Argyle West Elementary Principal

The Argyle West

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

MISSION STATEMENT: Argyle West Elementary will provide an educational foundation that empowers ALL students to fulfill their unique potential by instilling a love of learning, fostering positive relationships, and developing well-rounded citizens.

Welcome Back! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new families to Argyle and to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! May this year bring you and your family great happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health. I thank you for your support and partnership in working together for your children.

The New Year is a wonderful time for families to discuss their own family values and ways of making a positive difference in the lives of others. Families are encouraged to seize the opportunity to discuss with their child about personal achievements and to set goals.

With the craziness of this year, we have come to appreciate the things we once took for granted like hugs, handshakes, movies, concerts, and other social gatherings. There are some places in the country where students are not able to come to school in person, so we are also encouraging students to be grateful for the education they are receiving and how hard our teachers and staff have been working to make things as “normal” as possible.

While I am talking about teachers, I need to brag for a moment. I’ve been in education for 28 years. First as a teacher, then an assistant principal, and now and a smile on their face. I know many people have a better appreciation for teachers after being virtual all last spring and trying to teach their own children. However, I have a better appreciation for teachers, and I’m with them every day. Please make sure your child’s teachers know how much you appreciate their efforts. I know a few kind words go a long way in providing that energy a teacher needs to get through one more set of papers to grade!

We are blessed to work in this great school district with our wonderful students and supportive parents. We will continue to work diligently with you, and your children, and invite you to call or email to talk with the teachers or me about your child’s individual needs. Have a blessed New Year!

seven years as a principal. I have never seen so much dedication, commitment, determination, and resilience in my many years as I have over the past six months.

I am in awe every day at all of the many things teachers are doing to make sure the students are receiving the best instruction possible. Some teachers are teaching in-person, some are teaching virtual, and some are doing both! The amount of time these heroes have put into their planning to ensure engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning is inspiring. Not only that, many of them are having to complete a 60-hour course through the Texas Education Agency that is mandatory while also grading, returning emails, and trying to have a family life. Most of that is done on their own time.

To say this year is daunting is an understatement, but they all do it with a positive attitude, joy in their heart,

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Funderburg Argyle West Principal