I was watching TV last night and the annual Lexus "Make It A December to Remember" car commercial came on that focuses on special moments, thoughtful surprises and the magic of the holiday season. It always ends with someone being shocked when they open up the front door to a brand new car with a big bow on it sitting in the driveway. I'm sure if that happened to any one of us, it surely would be a December to Remember. Although my first question might be, "Who's paying for that?" While the commercial didn't get me thinking about buying a new car, it did make me think about how it can be a December to remember. I wrote a few weeks ago in our staff newsletter about the rush of the holiday season. November was over in a blink and now here we are rushing again to get to the holidays. Rushing to get the house decorated, rushing to find that perfect gift for someone, rushing to get to a parking spot at the mall or rushing to see if an Amazon package arrived at the door before someone sees it. Those aren't the things I want to remember about December. My hope is that I remember how people come together to support those in need. Whether it is donating clothing to a charity, buying a present for a child in need, stopping by a neighbor's house who might be alone this season to say hello, or gathering with family, friends or co-workers, there are various ways that it can be a December to Remember for us and for others. In school with have our winter sports seasons starting up, our annual Winter Concert that rings in the holidays with festive songs, our President of Pequannock AP Government project, Mr. Rodriguez's holiday carolers, our holiday spirit week and our staff cookie contest that all help make December a month to remember as we close out 2023. As we welcome in a new month, the final month of the year, as a Pequannock Community let us make it a December to Remember as we spread Golden Panther Pride throughout our community in acts of service, cheer and fellowship. May it be a month of special moments, thoughtful surprises and the magic of the holiday season as we look forward to what is to come! Hello December! #DecembertoRemember
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Richard M. HayzlerA life long educator and current Principal of Pequannock Township High School in NJ, Rich is excited to share his ideas and thoughts about education and how we can change the world for our students and our staff. Currently Reading
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