Our campus is bustling with the entire staff in the building, getting ready for our students' arrival. This week soccer practices started, the classrooms and campus are being prepared, schedules are being completed, and learning materials are in place. We are ready for another school year.  While we are not back to “normal,” we are planning on a year of more. More time on campus, in the classroom, on trips, and playing games. Yes, there will be plenty of COVID-19 protocols - testing, distancing, health checks, masking, learning outdoors, filters, sanitizers, and pods will all continue to be part of our day. With these and other actions we are protecting each other and enabling activities that support our students and families. So, it is with a feeling of joy that I welcome and welcome back the community to the new school year.

Forms were due August 20th. If, for any reason, you have not been able to submit your forms, please do so today! Forms are required to be submitted before a student can join us on campus.

Forms are available on our website.

Our pre-school testing event is tomorrow! More Information for current families on our testing program can be found on ParentSquare at: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/8391206

Don't forget to do the daily health screening in ParentSquare by 7:30am every school day!

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Please reference this map for drop off & pickup flow.

While our kitchen is still closed, we are glad to be able to partner with Wholesome Food Services for our lunch program. They are almost done setting up our lunch menus - we will send a notice when they are ready. In the meantime, you can register so that you will be able to order food as soon as the menus are available.

First, check ParentSquare for posts from your teachers, your departments (Children's Garden, Lower School, High School), and the administration.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for on ParentSquare, please email your department coordinator/administrator:

You can view the full calendar online either on the website , in ParentSquare , or in the BigSis portal (these 3 platforms are synced from the same calendar). 

* Current Parents can find Zoom information for meetings in ParentSquare

We will host a virtual New Parent Orientation next week. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the school and how to become an active member of the community.

Look for an invitation in ParentSquare.

All current parents are invited to join Lelia True, Interim Head of School for a Zoom lunch meeting on Friday, September 17 at noon. Look for an invitation in ParentSquare.

Send your questions for Lelia in advance.

This week is a busy time at the school. Monday was the orientation for new employees (there are many this year - look for an introductory email later this week!). The rest of the week is dedicated to preparation for the school year in many facets. Along with all of the logistics and practical tasks, our "work week" always includes time for movement and artistic exploration as well as an in-depth group study.

This year, the group study is rooted in an excerpt from The Art of Goethean Conversation by Marjorie Spock. In our discussions we are considering the depth of our conversations, how we set our inner voice aside to truly listen and respond to others, and what space we make for meaning in our interactions.

Morgan Kulesza ('12) is the Program Manager for the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, a therapeutic arts program for patients, caregivers, and staff members at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Morgan received her BA from Rhodes College and MA from Georgetown University.

One of Morgan's drawings was recently published in the book 'Purpose-built' Art in Hospitals: Art with Intent by Judy Rollins.

Camilla Feeley (alum) (pictured on the left) made history this summer as part of the first ever qualified full team from the USA to compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics in the Olympics. The team finished eleventh in the group all-around qualification. In 2019, Camilla won a total of four medals at the 2019 Pan American Games held in Lima, Peru.

Celia Braun ('21) is a freshman at Boston University and plays on their women's soccer team. At the end of the first week of the season, Celia was named the Rookie of the Week for the Patriot League.

Used Fitmax Therapy Pool for sale with 100% of proceeds going to the WWS OneFUND.

This pool is 7 x 7 feet wide and 4.5 feet deep and comes with a heater. Good for physical therapy, stationary swim training, and more. The pool is in good shape and has no leaks. It was used only one season and kept very clean. Sale includes metal frame and thick vinyl pool lining, pool cover, vinyl mat for under the pool, ladder to get in and out, and electric heater. NOT INCLUDED are pump and hoses (pump is $130-$350 and hoses are $20 each on the Fitmax pool website). You'll also have to fill with your own water and get chemicals and filters. Learn more: https://fitmaxipool.com/shop/fitmax-therapy-pool-without-heater-special/ 

If new, this pool would be $1999 plus another $1000 for the heater. Asking for $250 OBO which we will donate to the WWS OneFUND.

Please contact Ildi at ildikohorovitz@gmail.com

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