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Thanksgiving Gratitude
Published on Nov 25, 2020 15:07
November 25, 2020
Dear Millis families, students and staff,
As we head into the Thanksgiving long weekend, I wanted to express my deep gratitude for our students, our staff and the community of our Small School, Big Family. I was speaking with one of our seniors this morning and she asked insightful questions that made me pause and think- about what I appreciate most about our Millis School District and community. It’s hard to capture in words but it comes down to a deep, abiding, tenacious belief in the goodness of our students and the vastness of their potential. Our staff all have that strong commitment to our students and the families we serve. I am reminded of this quote by George Couros, an innovator and thought leader in education:
I believe that teachers are working as hard as they are right now because they are accountable to the right things:
The needs, passions, and strengths of their students.
The needs of their families and the community.
The needs of their colleagues.
I am so very grateful for our hard-working and creative staff, our families who are so supportive of our mission and especially for our students who are the bright future and hope of our community and world. The people in Millis make it a special place to raise and educate our youth. The love and respect for each other in our Small School, Big Family have helped us through this challenging year so far and will be the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Thank you all! I feel blessed and grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community.
With gratitude,
Nancy Gustafson
Thanksgiving 2020
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