Lessons Learned – East Newton Todd McCrackin, Superintendent.

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Lessons Learned – East Newton Todd McCrackin, Superintendent

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Lessons Learned – East Newton

Todd McCrackin, Superintendent

East Newton R-VI Schools

• Student Population: 1,430• Three campuses (2 – PreK-8’s, HS)• 68% - 66% Free/Reduced lunch• 255 Sq. miles• 50%+ funding from State Aid • Title 1 school both PreK-8

East Newton

• Community atmosphere not present• Find a focus• Still have needs, patrons unaware • Funding• By-Laws • Site Council (Granby campus)• Put a Face to Bright Futures

Lessons

• Backpacks – not really backpacks• Background checks • Bus issues with backpacks• Cogs in the wheel can jam• Prom Dresses and Tuxedos• Situational needs – Bright Futures or

Not?

Brooke’s Graduation Party

Lessons Learned From Current Bright Futures AffiliatesJo Lim

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.-Audrey Hepburn

“We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of he people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling don’t overlook it.”

-Unknown

Do your little bit of good where you are. It’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

-Desmond Tutu

Lessons Learned From Current Bright Futures AffiliatesJo Lim

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.-Audrey Hepburn

“We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of he people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling don’t overlook it.”

-Unknown

Do your little bit of good where you are. It’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

-Desmond Tutu