Dear Families,
“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ― C.S. Lewis.
We are thankful to be in person, serving our students and families by creating a community whether you are here on campus or off. We cannot change what these past six months have brought but we can engage fully in what is ahead of us. With kindness and grace in our hearts for those around us, with thankfulness for the opportunities presented and with perseverance for in the challenges still ahead.
The energy and excitement on campus has been unmatched since March last year. We are all learning new habits and routines. Empathize with your children when they tell you how hard one way halls are and how they are struggling to remember all the new things we are asking. Lunch particularly might be frustrating - please reinforce with them the importance of these measure to ensure we are keeping everyone safe to keep our school open and thriving. As every year, students are expected to be respectful when responding to faculty and staff requests.
Teachers and faculty have a herculean task this year, juggling all the things required to support our students on campus and our distance learners. Including reduced time, our teachers who normally have one duty and an hour lunch now have two duties and a half an hour lunch. If your student is telling you fun stories about a teacher or excited about a particular class, send a message to that teacher thanking them for the unseen hours and sacrifices.
Sincerely,
