation for our staff. For making a difference in our children's lives and shaping our future generations. I wouldn't be a school trustee if I didn't truly believe that education is one of the most valuable tools in our society today. And it is the people on the frontline - the teachers, instructional assistants, secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, and many more - who are creating a foundation for lifelong learning. Working together as a team - with parents, administrators and trustees - will only make the foundation stronger.

I came across this poem recently, and thought it capped many of the thoughts I have about our dedicated staff. You do make a difference! Happy Thanksgiving! We thank you!

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When you thought I wasn’t looking, you displayed my first report, and I wanted to do another.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, you fed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, you gave me a sticker, and I knew that little things were special things.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, you put your arm around me, and I felt loved.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt--but that it’s all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, you smiled, and it made me want to look that pretty too.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, you cared, and I wanted to be everything I could be.

When you thought I wasn’t looking--I looked...and wanted to say thanks for all those things you did when you thought I wasn’t looking.

By Mary Rita Schilke Korzan,"WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN’T LOOKING"