March 1, 2024

Dear Lower School Families,

In an effort to better communicate with you about your children’s progress, we are considering adding an additional parent conference in January beginning next (2024-25) school year. This would be in addition to the Get To Know You Conferences, the October and March Conferences, and the Celebration of Accomplishments in May. This additional conference would replace one of the report card written comment periods in January, but there would still be a report card with check boxes. We will still have full comments written on the report at the end of the year.

Our current practice leaves a five-month span of formal meetings between teachers and parents. By adding a January conference, teachers and parents will be able to meet to collaborate on setting goals for students as the second semester begins. When meeting again in March, parents and teachers will have the opportunity to discuss progress toward these goals and make adjustments for the remaining few months of school. Knowing that the home/school partnership is so important, we feel this added opportunity for dialogue will enhance the learning experience for our students.

Please complete this brief survey by Friday, March 15, 2024. Thank you for your input.

Warm Regards,

Mark L. Hansen

Head of Lower School