As the flurry of culminating experiences, celebrations and good-bye parties come to a close, I am filled with all the feels! As I watched our children proudly hold the hand of their grown-up as they invited them into their space, gleefully giggle with their friends or boldly sing their songs, I was reminded of all that makes Greenhouse special – the people!

The fact that we get to spend these years together is such a gift! Thank you for sharing your children with us and filling our year with play, laughter, exploration and wonder.

 

We made friends, cooked food, painted pictures and discovered answers to some important questions.

We lived, laughed, grew and loved – together!

It continues to be my deepest pleasure and privilege to share in this time with you, your family and the entire Greenhouse community. Endings can be tricky – and while today marks an official “end” of the school year, it doesn’t mark the end of our connection! We will see some of you here in a few weeks for summer camp. We will see others returning in September to new rooms, new teachers and new friends. For the others, those families moving to different schools, even different cities, we will see you again too – maybe in the neighborhood, at special events, on social media and always in our memories. What we shared across our time together draws us together in a very special way. No matter where you go next, Greenhouse remains with you!

A special thank you to the faculty and staff: for their tireless efforts and extra-special brand of love and learning that we have come to take for granted at Greenhouse. They are what drives the work here and are responsible for so much of what makes us special.

 I’d also like to send out a special thank you to the PA Co-Chairs, Natasha Graham and Jasmine Polite, for all they have done to help build a stronger Greenhouse community. Thanks also to the other PA leaders, class reps, committee chair people and volunteers — Greenhouse people are just the best!

Enjoy your summer!

Warmly,

Renee