Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The night before school and all through the house...

It is that time of year again - school! Right now, all over the valley, LGA students old and many new are getting ready for a wonderful and inspirational year of learning, searching, stretching, laughing and most importantly challenging themselves to be the best they possibly can be.

So as I recommit to blogging again for the 2011-2012 school year and as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah tomorrow with Rosh Chodesh Elul, I wish all of my LGA students the following blessing for the school year:

May you (students of LGA Schechter) find the strength to have much success in the coming school year. The journey you are about to take is an exciting one filled with very special people and moments. There will be some unexpected challenges and some wonderful accomplishments that each of you are going to strive for.

Tomorrow morning as you walk in that door, take a moment to take in the pleasure of starting a new school year. Your teachers have prepared hard for your arrival and are ready to work even harder to see you succeed. You will reconnect with old friends and meet many new peers as well.

May it be your will to seek guidance when you are struggling and to find happiness from the many morsels of learning that you will do this year. Please know that in me you will find an ally that wants to ensure your success as a student.

Happy First Day of School! No matter what grade you are going into - the first day is always JUST that special. AMEN

See you in a few short hours.