Bennett ES PWCS

I think that this is the most beautiful thing that I have ever recieved. Thank you, Bennet Elementary School for the memories, the hugs and tears and laughter and time shared together. What a gift!

Dear Mrs. Pohzehl,
As we celebrate nine incredible years of leadership, we recognize that the shirts were never really about the shirts.
Each message became a lesson. Each lesson became a value. And those values became part of who we are because of your leadership.
👕 Year 1: Be Kind
You showed us that kindness is not weakness. It is the foundation of a strong community and the way we treat one another when no one is watching.
👕 Year 2: Work Hard
You taught us that excellence requires effort, perseverance, and a commitment to doing what is best for students every day.
👕 Year 3: Play
You reminded us to find joy in our work, celebrate successes, laugh often, and create memories that make school a place people want to be.
👕 Year 4: Stand Firm
You demonstrated courage during difficult moments, making decisions rooted in what was right for children, even when the path forward was not easy.
👕 Year 5: Stand Proud
You encouraged us to believe in ourselves, our students, and our school community, helping us recognize the difference we make every day.
👕 Year 6: Stand Together
You built a culture where teamwork mattered, where challenges were faced collectively, and where everyone felt they belonged.
👕 Year 7: Take Care of Yourself
You reminded us that we cannot pour into others unless we also care for ourselves. Your leadership showed that wellbeing matters.
👕 Year 8: Be Open to New
You challenged us to learn, grow, innovate, and embrace change with curiosity and optimism.
👕 Year 9: Honor the Past
You taught us to celebrate our history, cherish our traditions, and build on the foundation created by those who came before us.
Today, as we say goodbye, we realize these lessons were never just words on a shirt. They were values modeled through your actions, decisions, and daily leadership.
Because of you, we are kinder, stronger, prouder, more united, and more prepared for whatever comes next.
Thank you for nine years of leadership, wisdom, laughter, and unwavering dedication. Your impact extends far beyond this building and will continue to live on in the students, staff, and families whose lives you have touched.
The shirts may become memories, but the lessons will remain part of us forever.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Your Bennett Family ❤️

What an incredible first day back with teachers. We started with a little fun while we tossed some “fish” then got right to business setting the stage for our work this year.
The right people are at the table!

Our Cereal Box Challenge was a huge success! Our school collected 445 boxes of cereal to donate and then had fun with a domino course! https://canva.link/te3igzyvku3181p Thanks to Renee Duggan for the organization of this great activity.

Facilitating lesson study is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in collaboration. Watching educators come together to plan, observe, reflect, and refine their practice is where real transformation begins.

As a facilitator, I’ve seen how intentional dialogue and shared inquiry turn everyday lessons into opportunities for deep learning—for both students and teachers. The impact goes far beyond a single classroom; it builds a culture of continuous improvement.

This is the power of lesson study: collective expertise in action.