This month's column was written by Patricia Meaney
Roni and I have had two wonderful years as co-presidents of the Byrd HSA. During this time we have given our time, energy and skills to try to make the Byrd school experience the best it can be for our students and their families.
But what we have given is nothing compared to what we have received in return:
· a smile from a child after a class party,
· a thank you from a teacher after teacher appreciation day,
· all the laughs at field day and the pool party,
· a song played on the new piano,
· a great conversation with a parent we just met at a social,
· hearing about a lesson that was taught on the Smart Board we purchased,
· spending time with all the people we have come to know so well, who have served on the HSA,
· and finally, for a stay-at-home parent like me, something to put on the resume to justify my life for the last two years.
Thank you for letting us lead the HSA. It’s been great!
The more you give...
Having had this experience, we feel the need to encourage you all to volunteer as much as you can. If you don’t have a lot of time, run a bake sale. As well as helping the school, you will get so much out of it. If you have more time, run an event (science fair, book fair, Byrd Broadway) or be a class parent. It will be even more rewarding. Or, if you can, volunteer for an HSA Board position. You won’t be sorry. It is true, the more you give the more you get back.
Thank you to all of the generous volunteers who have given their time and talents to make this school year a success. We have had many great events, we had a very successful fundraiser (look for our new outdoor classroom in the fall) and we passed the school budget. What a year. Thanks to all of you!
A fond farewell
As some of you know, when Deirdre, my fifth grader, leaves Byrd School this year, so will I — actually for the second time, having been a Byrd sixth grader here myself so many years ago!
My five years here have been so enjoyable; it has been a great experience, starting as a parent new to the Byrd School HSA who knew nothing, and ending as a co-leader of our organization with Roni Greer for the past two years (which were wonderful, even with some craziness in between).
I especially want to thank Dr. Weber for being a wonderful principal — I know how much she cares for our children and enjoys being a part of their everyday lives. I also want to thank members of the Byrd School staff for all they have done to help us. There were many times when we were looking for something last minute and someone always came through.
And a big thank you to Luchelle Jones, the glue that holds us all together here and makes sure things get done for us. We all know that we can't run the HSA events at school without her! It has been a pleasure to be a Byrd parent and HSA member. Have a great summer.
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