From Staff Reports
"With tremendous pride, excitement, and a grateful heart, I am beyond proud to announce that Thomasville Elementary School has earned a 91 on our school report card, increasing from an 84 last year," said Melisa Washington, TES Principal. "This is a seven-point increase, and it is definitely something worth celebrating.
"This accomplishment happened because of a TEAM that believed in a vision, stayed focused on our goals, and worked TOGETHER to make it happen!
"Last year, our motto was 'Think It! Believe It! Achieve It!' We did just that! We believed in what we could accomplish, we put in the work, and now we are seeing the results of our commitment and dedication.
"I cannot say enough about our AMAZING teachers," Washington said. "Our teachers deserve tremendous recognition for their hard work, dedication, willingness to grow, and commitment to our students. Even when challenges arose, they continued to push forward. They adjusted, collaborated, supported one another, and most importantly, they never lost sight of our purpose, doing what is best for our students. I am so proud of each of them.
"This success also belongs to every individual who makes Thomasville Elementary School what it is today. From our instructional coaches and classroom teachers to our paraprofessionals, interventionist, special education staff, office personnel, administration personnel, custodians, cafeteria workers, transportation staff, school counselor, and every other member of our TES family. YOU played a part in this achievement.
"To our parents, families, and community supporters, THANK YOU," Washington said. "Thank you for believing in TES, supporting our efforts, and trusting us with your children. Your involvement, contributions, encouragement, and continued support mean more than you know. We could not do this without you.
"As principal, I am extremely grateful and proud to lead such an amazing group of individuals. I have watched this team work through challenges, make adjustments, encourage one another, and remain committed even when things were not easy. I appreciate their willingness to trust the process, accept feedback, and continue doing the work necessary to move our school forward.
"Most importantly, we give God the glory first and foremost," the TES Principal said. "Through His grace, guidance, and blessings, along with hard work, faith, love, commitment, and the support of an incredible school family, we are moving in the right direction!
"This year, our motto is 'Establishing Excellence' with a commitment to creating a school where collaboration is intentional, expectations are high, relationships are meaningful, and every student is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. "As we establish excellence, we will show up with purpose, remain committed when things become difficult, hold ourselves accountable, and understand that success is a shared responsibility," Washington said. "We will support one another and never become comfortable with where we are, because we want to continue to show growth. Excellence is not something we achieve one time. It is something we must continue to work towards every single day.
"We are proud of our accomplishments, but we know there is still work to be done. We will continue to analyze data, strengthen instruction, support our teachers, celebrate student growth, and provide opportunities for every child to succeed. We will continue to learn, grow, lead, and most importantly, work TOGETHER!
"We are not finished," she said. "We are not settling! We are going to keep pushing and keep growing.
"This year, we are “Establishing Excellence Together — As One Team, One School, With One Purpose!
"The best is yet to come for TES!"