I’d like to share with you my opening remarks to staff for the 23-24 school year: 

As we kick off our 71st school year, I can feel the enthusiasm and excitement and energy in all of you. I can imagine that our first year,1952, that same feeling was present. 

Those staff did not have the education, training, and resources that we have today. But they had your passion, your joy, and your commitment to our children and families, and we know that this passion is contagious. 

We are grateful for the positive motivation that you bring to this new school year.  You are making a profound difference in the lives of our students and families. Each and every day your work enables the ELBS to be synonymous with excellence, innovation, honor, integrity and outstanding quality and service.  Your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more…. you are a leader.  You are making dreams come true. 

So, smile, breathe, relax, connect with others, be ready to learn something new every day, and celebrate your successes. 

It is going to be a great 71st year! 

Maureen