Soup With The Super Was Super!
As another way to connect with different groups in our community and remain dedicated to our strategic plan's goals, I held the second Soup with the Super at the Leo Mahany / Harold Meininger Senior Community Center on March 20.
We had 40 attendees, including residents from our community, some of whom live in senior group housing in Royal Oak, including Waltonwood and the Village of Royal Oak. We enjoyed soup, chili, salads, and cookies on a snowy first day of spring. Royal Oak High School seniors joined us, served lunch, and assisted the attendees with their meals. I shared vital facts about our schools and programs and took questions to acquaint them with our district better. Our students also helped me answer some of their questions. Many citizens had yet to hear of the Senior Gold Cards, the pass issued to senior Royal Oak residents allowing them to attend free school events, like concerts, athletic contests, and performances. I also took ideas from the residents about connecting students directly with our senior citizens on projects. Working with our schools’ student leadership and service groups, I am confident we will develop valuable systems to enhance those relationships and help the senior citizens of our community.
- Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, Superintendent Royal Oak Schools