WELCOME BACK.....

                                                                                                     September 8, 2015

Welcome back

It’s hard to believe were back for another school year! I have been teaching for eight years, that thought in itself is scary.  Although I must admit I didn’t even acknowledge the word “teaching” until September 1,  I am now ready and determined to making this year great. We will make mistakes together. Mistakes are a part of life. Anyone who has grew as a person or athlete has failed.  It’s what we learn from our mistakes that is the important thing. A colleague once told me I don’t want my students to achieve good grades, I want them to IMPROVE! Welcome to grade 7.

This summer was slightly different than my usual 50 rounds of golf.  As many of you know, at the end of last year, my beautiful princess, Aria Marie Kaufman was born at Southlake Hospital.  I feel blessed that I have had the opportunity to spend 8 memorable weeks with her and Mommy.  Each day was an adventure, whether it was Aria's first roll,  her learning to blow bubbles until her face was a wet as Niagara falls, learning to sit, or just giggling away I wouldn't have wanted to miss a moment.  I can honestly say I LOVE BEING A DAD!!!!!!

One of my passions is "Golf".   It is one of those games that can be so frustrating but at the same time can be so rewarding when you hit a good shot.  The best way to describe my golf game would be like a roller coaster, hi's, low's, twists and turns.  Some days I contemplate golf retirement, and then I magically hit a shot that sucks me back for more turbulence.  This summer  I was lucky to play Beacon Hall, Glen Abbey, Royal Ashburn and many other tracks that surround the GTA.

Another activity you may be surprised that I love to do is read. In my opinion, reading is much more than novels. I LOVE to read internet articles on my iPad, magazines, and newspapers, yes they are usually sports related.  This summer I read several books including "The Code", "Fish", "Gratitude and Kindness" and "Mindset".  

For most of my life I have been involved in sports in one form or another. My wife Ashlee says that I’m sports obsessed. It is true that the first thing I do in the morning is turn on the television and watch Sports Center. It is also true that I am known to sit on the couch and watch countless hours of sports. Sitting in my man cave, it is very common for me to be surrounded by my iPhone, iPad, and sometimes even my computer as my eyes are glued to the big game.

Once I became a middle aged adult, in my mid thirties, I frequently complained about aches and pains.  It's pretty simple, my body doesn't recover like it did when I was your age.  Left shoulder, right shoulder, hip flexor.  Let's say I'm keeping my physiotherapist, massage therapist, and chiropractor in business.

We are all now back for another school year. Work hard, get involved, and have fun! I’m looking forward to spending another 200 days with you.

                                                                     Sincerely B. Kaufman