Scottie Dads is off to a good start this week. The cool program, implemented by our counselor Mrs. Land and dad Kevin Golliher, got off the ground Wednesday evening, with an overview of the program presented to interested dads at the Golliher residence. I hear we have about 15-20 fathers ready to sign-up to give an entire day at school, doing everything from reading with students, doing math flash cards, helping at recess and on the playground, and just generally being visible. We have Super Dad participation as a rule around here, but it's a great program which will align us with Lamar's Scottie Dawgs program, as well as provide one more way for parents to be involved. Check out the official t-shirt (if you see it on a dad, you know he's a Scottie Dad!); thanks gentlemen for caring enough to give more of your time to our school.
Just have to share what I saw happening in one of our hallways. As second graders from Mr. Gay's class walked to lunch today, they were engaged all the way as Mr. Gay read from the book If You Lived 100 Years Ago. He'd read a passage, stop, ask a couple of quick questions or make an interesting point, then all would continue down the hallway. One more creative way to keep our kids engaged with text throughout the day, not to mention a fun way to head to lunch.
Finally, I'll end this week with a short blurb on how I began my week. Last Sunday, I had the privilege and pleasure of attending the MAC Cabaret at the new arts center on McCallum's campus. Not only was I thrilled to see many former Scotties on the stage belting out tunes from the 50 states, but I got goose-bumps during the all-cast numbers. Wow, we have some talented kids! It's a shameless plug, but check out some of the upcoming performances through the Fine Arts Academy. Definitely worth your time and money.
