Mr. West’s May Newsletter

             What a year it has been!  Our teachers and students have worked so hard all year – I know they are ready for the summer break.

            We recently wrapped up busy April at Scales – our TCAP testing went very well and I am sure the test scores will continue to show the great academic gains being made by our students.  We ended that week with a rousing Mustang Round-Up and then held our first ever “Scales Golf Scramble” where 44 players enjoyed a beautiful day at Temple Hills Golf Club while supporting the school.  Many thanks to Dan and Janis Gaudette for organizing this brand new event.

            The month of May will continue to bring a full slate of events at school:  the first two weeks of May bring our final IAI testing of the year; May 9^th and 10^th will be a spirited performance of our young actors in “Peter Pan”; our incredible field day will be May 15^th ;  May 19^th is our final Skate Day; the 5^th grade class will be honored at a reception the evening of May 20^th; and the last day of school is May 22^nd (12:00 dismissal).  So much to do in so few days!

            As I complete my fourth year as principal at Scales, I continue to consider myself lucky and blessed to be part of a school such as this.  A school where the needs of children come first.  A school where teachers and staff work extremely hard and are supported by families that want to see their children succeed.  A school that has 30+ years of tradition but still looking forward with our teaching and learning techniques.

            I consider it a privilege to be your principal and look forward to having that opportunity again in 2008-2009.  See you August 11^th!

Rick West

Principal

rickw@wcs.edu