Big Days at ISC!

Last night was our July Jaguar Jamboree. As usual, our resident party planner, Beth H. (our Family Liason) did not disappoint. It was a lot of fun and the kids were great. We did have what will forever be referred to as "The Slushie Incident" (just imagine what would happen if you had about three gallons of slushie liquid not frozen coming out of your faucet non-stop....I was covered in blue and red sticky goo!!!). So if I didn't shake your hand, don't be offended! I was really afraid I was going to stick to people.

We had a great Q&A time with staff and families and there were AWESOME questions. My favorite moment of the night came when Guy Platter, one of the directors on the ISC Board of Directors, asked everyone in the audience to raise their hands if they were scared. The look of shock and surprise coupled with some raised hands made us all realize we are sitting in the same boat. And, he made such a great point. As staff and educators, we all have a little fear. This is as new to us as it is to you. But that level of anxiety, coupled with the amazing staff we have, means everyone is paying attention...to what we need, what parents are saying and what the IB curriculum is all about. As with any other profession, we get complacent with time and if no one is challenging us, we stop raising the bar. This change is us raising the bar for ourselves.

As a parent, I am more scared so I relate with all the parents out there. I have one thing that helps me and that is getting to know the staff. I know how committed and fantastic they are and that helps me when I get that queasy feeling in my tummy. I love my job, without a doubt, but as a mom, I say a little prayer every night that I made the best choices I can. Not just about ISC, but every night. And this choice is no different.

Thanks to the families that came today and helped out with the great donation we got from REMC to build our computer lab, reception area, and office areas. It is greatly appreciated!

I promise to be more diligent in blogging. This was a crazy 10 days, but in a good way!

Heads up reminder....Open House is Wednesday, August 12, 6:30pm-8pm. This will be a structured open house so please be there at 6:30pm, if all possible.

Monica