Melanie Henson, Principal Melanie Henson, Principal

What does it mean to think like a leader?

This is just a sampling of our 4th and 5th grade student-created Bills of Rights, designed to connect their study of American history with the values they hold dear. As a school leader, I’m always inspired to see what our students find important and how creatively our teachers help them connect learning to their own lives.

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Seth Pozzi, Head of School Seth Pozzi, Head of School

Avoiding the Over-Parenting Trap

Expert tips we can follow NOW so that our children learn how to work through challenges and the occasional disappointment. This expert advice helps children build a healthy mindset and avoid some common triggers of anxiety in the future.

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Seth Pozzi, Head of School Seth Pozzi, Head of School

Addressing the Israel–Hamas War

Many parents are wondering how (or if) they should talk with their child about this painful situation. You know your child best and how much information they can process. We offer some advice for families.

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Seth Pozzi, Head of School Seth Pozzi, Head of School

2023-24 HOS Welcome

Schools that start by fostering belonging can accomplish much more throughout the precious time they have with children.

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Seth Pozzi, Head of School Seth Pozzi, Head of School

Emotional Granularity

Which picture is clearer to you? We can think about emotions in the same way.

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