Principal’s Pen

August 26, 2010

We have begun! The first day of school has come and gone, and we are working to get into the swing of things. I’ve run into other administrators working in Flexible Learning Year (FLY) schools, and we are all astonished at how soon we’ve started. In the same breath, we remind each other, “We’re done in May!” Likewise, I’ve spoken to non-FLY school administrators, and they are so jealous. Some are looking at the second week of June 2011 for dismissal. Sure, this summer was short, but once we make the adjustment, I think we’ll find school in August is not such a bad thing.

The first days of school always have a special atmosphere about them; students reconnect with the friends they did not see on a daily basis over the summer, the teachers kick off the school year with such enthusiasm, glad to have the educational contact with students again, and administrators are happy to see the building being utilized as its purpose is. There is energy to a busy school that doesn’t happen during the summer. Although the custodial staff is hard at work and there are a few people in the building during the summer, there is nothing quite like a school during the first days of school. Along with this energy, I invite you to assist organizations of Lakeview Public Schools. The booster club and PTO are always welcome to new members. The booster club meets the third Sunday of the month; the PTO meets the second Monday of the month. Contact the school for contact information of these wonderful organizations.

I look forward to what the next few weeks will bring once we’ve settled into our pattern and routine. I wish us all a safe and productive school year!

Sincerely,

Phil Lienemann
K-12 Principal

Lakeview Public Schools