What's Going Right!

It's Hot Topic Tuesday so I am going to dive right in and open it up. This first post is titled What's Going Right! I think it is important for us to look at what we have and make note of the positives that we are surrounded with. Marion Community Schools has some amazing things going for it, why don't we list them?

1. Teachers-we have teachers that are dedicated, smart, selfless and truly have the joy of teaching in their hearts. They have a strong desire in their hearts for children to succeed and thrive. They are willing to open up their classrooms and are truly thankful for the input they receive from parents.

2. Kyle Kirby-how cool that we have this young man (yeah, I'm older than him, makes him a young man!) who is willing to stick around and put forth effort to help create an environment in his alma mater that is conducive to learning and achieving. I think he has some terrific ideas and a fresh perspective and he is able to really connect with these kids! Kyle could have left town to pursue other avenues but he chose to remain here and to become a vital part of the school system.

3. Powerschool System-this genius idea of putting grades, tardies, absences, itemized assignments and teacher e-mails for simple communication is brilliant! For those parents who need verification of work and homework tracking, this tool is invaluable. It is easy to use, available 24 hours a day and convenient. If you aren't using this yet, start today!

4. Mayor Seybold-Marion has the right mayor for progress. Mayor Wayne Seybold is continually working on making Marion a better place for business and family life. He is pivotal in making Marion a place where businesses would like to be and he is dedicated and ardent in pursuing new possibilities.

5. New Businesses on the Horizon-Marion is awaiting the arrival of Veriana and Meijer, both of which will be bringing in jobs. With these two building and the recent purchase and upgrades being done at Five Points Mall, things are certainly looking up! We have people investing in the promise of better tomorrows here in Marion.

With all the positives that we are able to look at, why don't we also look forward to what a postive impact a thriving school corporation can do for us as a community. We can enable each child to achieve his or her best, we can provide opportunities that perhaps wouldn't be realized in other districts, we can grow as a community with trust and unity working in our favor. Working together, as a team, we can help Marion Community Schools realize it's potential and watch it become a school system that is highly esteemed.