Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted on 01/20/2020
MLK 2020Dear Douglas County School District community,

I hope our students and educators are enjoying a well-deserved day off from school on this historic day where we celebrate the life of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On this 34th annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I’m reminded of Dr. King’s passion for giving back to others. Soon, many of our schools will begin their Wish Week celebrations as they work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to provide special gifts to some remarkable children. Students give an enormous amount of energy, time and enthusiasm in their Wish Week acts of kindness and compassion.

And, of course, let’s not forget the teachers who give back to others every day in their classrooms. Each and every one of our educators is passionate about educating children -- the next generation and the future of this great country.

This profession is all about giving back by passing along wisdom, education, and character to tomorrow’s leaders.

I want to take a moment to thank the amazing educators of the Douglas County School District who work tirelessly to teach our children about American history and the importance of this historic day. I want to further thank them for preparing our students to live in a world of kindness, knowledge, and integrity.

“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thomas S. Tucker, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Douglas County School District

Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Douglas:

Espero que nuestros estudiantes y educadores estén disfrutando de un merecido día libre de la escuela en este día histórico donde celebramos la vida del gran Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

En esta 34ª celebración anual del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr., recuerdo la pasión del Dr. King por retribuir a los demás. Pronto, muchas de nuestras escuelas comenzarán sus celebraciones de la Semana de los Deseos mientras trabajan con la Fundación Make-A-Wish para brindar regalos especiales a algunos niños notables. Los estudiantes dan una enorme cantidad de energía, tiempo y entusiasmo en sus actos de bondad y compasión en la Semana de los Deseos.

Y, por supuesto, no olvidemos a los maestros que retribuyen a los demás todos los días en sus aulas. A todos y cada uno de nuestros educadores les apasiona educar a los niños: la próxima generación y el futuro de este gran país. Esta profesión se trata de retribuir transmitiendo sabiduría, educación y carácter a los líderes del mañana.

Quiero tomarme un momento para agradecer a los increíbles educadores del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Douglas que trabajan incansablemente para enseñar a nuestros hijos sobre la historia de los Estados Unidos y la importancia de este día histórico. Quiero agradecerles aún más por preparar a nuestros estudiantes para vivir en un mundo de amabilidad, conocimiento e integridad.

"La pregunta más persistente y urgente de la vida es: '¿Qué estás haciendo por los demás?'" Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thomas S. Tucker, Ph.D.
Superintendente
Distrito escolar del condado de Douglas
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