As we wrap up our first full week of school, I'm mindful of the range of emotions and experiences in our community. Many continue to mourn the loss of a dear friend and student while learning to settle into the new rhythms of this year. Many are anxious about the release of the Well-Resourced Schools Plan, bracing for difficult decisions ahead. And many are thankful for the start of new classes and the opportunity to work with new teachers and classmates.
The emotions of the year will continue to ebb and flow. One of our school's core values and beliefs is in the importance of community: we want all of our students to feel like they belong to a community that anchors them through the year.
This week, we are excited to hold our first schoolwide club fair on Wednesday. This will be a great opportunity for students to get connected, build friendships, and have fun. Please encourage your student to take advantage of the opportunity and join one of our many student clubs at Cleveland!
Finally, for any student leader with an idea to promote community and belonging at Cleveland: we will fund your project. So many of our students came up with amazing projects and events last year that we increased our funding so that more student-led, community building projects can be launched this year. We can't see what our students come up with!
We hope you and your family have a safe, restful, and restorative weekend.
Principal Jeff Lam
Assistant Principal Jacklyn Cable
Assistant Principal Laura Roesener
Admin Intern Joseph Mingo
