Have you found new “marquee attendants?”
We’re still looking for replacement sign changers. Ms. Noe-Payne and Ms. Diakum are still searching. Let me say this, if anyone is interested, they should contact either of those two, or me.
Tell me about your middle school visits…
I did two middle school visits yesterday. We went to Martin Luther King and Boushall. They both went great! Ms. Davis, and two students, Ms. Carter and Ms. Lewis were just great. They gave them [the middle schoolers] the real deal. They poured their hearts out, talking about how in middle school things came so easily, but now how at Maggie Walker you have to work much harder.
What sort of questions did you get?
At every school the students, sixth through eighth grade, were very attentive. We got a couple of questions about sports, band, and there were a lot of questions about foreign languages. One thing I have to say, we are very fortunate to have Mr. Zweerink. He is knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging.
Do you have any overall observations from the visits?
One thing I realize is the school districts need to do a better job of preparing their middle school students to come here, and we need to work harder to tell middle school students about MLWGS. Another reason why I really enjoy doing these visits: At all the city schools, I can share with the kids how I grew up in that area, and how going to a school like this will be a huge benefit in life.
Any major security issues so far this year?
None yet. Well there is one thing. Parents that drop off their kids in the morning need to be mindful from 8:15-8:45 when they are not allowed to drive through the bus lot. Also, when students walk off campus in the afternoon, they need to go together in groups and be observant and aware of their surroundings.
Homecoming Advice?
This is supposed to be a time to promote school spirit, so let’s not have any issues.
*Q&A by Danny Yates on October 14, 2008.
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