Everyday Heroes

Earlier this week, Bill Amos shared with me that he had stopped at the nursing home to see his 1st Grade Teacher.  He said he would have never recognized her, as she was over 90 years old,  but how great it was to see her and remember his days of grade school.  What a touching thing to do; to not only remember someone who has impacted your life, but also take the time to visit her.  What an impact she must have made on him as a young child.  

His story warms my heart as we embark on National Teacher Appreciation Week. This is a week that we can recognize our teachers and the impact they made on our lives.  Teachers that not only taught us science, English, math, etc. but taught us how to have grit, believe in ourselves and helped us find purpose in life.  Teachers that provided opportunities to learn and grow as a person. The teachers who have made a tremendous impact on our world and community. 

This week, we will celebrate our teachers at Perry Central Jr./Sr. High School with a LOT of food and praise.  I would like to express my appreciation for their dedication to our school and our students. I want to thank each of them for working so hard to reach students, for spending countless hours to make sure that ALL students are learning and feel supported, for the numerous times they have taken time to stop in and discuss a student they are concerned about, for being a cheerleader when students are down, a role model to follow and for providing students with experiences that will change lives.  There are not enough words to truly express my appreciation. Each of them make Perry Central a very special place.  

I would like encourage everyone to take time this week, like Mr. Amos, to reach out to a teacher who has impacted your life.  Teachers are our everyday heroes and it is important they know just how special they really are!!  

School Notes: 

* ISTEP testing is almost over!  This week, Biology and Social Studies will be testing during their classroom periods.  We have a handful of students that need to finish up.  Thanks to all of you for your help with this process!

* We are very excited to offer several opportunities for our students and families during summer school this year.  Some special activities include Dual Credit Courses, Drone Flying Workshop, STEM Camp/Math Enrichment, French Lick Field Trip, Downtown Indy Experience, College Visits and more.  If you have students that you would like to have a special invitation to some of these opportunities, please send their names to Jody.  

* You can find a master calendar in the Teacher Resource Folder on your Google Drive.   

* Several AP Exams will be given in the next two weeks - thanks to Lou Ann and the AP teachers for providing this opportunity to our students!

* Perry Central will host the PLAC Track meet Friday night!  Good Luck Commodores!!

* Don't forget about all of the food that will be served this week!  Thank you for all you do!

Important Dates: 

* Monday, May 1st - Varsity Golf @ Sprigs Valley 4:00/ Varsity Baseball @ Paoli 4:45

* Tuesday, May 2nd - School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. HS Library/ Varsity Golf @ Lucas Oil 4:00/ Varsity Softball @ home vs. North Harrison  5:00/

* Wednesday, May 3rd - High School Band Banquet 6:30 p.m./ Varsity Baseball @ Home vs. Tell City 5:00/ Varsity Softball @ Lanesville 4:30

* Thursday, May 4th - Varsity Baseball @ Springs Valley  4:30 p.m.

* Friday, May 5th - PLAC Track Meet 4:30 @ Perry Central