12/12/16. 7:00 PM. Board of Education Mtg. LGI/HS
12/22/16. 7:00 PM. Lindemann Honor Choir & Chime Choir Concert. Center for the Arts
12/24/16. Holiday Break
12/25/16. Merry Christmas!
01/1/17. Happy New Year!
1/9/17. Welcome Back! Classes Resume.
Announcement of New Superintendent
The Allen Park Board of Education is proud to announce the selection of Mr. Michael H. Darga to lead the district as its next Superintendent, replacing retiring Superintendent, Dr. John J. Sturock. Mr. Darga was chosen from a highly qualified field of candidates following a very rigorous selection process conducted over the past few months with the assistance of the Michigan Leadership Institute.
The Board would like to express heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed time, energy and thoughtful input to the Superintendent qualifications, stakeholder sessions and interview process.
We are excited to begin the next chapter for the Allen Park Public Schools, and believe that Mr. Darga will continue to move the district forward in our efforts to provide a quality education for all students.
Barbara Zdrodowski
Administrative Assistant to
Dr. John J. Sturock, Superintendent
A note from Mr. Darga:
Dear Lindemann Parents and families,
I am very excited and proud to announce that I have been selected to lead our district as the next Superintendent of schools, replacing retiring Superintendent, Dr. John J. Sturock.
My first official day as our new Superintendent will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017.
As parents, you may be feeling a bit anxious on how this will impact our students and families at Lindemann. Unfortunately, with my new position, I will be stepping away from my role as your building principal. I want to assure you, Lindemann will be a top priority for both Dr. Sturock and I as we work together to fill the role of building principal during this transition. One possible solution is to bring in an “intern” principal (usually a retired principal) that would work with our students, parents and staff members until the end of this school year. In May/June 2017, we would post the vacant principal position and go through the hiring process early in the summer. A new principal for Lindemann will be in place and ready to start the 2017/2018 school year.
This is a “bitter/sweet” message for me personally. I have said it many times, Lindemann truly is a very special place. I have had the privilege of serving our students and families as the Principal of Lindemann Elementary School for the past 4.5 years. As the new Superintendent, I will be sure to visit often and check in on our students. Now and then you may even see me on the corner of Wick and Becker near the kindergarten doors.
I want to say Thank You to those parents who have reached out to me either in person, through email and phone calls to express well wishes, supportive comments and stories of how I connected with their families and children. I couldn’t be happier to hear that I’ve had such a positive impact with so many, especially our students.
As an educator, I want to share one of my favorite sayings with you. This is a part of my leadership philosophy and why I walk the halls with a smile on my face each and everyday.
“Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can be.”
– Rita Pierson, Educator
In my heart, I will always be a LINDEMANN LION!
Sincerely,
Mike Darga
A reminder that we have another half-day dismissal coming up on
January 18. Dismissal is 11:40 a.m.
ART OF GIVING PROJECT
Art Drop Boxes will be available in our office for collection of this project:
The ART OF GIVING is a project that is very near and dear to my heart, just as ART is at the HEART of Blake. Although this project is very personal, with all of us working together, it has the potential to impact and uplift so many others. I began the Art of Giving when my boys were small. The Bowman boys, like many chronically ill children, spent countless hours in the hospital. They tire of the many, often painful, procedures; however, these procedures are their means of survival. Art therapy is a very vital part of these children’s care. It creates a positive direction, allows them to express their emotions about their health, and is a different approach to cope through ART. I have had the rare opportunity to see first hand how amazing art therapy is for these children; please consider joining us during our Art of Giving event, the reward is priceless. ~ Kim Bowman
Quote of the Week
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest accomplishment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
Leo Buscaglia
READING RESOURCE
Here is a LINK to Biblionasium. It is a place for kids to keep a reading log, review books, and get reading ideas from their teachers. It is basically Good Reads for kids, but it is private.
To learn more about this awesome program – click the LINK below:
