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Amazing Raider Families,

“Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.” ~Roy T. Bennett~

Despite the Padres losing to the rivaled Dodgers in National West Division Playoffs, I hope that you still enjoyed your weekend. While the Padres would have wished that they moved on to play in the National League Championship Series, I know the players are happy that their season was not a repeat of last year where they were expected to make it to the World Series but did not. In fact, last year, they had to finish 14-2 just to make it to .500. What they did was make major adjustment to bring in a roster that would work well together and was not worried about outside expectations. They focused on being cohesive as a team. Padres manager, Mike Shildt said, “A ton of disappointment in the end result. But nothing but absolute respect and admiration for our entire club. It’s a club that from day one poured everything they had into this — every single guy.” After a failed 2023 season, the Padres finished one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history; second only to the 1998 season. They did not give up. They made adjustments. They maintained hope. As we approach this second progress report on November 1, I want you to persevere through whatever grades you may have. It is never too late to make the adustment to improve. Remember, this is still a progress report keeping in mind that their is a finishing date of December 20, which is when the grades will be permanent. If you have grades that you are not happy with, then you will have to make the time to improve those grades. Do not wait until December to ask your teachers how you can improve your grades. ASK NOW. Do what you need to do because that is what you can control. This way, regardless of the December 20 grades, you can say that you really tried and gave it your all.

Have a great week!

Easter Finley, Principal