“What makes a good school has very little to do with how rich or poor the students are, or the type of curriculum that’s taught. It has very little to do with the special programs, expansive playing fields, snappy uniforms, or whether the school is wired to the Internet. What makes a good school, whether it’s public or private, religious or nonreligious, charter or non-charter, is a feeling. A feeling shared by the entire staff that their particular school is special. The feeling that their school really belongs to them.” (Manna, 1999).
When I came across the above quotes I couldn't help but think about the incredible work that we do at Dodgeland and how much each of you go above and beyond being a teacher, to make sure that each of your students' needs are met. I think the most important quality about Dodgeland is that every student is truly cared for. Mrs. Thompson recently called this "the Dodgeland Difference" at a school board meeting, and I think it's the perfect name for what you all do as you make a difference in our students' lives. Your unique attributes and talents contribute to the feeling people get when they enter this building. As a result, our children will remember you long after they leave Dodgeland Elementary School.
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