Last June, I was honored to be selected as your Interim Principal for J.N. Kellett Elementary School for the 2008-09 school year. During the ensuing year, the spirit of the children, families, and staff of Kellett Elementary has amazed me. No matter what the need, someone always steps up to say, “I can take care of that.” Whether the task needed students (Safety Patrol and Flag Patrol), parents (PTC, SIC, and fundraisers), or staff (re-organizing fourth grade, picking up in the absence of another teacher, going the extra mile) someone always comes forward to make a difference in the lives of these children. Together, we have had a tremendous school year. Teachers and students have really focused on teaching and learning, and the result has been a significant growth in our MAP scores, our level of independent reading in 100 Book Challenge, and attendance. I appreciate all the efforts expended to make this Kellett’s best year ever. After 54 years, we will close this building next week, honoring the past with a Kellett Celebration from 5-8 on May 29. The celebration will include displays from the various decades of operation at Kellett, a ceremony to celebrate Kellett history, and a cookout. J.N. Kellett Elementary will be long remembered by the people who worked and studied here.
This summer or early next fall the move into a Blue Ridge Elementary and, for some, Northside Elementary will be complete, and a new chapter will begin. Whether in our school work, our behavior, our attendance, let’s all commit to take that Kellett spirit wherever we may go. Make each day special at your new schools and give your best effort. There will inevitably be anxiety as we make our transitions. As with any transition, there will be adjustments to be made. For now, enjoy your summer, and come back refreshed and ready make 2009-10 your best year ever.
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