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A Note From Randal Rhodus
Dear Lower School Parents, This morning, we officially welcomed our 4th Graders as leaders of the Lower School during our 4th Grade Pin Ceremony. In addition to singing and listening to remarks about being a 4th Grade leader, 4th Graders also received their 4th Grade pin from Dr. Karen Warren Coleman. I look forward to working with these students this year as they become 4th Grade Morning Greeters, Gathering leaders, LS admissions presenters, 4th Grade Lunch Buddies to our PK students, and members of Principal’s Council. In addition to this special 4th grade ceremony, all Lower School students were also overjoyed when our playground officially opened on Tuesday. I am confident you heard about this! In the coming weeks, new drinking fountains and a brand-new gazebo will be installed. We are so fortunate to have such a fun and beautiful play space for our girls! I know many of you are adjusting to the back-to-school schedule: waking up and going to bed earlier, organizing carpools, and establishing routines for homework. Be patient. Your daughters are putting forth their best effort and attention at school, and they may be extra tired when they come home from school during these first few weeks of school. As you plan and solidify your daughter’s afterschool activities, please allow for days when your daughter isn’t involved in an organized activity. Making time for unstructured play outside of school is equally important in your daughter’s schedule. Also, remember that scheduling playdates outside of school can help your daughter to make connections with new friends and reconnect with old friends after the summer break. These connections outside of school can strengthen the relationships the girls have with each other within the classroom. I look forward to seeing you this coming Tuesday, September 4 for Lower School Parents’ Night as you learn more about your daughter’s grade-level, in addition to getting to know parents and teachers better during your time in homeroom classrooms. I look forward to seeing all of you in Hicks for some special announcements. You will hear from Dr. Coleman about her vision and hopes for the upcoming school year, and you will hear from me about our new playground and the new digital platforms to help us share grade-level curriculum and your daughter’s activities in school. During this evening, you will also get to know the subject-areas teachers that will be working with your daughters during the school year. Parent’s Night schedules will also be sent home in book bags. Please note that Parents’ Night schedules are different for PK-1st grades and 2nd–4th grades. Enjoy the long weekend! Sincerely, Randal Rhodus |
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Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
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The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.