I spent Monday and Tuesday preparing for our Reading Rocks Family Night. The event turned out even bigger than I ever imagined. We had over 300 people in attendance. I could not have done it without all the help I received from students, parents, and most of all the amazing CMS faculty!
Below are email quotes from my principal and a parent or two about the event...
"FOLKS: I know your mailbox is already full, but I can’t wait to tell you about how exceptionally special tonight at Clarke Middle was. You sent a powerful message to the community. Not only did we have a huge crowd and hallways full of cool activities, but we had tons of 5th graders coming to see our school for the first time and leaving impressed, more relaxed and excited about the possibilities. (We also had cheerleaders and step teamers cheering and performing in celebration of READING. I want to work in a school where the cheerleaders have reading cheers!)
Anyway, I was overwhelmed as were our parents, prospective parents, students, and prospective students. Clarke Middle was a really cool place tonight, even cooler than usually, and that is all because of you. Thanks for everyone who stayed and helped out—what a huge faculty turnout. What a message that sends to our families and families to be. I would want my child here…
Deep thanks and forever gratitude to Shawn Hinger who was the master of ceremonies and the magic behind the night. I am elated—thanks! " --Tad MacMillan
From parents to Mr. MacMillan:
"Thank you! I just want to say that last night had such a wonderful energy about it. I left there thinking about how the working parts at CMS this year add up to something greater than their sum. There is a synergistic positivity (you can quote me on that) that is really fascinating and inspiring to witness. Thanks for your part in the mix. It’s clearly working. (And I do realize that it’s work. Hard work.)"
"As I looked around last night at the large number of involved students, the large number of 5th graders being "toured" around CMS, and the large number of parents I felt a deep appreciation for what you all have done in a short period of time. Clearly morale among students teachers and parents is high. It is a different school and a better school than it was a few short months ago. You all have done a wonderful job and I am deeply and sincerely appreciative. It is so good to be enjoying CMS again. Thank you."
From parent to Mrs. Hinger:
"Reading Rocks was great! I know it took a lot of planning and work on your part. I appreciate your commitment to the kids and families of CMS."
And still on Friday morning I stopped at Jittery Joe's for coffee and a parent stopped me to talk about the evening. He said that he told my principal AND the superintendent both that this was such a wonderful event to celebrate literacy. I was so proud!
My only regret about the evening is that I did not take a single picture! I guess I was too busy to even think to tell anyone to take pictures for us! I was so disappointed when I realized this on the way home. :)
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