Wrapping Up and Moving Up

Dear Families,

It’s been a busy week in the Middle School with

• the sixth graders sharing some most excellent poetry at their potluck on Tuesday morning,
• the fifth graders wowing us with their robotic amusement park rides, memoirs, math games, animations of Greek myths and a stellar dramatic production in which Ulysses was put on trial,
• the seventh graders sharing scenes from Romeo and Juliet and then arguing a simulated supreme court case on national security and the first amendment at the courthouse in Brooklyn; and
• the eighth graders preparing for the culmination of their Middle School experience, which will take place next Tuesday at our Moving Up Assembly/Ceremony.

It has been an exciting year in the Middle School and these culminating events point to just how far we’ve all traveled together this year. In a way, I’m surprised that the end of the year is upon us. However, with so much amazing work going on, it’s hardly surprising that it’s turned out that way. It has been a pleasure working with you and your children and I look forward to our continued collaboration in the fall. In the intervening months, I hope that you have a joyful summer filled with plenty of quality time for family and friends.

Relax and be well!

Mark