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June 15, 2026


Dear Lower School Families,


We hope this finds your family enjoying the beginning of the summer vacation! There are a few items we want to share and bring to your attention.

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Two Stars and a Wish (Parent Feedback)

A popular Responsive Classroom feedback activity for students is “Two Stars and a Wish.” It is a structured feedback technique where two positive observations (the stars) and one suggestion for improvement (the wish) are provided on a piece of work. We welcome your feedback from your perspective as parents. Please complete this short form. Thank you.


Report Cards 

Report cards will be published at 7:00 p.m. tonight (June 15). Please use the MySchoolApp to log in at that time or afterward to see your children’s report cards and comments.


ERB Results (Grades 3-5)

Students in grades 3-5 took ERB standardized tests in May, and those results are now available to view by logging into the MySchoolApp.


School Supply Kits for 2026-27

Please visit our storefront at this link. Kits will be packaged and sent directly to the school prior to the start of the 2026-27 school year. Promotional pricing and free shipping ended on June 14, but you can still order for “ship to home” if you wish. Of course, you are welcome to purchase school supplies elsewhere using these 2026-27 Lower School Supply Lists. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Saling.


2026-27 Lower School Important Dates Calendars


Seven Tips for Summer Success

Here are the Seven Tips for Summer Success that help children stay engaged, connected and prepared for a strong start to the next school year.


First Week of 2026-27 School Year for Explorer, PreK and Kindergarten Students

Please refer to this information and mark your calendars for this staggered-start schedule for our early childhood students.


Happy Summer,

Mark L. Hansen

Head of Lower School


Brelle Farrenkopf

Associate Head of Lower School, Director of Early Childhood


Vanessa Taglia

Lower School Director of Academic Programs