Everything Old is New Again!

Everything Old is New Again! I’ve always loved that song and it so typifies the beginning of every school year. I had the opportunity to visit all of our schools this morning and the energy and excitement were contagious. There is nothing better than watching a kindergartner coming in the front door of the school for the first day! We are blessed to have our bond projects virtually all completed in time for the start of the year and are anxious to show them off to our community. Our community thank you and schools’ open house will be Saturday, October 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. All buildings will be open for public tours as a means of showing the results of our successful bond vote in November of 2007 and a way of thanking our community for its continuing support of our students and our schools!

The 2010-2011 school year promises to be eventful on a number of fronts but I want you to know that our priority will be providing the best educational opportunities possible for all of the students of USD 373. Please go to the community page of our website if you have questions you would like to have answered, or e-mail me at jmorton@newton.k12.ks.us. Here’s to a year of outstanding teaching and learning as we prepare our students for their roles in the 21st century world.