Dear Upper School Families, Many families ask me for advice on how to provide support for learning at home. Our families are already well committed to education and highlight its importance at home. But there are some things that you can encourage your student to learn, and skills they can develop, that will…
Weekly Notes from Head of Upper School October 11, 2017Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Middle School Families, To be a part of Palm Valley is to be a part of the greater community. It is not just the families that support our school and students but local businesses as well. A few weeks ago, my wife and I, along with our son, enjoyed our evening at…
Weekly Notes from the Head of Middle School October 11, 2017Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Families, When I am out in the community, I am often asked if we still teach handwriting and penmanship in the Lower School. The answer is yes! Studies suggest that the act of handwriting, has positive effects on learning, especially if the writer takes time to write what they are hearing or…
Weekly Notes from the Head of Lower School October 11, 2017Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Preschool Families, October is a busy time for all families! There are many invitations to classroom and school events. To stay up to date, remember to check your children's boxes for paperwork and notes from your teacher! Box Tops for Education: Preschool and PK children will be collecting Box Tops for our school.…
Weekly Notes from Preschool Director October 11, 2017Courtney FisherPermalinkUpper School Activities for the month of October! Our first all school Pep Rally of the year will take place this Friday, October 13, in the gym at 1:45 pm. Come one and all to support our Fall sports teams and show some Firebird spirit! Middle and Upper School students can wear red on this day to honor…
Upper School Activities October 10, 2017Courtney FisherPermalinkHello, Firebird FANatics! From cross-country to volleyball and flag football, our Firebirds are working hard to bring home victories! Some upcoming events for our teams: Tuesday, 10/10 - Wednesday, 10/11 is team photo day! Packets will be sent home with the student-athletes soon, but you may also complete this process online through the respective links here.…
Athletics News October 5, 2017Courtney FisherPermalink
