School is out and it is the last day of June.   As I close out this year, I want to thank the Ballou Community for supporting all of our efforts to teach, coach, mentor, and advise your student(s).  A special thanks to our PTSA, local businesses, AVID tutors and countless volunteer parent/guardians who help make our school a community.   

The junior high years are a wonderful, sometimes messy, time of growing up.  There are days that teenage angst tries a teacher's patience; but there always  remains a belief that our work in the junior high is vital to propelling all of our students for success in high school.  We have high hopes for each child, each day.   As we move forward this summer making plans for next year, we will remain committed to our three goals:  increased student achievement,  improved equity and social justice, and college/career readiness. 

Have a great summer vacation.