A Short Note as We Head Into Spring Break
By John Burkholder, Principal
I heard someone say recently that "It's not about how we spend our time, but who we spend it with." As we head into spring break I wish you more than anything quality time with those people who are important in your lives. Over this past year we have learned not to take anything for granted, and I for one will be celebrating and holding tightly to even the smallest of moments spent with my family.
As Hamilton staff members, we will return to working on our campus shortly after spring break. We will continue our work to prepare physical spaces for students participating in face-to-face schooling. We will also work to configure new technology in classrooms that include webcams that will track a teacher's movement and voice as they move about the room, teaching those students joining virtually, and those joining face-to-face. Our students bring to us a richness of culture, language, race, gender orientation, religions, and world views that make our time together, whether in-person or virtually, a high quality experience.
When we come back as a staff we also recognize that racism still runs deep in our nation. Most recently the events in Georgia have brought to the surface racism directed at Asian Americans. To our Asian students and families, and to all our students and families across all measures of diversity, I want you to know that we welcome you, we honor you, and we celebrate and hold tightly to the time we spend with you. I once again invite all members of our community to join us in ensuring that Hamilton Middle is a welcoming place for all.
