Thanks to those who joined me for the second annual State of the School. You can watch a recording of the talk here or read the text of the talk here.

Our new STEM partner, Einstein’s Workshop, is awesome! Dr. Aaron and Ms. Allanna have wowed our students with their skills and gotten them reenergized about trying robotics, programming, and 3D printing. Check this out from today’s class:

Glynette Scott, who marched as a child when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. rallied supporters in Boston, joined classes this week to remind us that it is individuals, real people, who make history. Mrs. Scott read from her book, The Day I Marched with Martin, answered children’s questions, and led classes in singing “We Shall Overcome.”

Our own Sunny Lin, Mandarin teacher and former electrical engineer, led students in the work of decorating for and celebrating the Lunar New Year. Ms. Sunny is a language teacher, but she also enjoys sharing her background as an engineer with Elementary students on Tuesdays with her afterschool activity. Ms. Sunny also practices various styles of Chinese art, an activity she leads for older students on Fridays.

A new part-time Extended Day staff member, Neissa Charles, has joined us. Neissa is EEC certified and an experienced early childhood educator. She holds a bachelor's degree in health studies from Massasoit Community College and ran her own home-based childcare. Please welcome her!