I love getting together with other heads of
school. Since the position of head
of an independent school is unique in nature to other jobs, I relish time
spent with those who share my vocation.
It is also a great time to steal innovative ideas and programs from
them. With that being said, this
blog’s title and idea comes from a fellow head, the content is all mine
however.
As Sumner Academy steps into its next forty years
of service there are three ways you as a parent, friend, alumni parent, or
alumni can assist our school to thrive and prosper. Just think of the following three rhyming words…share-care-wear.
SHARE
The best means of marketing for our school is
reading this blog right now!
Sharing your experiences at Sumner Academy with those who may not know
about our school opens the door for us to serve others. As we attempt to increase enrollment,
we need you to help us reach as many Sumner-Wilson-Davidson County families as
possible. Share our mission, our
website, and more importantly what Sumner Academy means to you.
CARE
There are several ways to care for our
school. One of those is sharing
monetarily. Most of you have
received a letter from me requesting additional funds for our annual fund. As a parent, you were “hit up” several
times this year for donations, gifts, and even dog food. The policy of different groups asking
you for money over and over and over is changing. Next year we will limit the times the school asks you for
money in addition to tuition and our adventure education trips. Here is what we will be focusing on:
(1) The Annual Fund. You will see a formal campaign next
year on how your gift to the annual fund will support our mission and long range
strategic planning. (2) The Auction. What a great time for fellowship and supporting our school
while winning some fabulous items and services. (3) A Top Secret
Event planned for February you will not want to miss. Intrigued? I hope so!
WEAR
Seeing our Spirit Wear around the area helps with
our brand marketing. You will have
a chance to purchase more Spirit Wear when school begins. Our hoodies are appropriate for school
and the new dress code! Being a
rather big guy, I am a walking billboard for the school. Let’s show our school spirit whether it
be our logo shirts or new athletic logo items. Please join me in this “walking billboard project.”
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your
child’s education. We have
remarkable children at this school and I know they come from remarkable
families!
