By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal and Activities Director
November is a tough month in the school year. By the end of the month we have endured four grueling months of the school year, and the end of the semester still seems far away. Assignments, grading, and other tasks seem to never end. But then the Thanksgiving Break comes along and gives everyone in the community a chance to step away and see the bigger picture. During this time of year, it’s important to reflect on where we came from, and to give thanks and truly appreciate all that we have here. I know I say this all the time, but it rings true more and more each day: D’Evelyn is a special place! I have seen many different school communities over the years, but D’Evelyn is truly unique. D’Evelyn has found the perfect blend of Academic achievement, strong Athletic and Activity performance, and a nurturing environment that helps students grow and be prepared to be successful in all walks of life after high school. I feel beyond blessed to be part of the D’Evelyn community. With Thanksgiving on Thursday, I wanted to share what I am most thankful for at D’Evelyn. -I’m thankful for the loving and dedicated teachers that spend enormous amounts of time, in and out of school hours, providing our students with the best education possible. -I’m thankful for the students at D’Evelyn. They are the most humble, enthusiastic, and reflective students that I have ever been around. They impress me every day with their commitment to their development, and their courteousness to everyone in the building. -I’m thankful for compassionate and motivated parents and family members. There have been so many times when I have been left in awe when I’ve seen what our families can do when they are given an opportunity to give back. From seeing the army of Marching Band parents at their events, to the parent volunteers at school events, there are so many examples of people working behind the scenes to make the D’Evelyn programming work. -I’m thankful for the staff members at D’Evelyn that help keep the building running every day. The school day couldn’t happen without the heroic work of custodial, food services, and office staff. -I’m thankful for a community that supports and promotes our patriotic and moral beliefs. I’m proud to have our daughter in the D’Evelyn system, knowing that someday she will be a Jaguar. Thank you for letting me be part of D’Evelyn. Even after only a few months, it feels like home. I hope that everyone has a restful and rejuvenating break. Have a blessed Thanksgiving Break! Comments are closed.
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