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Happy Friday! I hope this note finds you enjoying the lovely fall weather and looking forward to the long weekend ahead. It was wonderful to see so many of you at our Back to School Night last week and also so many volunteers at our Open House this past Sunday. I am now looking forward to our Dream Big: A Campus Celebration event next week! In addition to being a warm, engaging community party (with wonderful food and drink!), the event will showcase the programs and activities that will take place in our Campus Center. After a presentation and student performance in the Performing Arts Center, you’ll have the chance to explore interactive stations and displays that let everyone engage with the Campus Center’s spaces. The night will also allow for dialogue between parents, students, and teachers about the amazing opportunities this new building will provide for us all. Teachers, program directors, staff, and students have been working hard on the evening's program, so I hope you will join this King community celebration on October 15 at 6:30 p.m.!

A heartfelt thank-you to all of our families for your wonderful collaboration and participation in last week’s Back to School Night. The success of the evening was truly a reflection of the dedication and commitment of our families and the strong partnership between home and school. These opportunities to come together, learn more about your child’s classroom experience, connect with teachers, and better understand our goals for the year are an important part of building a shared sense of purpose and community. Your presence, thoughtful questions, and ongoing support send a powerful message to our children about how deeply we value their learning and growth. We are grateful for the trust and partnership you bring to our school each day. As always, if you have any specific questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or to me, we are always happy to connect.

One of the elements of my new role I was most excited about was being able to be a “superfan” on the sidelines of King’s middle school athletic contests. I truly could not wait to see our first games and was so excited to start watching when games started up last Monday (even though things were a bit squishy on the heels of the nor’easter!). My expectations were admittedly high – I saw how excited students were to head out to athletic practices each afternoon, so I anticipated that students would be fierce competitors in their interscholastic matchups.

What a fantastic first two full weeks of school! It has been wonderful to see our lower school students settling into routines, building new relationships, reconnecting with friends, and embracing the many opportunities for learning and discovery that each day brings. I am especially grateful to all of our families who participated in our grade-level Parent Coffees and Hopes and Dreams Conferences. These opportunities to connect, listen, share perspectives, and learn more about your children are truly valued and welcomed. The partnership between home and school is an essential part of creating a meaningful and successful year for every child, and I look forward to continuing to build these strong connections throughout the year.