Share-Care-Wear

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!