Today is the 100th day of school and we have enjoyed a whole school celebration! During the day, the classroom teachers have implemented “100 day activities” linked to all areas of core curriculum. By mid-day we all gathered outside for a special photograph of us as a proud 100+. Afterwards we gathered together to celebrate the accomplishments thus far this year. All of your children and our faculty and staff had an opportunity to express an accomplishment. They filled in the statement, “On the first day of school I couldn’t _____, but now 100 days later I can.” Below is just a partial listing of their answers:
- I had trouble doing the P.E. exercises at first, but now I can do them!
- My handwriting is better!
- I wasn’t good at drama and now I am a Thespian!
- I can write better paragraphs!
- I know more about plastic awareness and recycling!
- I wasn’t good at basketball and now I am on the A team and we are playing in a tournament!
- I thought I couldn’t balance being in a lot of clubs and having good grades, but I am!
- I’m 100 days closer to my wedding and I love teaching Christian education!
- I can do fractions mentally now!
- I know a lot more about Physical Science!
- I thought I wouldn’t have many friends because it’s hard for me to talk, but now I have lots of friends!
- I couldn’t spike a ball, but now I can!
- I’m more organized!
- I was thinking negatively about science, but now I love it!
- I know how to use an iPad!
- I can stand up and talk in front of other people!
- Now I can do mixed fractions!
- I’m a better note taker!
- I didn’t know how to use a Promethean board, but now I can!
- Now I know how to say the Pledge of Allegiance!
- I know all the words to the school song!
- I can count to 100 by 5’s!
- I can write my name!
- I’m better at listening!
- I know all of the 13 colonies!
- I can type without looking at the keys!
- I have received my Masters degree!
- I can do cursive writing!
- I know the parts of the eye and the ear!
- I can name some Indian tribes!
- I behave better in class!
- I didn’t know I was going to be a mommy, but now I am!
- I can do division with remainders!
- I have a better memory and I can pay attention better!
- I didn’t know anyone here and now this feels like a family!
We ended our celebration with cup cakes, celebratory music and giving a penny to everyone. The penny reminds us, “In God we Trust.”
The past 100 days have been amazing and I look forward to all of the days in the future. Thank you for trusting us with your awesome kids!
Sincerely,
Marie S. Corrigan
Founding Director and Principal















