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Happy New Year!

By Brendan Largay, Head of School | January 06, 2023

Now that we are back from what I hope was a relaxing and joyful break, I offer you a window into my New Year’s reflections and resolutions. For many, 2022 was, in a phrase, a lot. Despite the hardships of such a year, there is much to celebrate if we only give ourselves permission to […]

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Teaching Triads: Innovative PD in The Schoolhouse

By Heather Woodcock, Programmatic Advisor and Instructional Coach | December 01, 2022

“Teaching is a delicate, nuanced art, and though books and workshops offer all kinds of interesting ideas for how we can improve that art, the resources that lie behind every door in your school can offer something even richer, if you’re brave enough to let each other in.” – Open Your Door: Why We Need […]

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Giving Thanks

By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | November 17, 2022

On Tuesday, we will gather for our annual Thanksgiving assembly—an opportunity to express gratitude as a community. As we approach the end of the first trimester, it is a gift to pause and reflect on the joys we’ve experienced this school year and thank all those who have contributed to a seamless start. First, we […]

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State of the School 2022

By Brendan Largay, Head of School | November 14, 2022

On Wednesday, November 9, we gathered in the Palandjian Arts Center for the State of the School 2022. As the Ancient Roman god Janus–famously looking both forward and back–as our guide, I offered an assessment of where we’ve been this past year and an outlook for the future we are working to create. It was […]

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A Spirited Celebration of the Whole Child

By Brendan Largay, Head of School | November 04, 2022

This week will close out with joyful anticipation thanks to the annual Friday Night Lights competition under the lights at Harvard that awaits us this evening and Saturday’s Massachusetts Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens. This morning’s Spirit Day celebration, complete with a community-wide, cross-graded parade, live music, and a pumpkin […]

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Tips for Great Parent-Teacher Conferences

By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | October 27, 2022

Next Monday and Tuesday, we will host our fall parent-teacher conferences. Every parent/guardian will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teachers to set goals for the year, discuss their child’s progress, and ask questions. Having had the opportunity to participate in these meetings both as a parent and a teacher, I offer some […]

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By Brendan Largay, Head of School |

January 6, 2023

Now that we are back from what I hope was a relaxing and joyful break, I offer you a window into my New Year’s reflections and resolutions. For many, 2022 was, in a phrase, a lot. Despite the hardships of…

By Heather Woodcock, Director of Professional Growth and Development |

December 1, 2022

“Teaching is a delicate, nuanced art, and though books and workshops offer all kinds of interesting ideas for how we can improve that art, the resources that lie behind every door in your school can offer something even richer, if…

By Betty Chu Pryor, Interim Lower School Head |

November 17, 2022

On Tuesday, we will gather for our annual Thanksgiving assembly—an opportunity to express gratitude as a community. As we approach the end of the first trimester, it is a gift to pause and reflect on the joys we’ve experienced this…
Head of School Brendan Largay

By Brendan Largay, Head of School |

November 14, 2022

On Wednesday, November 9, we gathered in the Palandjian Arts Center for the State of the School 2022. As the Ancient Roman god Janus–famously looking both forward and back–as our guide, I offered an assessment of where we’ve been this…
Head of School Brendan Largay

By Brendan Largay, Head of School |

November 4, 2022

This week will close out with joyful anticipation thanks to the annual Friday Night Lights competition under the lights at Harvard that awaits us this evening and Saturday’s Massachusetts Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens. This…

By Betty Chu Pryor, Interim Lower School Head |

October 27, 2022

Next Monday and Tuesday, we will host our fall parent-teacher conferences. Every parent/guardian will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teachers to set goals for the year, discuss their child’s progress, and ask questions. Having had the opportunity…
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