End of the Year Reflections

Hello PBES parents, teachers, administrators, and students, Nora
Stephens here, Lanita's summer intern. I'm helping Lanita write a
final report for this pilot year of the Action Team and I want to hear
what you all have to say about it!

We're interested in what everyone thought were the original goals of
the program, if these goals were achieved, or if maybe they turned
into other goals. Did certain events make more of an impact than
others? What are some of your fondest memories of the year? Have any
of your opinions on the school system changed/stayed the same? What
recommendations would you have for others interested in being apart of
an Action Team at their school?

Please reply to whatever questions pop out at you and elaborate on
anything else you feel is relevant to the program. The more people
that reply, the more accurate our report will be, helping us to
possibly reach out to other schools and undoubtably make next year's
Action Team at PBES even more affective than it was this year.

thanks,
Nora

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Door Knocking Opens Hearts as well as Doors

I participated in the Piney Branch Action Team (PBAT) door knocking, and much more than doors opened for my partner, Lanita and me. It didn't take long for us to connect to the tentative Sligo Elementary door openers. As soon as we introduced ourselves and shared our welcome to the Piney Branch School community, we became instant celebrities in the neighborhood. Children and family members gathered around us eager to introduce us to other families. We invited them all to the PTA event on June 3 and to tour the school. They asked lots of questions and were most excited about the swimming pool. I truly believe this very personal touch will make a difference in the transition for these families and their children to their new school in the fall. It was my first time as a door knocker and it will not be my last. I am sold on this very intimate way of connecting with others. And this personal touch reflects the spirit of the Piney Branch Action Team and the whole school community!