As we begin a new school year, I want to wish everyone a happy and successful new year with many awesome opportunities for our kids!  Starting a new school year is always an exciting time, and as we enter the 2019-20 school year, I want to personally thank you – parents, teachers, principals, administrators, school counselors and social workers, food service staff, bus drivers, bus mechanics, custodians and maintenance staff, coaches and of course – our students -- for all the hard work you do every day educating, supporting and learning on a daily basis. As adults, I know you are all busy preparing for children to come school and return to the classroom this week, and I truly appreciate the investment of your time, energy, and effort to make to be sure students have a great experience [especially] on the first day of school. As always, please remember that there will be a significant number of school buses returning back on the roads . . . As such, when the RED lights are flashing – please do not attempt to pass the school bus.  Children may be entering the pathway, roadway, highway or walkway boarding onto or departing from the bus.  I appreciate your cooperation and understanding as the safety of our children is our utmost important priority as we transport children to and from school every day! Have a wonderful and successful school year!