1st Day Back to School

The rain did not dampen the spirits of the students and staff at our schools on the first day of school.

Citrus School students on Monday headed back to school for the 2011-2012 school year. I started my own day by dropping my daughter off at her new classroom at Central Ridge Elementary School. I then helped check in visitors at CRE using the Raptor visitor security check-in system many of us have become accustomed to at our schools. The first day of school can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and even scary for some-and that is just how the teachers feel! However, I saw lots of smiling faces, hugs from school friends and a few tears as well. I always enjoy participating in the first days and weeks of school and being a part of the excitement.

I then visited Crystal River High School and Crystal River Primary to see how the renovation projects worked out the first day of school. It was really exciting walking up to CRHS and seeing the students heading to class. I even had a chance to see Ms. Cindy Reynolds’ “Informal Geometry” math class in one of the hallways where Ms. Reynolds used the new lockers with their numbers as an example of amath pattern. At CRP I was so happy to see the new entrance and reception area. I stopped by some of the classrooms including Mr. Mark Garlock’s music class where he was introducing his first graders to percussion instruments.

Bus problems are an unfortunate part of any first day of school. If you have any bus transportation issues please contact the Back to School Bus Hotline at 637-2233 or the District Transportation department at 352-726-1931 ext. 2370

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