Dear Families: As excited as we are to have our PreK – 2nd grade students back in the building, our hearts sank on Wednesday when the Key Indicators of covid positive cases were released. The jump from 53 cases per 100,000 to 86 cases per 100,000 is distressing, though not unexpected as we watched the […]
Principal Post October 6th
Dear Families: Yesterday, we began the process of slowly bringing our K-5th grade students back into the building. It feels so good to see the excitement in their eyes (we can’t see their little faces behind their masks!) as they start their in-person school year. It will continue to be energizing each day as we […]
Principal Post September 29th
Dear Families: We continue to prepare the school as we eagerly await the return of our K-5th grade students during the month of October. There are so many details, with our main effort focused on the health and safety of all. Distancing, masking, multiple trips to the bathrooms for hand-washing, all make this year a […]
Principal Post September 22nd
Dear Families: Thank you once again for your patience and your efforts as we continue to navigate so many changes and restrictions due to the coronavirus. Teachers have been so impressed with the level of engagement, positive attitude and willingness of our students to forge ahead during these difficult times. We know that students would […]
Principal Post September 15th
Dear Families: Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend one of our Back to School Nights last week. Your lives are busier than ever now, trying to manage remote learning and your own obligations. Many of you would hire a baby-sitter to come to school for the […]
Principal Post September 8th
Dear Families: Last Wednesday, as most students began their year remotely, we welcomed, in-person, the Class of 2030 to PreK. In just three short days, they adjusted to their unique routine of mask wearing, temperature taking upon arrival, and heading to their personal desk space. They are divided into two learning cohorts and most classes […]
Principal Post September 1st
Dear Families: Here we go! Tomorrow starts our 2020-21 school year. This is not at all the beginning each one of us wanted or expected but we will make the most of it. We enjoyed seeing students at Meet the Teacher/Materials Pick-Up Day today. Thank you for your efforts to help us set up our […]
Principal Post June 9th
Dear Families: These past two weeks of experiencing the rightful protests demanding action to end long-standing racial injustice has taken center stage in our lives. I was so pleased to hear about a rally on Queen Anne this past weekend, where on very short notice, a significant number of our families came together, representing the […]
Principal Post June 2nd
Dear Families: Welcome to June! When the “Stay at Home” order began in mid-March, I never imagined we would still be spending our days away from the building with remote learning. It is getting very old and hard on everyone! But, I am so proud of our students (and their parents) for making the most […]
Principal Post May 26th
Dear Families: I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend. I can’t believe we’re headed toward the end of the school year and planning as many of our traditional activities as we can. This Friday is Field Day! In normal times, this day is the highlight of the year for students, especially the 8th […]