Welcome Back!

09/09/09

Dear LREI Families,

The last of the students has left for the day and what a day it has been. There are few things more exciting than the first day of school. It was truly wonderful to see your children arriving this morning, whether here for only a short time in an early childhood class or for much of the day in the other grades. The students were bright-eyed and excited, eager to see their friends and, even if they don’t always admit it, excited about returning to class. We appreciate their energy.

Hats of to the teachers in all three divisions for their efforts over the past weeks preparing for today. A lot of work to do in a very short period of time, made shorter still, in the high school especially, by our construction projects. A tough job very well done by LREI’s faculty and staff.

I am looking forward to all that the 2009-2010 school year will bring to us as a community and to each student individually.

Two quick reminders:

On Monday, September 14th, from 8:45AM-10:15AM, I ask that all new parents/guardians attend LREI 101, our orientation program for new families. This gathering is an essential component of your entry into the LREI community. We will meet in the Sixth Avenue cafeteria.

On Tuesday, September 15th, Michael Patrick, ’71, Chair of the LREI Board of Trustees and his wife, Carol Sedwick, invite new parents to a reception in their home at 6:00PM. You should have received an official invitation to this gathering. If not, please contact lsacks@lrei.org.

On a more specific note, please read the attached letter regarding the H1N1 flu virus.

Best for a successful school year,

Phil