Even though I stopped by from time to time as everyone was working so hard to set up for Holiday Shops, I was in no way prepared for the Preview Party and this amazing event. It says so much about our School and our parent volunteers that this wonderful tradition has grown and evolved over time – 35 years to be exact. On behalf of the School, I would like to thank everyone who made this fabulous occasion possible. It is truly an amazing community building event as well a great fundraiser. Not only did I get the chance to meet so many extended members of our school family, I also got a head start on a little holiday shopping.
Another amazing Parents’ Association community event is coming up very soon. PA President Karen Huffman tells me there is another treat in store on the morning before Thanksgiving when USM celebrates Grandparents and Special Friends Day. It’s a wonderful opportunity for grandparents, extended family members, and special friends to observe first-hand the outstanding environment and education children receive here. Members of our school community from teachers to parents have shared with me how the children and their visitors treasure this opportunity to enjoy special activities by grade level. (By the way, so that no one feels left out, children who do not have grandparents, godparents, relatives, neighbors, or friends who are part of their local extended family circle have the option to be accompanied by an older child in the school.)
I am very much looking forward to making more USM connections ― hope to see you there.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Comparing Ourselves to the Nation’s Best
Director of Business Services Alex Chou and I recently attended the Joint Research and Planning Office (JRPO) annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
JRPO is a consortium of 52 schools begun in 1993 with the main goal of sharing relevant data. This is a sophisticated way of benchmarking ourselves against the very best large day schools in the country. The conference in Salt Lake City is held annually and offers an opportunity for heads of JRPO schools, as well as their business managers, to share professional development information and network.
Based on the JRPO comparative data, USM consistently stacks up as one of the very best amongst this elite group – especially in academics. We are the leading school in English language and literature and are above average in biology, chemistry, and physics.
USM has been a member of JRPO consortium for over 15 years. Alex Chou points out, “USM’s membership is a valuable tool to help the School validate the areas where we are the most successful, and provides insight into the areas of potential improvement compared to the best large day schools in the country.”
JRPO is a consortium of 52 schools begun in 1993 with the main goal of sharing relevant data. This is a sophisticated way of benchmarking ourselves against the very best large day schools in the country. The conference in Salt Lake City is held annually and offers an opportunity for heads of JRPO schools, as well as their business managers, to share professional development information and network.
Based on the JRPO comparative data, USM consistently stacks up as one of the very best amongst this elite group – especially in academics. We are the leading school in English language and literature and are above average in biology, chemistry, and physics.
USM has been a member of JRPO consortium for over 15 years. Alex Chou points out, “USM’s membership is a valuable tool to help the School validate the areas where we are the most successful, and provides insight into the areas of potential improvement compared to the best large day schools in the country.”
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