Failure is a big part of your path to success. It’s not your enemy. It is your partner in growth. It doesn’t define you; it refines you. If you didn’t fail, you wouldn’t build the character you need to succeed. Failure is an event, not a definition.

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We took our new learning of “tens partners” to math games this morning. There’s definitely smiles under those masks! Love these little mathematicians!#underwoodstrong #firstgrade

I have retweeted this many times...and I will almost every time I see it. I love this!!!

These eagles taking the time to share their voice and start conversations. So inspiring #embracediversity #underwoodproud

This week we celebrated with a good old fashioned room party. Lost count of the number of thank yous from the kids. They 💜 being kids together. #underwoodproud #r7proud #kidsdeserveit

Yesterday we did “all the things” to celebrate Fall. I sure was exhausted by the end of the day, however, all the “best day ever” and “thank you so much” comments made it all worth it! #underwoodstrong #letthembelittle #firstgrade

School culture is not created by policies, procedures, or even mission statement (how many even know their school mission statement), but it’s created by the relationships and interactions of the admin, staff, and students on a consistent basis.

Teachers, tomorrow is your opportunity to reconnect with your students. Ensure each voice is heard, every child is significant and enjoy every moment. You may be the joy of their new year! #BISTon Cornerstones of Care

The staff and I are excited to welcome back our Eagles today!! We hope our families had a great winter break. #underwoodstrong

You can't teach passion but you can live it, share it and show others what a life filled with it looks like.

Thank you PTA for the awesome gift today. I will most definitely put this to use…I love it! Also, thanks for providing the entire staff with Starbucks and donuts. We appreciate you and all parents for the support you have shown us this year. #underwoodstrong

So thankful for the UWE staff. It was a great week getting back together and excited to see our students and families next week. #underwoodproud

Thanks PTA for the awesome welcome back signs. We appreciate you! #underwoodproud

Thanks to the LSNHS National Honor Society for all the sidewalk welcoming messages. The staff loved them and the students will as well. Thank you for your inspiration. #underwoodproud

Thank you Jon Courtney for providing Schoology PD this morning for our new teachers. We appreciate you! #underwoodproud

A huge thank you to Earth Effect Outdoor Living and the Faith Builders group of the First Baptist Church in Lee’s Summit for donating their time and resources to beautify our memorial garden at UWE. We appreciate you! #underwoodproud

We took time to have fun today after working hard the last two days. I appreciate the UWE staff for their dedication to our students and never forgetting the importance of having fun. #underwoodstrong

Thanks to our Diversity Committee, staff, and wonderful families who contributed a lot of time and effort to support our ONE SCHOOL MANY CULTURES bulletin board. Amazing work! #underwoodproud

UWE staff enjoying bouquet building on the final day of Staff Appreciation Week. #underwoodproud