Laurel Woods Elementary School turns 40 this year and what a
great way to celebrate the anniversary than with community partnerships. We saw
a wonderful demonstration of this during our 40th Year Anniversary
Celebration held January 10 at the North Laurel Community Center. Many of our
LWES families, administrators, teachers, staff, and business partners attended,
as well as, former students, staff and special invited guests.
Laurel Woods has evolved over the years becoming a school
with high academic standards and increased performance. I believe that this
feat could not have happened without the partnerships of the school, parents
and the community at-large.
I hope that the next 40 years form even a tighter bond among
these entities. Perhaps, we can see a presence of more of our parents with
their own businesses partner up with the school and PTA to sponsor a particular after school program, in-house assembly or
other valuable activities and programs like the Science Fair, Dolphin Dance or
Heritage Dinner to name a few.
There’s an old African Proverb that states, “It takes a
village to raise a child.” I would like
to add to it if I may, “It takes a village not only to raise a child but to
also educate one.”
Share your thoughts about Laurel Woods turning 40 or where
you would like to see it 40 years from now.
