Author Archives: msadlowsky

Dear Upper School Families, As I write, I hear happy noises outside my door as students move from field to gym to hallway to classroom to Library — it’s Spring Fest! And despite the wet weather, the spirits are high. … Continue reading →

Dear Upper School Families, It is a beautiful May morning — a group of smiling sophomores just left my office to go to the Frick and the Met in the city; another group of serious looking scholars headed to the … Continue reading →

Dear Upper School Families, It’s been awhile since I have written. And so of course much has happened. I offer here a “prefect update” along with a bit of reflection… Twenty juniors put their names forth for consideration as prefects … Continue reading →

Dear Upper School Families, It is wonderful to have everyone back on campus! Breaks are so important, as I have said many times. But the rhythm of life in a school always involves a return — a break, a return … Continue reading →

Dear Upper School Families, Welcome to March. It is 65 degrees, and a group is playing frisbee in front of the Upper School. It feels like May. But as I grew up in Minnesota, I am genetically wired to think … Continue reading →

Well, I just walked out of our very first student/faculty open forum. It was a very important step for us. First, I am so proud of the members of the student council and leadership group who planned the program. Four … Continue reading →

Dear US Families: Well, the conversations about community, food, and respect continue. I have had so many promising exchanges with students who are working to propose solutions to our current situation — and also conversations that, as I had hoped, … Continue reading →