In Honor of Public Schools

We are well into our school year here in the Stobbe Household. The children have found their groove and are in a decent routine: homework, sports, and music. Keeping things organized is the key. Okay, okay, 'somewhat' organized. We have moved to the marvelous school district of Conroe ISD where Doug and I believe our children are getting a tremendous education. Over the summer I came to realize the next time my children (currently 3rd and 5th) are on the same campus again will be in year 2016-2017 when my son is due to graduate. This is no big hill for a climber, so I did what any sane parent would do. I embraced the adventure of school buses. The Wheels on the bus go round and round....oops, that's for another time.

I have found there are those among us who will always find something to complain about when it comes to public schools. But, then again, are they not the same ones who will find a way to complain about anything? Being reared in the home of a school superintendent and a public school teacher surrounded by extended family members representing all facets of public education, it stands to reason that I am a defender of public education.

Now, I understand and respect my friends who have chosen private schooling and/or homeschooling. Pitting these types of schools against the public system is not what this post is about. This is about coming around our public school educators who show up day in and day out and pour their time, energy and lives into our kids.

When I came across this phone recording from a school in Australia I applauded! It is a fine message to parents everywhere. It is worthy to note the students of this particular school worked on a variety of messages and voted this one as the best. Please, take a moment to listen, to appreciate, and then to thank your area public school officials.

No school is perfect, and yes, I realize there are some teachers who would do well to find a different line of work, but most teachers want to be there to help our kiddos. Let's honor them. Let's also do our level best to rear respectful responsible students.

Here's to a GREAT school year!
Julie

"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe."
- Philippians 2:14-15 (New International Version)