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Mr. Timothy M. Kelly
Superintendent
A Message From The Superintendent…
June 24, 2010
Dear Parents & Guardians:
The highlight of the 2009-2010 School Year occurred last evening. Our valedictorian and salutatorian gave heartfelt reflections on SMSD and their future aspirations. I. King Jordan, past president of Gallaudet University addressed our graduates and SMSD community. He provided encouragement, optimism and sage advice to all. Dr. Jordan spent an entire day on our campus before graduation speaking to students and staff. Dr. Jordan was impressed with our friendly students, family atmosphere, and our staffs’ sincere interest in the well-being of our children.
At our last staff meeting in June, Sr. Virginia Young, former SMSD High School Principal and past Board of Trustees Vice President thanked the entire staff for their devotion and dedication to St. Mary’s. She commented on the positive community atmosphere at our school. Special recognition was given to our retiring staff members. I expressed appreciation to the retiring staff for their many years of service and their loyalty to our great school.
We will recruit highly qualified teachers to ensure that our strong academic standards will be followed. We are drawing candidates from the best deaf education universities and colleges in the country. We look forward to another successful school year.
I continue to travel to Albany monthly to meet with the 4201 Schools Association. As of this writing, the Governor’s proposed budget has not passed. However, we do expect to be on the budget with a percentage cut. This cut is not currently expected to impact your child’s educational plan. I attend the Parent Teacher Organization meetings regularly to keep everyone attending informed of the “Albany situation”. The PTO is a very supportive group that is student centered and student focused. If you have not attended a meeting, please try to stop by. There is always good information, good company, and great snacks! Watch for an announcement on the date of the first meeting in the fall. Also, the 2nd Annual PTO Golf Tourney & Wine Tour Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 18th at Rothlands Golf Course. For more information, please contact Jo Ann Watson at SMSDgolf@aol.com. SMSD Homecoming Festivities will be held on Saturday, October 23rd which includes our Annual 5K Run/Fun Walk, a parade and sporting events. Please save the dates and look for more information in early fall!
I want to thank you for sharing your sons and daughters with us on a daily basis. Working together, we can help all of our students reach their full potential. Have a great summer!
Sincerely,
Timothy M. Kelly
Superintendent
E-mail: timk@smsdk12.org
or call 834-7200 ext. 113(tty)