Over the past week, social media feeds were filled with faces of children and teachers returning to school. Given the uncertainty of the past eighteen months, it feels comforting to have a routine. However, now more than ever, we need to continue to come together as a community to support one another, exercise patience and understanding, and give ourselves and others grace.

We send our very best wishes to all students, teachers, staff, and families as together we continue to learn to navigate this new reality. Getting back into a routine is also an opportunity to recommit to our own self-care plans so that we are in a position to serve to the best of our abilities.

We look forward to welcoming you to the first convening of the new school year on September 14th. We will be unveiling our new vision and mission statements and updating members on the plans for the coming year. In addition, we will receive an update from our race equity core team and hear from the Norwalk Public Schools about the strategic operating plan for the district.