Life's Purpose

This week, our school community was saddened to learn about the loss of our former student, Victoria Jewel Martin.  Tori was only a student here for about a year and worked primarily with Jennifer Brockman.  Her middle name described her well, as she was certainly a jewel. Tori suffered from health issues, including reoccurring brain tumors that caused her severe pain from time to time along with many medical procedures.  Even though her health wasn't very good, you would never know that if you met her. Tori was a VERY strong willed young lady who would never back down from something she thought was right.  She enjoyed saying the pledge with Dr. Clark every morning and unless she was standing her ground, always had a smile on her face.  

Even though Tori was here for a short amount of time, she had a large impact on several, including me. No matter how much pain she was in or how stressful her life was, even in her youth, she taught me to always focus on the bright side.  Tori's smile and outgoing personality were heartwarming and contagious and something I will never forget.  She has reminded me how fragile life can be and that no matter what, we should always focus on the silver lining.  

Life has a way of constantly reminding me that we all have a purpose in life.  It doesn't matter if we are on this earth for 100 years or 12 years, the impact can be just the same.  I hope I can be half the jewel as Tori was.  

Have a great week!

School Notes:

- The girls varsity basketball team drew North Posey in the first game of sectional play on January 31st.    Good Luck Lady Commodores!

- Abbie Brockman shared a wonderful literacy resource at our faculty meeting last week - www.commonlit.org    Thanks, Abbie!!

 - Nancy Poehlein attended Advanced Placement training last year and will be offering our first ever AP Studio Art class next year!  Thanks for expanding opportunities for our students, Nancy!

Important Dates

January 24 - Girls Senior night - Varsity Basketball. 5:30 p.m.  (This is a varsity game ONLY and I believe senior night will be after the game.) 

January 27 - Boys and Girls Varsity only @Crawford County - Girls start at 5:30 p.m. and boys @ 7:00 p.m. /PLC Team meeting 11:25 a.m./ Special Education Meeting 11:25 a.m.

January 28 - Boys Varsity Boys @ Home vs. Lanesville  @ 5:30 p.m.

February 6th - After school corporation meeting - Trauma Informed Care presented by Jennifer Mitchell and Lauren Blake!  (I promise you will love it!)  3:00 - 4:00 p.m.