Dear Happy Valley Parents,

Every once in a while I have one of those weeks…things get crazy busy and I get so caught up in the minutia that I fail to see the big picture.  Thankfully I am surrounded by an amazing group of parents who provide words of wisdom that help me refocus.  This week it was Lisa Shepherd who put everything into perspective, reminding me how lucky we are to reside in a school district that works hard to put our children’s best interests first. 

As both Wendy Patterson and I have mentioned, the district is undergoing a review of its Strategic Goals.   This is a process completely focused on determining and committing to priorities for bettering our children’s educational experiences here in Lafayette.  Over the next few weeks there will be several opportunities for each of you to participate in this important endeavor.  Here are some dates I hope each of you will add to your calendars and make time to attend:

·        February 8^th from 6 -7:30 pm – Strategic Planning “Community Kick-Off Meeting” in the Stanley MUR.

o   The district will provide a current “state of the district” and review the strategic planning process.

·        February 21^st from 7-9:00 pm – Happy Valley Town Hall Meeting in our Library

o   This is an opportunity for each of you to share your thoughts, wishes and desires for bettering your child’s educational experience.  Your input will be used to help define the strategic goals the district will use for the next five years.

In addition to attending these meetings, I also encourage you to visit the Strategic Planning Section on the district’s website.  There you will find further information on the planning process as well as information about the district’s current areas of focus.

I know I sound a little like an infomercial but Lisa’s words rang loud and clear…we ARE lucky to live in a district where we each have an opportunity to voice our opinions and help define the experiences our children will have over the next five years. 

Best,

Shannon Tague

HVPC President