It seems hard to believe that we are already at the beginning of the second quarter. The starting moments of the school year are long behind us and we have settled into a productive pace. There have been several highlights since September, including field trips to Saint Francis Hospital, guest speakers, community outreach activities, and even a celebration of our school's planning committee.

The start of a new quarter provides us an opportunity to evaluate our role as educators. As a learning community, we are reviewing the things that have gone well and celebrating those accomplishments. We are also looking at areas where we can continue to improve. Your children will be asked to reflect upon their performance as a student and to create a goal for their learning. It is this dynamic act of self-study that will allow us to grow into the school that we all wish to be.

Since the beginning of the school year, it has been a pleasure to watch the leadership development of our students. Several have proposed new clubs and have recruited adults to even help them. Our student council members have taken on the task of leading the school community and they have not let us down. One can only imagine the good work that will completed by their senior year.

Upcoming Events

Report cards will be issued shortly. Please review your child's grades with him/her and contact the teacher if you have any questions.

We have several open houses scheduled for prospective students and their families. Parent assistance at these events is greatly appreciated. Please call the school to let us know if you can help. The parent information sessions are scheduled as follows:

• November 23 – 6:30 – 8:00
  
• December 4 – 9:30 – 11:00
  
• December 16 – 6:30 – 8:00
  
• January 8 – 9:30 – 11:00
  
• January 27 – 6:30 – 8:00