by admin | Jul 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
While working as a supply principal recently I was able to use CPS to help a grade 2 boy before the start of the school day. This took place in a small K-5 school. The child lives with his mother who is working hard to support him and his younger sister. The child,...
by admin | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
This is the perspective I often shared with my staff, vice principals, students and parents. We all want things to progress smoothly in everything we do at home and at school. Unfortunately it is not a perfect world and we are not perfect people. I often said, “If we...
by admin | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
At Pine Grove we encouraged all our student to “be the best they could be.” This was the unofficial mantra espoused by our Physical Education teacher Mr. D., when working with kids in the gym, on the track or in class. By striving to be their best the students would...
by admin | Apr 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
This is an extension of the CPS philosophy “Kids (and adults) do well if they can.” If we think the best of the students and staff we work with then we believe that their intent is noble and they are trying to do a good job. As a result if the time arises when things...
