Dear friends and partners, 

We began this unprecedented school year with a goal of keeping kids safe and in the classroom. Today, thanks to our first-rate safety protocols, dedicated school staff, and supportive families, we end the semester having kept 100% of schools open full-time. I’m so grateful for all the essential work that made this possible, and was thrilled to join some of our schools in spreading holiday cheer – keep scrolling for some festive highlights! 

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy holiday and new year. Please keep public health recommendations in mind to safely celebrate the season. Here’s hoping for a 2022 that we can all remove the word “unprecedented” from our daily vernaculars.   

Onward,