"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." -Denis Waitley Dear Palm Valley Families, I had the pleasure this weekend of attending our first Open House for Admissions this year! Our Director of Enrollment Management, Shannon Markel, did an excellent job organizing the…
Monday Notes from Head of School October 15, 2018Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Families, The new iOS is out for the Apple iPhone, and you know what that means? More opportunities for me to be reminded how out of the loop I am on the newest technology. There are a few exciting additions, however, that are easy to use and helpful as a way for…
Weekly Notes from Head of Upper School October 10, 2018Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Middle School Families, Thank you for participating in our Student Led Conferences. I love this time with my students and their families because it is an excellent opportunity for students to show and validate their academic responsibility. Responsibility is one of the most admirable traits a person can possess and when students…
Weekly Notes from the Head of Middle School October 10, 2018Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Families, It is essential for students to feel safe and secure while in school. We work with students on fire, earthquake, online, and general safety throughout the school year. October is Safety Month. We are participating in the "Great California ShakeOut" on Thursday, October 18th at 10:18 am. This is a time where most…
Weekly Notes from the Head of Lower School October 10, 2018Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Families, I hope you had a great long weekend. The weather is starting to turn, which means there will be more opportunities for us to go outside during the day. Now is a good time to check in with the teachers to see if your child has the proper footwear for water…
Weekly Notes from Preschool Director October 10, 2018Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Upper School Families, A few weeks ago I wrote to you about allowing your children to struggle. This week’s message is similar but focuses more on how we share our feelings with our children, instead of how our children are feeling. Parents sometimes feel an enormous amount of pressure to assuage the…
Weekly Notes from Head of Upper School October 3, 2018Courtney FisherPermalink
Palm Valley School was introduced to me as a potential solution to a very big problem. It was 2013, and my son was months into 6th grade at the public Middle School. It’s common knowledge that “the Middle School years ar...
There was never any other school we considered in the Coachella Valley when our son was born. We visited two open houses before he started at Palm Valley to get him familiar with the school. When January 2015 came around...
As a past educator, my own children’s education is an absolute top priority. I visited many schools in the Coachella Valley before making a decision. We chose Palm Valley for the safe environment and quality education. W...
