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Welcome Home, Ethan!

IMG_1177LME was all abuzz this morning…Ethan came back to school today!  His fourth grade class met him at the door with lots of posters, cards, notes, and more.  Ethan will be able to join them part-time for the next few weeks while he completes his final treatments.  He air-hugged me (this is safest for him right now) and told me, “The first question I asked my doctor last week IMG_1179was if I could come back to school…he said, ‘How can I argue with this request?!'”  Although it was quite obvious this morning, Ethan reminded me that he loves his friends, his Miller family, the support of our community, and the chance to be a “real student” at LME once again.

Ethan, we are so very proud of your courage, your strength, and your strong example of grace in the face of unimaginable circumstances.  Air hugs to you and welcome home!  🙂

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Welcome to new Miller friends!

Our new Student Honor Council hosted their first campus event this morning when they welcomed all new Miller friends in first through fifth grades to the Library Media Center.  They introduced themselves, shared cards and treats, and visited with students about things they like and questions they may have about LaRue Miller Elementary.  I had the honor of sharing a special story (Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon) and talking about my experiences of changing schools three times during my elementary years.  Several clever ideas were shared among our new friends and a great time was had by all!

I especially appreciate the welcoming posters and smart work of our Student Honor Council members, Mrs. Stanley (our caring counselor), Mrs. Bass, and Mrs. Worley who prepared, collected, and created a memorable experience for all!  Welcome, our new LME friends; we’re so pleased to have you join our growing family!  🙂