October, 2010
Dear Kent Parents and Community Members,
As you know by now, we have had a very successful opening of school. Our students and staff met together on Wednesday, August 25, for the first day of school, and both groups seemed fully prepared to meet each other and to begin the 2010-2011 school year. I thank you all for everything you did to launch another school year with perfection.
On the other hand, I must announce some very sad news. Davey Head Custodian Bill Milton passed away suddenly on the day before school started, August 24, 2010. Bill was a fine man who gave nine years of his life to the Kent Schools. Even though he began his work at Stanton Middle School, he ended his work with us as Davey Head Custodian. Over the years, he earned the respect of everyone around him, including our students, all staff members, and parents. In addition, his attendance and punctuality were excellent. He had a few interruptions due to sickness, but he would come right back to his job as soon as he became well.
Bill always had a nice thing to say to others. He never turned the conversation toward himself. He was a humble person with no desire to draw attention. His hard work led to a promotion as Head Custodian after only five years. He certainly deserved the recognition.
We now have experienced three great losses in the Kent Schools family of school employees over the past calendar year. Central Head Custodian Kevin McFarland and Roosevelt Teacher Greg Starc passed away previously in 2010. Like Kevin and Greg, Bill Milton had a great impact on those around him. Not one day at Davey will pass without the staff and students thinking about Bill.
For many details about our upcoming school year, please feel free to navigate our excellent Web site at www.kentschools.net for all of the information you need about your children’s programs and school buildings. In Kent Schools, we have made a strong commitment to technology as a tool for communicating with our parents and for teaching our students. At the same time, I invite any parent or community member to call me (330-676-7610) with questions, comments, or concerns.
Have a great school year,
Dr. Joe Giancola
Superintendent
