Dear parents and community members,

It’s hard to believe, but we are heading into the second semester. While January is fairly calm, it’s not long before we hit the State Assessment, the Smithsonian trip, Prom, tournaments and concentrated budgeting and program planning for 2012-2013.

Being in Highwood and Highwood School has been such a blessing for me. I am continually in awe of the teachers and support staff. It’s amazing how everyone pitches in and pulls together when needed. That is not typical of other places I’ve been, but is the status quo here. Part of the reason, I’m sure, is that we are small and in order to keep things running, everyone lends a hand, but a major reason is that is the culture of our community and school. In other words it’s ingrained.

You have heard me comment over and over that Highwood parents work hard. Even though there are new people to the community and new students to our school, that work ethic has not changed. If it weren’t for our parents and their commitment to their children we would not have concessions, we would not have booster club, we would not have the Winter Formal, we would not have the Junior-Senior Banquet and we would not have the commitment to excellence in academics and sports.

Finally, the community is instrumental in our overall success. Most of you have had children in Highwood School, at one time or another, but there are those of you who haven’t but are as committed and supportive of Highwood School as any long-time resident. Without you and your support through the school year, our school would be short-lived.

For all of you; teachers and support staff, parents and community members, thank you. You are why we are here, you are why we do well and you are why we stand out. May the New Year bring happiness and blessings to you all.

    Cordially,

            Becky Aaring