As many of you are fully aware, I am an avid Purdue Boilermaker fan! Even though our athletic teams seem to struggle with consistency, we still bleed black and gold. As alumni we are proud to be a part of a great family that has one thing in common: We hate IU! (Just kidding!)
One of the great stories coming from West Lafayette right now is the story of Tyler Trent. Tyler was a student at Purdue University when he was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. He too is an avid Purdue Boilermaker fan! You may recognize his face, because he was the inspiration to our football team's victory over Ohio State this past season. Tyler has tugged on the hearts of many the last couple of months as he chooses to live a positive life and strives to make a difference each day. I found the following quote and felt like his perspective is a good reminder about what our Holiday Season is all about..Words from Tyler Trent:
Though I am in hospice care and have to wake up every morning knowing that the day might be my last, I still have a choice to make: to make that day the best it can be. To make the most of whomever comes to visit, texts, tweets or calls me.
Yet, isn't that a choice we all have every day? After all, nobody knows the amount of days we have left. Some could say we are all in hospice to a certain degree. So, why don't we act like it? Where is your gratitude? Which Christmas coming up, what are you thankful for? I had to write my will recently and I am just thankful I can give my family Christmas presents, maybe even for one last time. Let's not forget that my doctors gave me three months to live almost two-and-a-half months ago. So why can't we live grateful lives? Why can't we make every day count like it is the last?
Tyler Trent is SO right! I hope you make each day of your Christmas Break count as valuable time with your family and friends. I am grateful for each and everyone of you and wish you all Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! See you in 2019!
Important Information:
Final Exam Schedule: Thursday - 2nd period 7:55-9:35, 4th period 9:39-11:19 (Lunch/WIN) 5th 12:20 - 1:16, 6th period 1:20-3:00 Friday: 1st period 7:55-9:35, 3rd period 9:39-11:19 (lunch/WIN) 5th 12:20 - 1:16, 7th period 1:20 - 3:00 Grades need to be updated by January 8th and report cards will be sent home January 11th.
Restorative Practices: Shelly Kunkle shared this link with the admin team this week. It was a great, short video that reminded me of the value of restorative practices in our schools. I hope you take 30 seconds to watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9I8dDGKUcg
Faculty Meeting - We will have a Faculty Meeting on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:20 a.m.! See you there!
Guests- Commodore Manufacturing will host a small group on Wednesday around 10:30 a.m. The group is interested in learning what students are up to with Commodore Manufacturing! Thanks to their leadership team for making it so successful!
Advisory Board Meeting - On Monday, we will be hosting a small group for a Computer Science Advisory Board Meeting. We always value our partners and look forward to finding ways to making our programs stronger for our students!
Snow Make-Up Day: Because we love our jobs so much, we get to come back one day early from Christmas Break! We will be using January 2nd as our first snow make-up day! See you then!!
Important Dates:
Monday, December 17 - Computer Science Advisory Board Meeting 11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, December 18 - Faculty Meeting 7:20 a.m.
Wednesday, December 19th - Commodore Manufacturing Visit 10:30 a.m., Junior/Senior High School Christmas Celebration Meal 11:00 a.m./ High School Band Concert 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 20th - Final Exams/ Girls Varsity Basketball @ Home vs. Springs Valley 5:30 p.m.
Friday, December 21st - Final Exams
December 28th and 29th - Boys Varsity Holiday Tourney
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