On Monday this week, faculty met for a professional day. We have just a few times when we can gather without responsibilities for children, so these days allow us to focused together on curriculum, planning, and community building. Teachers worked on materials and lessons for the winter, and we also spent time in dialogue with partners around the school mission, why we teach, and how we can best spread the word about Torit.

Personally, I finished my semester helping to teach Harvard’s course, Independent Schools: Leadership, Opportunities, Challenges. The 30 graduate students represented rising educators from around the world. One, who is the parent of a three year old, unexpectedly arrived in class with her child. I didn’t know what would happen, but the child settled down immediately and silently worked on her own for an hour. When the child was about to leave, someone remarked on her self discipline. “She’s a Montessori kid,” the mom replied. I should have known!

Thanks to the parents who have donated to the Teacher Holiday Gift Fund and to Melanie Brennan, mom of Torin in PP2, who is chairing the effort. QR codes are posted outside classroom doors and have also been emailed by committee members so you can make a contribution if you so choose. Teachers are appreciative of your generosity!

Likewise, thanks to those who have donated to the Torit Foundation, which has raised $7,400 so far this academic year. You can make a tax-deductible donation here. The Torit Foundation Spring Social will be held Friday, March 14. Mark your calendars now.

I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event. See below.

David Liebmann

Head of School