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Dear Coffin School Families,
Happy 2013! I hope this message finds all of you well.
One thing I enjoy about the monthly newsletter is a chance to get into ‘big picture’ mode. While these pages include only limited snapshots, I think they represent some of the transformative work going on in all classrooms and throughout our school.
I was reminded recently that not so long ago Brunswick elementary students attended four different schools – Jordan Acres, Longfellow, Coffin and Hawthorne. Having all the kindergarten and first-graders together at Coffin is still a relatively new experience. With this in mind, it’s encouraging to see the tangible gains we continue to make in creating meaningful, large-scale structures and routines that set us all up for success.
Our recently revised school wide expectations are one example. When one thinks about it, having 50+ individuals with widely varying philosophical perspectives work through and come to agreement on a common set of values is noteworthy (in under 3 months, no less). Of course, what made this not only possible, but a truly pleasant process, is the fact that everyone at Coffin School shares and acts upon a core belief – we work together to do what’s best for students.
As you walk through the halls, please take a moment to take in some of the new signs you see on the walls. To draw from the President’s speech yesterday, “our journey is not complete.” Collaboratively and creatively, we will continue heading in fruitful directions.
Have a great month!
Mr. C.
