Dear Parents,
Thank you for participating in Parent Night and joining us for Hopes and Dreams Conferences. As I popped into the classrooms and the Multipurpose Room (MPR) last Thursday night, I was reminded of the professionalism and dedication of our faculty. They are wonderful teachers and I am excited about the experiences your children are going to have this year.
Our focus on leadership is in full swing. We are currently helping our children learn the importance of unsung heroes, who are everyday leaders. Eighty children in Grades 3-5 have committed to active membership in the student service council. The D day group will have its first meeting onTuesday, September 10, from 7:30-8:00 am in the MPR. TheThursday afternoon group will have its first meeting from 3:00-3:30 pm in the second floor atrium. Their activities will revolve around International Housekeeping Week, which is celebrated September 8-14.
Leaders are people who are accepting of others regardless of their race, faith, culture, or physical differences. We are excited to continue our Fifth Grade Diversity Book Clubs this year. These book clubs are led by Lower School administration and faculty and revolve around a topic of diversity. The leaders of the book clubs will “pitch” their book to the boys and girls on September 12 and fifth graders will have the opportunity to select a book they would like to read and discuss. The book clubs will meet later in the fall for a lunchtime book discussion with pizza, Gatorade, and wonderful conversation.
Leaders are people who take care of our environment. One way Lovett promotes “Being Green” is to hold several “Walk to School” days during the year. Our first one will be held onFriday, September 6. The Lower School will have a NUD (non-uniform day) that day to celebrate this important initiative.
Leaders are people who do the right thing, even when no one is looking. Lower School students come to understand how to be a leader through our Leader in Me and Character Education programs and by reciting and living out the Lovett Character Pledge each day. “. . . We pledge ourselves to develop these ideals with courage and integrity striving to do what is right at all times.” To demonstrate our shared commitment to the honoring of the Character Pledge, we will have our annual character signing chapel on Friday, September 13.
Leaders are people of all ages. During the next few weeks, I will be taking our youngest leaders to the cafe for warm cookies and milk. It is a wonderful way for me to get to know the Kindergarten children, and the cookies are always a hit. Mr. Peebles dropped by during my recent cafe visit with Mrs. Buce’s class. The children enjoyed chatting with him, seeing his office, and saying hello to Mrs. Lange and the Lovett Admission Staff.
Leaders are people who generously share their time and talent. We would like to thank our parent leaders who serve as grade level representatives. Their first meeting, with the Lower School administration, will take place on Thursday, September 12, at 8:30 am in the Lower School Multisensory Room (MSR). If you have any questions, concerns, or positive things to share, please reach out to your grade level representatives so they can bring those issues to our attention. We will discuss these matters, and your grade rep will follow up with you after the meeting.
I hope your child is having a wonderful year. Please do not hesitate to let me know how I can be of support to you and your family.
Warm regards,
Mary Baldwin
Principal
The Lower School
Thank you for participating in Parent Night and joining us for Hopes and Dreams Conferences. As I popped into the classrooms and the Multipurpose Room (MPR) last Thursday night, I was reminded of the professionalism and dedication of our faculty. They are wonderful teachers and I am excited about the experiences your children are going to have this year.
Our focus on leadership is in full swing. We are currently helping our children learn the importance of unsung heroes, who are everyday leaders. Eighty children in Grades 3-5 have committed to active membership in the student service council. The D day group will have its first meeting onTuesday, September 10, from 7:30-8:00 am in the MPR. TheThursday afternoon group will have its first meeting from 3:00-3:30 pm in the second floor atrium. Their activities will revolve around International Housekeeping Week, which is celebrated September 8-14.
Leaders are people who are accepting of others regardless of their race, faith, culture, or physical differences. We are excited to continue our Fifth Grade Diversity Book Clubs this year. These book clubs are led by Lower School administration and faculty and revolve around a topic of diversity. The leaders of the book clubs will “pitch” their book to the boys and girls on September 12 and fifth graders will have the opportunity to select a book they would like to read and discuss. The book clubs will meet later in the fall for a lunchtime book discussion with pizza, Gatorade, and wonderful conversation.
Leaders are people who take care of our environment. One way Lovett promotes “Being Green” is to hold several “Walk to School” days during the year. Our first one will be held onFriday, September 6. The Lower School will have a NUD (non-uniform day) that day to celebrate this important initiative.
Leaders are people who do the right thing, even when no one is looking. Lower School students come to understand how to be a leader through our Leader in Me and Character Education programs and by reciting and living out the Lovett Character Pledge each day. “. . . We pledge ourselves to develop these ideals with courage and integrity striving to do what is right at all times.” To demonstrate our shared commitment to the honoring of the Character Pledge, we will have our annual character signing chapel on Friday, September 13.
Leaders are people of all ages. During the next few weeks, I will be taking our youngest leaders to the cafe for warm cookies and milk. It is a wonderful way for me to get to know the Kindergarten children, and the cookies are always a hit. Mr. Peebles dropped by during my recent cafe visit with Mrs. Buce’s class. The children enjoyed chatting with him, seeing his office, and saying hello to Mrs. Lange and the Lovett Admission Staff.
Leaders are people who generously share their time and talent. We would like to thank our parent leaders who serve as grade level representatives. Their first meeting, with the Lower School administration, will take place on Thursday, September 12, at 8:30 am in the Lower School Multisensory Room (MSR). If you have any questions, concerns, or positive things to share, please reach out to your grade level representatives so they can bring those issues to our attention. We will discuss these matters, and your grade rep will follow up with you after the meeting.
I hope your child is having a wonderful year. Please do not hesitate to let me know how I can be of support to you and your family.
Warm regards,
Mary Baldwin
Principal
The Lower School