Greetings!
Happy Spring and April Fool’s Day!
Be careful of pranksters!
I hope you are returning renewed, relaxed, and energized!
This is a renewing time of celebration for many. Within our community, our families are observing Ramadan, celebrated Nowruz on the first day of Spring, celebrated Easter, and will soon enjoy Passover. We are fortunate to be in such a diverse community. I share the joys of the season with you all.
Our April calendar is overflowing! Please note the following:
- Wednesday, April 10th: Eid. School closed.
- Book Fair in the Big Room: All day April 9th, 11th, 12th and the morning of the 15th.
- Thursday, April 11th: 6pm, Rachel Hines will talk about the “Good Enough Parent” in the Big Room. RSVP on Google doc.
- Wednesday, April 17th: All day Parent Conferences. School closed to kids. Open to Parents.
- Thursday, April 18th: What’s Next? Meeting, 6:30pm in the Big Room. (See below.)
- Tuesday, April 23rd: Passover. School closed.
- Tuesday, April 30th, 9:20am CHAT with JEAN. I have missed this morning gathering! Please join me for coffee and a chat!
- The What’s Next? Meeting is for parents of kids who will be applying to Independent Schools for the Fall of 2025. (This would include those applying to Hunter Elementary. The child must be 5 by the fall of 2025 which might include some older children in our 3’s classes who turn 4 in the fall of 2024.) We will talk about the process of applying, what to expect, what to do, what not to do. We will not talk about individual schools per say, but the guidance and partnership we will establish with you as you navigate this challenging journey. Please bring all your questions. There will be a meeting in the fall about applying to Public Schools which is its own reality and seems to change all the time! TBD. We will be sending out Information before the meeting which will hopefully be helpful. Please also follow the site set up by Rebecca with information about Spring Open Houses and events.
- Now that this year’s Ex-missions and Admissions Seasons are formally closed, I have attached the report for this year. I am very proud that our kids are well-prepared for a range of types of schools and that you have chosen schools that are a fit for your individual child. Each will be a star!
- If you have a green thumb and would like to work in the garden on the roof, please check in with Shazia.
See you at the door!
Warmly,
Jean