A Great Experience

I was fortunate enough to be able to take my 5th and 6th grade select chorus students to two different events this week. On Wednesday, we went to a reception at The Hart Senate Office Building. I could tell my students could sense the importance of what they were doing there.

Then, on Friday, I got to take them to perform at the Fourth Annual Public Charter Schools Best Practices Conference which was presented by the State Education Agency's Office of Federal Grants Program. My students had the most amazing time there. Not only was it a great opportunity for them to perform for an enthusiastic audience, we were also provided with a very lovely meal in the ballroom with other conference-goers. The students were so well behaved. While we were eating, there were speakers talking about various responsibilities and realities we face as charter schools. My students not only listened intently, but even responded and interacted when questions were asked. I was so excited to see them, eyes bright with excitement over what they were doing. I think this event truly made an impact on them.

I would like to thank Ms. Claudine Sherwood, Dr. Ramona Edelin and all of those who helped to make these events possible for my students. It is very much appreciated!