March 18, 2022
Dear Lower School Families,
As you read this letter, our spring break has officially begun! Schools often say that the sweet spot for learning on the school calendar is between January-March. It is probably because there are fewer organized activities outside of school, and the cold weather is often not drawing children to head outside and play. When we return on April 4, there are just nine weeks of school remaining and many end-of-year activities and programs await.
Raising Digital Natives
I hope you will join us in the dining hall on Monday, April 4, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. to hear Dr. Devorah Heitner speak to us about her latest book Screenwise and discuss a realistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. This is a topic that is often at the top of parents’ wish lists to learn more about as we all try to navigate this area with our children, so please join us! Here is a link to RSVP. In addition to meeting with parents that Monday evening, she will have a session with our fourth and fifth grade students on Tuesday.
Homeroom Class Group Photos
On April 6, Irish Eyes Photography will be on campus taking photos of our homeroom class groups. If you would like to pre-order a class photo, please click on this link. You must use this link because you cannot access it from the Irish Eyes website. You will have the option to purchase a 5x7 or an 8x10 of the class photo. Pre-ordered photos will be delivered to the school directly to be sent home with students. If you would like the class photos directly shipped to your home, however, you will be able to order photos through your online gallery that has your child’s individual school photo. At checkout, please choose “lower school class photo” under the “team option.”
Dress Code After Spring Break
When we return from spring break on April 4, lower school students may wear shorts. Here is a link to the dress code guidelines. Students will continue to spend time outside on a regular basis. Please help your children make appropriate clothing choices as we transition through the fluctuating weather of spring.
Grade-Level Rising Meetings for Parents & Guardians
Next month, we will begin our annual Parent Coffees when parents and guardians have the opportunity to learn about the programs for their children in the grades in which they will be enrolled for next year. These will be in-person in our theatre, simulcast on Zoom and recorded for those unable to attend. Each grade level will have two homeroom teachers share details about the year ahead as well as highlights and expectations. There will also be time for questions from those attending in the theatre.
