MELISSA SKOPCZYNSKI: Frustations can be alleviated; DECA standouts; football playoffs; and much, much more

By Melissa Skopczynski

Truman High School Principal

Happy Monday everyone! I realize this is the time of the year when we are all getting a little worn down and frustrated.  Trust me, I get it.

To help alleviate the frustrations, make sure you are taking full advantage of the resources and interventions we have here in place at Truman to help you and your students along the way. Ms. Voorheis was kind enough to send an email out to the staff to remind you of all the wonderful support services we have in place. Like she said, "You are not alone!"  

Stay strong and vigilant. You are appreciated and recognized for all your hard work. It is making a difference!

Remember tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 5) is our Professional Development Day.  We have an exciting morning planned with the Neutral Zone, focused on student-driven learning.  This will take place 7:45-10:45 a.m. in the Media Center.  

The afternoon will be spent at Kennedy High School in district-wide PLC's.  This will take place from noon-2:45 p.m. in the various locations provided to you.

Highlights of the week included:

The DECA field trip to the Toledo Walleye Game, where students not only had the opportunity to learn about sports marketing but also were awarded a $1,000 grant from the organization to use for our DECA program. Way to go Ms. Lundgren and all of the DECA students!

Ms. Williams (left) joined us as our new band director. We would like to welcome her to our Truman Family.

A big shout out to Ms. Carr, Mrs. Hutter and the drama students for showing their Cougar Pride and decorating the football and cheerleaders lockers for the big game (above). Way to come together as a school community and show school spirit.

Truman had an awesome Pep Assembly on Friday for the football playoffs (below). Students were well behaved and definitely showed their Cougar Pride.

Friday night we defeated Allen Park in the first round of the playoffs (see related blog post and link to The News-Herald’s online presentation).  The Cougars will travel to Wyandotte on Friday to play the Bears for the second time this season.

Remember this is YOUR team, this is MY team and this is OUR team! Together we ARE making a difference!!