Spring is inthe air...

Several notable personalities are credited with saying, “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Can you name the author(s) of this quote?

I recalled the quote after a recent visit to our grandson and his parents. Jacob is now nine months old. We were naturally impressed by how quickly he is growing, crawling, smiling, etc., but we also spent some time with Jacob’s parents discussing his education, the school district in which they live, and plans to pay for his college education. This conversation reminded me that parents are working toward their children’s future success almost from day they’re born. Parents (and grandparents!) are planning for postsecondary options earlier than ever before. And, important to CCSD, parents really do research school systems prior to locating in a community.

CCSD is certainly not the only school district to adopt such programs/initiatives as RTI (Response to Intervention), ELO (Extended Learning Opportunities), PSSA tutoring, after-school tutoring, senior projects, and vo-tech programs. However, it is our sustained effort at improvement in these areas that keeps our school system on the cutting edge.
We work hard! Teachers have become skilled in cooperative teaching strategies and participate in ongoing training seminars. Students, faculty and families work together to build championship caliber athletic programs, nationally recognized music and arts programs. By consistently monitoring and assessing programs, curriculum, strategic plans, technology integration, etc., we provide the opportunity for success that parents want for their children.
I’m supremely pleased to note that your Board of Directors has taken the next step in renovating/expanding the High School/Middle School and will soon be voting on the Jackson Elementary multipurpose Room project. These projects will enhance the quality of education at Central Cambria School District.

Every school district faces many challenges, of course. I’m proud to work beside CCSD’s staff, Board of Directors, parents, students and community as we advance the high standards we have set for ourselves at Central Cambria School District. We have built a learning environment that realtors and relatives alike would recommend to newcomers.

By the way, as far as I’m concerned, the originator of the opening quote was Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame football coach of the Green Bay Packers. While you might think I’m a football fanatic, I hasten to remind you that Spring is, among other things, the harbinger of another great football season: the draft, Spring training, etc. Think Spring!
Dr. DiLeo