To ensure every student enjoys two memorable celebrations this year, we will be collecting a one-time $10 contribution per student at the beginning of the school year. This covers both the holiday celebration and the end-of-year celebration, allowing us to provide a special experience and treat for every student on each occasion.
As we continue to navigate limited volunteer availability and space constraints, our celebrations will look a little different this year. Rather than traditional classroom parties, we are excited to provide students with a unique holiday celebration before winter break that everyone can enjoy together.
Because of the format of this year's holiday celebration, the celebration before winter break will be a student-only event, and we will not be hosting in-person classroom parties with parents during the school day.
We're also excited to share that parents will once again be invited to join us for our end-of-year celebration, giving families the opportunity to celebrate together as we close out another wonderful school year.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. These changes allow us to create meaningful, fun experiences for every student while ensuring our celebrations remain safe and sustainable for our volunteers, teachers, and staff.