This time of year brings up so many warm feelings for me. I hope that each of you will be able to spend some time with the ones you love this holiday season. I feel that the relationships that we form through this life are truly what matter the most. As I look back over this past month at Timpanogos, I am reminded at the importance of “the one.”  As parents you trust us as educators with your precious children. This is a stewardship that brings responsibility, love, and accountability. Each child, your child, is the most important child to us. If they are not in class, we miss them. If they are hurt, we cry with them. If they are happy, we celebrate together. We have a deep connection to your children and we truly care about each one as we learn together. Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your support. We feel connected to you through your children. And we value that connection. As we approach this holiday season, I hope that we can hold the ones we love a little closer, speak a little kinder as we interact with each other from day to day, and never take each other for granted.

I wish you all a happy holiday! Carrie Rawlins