December Reflections from Mr. Geoghegan: Looking Back to Look Ahead
When you start to think about how quickly this school year is flying by, you definitely realize that this has been an excellent year so far. The students here at Nichols have been awesome this school year. They have taken everything we have thrown at them in stride and see that even if things are getting a little tougher for them, as some of the changes might do, they understand what they are working for: their success.
Our assistant principals, Ms. Rae and Mr. Thomas brought a new approach and change to the start of the year, and they have added some tremendous culture to the school.
The Nichols teachers and staff are amazing. To come into a new school year with even more changes than the year before, they are truly professional. It has been incredible to see all of us "rowing in the same direction" making sure we are improving each and every day. It has been a joy to behold. I have said this before, but I am just so appreciative of the whole Nichols community. I have been so impressed by the dedication and determination of everyone to make sure that the Nichols Middle is a first-class institution for learning from each and every stakeholder -- teacher, staff member, parent, community member and student.
Enjoy the time with family and friends during this upcoming holiday break, and as teachers across the globe love to say on Wednesday, the last day before break, “See you next year.”
The Nichols teachers and staff are amazing. To come into a new school year with even more changes than the year before, they are truly professional. It has been incredible to see all of us "rowing in the same direction" making sure we are improving each and every day. It has been a joy to behold. I have said this before, but I am just so appreciative of the whole Nichols community. I have been so impressed by the dedication and determination of everyone to make sure that the Nichols Middle is a first-class institution for learning from each and every stakeholder -- teacher, staff member, parent, community member and student.
In these first few months, the highlights for me have been seeing the 6th Graders come in and fall right into the routine of being middle schoolers. Our first Fall sports participation in soccer was very successful. "Murder in the House of Horrors," our fall drama, showed the abundant talent of our students. All of the NMS Student Council fundraisers for charities display our students' persistent want to help our fellow man. Our NMS Girls Hoops team continue to be undefeated to start the Winter Season. And probably one of my favorites from the start of this year has been our First Friday Spirit Days with our grade level T-shirts with our school-wide TIGERS culture-building initiative.
In the grand scheme of things, these really aren't many "reflections" other than it has been a sensational beginning to the school year; we remain steady in working hard to make NMS the best it can be; and we will be relentless in making sure we continue in this direction.
Enjoy the time with family and friends during this upcoming holiday break, and as teachers across the globe love to say on Wednesday, the last day before break, “See you next year.”
Have a wonderful, restful, and joyous holiday from everyone here at NMS; see you on Monday, January 4, 2016.
M. R. Geoghegan
