Giving Thanks for Berryessa's Successes

As we enter the second trimester of the school year, schools in California face many challenges. We will begin having conversations about many of these topics over the next few months. The news is full of reports that California's revenue is coming in below expectations, so schools may be facing significant mid-year cuts. We continue to deal with the requirements of No Child Left Behind, particularly at our schools that are currently in Program Improvement status. In addition, we must implement a transitional kindergarten program for students who will be too young to start traditional K in August 2012. I will begin writing more about these and other topics starting next month.

But in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to give thanks for the great work being done by teachers, staff, parents, and students throughout the Berryessa School District. There are great things happening at all of our schools. So thank you everyone, for your dedication to providing top-notch education for Berryessa's students.

In November's Berryessa Sun, Superintendent Will Ector wrote a column highlighting some special achievements in the district. I encourage you to read it here. And make sure you have a safe, enjoyable, and restful Thanksgiving holiday.