Dear Upper School Families, What a busy and challenging time of year we’re in now. Students have completed their APs and now in the thick of semester exams. Still, we make time for community activities and bonding. This past week was the Senior Class Trip to Big Bear and the Upper School Prom.…
Weekly Notes from Head of Upper School May 22, 2019Sarai JimenezPermalinkDear Middle School Families, What a wonderfully starry dance we had last Friday night! Students and chaperones all had a lovely evening and it was one of the most successful dances in a long time. Thank yous to Dr. and Mrs. Cuthbertson for helping to chaperone. A special thank you to Ivan Barbosa…
Weekly Notes from the Head of Middle School May 22, 2019Sarai JimenezPermalinkDear Lower Families, As you begin to make plans for the summer, I encourage you to visit one of our local libraries and get your kids connected with their summer reading programs. Some of my fondest and earliest memories I have are those of my mom or dad reading to me and with…
Weekly Notes from the Head of Lower School May 22, 2019Sarai JimenezPermalinkDear Preschool Families, I hope everyone enjoyed the Dance Recital and the Art Show on Friday. After a full month of preparations with Ms. Patty, the children put on a fabulous show. We are all so proud of them as it is not easy memorizing those dance routines and then getting up on…
Weekly Notes from Preschool Director May 22, 2019Sarai JimenezPermalinkDear Upper School Families, It’s the last week to buy prom tickets! This year’s prom theme is “Enchanted” and will be held at the Ace Hotel this coming Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm. You can still purchase tickets in front of the Upper School, every morning this week. Graduation Please join us at our most…
Weekly Notes from Head of Upper School May 15, 2019Courtney FisherPermalinkDear Middle School Families Next week, your student will be taking their standardized test, the CTP-V developed by ERB testing. You play an essential part in helping your student give their best performance on these assessments. We have been busy preparing and reinforcing the skills necessary for students to demonstrate their learning. Even…
Weekly Notes from the Head of Middle School May 15, 2019Courtney FisherPermalink
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