Events I have attended from late October through December

I attended an event held at two downtown sites for the third-grade students of Schnell to celebrate Día de los Muertos. The students learned from volunteers about this special day, made traditional paper flowers, and decorated sugar skulls. This was a wonderful experience for all of us.

We had a huge Thanksgiving celebration at Markham. A feast was prepared and served by our board and volunteers to all the students and staff. The students enjoyed a wonderful meal before they left for vacation. They were well dressed, polite, and appreciated this event. What fun!

We attended as a board a statewide school board conference. We went to a lot of workshops and listened to several guest speakers. Many of the workshops I attended focused on small districts, current issues impacting school boards, and how to make board meetings positive and productive. It was a fantastic way to learn, share, and spend time together.

The last few things I attended were at Markham before winter break. I went to a music concert that had a holiday theme. Most of the board members were able to attend along with lots of parents and relatives. The students were eager to share their knowledge and skills with us. I also attended a winter rally before the students left for vacation. It too had a holiday theme with the band playing, students and staff singing, lots of engaging activities, and a visit from Santa. It was overly exciting, lots of fun, and a terrific way to build positive connections amongst students and staff.