Category Archives: Announcements from Head of School

Weekly Announcement notes from the Head of School

Dear Palm Valley Community, This morning, I presided over the Commencement Ceremony for our Class of 2020 graduates and their families. It was held outside, early in the morning, following all health department guidelines, under sweltering heat. However, it couldn’t have brought me any greater happiness. You see…for me, it was a morsel of normalcy…

Dear Palm Valley Community, It is my continued wish that this message reaches you and your family while you are healthy and in good spirits. Following Governor Newsom’s announcement last Friday regarding the re-opening of schools in California (https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-schools.pdf), we have received many phone calls and emails concerning its impact upon Palm Valley School. Since…

Dear Palm Valley Community, It is my sincere hope that this message reaches you while you are safe, healthy, and somewhere enjoying air conditioning! There has been a lot of media coverage over the past few days on the differing perspectives on schools opening this fall. While the multitude of voices weigh in on that…

Dear Palm Valley Community, During this time of racial tensions, uncertainty, and global health concerns, it is easy to overlook the impact that recent events have had upon our children. As we each wrestle with the disruptive changes and the absence of stability that have occurred over the past few weeks, it is important that…