News From The Principal

As we approach the completion of the first quarter of the calendar year I want to remind parents of the appreciation staff have for the dedication you have regarding the success of your student. Setting routines, communicating expectations, and discussing educational goals have a long-term impact on the values youth have regarding education. The unique partnership that Hanawalt staff, students, and parents have developed over time is a constant that perpetuates the expectation of high academic and social success. Successful organizations are a product of the combined efforts of all stakeholders. The consistently positive focus that you have reinforced with your students has guided us toward that end. Thank you. Reciprocally, I want to remind staff of the appreciation that parents have shared regarding your dedication to the academic and social success of your students. It is not unique to observe staff taking additional time to meet with students before school, during the noon hour, or after school because of a staff observed need. These events are not required or expected but self-initiated because of the sincere devotion of staff to the profession and to the community. Thank you. Recent Hanawalt Highlights:

• All staff members have began to focus on implementing a new writing curriculum into classrooms. Being a Writer is a curriculum purchased by the district that is being implemented across the district.
• The technology committee has continued to refine schedules in order to offer computer lab options for all k-5 classrooms. Third grade classroom teachers have continued to explore software and web-based options for teaching word processing with students. In addition, several staff members have began to create unique classroom websites to communicate events from the classroom. Please feel free to provide feedback to staff about the positive impact and effectiveness of these tools. Thank you to Mr. Garvey, Mrs. Hesse, Mrs. Esch, Ms. Vikki, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Wade, and Ms. Genzen for their efforts to incorporate this technology.
• The leadership team has organized and led professional development sessions with all staff members regarding a revisit of Hanawalt’s Shared Vision. Outcomes from the work of the staff will be used when making decisions about all programming at Hanawalt.