My Bouquet of Flowers

I like flowers, all kinds. I like flowers because they come in vibrant colors and add pop to any decor. I like to arrange them so that they look perfect, balanced, and complimentary. Each spring, I line the path of my walkway with an array of deep purple petunias. I accent two large Grecian urns perched at the entrance to my home with a brilliant hue of purple flowers. Some flowers are lavender, some are violet, and some have a tinge of pink. I add greenery that hangs beyond the lips of the urns and spikes in the middle, to add height. I care for my planters daily, ensuring that they are watered and removing frail foliage. When the newly planted flowers are comfortable in their soil beds, I give them a sampling of phosphorous and potassium to ensure that their soil beds are nourishing to maximize blooming. On extremely hot days, I often move the planters to avoid beams from the west sun. As I enter my driveway, I catch a glimpse of the urns.   I smile, they accent my home perfectly.

I have a stunning bouquet of flowers at school. My kids, teachers, and staff form a radiant bouquet of happiness and success; they accent our school perfectly!

My kids are typical kids; they love to talk and play. They are unique individuals filled with wonder and curiosity.  Their blunt comments fill our hearts with laughter.  I still hear the jubilant voice of an animated kindergartner who exclaimed, “You’re old!” while his teacher read a story about a dying tree.     My kids have distinct ways of letting us know that we are special too! Their pre-adolescent drawings, sentimental writings, and personal stories indicate that we have positively impacted their lives.  There’s nothing like receiving a note proclaiming, “You’re the Best!” written in a child’s handwriting. Whether you are a “green or red apple,” you are sure to smile!  

My teachers are confident, talented, risk-takers. They have different personalities; some of them sing for no reason at all, some of them make silly jokes, and some of them tell stories of the past while encouraging others to embrace the future. They have varying levels of experience and different skillsets, but they share the love of teaching!  They are “doers!”  They embrace change as the means to moving our kids forward! They are “explorers!”  They are expanding their skillsets so that our kids are receiving enriching instruction.

My staff is efficient, thorough, and awesome. They set the tone for the day and close the day with a smile! They are “polishers”; they make everything shine!  They are the delicate “baby’s breath” that accents our assortment of vibrant flowers.  They ensure that our bouquet is ready for display.  They distinguish us from the $19.99 bouquet and ensure that we are the $219.99 arrangement of orange roses, chrysanthemums, gerberas, lilies, and baby’s breath!

My school is my Grecian urn away from home! I am responsible for providing the guidance and support that will make my flowers blossom.  It is a tedious job, but I got IT!