Issue 19 | May 12, 2024

We are wrapping up an exciting two weeks and revving up for an exciting two weeks! Our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are all safely home from their school trips. Learning Journeys are happening often! (Thanks to the Green Center and Zoo for their hospitality this week.) Dr. Human has been introduced and welcomed into our community as our next Head of School. Thank you to all the parents who came to our coffee on Wednesday.

And now we head into the final push of the year - graduation is this week as is Forest Park Adventure for our oldest students. We have learning journeys on the calendar and our students are preparing to perform at our End of Year Party on Thursday, May 23rd (see below for more details). We’re celebrating our teachers this week! Please encourage your children to write cards and notes to their teachers - these are always a treasure to our team.

Exciting times can be challenging for students. Please help your kids by maintaining their sleep schedules, eating healthy meals and reminding them that these final weeks of school are for fun AND learning. Happy Mother’s Day to our moms. And, as always, thank you for your support of our school during this big year.

Taecher Appreciation Week -

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our celebration of our teachers this week!

Eighth Grade Graduation -

Our 8th graders have their last day of school and graduation this Thursday, May 16th. Graduation will begin at 6 p.m. Please make sure your 8th grader returns to Campus by 5:15 p.m. at the latest. We hope to start the festivities promptly at 6 p.m.!

24/25 SY Calendar - DRAFT

Below, please find our biggest school dates noted for the next school year. We want to give Dr. Human a chance to review and approve our calendar. National holidays and school events will be added to this calendar and a final draft will be shared in June.

Tentative Calendar dates for 2024/2025:

First day of School - August 28, 2024
Day after Halloween, no school - November 1, 2024
Parent/Teacher Conferences - November 25, 2024
Thanksgiving Break - November 25 through November 29, 2024
Winter Break - December 23, 2024 through January 6, 2025
Spring Break - March 17 through March 28, 2025
Easter Break - April 18 through April 21, 2025
8th Grade Graduation - May 15, 2025
Last Day of School (Half Day) - May 23, 2025

Last Week of School Notes:

Last Day (Half Day!) + After Care: The last day of school is Friday, May 24th, and all students will be dismissed at 12 noon. There is no aftercare on Thursday, May 23rd or Friday, May 24th.

The End of School Party will be Thursday, May 23rd starting at 2 pm on the point! We will be celebrating with food, a concert and activities. Please reach out to Taylor if you would like to volunteer to help!

Party Details: In case of inclement weather the event will be moved to the Great Hall!
2:00 pm - Concert begins. Parents are invited to attend the party starting at 2!
3:30 pm - School is dismissed, no After Care - All parents + guardians need to be on
campus;
5:00 pm - Clean up.

“Pie a Teacher” Raffle Between Monday, May 20th and Wednesday, May 22nd, students will be able to purchase raffle tickets from Ms. Bonnie. Each ticket will be one “vote” to throw a “pie” in a teacher’s face. (Participation in this activity is completely voluntary by our teachers!) Tickets are $1/each or 6 tickets for $5. There will be jars by the front desk with teachers’ photos on them to facilitate the voting. This activity will defray some of our party costs and facilitate a fun way to end the school year and begin our summers during the End of School Party.

Upcoming Events!

NEW DATE (Weather): Wednesday, May 15th - Forest Park Biking Adventure
Thursday, May 16th - 8th Grade Graduation in the Great Hall at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 23rd - End of School Party on the Point from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, May 24th - Last day of School! Early dismissal at 12 p.m.

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