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During October and November, I had the opportunity to host our new parents on campus for 'Coffee With the Head of School.'
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I recently received an email from a parent that really made me pause and think.
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Over the course of the last 18 months, I have been part of something remarkable; with our strategic plan as our guide, we are building a new middle school.