~:[CH14 - Day 136]:~ Protect What is Precious

 
~:[CH14 - Day 136]:~ Protect What is Precious

It's been a busy week prepping for the banquets upcoming next week, but it was nice to take a little bit of time to enjoy time with my family. I headed over to Stowers for their International Festival that they hold every year. I think one of the cool things about the school is their dual emersion program with Mandarin. My nephew is learning languages at an age that you can actually retain it and retain it he does. I think the school has had a profound impact on him in regards to a worldly view. He knows all the countries in the world and is able to draw the flags as well, mostly from memory. As much joy as their was at the event, there was a sadness looming overhead as it was announced that the school could possibly close in a few years with changes going on at the district. This announcement came out of left field, just a few days before the board meeting to discuss it. With many concerned, I know there will be many voices raised to protect what is precious. I think schools and programs like this are things that need to be looked at. I always teach my students that you need to use your voice when you want to protect something precious to you, no matter what it is and this is no different. I hope that the voices of those who want to protect this wonderful school are heard and solution can be reached. We never know what the future will hold, but with tumultuous times bound to come our way in the future, I hope we do everything we can to protect what is precious to us.