Where Has the Year Gone

I can't believe that it is already spring break. When we come back to school it will be April. Trips will begin, then graduation and Camp Carefee Day and Magic Penny and another school year will be complete.

However, what a school year it has been for us so far. From my perspective curriculum and vertical continuity have never been stronger. Our teachers are finding ways to balance the age old lessons of being a community member (citizenry) with the newest of skills needed for todays's world, ie, analyzing data, agility and adaptability, initiative, imagination, collaboration, etc.

Our community events have been outstanding, from the pancake breakfast and workday, to the Peace Potluck, Fall Unity Festival, Fiesta de los Ninos and the Lyndon Street Art and Music Exhibit. We are all looking forward to Many Friends, Many Voices on April 25th-this concert will be a new and exciting way for NGFS to provide the arts to our greater community.

We have a group of students and adults who are travelling to Cuba over Spring Break to do service work in that community. How many schools can offer that for its students! Many thanks to Robb for all the hard work involved in making this trip possible.

I could ramble on much longer, but in a nut shell that is where we have been and where we are going. With a quarter of the year remaining our enrollment is strong and the immediate future for the school looks great. Thanks to all of you: parents, staff, trustees, students and friends of the school for making NGFS the incredible learning community that it is.

I hope everyone has an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate over break, and hope everyone comes back energized so that we have a strong finish to the 09-10 school year. Safe travels to all of you on the road or in the air over break!