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Head of School Blog
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Extra! Extra!: Gratitude is Front Page News!
Each Thursday evening I eagerly go online to read The Wind, the simple newsletter from Vinalhaven, the island 15 miles off the coast of Maine that we visit each summer. Twelve […]
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Policy on Teacher Requests
Policy on Teacher Requests Neil Mufson, Head of School You will find that each year at this time, as we plan the next academic year and head into our spring […]
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In Praise of Boredom
In Praise of Boredom Neil Mufson, Head of School I can’t remember the last time I was bored. It is one of the things I love about being a Head […]
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“Keeping Imagination Alive”
“Keeping Imagination Alive” Neil Mufson, Head of School One of the hidden advantages of a school that serves only 4 to 8 year-olds is that within our walls, children’s imaginations […]
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The Impact of Kindness
The Impact of Kindness Neil Mufson, Head of School As I was riding to school this week, I heard a report on NPR commenting on this week’s designation as National […]
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The Advantages of Learning To Be On Time
The Advantages of Learning To Be On Time Neil Mufson, Head of School As winter churns onward, I have noticed more and more students arriving late to school. Children […]
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Report Cards and Comments
Report Cards & Comments Neil Mufson, Head of School At the end of this week we will post report cards and comments for the first half of the school […]
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The Igloo and the Walking Stick
The Igloo and The Walking Stick Neil Mufson, Head of School This week’s snow reminded of the year I was in fifth grade and we had a huge amount of […]
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A Holiday Remembrance
A Holiday Remembrance Neil Mufson, Head of School I believe that one of the reasons I became Head of a school that serves elementary school-aged children is the […]
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Modeling Gratitude Beyond the Thanksgiving Table
Modeling Gratitude Beyond the Thanksgiving Table Neil Mufson, Head of School As a kid, it was in the back seat of our family’s mint green Buick station wagon where […]