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Hello Eisenhower Families,
I was driving in my car yesterday with my precocious 7-year-old daughter riding in the backseat when a person on the radio explained that “in just one month’s time, it will be the day after Christmas!” From the backseat, an incredulous voice exclaimed, “WHAT? We just had Thanksgiving!”
I drove home immediately and emptied the kids' leftover Halloween candy in our cabinets.
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving break has already come and gone. With how fast
life moves, it is easy to forget to stop and offer gratitude for the things we appreciate most. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to focus on what needs improvement, what's lacking, or what others seem to have that we don’t. However, taking a moment to reflect on the positive aspects of our lives can be a powerful remedy to stress and negativity, both things that can creep in during winter months.
I hope that you were all able to take some deserved time to take a breath and find a positive in this most recent break we had. If not - well, there you have your goal for the next holiday you celebrate. Take a moment to express your thankfulness to those around you and appreciate the little things in life. It matters, and I promise you will feel better by doing it.
For me, back in the office on a Monday after our break, I appreciate coming to work every day with a wonderful staff and amazing students. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Eisenhower the best it can be and one of the best schools in the state.
As we move into the second quarter, it is also a great time for our students to set goals and come up with a plan to accomplish them. For them, the process of defining goals clarifies aspirations and provides direction, turning ambitions into concrete steps forward. Have a conversation with your child(ren) about what they want to accomplish this quarter and what things they need to do to turn that vision into a reality. We are here to support you and our students along the way.
After all, it’s a good time to revisit my car ride with my daughter. After the shock wore off after the radio’s reminder of a fleeting calendar, her brain was already working. She asked, “Dad, what comes a month after Dec. 26?”
I smiled in the front seat and replied, “Semester 2.”
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