Dear Families:
It seems like winter has returned after such unusual spring-like weather. Our students love getting outside and yesterday was another wonderful day for ski club. I have to send a shout out to teachers Ashley Bardwell and Amy True who are doing an amazing job with this weekly ski program. I joined the group a few weeks ago and saw, first-hand, the organization and care they both exhibit in taking that many students off campus to ski. Not easy! So well done. And thank you to the many parents who volunteer weekly- we could not do it without you!
We celebrated Thursday on our 100th Day of School. Always a fun day to see students and staff transform themselves and several classrooms doing STEM projects to reflect the concept of “100”
And let’s not forget Valentine’s Day which was another fun-filled time.
I have been very busy giving over a dozen tours the past two weeks and I have many scheduled throughout the rest of the month and into March. Our advertising and your support of our school makes a difference. And while the Lower School is always popular with new families, I am so encouraged by applicants at all levels, including the Upper School.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES:
- Monday we are closed for President’s Day
- Wednesday, February 22, is Ash Wednesday- the First Day of Lent. We will be having a service and Sr Regina will be with us to help distribute Ashes.
- Our Winter break runs from February 25- March 5.
- We will celebrate Read Across America March 6-10. Read Across America Click to see the daily activities.
- We will conclude the week with a Door Decorating Contest in which each classroom will select a book as the theme. This supports our Literacy efforts at all levels and it’s fun!
- Canned soups are being collected now. Container is in the lobby.
- New after school Clubs will be starting after the break.
- Legos with Mrs. Reed sign-up genius should have gone home with classroom newsletters.
- Sign Up for Mad Science will be out soon.
Remember to visit our website which is active and contains a month-to-month calendar. First day of school for Fall, 2023 is September 5!!!! The drop-down list under “Parents” has archived copies of my recent newsletters.
If you have not returned your “Intent to Return” form it is late. We will be going to a waitlist in several classrooms.
Enjoy your long weekend. See you Tuesday!
Best,
Dr. Kirk
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