What a grand opening we enjoyed as we greeted each other in the CCE Departure Center on Monday. I am no doubt the luckiest principal on earth and there is no place I’d rather be than traveling around the world and back this year than with you. Your excitement about coming back to school was contagious as we celebrated each other with creative skits and videos and comedic songs. Your dedication and commitment to promoting Adventurers was clear by the way you paid meticulous attention to details in preparing your classrooms for Orientation. You are the best group of Tour Guides in the world!“Around the World in 180 Days – The Virtual Learning Journey” will be more than just a theme for us; it will be a way for us to showcase the philosophies we have practiced since the inception of our school. We will spend our time this year RISKING more than others think is safe, CARING more than others think is wise, DREAMING more than others think is practical, and EXPECTING more than others think is possible. By embracing technology as a way to broaden our horizons, retune our skills and take our students beyond the borders of a classroom we will be taking the necessary next steps towards preparing our students for the global workplace of the future. It is sure to be wild trip, with perilous times – but one thing remains certain – we’ll make it happen TOGETHER!! Pack your bags for possibilities, take your Dramamine :) and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. The journey begins…
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And may all the kiddos get home on the first day :-}
T-Cubed
So sorry I was not able to be there on the first day. They are usually so exciting. Jen s.
As a parent, I thank you for all of the attention to detail and really "wow"ing the kids. My husband has been very impressed and will probably be the biggest boo-hooer tomorrow!
Lori does get motion sick and will need her Dramamine! How'd you know?
I feel like I am on my way to being a digital native and am excited! Melanie makes risk taking comfortable. The third graders are sweet and our team of teachers is coheasive and collegial. I've died and gone to heaven! Thank you for making this year great, Susan... and it hasn't really even started yet! -Karen Morris
I am so excited to be a part of this theme which is something I am passionate about: adventures, traveling, cultures, diversity, languages, technology, learning and growing together. I believe we are on this Earth to experience and appreciate cultural diversity, learn from one another, and take care of and love each other along the way. "Around the World in 180 Days" will broaden our horizons and open our eyes, yet show us that it truly is "a small world after all, where we are all human beings with the same basic needs. I am ready for the journey of a lifetime!
Dorry Lopez
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