Successful September Events

September means lots of back-to-school events, and I am pleased to report that we had three such excellent events this week: Lower School Parents' Night (9/7), 8th Grade Kickoff for students and parents (9/10), and New Parents' Barbecue (9/11). At the 8th grade event, the students played laser tag on the Krongard Field and then received their special Class of 2011 fleeces. We are counting on the 8th graders to provide excellent leadership throughout the school year. Earlier this evening, about 65 enthusiastic new Calvert parents gathered at my residence on campus to make new acquaintances, meet members of the administrative team, and enjoy a delicious barbecue. We were blessed with such a beautiful night of weather! We will have our final September parents' night this coming Thursday (9/16) when 6th, 7th, and 8th grade parents will gather to hear from Middle School Head Kelly Herrity and meet their child's teachers.