Why Not?

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Dragon Dancing....that's right...Chinese Dragon Dancing unveiled at Kennedy High School's Award Ceremony this week. About a dozen high school students embraced this art form and performed a Chinese Dragon Dance in front of a gym of Cougars with absolute delight.

I just love that opportunities to explore an interest, an art form, or an idea is embraced throughout our school district. "Why not? Give it a try!" is the philosophy I witness all over CRCSD.

Supporting this philosophy encourages our students to embrace new cultures, new people, and new ideas. It encourages a growth mindset, diversity, and a willingness to try.

Celebrating students' accomplishments, like awards ceremonies, is so important. Yet, celebrating moments like the Dragon Dance is equally as important.

So, if you have not thought about a resolution yet for 2020...perhaps consider a, "Why not? Give it a try!" opportunity as a family. Our schools host performances, our district ELSC building hosts student artwork and an art gallery, and our community hosts movie viewings, intercultural activities, and exhibits at our local museums.

Dance like a Dragon! Why not?

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