January is usually the time of year we make fresh goals in life that will better us and our families. Some commit to exercise or eating healthy. Maybe reading a new book, saving money, or spending more time with family. If you are looking back at your goals from this past January and realizing things just haven’t gone as planned, well, join the group! I wrote on my calendar January 1, “2020...the year of double blessing!” Hummm...not exactly. (emphasize eye roll) Earthly disasters, social unrest, Covid-19, loss of jobs, children home from school, sports/activities eliminated, isolation, fear, etc (I know you have a personal list running through your mind). Recently, I remembered a book I read called One Thousand Gifts by Anne Voskamp. She challenged readers to FIND the GIFTS in life among the EVERYDAY things. New goal...Redeem 2020 by counting my blessings daily. Some days are easy. I breeze through two hands of blessings before lunch. Other days, I have to find the single thing that made me smile that day. The first signs of Autumn, children that napped, or the very fact that I remembered to get milk on my way home. By numbering these simple GIFTS in life I realized there are many things I am grateful for this year. Throughout the day I find myself looking for the positives, finding the good, and focusing on my ‘haves’ and not my ‘have nots’. The circumstances surrounding me haven’t changed much, however, my perspective and attitude are climbing to new heights. Now, I challenge each of you to redeem your 2020 by counting your blessings and finding the gifts in life among the everyday things! As you continue to navigate life, and the constant changes and challenges it brings, your Parent Educators are here to support you. We already see you as a success...you are here, and you are wanting to do the best for you and your family. TOGETHER, we’ve got this! TOGETHER we have already adapted to the way we visit through Parents As Teachers. We are doing our best to keep you connected, informed, and safe. One way we are meeting with families is via Zoom. Zoom is a FREE app that can be downloaded to your phone or other electronic device. Zoom allows face to face visits with your parent educator from the safety of your home. We are excited to introduce you to our new High Grove Principal, Stephanie Bradley. Her leadership and vision for our families, education, and community are exceptional! Mrs. Bradley was born and raised in Cypress, Texas. She joined the United States Army right out of high school and served nearly four years before starting her family. She started her educational career in 2004 as a kindergarten teacher, spent 11 years in the classroom as a second-grade teacher and three years at the middle school level as an Instructional Coach. Her most recent position within the school district was Coordinator of Professional Development and Extended Programs. This 2020-2021 school year begins her new journey as the Principal at High Grove Early Childhood Center. She is very excited to work directly with families and their children in order to help High Grove students build a strong base for lifelong learning. MARK YOUR CALENDARS (Please note: THESE ARE TENTATIVE AND MAY CHANGE)… October 20 5:30-6:30 Trunk or Treat @ High Grove December 15 5:30-7:00 Winterfest @ High Grove Comments are closed.
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