The last day of the 2012-2013 school year is this Friday, June 7, and it will be a half-day. Our End-of-the-year Assembly will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Fitzpatrick Hall. This is our last gathering as a whole school for the year. Immediately following the End-of-the-year Assembly, the annual Family Picnic will begin in the courtyard. If your child(ren) will ride the bus that day, please note that buses will depart at 1:10 p.m.
During the past thirty-two years, it has always been my experience that the end of a school year is a time when children of all ages (that means parents and teacher, too!) may express mixed feelings. While we think about the accomplishments and learning experiences during the past year and eagerly anticipate summer vacation, the end of a school year can be a time when some children may feel sad and uncertain about the future. Saying farewell to friends, ending a relationship with a special teacher, and moving on to a new class, middle or upper school, or a new school can provoke feelings of loss and letting go. It is important to speak with your children during these times. It is most helpful to acknowledge and affirm their feelings and to discuss ways to express their thoughts about others during this period of transition.
As the school year nears completion, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the hard work and dedication of Melissa Kruse. She greets all of us each day with a warm smile, eager to help, and always willing to support the children. She assists with coordinating events, producing mailings, tracking attendance, and attending to injuries – not to mention the countless ways she makes my work go more smoothly. Everything runs easily as the result of her considerate care for our community members and attention to innumerable details. We have had a fantastic year at Berkshire Country Day School, and I believe she has been an essential piece of that success.
I am grateful for the many ways that parents participated in the life of the school during the past year. Your partnership enhances the quality of our work here at school. I send my very best wishes to all for a wonderful and enriching summer.