In the wake of recent visits and other requirements we have found ourselves having to do an enormous amount of work in a very short period of time. It has been stressful; So much to do leaves little time for news. Mr. Danny’s recent injury has also been a setback. Thanks to Hugue for helping with painting.
At some point soon we intend to have a proper volunteer day and return to normal spring projects, like planting and sprucing up. Stay tuned. Soon we will have the dumpster gone and our basketball court back, and we can concentrate on fixing the pool heater etc.
There are rumors that alums are organizing to replace the backboard and hoop and revamp our little half court. Other alums hmu if you want to join this campaign. In any event we will definitely have some sort of basketball related session this summer, along with chess, art and everything else Greenhouse.
We also may have two CITs (Counselors in Training)—what we used to call our Teen Titans. Very excited, as we haven’t had this in awhile. Please remember our earlier guidance about consistency, camp hopping, timing of other activities etc. One thing this crisis has reinforced for us, and of which we are very proud, is that our commitment to in-person learning pays off in spades. Kids benefit from being with us as long as possible, and it shows.
Next month we will begin our push for our Spring Appeal. We are hoping to have a matching gift campaign again, maybe as successful as last year’s. We are now lining up leadership gifts and will send more details shortly.
Graduation plans are fluid, except for the fact itself. No way we’re going a second year without celebrating. DESE has released guidelines on ceremonies. Timing will have to be flexible since we will have it outside so it will be weather dependent. Unfortunately we probably won’t be able to have the party as food and drink are still off the table (see what we did there?). But as we have grown accustomed to saying, plans may change. Seems to be the only constant.
So, lots of pics of work going on plus many the many events: Easter egg hunt, ms. julia’s bday, our 13th Founder’s Day aka Ms. Welch’s 93rd birthday. GHS life is always busy behind the scenes even when more work distracts us. Stressful, yes, but we just pile it on. Keep on trucking…
