Opening Day Oversight

A teacher told me last week that the first day of school is like starting a new job... nobody sleeps on the night before. Nonetheless I doubt you'll see any sleepy eyes next Tuesday when the kids start arriving... too much excitement.

I learned something else this month that gave me greater confidence in opening day, as both a parent and a Board member. In addition to the principals, teachers, aides and other staff, each school will also have a representative from the LCPS administration on hand with a checklist. Yes, the principals get a report card on the very first day of school, everything from cleanliness to orderly bus operations. The administrators will also be there as a resource to the schools in case help is needed.

It's the last weekend of summer... enjoy, on Tuesday it will be time to rise and shine early again!