Good Will Towards All

As we come upon different holidays, I want to wish everyone a safe, peaceful and happy time. The blog will be quiet for this weekend but, as promised, next week I will have posts on issues of "segregation," HCC, and 10,000 foot view of the district.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa (not to mention the just-passed Winter Solstice.

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12/24/16, 11:58 AM
Carol Simmons said…
Once again Melissa and Charlie thank you for all you do. Your posts are not only informative but often generate important discussions. Your attendance at events and meetings and observations and reflections are much appreciated.

"Good Will Towards All" requires patience sometimes. Thank you again.

Carol
12/24/16, 3:01 PM
Michael Rice said…
Thank you, Melissa for all you do for the district. As a teacher, I appreciate your support and your advocacy for students.
12/24/16, 3:17 PM
seattle citizen said…
Thank you, Melissa, for all you and others do in support of this blog. May you all have a wonderful holiday snd a great new year.
12/24/16, 6:46 PM
n said…
Don't post as much but still read. You do a service even though I disagree sometimes. Thank you and Merry Christmas, Melissa, to you and your family.
12/24/16, 8:59 PM
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