Midsummer's Update

It's August again. Last weekend, we spent time cleaning out desks, doing an inventory of school supplies and ensuring that summer reading was on track. We're certainly going to savor these last 4-5 weeks of summer with plenty of fun - concerts, Giants games and family time.

That said, things haven't slowed down at all at the Wornick Jewish Day School and I am so excited about everything that is happening. Every week or two, when I am at the school for various meetings, I see teachers, staff and administrators planning and studying for the 2010-2011 school year. Their enthusiasm towards their own learning and bringing new approaches and innovation to our children is obvious. And there are exciting new teachers joining the Wornick community that Dr. Gereboff will be introducing to our community shortly.

Our Board of Trustees has started the important work of strategic planning. As we create our plan for the next 5-10 years, we are reflecting on what our institution has accomplished in it's first 25 years of existence. We estimate that over 800 children have been educated at the Wornick Jewish Day School or at it's predecessor - the North Peninsula Community Jewish Day School.  In fact, if you know someone who was - please ask them to reconnect with Wornick.

And of course, we shared our aspirations for our school and our students. During our Board's offsite in June, we realized that our aspirations for the school were very aligned as were the core values of our community. 

Our preliminary articulation of our 2013 Vision – To be known for our educational excellence, financial stability and community integration.

Our Core Values are:

Nurturing a love of learning, integrity and kindness

Knowledge; integrity, respect for others, personal growth, community,

Fostering an inclusive Jewish community, love of learning, leadership, maximizing each child’s potential

Well rounded Jewish learning

What do you think? Does this match with your vision? Your values? 

I'm going to try and write weekly and share what I'm learning on this journey with the Wornick Jewish Day School.  I hope you'll comment and ask questions as well.

Enjoy August!