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The Jenkins County Times
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John Paul Hearn, Superintendant
Jenkins County School System
This past Thursday, we held our annual
Fall Title I meeting at school. To say we
had a phenomenal turnout from our parents
would be an understatement. I was so
proud and encouraged to see the cafeteria
full. Literally, there were not many seats
left. And if I am being honest, many staff
members in our school were shocked at
the turnout. It is not that they do not want
parents there; they were just surprised
that so many came. That’s a good thing.
We NEED parents and family members
engaged in their child’s education. In that
meeting, I shared again that we, as a system,
were going from Good to Great. One of the
first ways that begins to take place is with
parents and families being engaged with
the school.
Parents play a crucial role in education
for several reasons. First, parents are a
child's first and most influential teachers.
They provide the foundation for learning
and development by creating a nurturing
and supportive environment at home.
Parents can instill values, discipline, and
a love for learning in their children, which
can significantly impact their educational
success.
Second, parents serve as advocates
for their children's education. They have
a unique understanding of their child's
strengths, weaknesses, and individual
needs. By actively engaging with their
child's teachers and school, parents can
ensure they receive the necessary support
and resources to thrive academically.
Furthermore, parents' involvement in
their child's education promotes a sense
of partnership between home and school.
When parents and educators work together,
they can create a cohesive and holistic
approach to education. This collaboration
can lead to better communication, a deeper
understanding of the child's progress, and
the ability to address any challenges or
concerns promptly.
Finally, parents' involvement in
education shows children that education
is valued and important. When parents
show interest and actively participate in
their child's education, it sends a powerful
message that learning is a priority. This can
motivate children to take their education
seriously and develop a lifelong love for
learning. Parents are essential in education
because they provide the foundation for
learning, advocate for their children, foster
a partnership with educators, and instill the
value of education in their children. Their
involvement can significantly contribute
to a child's educational success and overall
development.
Habit 6 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective
People, Synergize, is all about the power of
collaboration and teamwork. It emphasizes
the idea that together, we can achieve
more than we can alone. Synergizing
involves valuing and appreciating the
differences in others and working towards
creating win-win solutions. It encourages
finding creative solutions through open-
mindedness and respecting diverse
perspectives. Synergizing also involves
actively listening and seeking to understand
others, as well as leveraging the strengths
and talents of individuals to enhance the
overall outcome. By applying Habit 6, you
can foster a culture of cooperation and
achieve greater results in both personal and
professional relationships.
This past Thursday was a prime example
of Synergizing. I saw parents and teachers
having meaningful conversations about
their children. I saw parents actively
engaged and concerned about their
children’s academic success and what
they have done in class. It was just what
I needed to be honest. It was encouraging,
and it fuels my fire. It is my strongest desire
for the Jenkins County School System to
be the best school system in the state of
Georgia. I fully believe we can do that. We
are indeed on our path to Greatness.
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The other day I was reminded of the rostrum story. Now if I have told this story before,
please bear with me. I’ll shorten it. In my funeral director apprentice days we had a high
school kid that worked after school and weekends at the funeral home. One Saturday, we
were lining up for a funeral when a member of the mason’s approached Tommy and asked,
“do you have a rostrum?” Well, Tommy had never heard that word before but rather than tell
the gentleman the men’s was down the hall and to the left he pointed to me. “I answered,
yes sir, I have one in the trunk of the car.” For those who don’t know, a rostrum is a register
stand.
So last week we had a legal secretary call the paper and ask Lori, the new girl, “I need
factual information. I am attempting to file a deposition and need to post in the legal organ
of your community, what day will suffice for me to gather this data and submit to you?”
I think she threw in some more legal jargon because poor Lori was lost. She transferred
the call to me to which I replied, “Our deadline is Friday’s at 2 p.m.” When I teased Lori,
“really? You don’t know when the deadline is?” She spoke up, “I swear, what that woman
asked me wasn’t that. I know what the deadline is!”
Another phone call we received which resulted in me contacting the employee’s supervisor
stemmed from the receptionist asking if we had a sales order. “Well, no, why do you need
the sales order? You asked us for the invoice? Do you have a PO number you want to
add to the invoice?” Now, the person got really irate on the phone and said she shouldn’t
be expected to know newspaper lingo. I had to explain to her that sales orders weren’t
newspaper jargon.
But the funniest conversation went something like this between Lori and Debbie in the
office. “Debbie do we have black tablecloths and tables we can use for the carnival?” Now,
it will help you, dear reader to know that Debbie at the time was at the auction house in
Millen which is where the Jenkins County Times is located. Debbie answers Lori via text,
“No clue.” To which I, a silent reader in this group text had to speak up! “Really ladies?
Debbie, you walk right by 35 of them at the auction every day!”
I don’t think we’ll even get into the day Lori was going to pull around the building to
pick up newspapers. We waited, and waited. Bam began to think something bad happened
around the block. Thirty minutes later Lori walks into the office laughing, “y’all I was
headed home, talking to my Mom on the phone.” Dear readers, Lori lives on the other side
of Sardis. Bless it! That’s all for now, take care.
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