Update March 16, 2020

At-Home Learning

Dear Berkwood Hedge School Families,  I hope this finds you well and that your children enjoyed the first day of At-Home Learning. I had an opportunity to watch some of the teachers’ welcome videos, and even got a sneak peek at Silver’s morning meeting song for the SPIRIT and WOOD classes tomorrow, and I am delighted by how well our teachers are holding our program. I am moved by the flexibility, responsiveness, and creativity of our entire team! Everyone is whole-hearted and all in! Thank you, parents, for all of your support this week. I have received many emails in the last few days--touching, helpful, funny, poignant, nervous, and more--and I appreciate all of them. Your engagement with our school in this challenging time is key to our success. Please know that I appreciate all of the feedback and support. These are strange and unprecedented times. The coming weeks will undoubtedly require patience and compassion, as well as potentially significant shifts in the way we live and experience community, at least for the near future. Perhaps, we can find the gifts in this experience, new ways to be together and to be connected when we are not together. Wishing you health and wellness, Love

COVID-19 Response Update

By now you have probably seen the news that Alameda County has declared a shelter-in-place except for essential needs , effective tonight at midnight until April 7. This means the teachers may need to make some adjustments to their program.

At-Home Learning Space

As you adjust to having everyone at home sharing work, play, and living space, we want to provide some tips for creating a space for your child to do their At-Home Learning activities. Setting a space up with your child an be a great way to engage them in the process from the beginning.  I hope you and your family enjoy this time together.

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