Dear SAISD Family Member, 
 
As we begin the second semester and enter the year 2022, we are reminded of the words of Anatole France who stated, “To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” 
 
In SAISD we believe that preparing our students for success in the workforce is secondary to our responsibility in preparing them for success in life. We also believe the “business of our business” is to provide engaging, appropriate, and challenging experiences for all of our students, so they can learn and apply this knowledge in ways that forever enrich their lives.
 
We also realize this commitment to excellence in education comes at a most difficult time as we confront the demanding challenges of the pandemic. SAISD has continually taken the lead to implement safety strategies and COVID-19 protocols to ensure our learning and work environments are as safe as possible. And we will never waiver from this responsibility.
 
A wonderful example of the power of our people can be found in the story, “The Young Eagle,” by Tom Reilly. The nest of the young eagles hung on every word as the master eagle described his exploits. This was an important day for the eaglets. They were preparing for their first solo flight. It was the confidence builder that many of them needed to fulfill their destiny.
 
“How far can I travel?” asked one of the eaglets. “How far can you see?” responded the master eagle. “How high can I fly?” quizzed the young eaglet. “How far can you stretch your wings?” asked the old eagle. “How much should I dream?” asked the eaglet. “How much can you dream?” smiled the older, wiser eagle. “How much can I achieve?” the young eagle continued. “How much can you believe?” the old eagle challenged.
 
Frustrated by the banter, the young eaglet stated, “Why don’t you just answer my questions?” “I did,” replied the master eagle. “Yes,” stated the eaglet, “but you answered them with questions.” “You are the master eagle. You are supposed to know everything. If you can’t answer these questions, then who can?”
 
“You,” the old eagle reassured. “No one can tell you how high to fly, or how much to dream. It is different for each eagle. No one but you knows your potential or what is in your heart. The only thing that limits you is the edge of your imagination.”
 
The young eagle then asked, “What should I do?” The Master Eagle responded, “Look to the horizon, spread your wings and fly.”
 
And so it is with us. As a school district, we will continue to work with all of our stakeholders as we look to the horizon and fly. It has been an amazing journey to date with the best of our flight still to come.
 
On behalf of our Board of Trustees and our entire “79 Square Miles of Excellence,” we thank you for believing each day is a gift and that everyone is important.
 
Have a “Fantastic Friday.” We truly appreciate you.
 
"Dr. J"
 
Robert Jaklich, Ed. D.
 
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
~Mahatma Gandhi