June 3, 2026



Dear Shady Hill Community,

It was great to see so many of you last month celebrating your children as they performed the traditional songs and dances of May Day.  

Part of the program was the presentation of flowers to a beloved teacher who is retiring — Beginner Gradehead Laura Ryan. Laura, who started as a Kindergarten Gradehead before becoming a Beginner Gradehead, has been a part of Shady Hill since 1987. She has played an important role in educating our youngest learners for 39 years!

We will be putting memory boxes together to share our appreciation for Laura. If you would like to contribute a memento, card, or note, please send it to:

Christine Kelly

Shady Hill School

178 Coolidge Hill

Cambridge, MA 02138-5598

or drop materials off at Christine Kelly’s desk in the Head of School office by Wednesday, June 10.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Laura!

Warmly,

Mark J. Stanek 

Head of School