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Happy Founder's Day!
Today, for the first time since 2019, we honored Westview's longstanding Founder's Day tradition by gathering in front of the 1900 building for an all-school picture. We also chose something different and unique this year to honor Ms. Jane and her work to start The Westview School by planting a tree near Ms. Jane's story spot on the north lawn of campus.
Our students each took a turn in adding dirt to plant this new tree on campus, and it was a perfect outward expression of our school year's theme, Together We Grow. As our staff and students gathered for the tree planting, I shared the following with them.
Trees are sometimes called majestic friends of the earth and have been treasured since ancient times. Every tree symbolizes the wonder of life. Trees evoke feelings of love, gratitude, protection, and happiness.
We chose a magnolia tree for several reasons. First, we like that magnolia trees are evergreen. We also like that between April and June, Magnolia trees produce large, fragrant flowers that produce protein-rich pollen that is good food for bees.
Magnolia trees symbolize beauty. Ms. Jane's beautiful spirit drew people in who could help her create this special little school.
Magnolia trees symbolize magnificence. Ms. Jane dreamed of and created this magnificent place. Our school is a place where students and families find the support they need.
Magnolia trees symbolize endurance. These trees are very strong and can grow in different conditions and various climates. As a school, we have endured some challenges, but together we have continued to grow and endure.
So, today, our entire school community worked together to plant this beautiful tree in honor of Ms. Jane and Founder's Day. In the years to come, we will watch this tree grow and bloom, just like each of us will strive to continue to grow and be a little bit better, smarter, and stronger each day.
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