Dear Families,

As I reflect on my first year at Chelsea Day School, I’m filled with deep gratitude. Walking through our classrooms, I’ve been struck again and again by the joy, curiosity, and growth that lives here. Our children explore the world through play, ask big questions, take creative risks, and learn what it means to be part of a community – all under the guidance of thoughtful, committed teachers who truly see and honor each child for who they are.

This year, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing so many small, meaningful moments that make Chelsea Day School such a special place: a group of children proudly delivering handmade invitations to their movie premiere, the excitement of a block structure stretching higher and wider than anyone imagined, the quiet comfort between a teacher and child during a hard goodbye. And my favorite – those morning hellos that started as whispers and unsure smiles, now replaced by confident, joyful children arriving at their school, their sacred place.

I’ve also felt the strength of this community – the trust from our families, the collaboration among our teachers, and the way we all come together to create something bigger than ourselves.

Thank you for welcoming me so warmly and for allowing me to be part of your children’s lives. Have a wonderful summer.

Love,

Rachel