Parent of a 3 Year Old

We wanted to say thank you for accommodating the Preschool families with the tuition suspension during this time. We are also amazed (and truly grateful) that the zoom on- line learning format is continuing despite the circumstances. I know this is not an easy time for businesses, organizations etc. If there is anything at all we can do to help the school during this time or once we return, please let us know. Maybe a fundraiser or maybe there is something we can do for our individual teachers. Just brainstorming…

Finally, some thoughts as we’ve entered week 3 of zoom/on-line learning. It’s been such a wonderful experience participating in our kids’ learning! Yes managing working from home and helping with home school can be exciting… but I’ve enjoyed seeing firsthand how dedicated our teachers are to not only teaching and providing additional resources to enhance learning, but also doing it with such great enthusiasm.

There’s a great sense of community and collaboration between administration, teachers and parents, and it is evident that our main goal is how to make this experience the best it can possibly be. How lucky are we to have such amazingly dedicated teachers in our kids’ lives! How blessed are we to be part of the Laurel Hill family! In the midst of chaos you have given us a sense of normalcy and we are genuinely appreciative of all your efforts.

Parent of a 6th Grader

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Stark,
And all our wonderful LHS teachers! We want to support all parents in sending our deepest gratitude for giving our kids some sense of normalcy during these very challenging times.

It’s very important for us to know that while my husband, as many other ICU doctors and nurses, are fighting every day with this vicious disease, our children can still follow their routine, learn, and communicate with their teachers and friends. It helps us, parents, and it definitely helps kids to continue their growth as individuals.

I see excitement in my child’s eyes when she is getting ready for school in the morning, when she is running to the printer to get an assignment, or just talking to her friends during breaks.

Thank you so much to every single one of you!

Parent of a Toddler

My daughter is in Mrs. Toback’s class and just adores her……Mrs. Toback has helped instill a love of learning, a fondness for friendship and a independent intellect.

Since school closing, we feel she has gone above and beyond our expectations. Not only has she helped Eliza through this challenging time, she has given our family a sense of structure and connection. Mrs. Toback…. you are tenacious!

Thank you Laurel Hill!

Parent of a 6th Grader

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Stark,

First and foremost, I hope you and your entire family are safe and healthy!

Two family members staying with us were struck with illness so we have been remiss in sharing our gratitude amongst the choir to you and to the teachers and staff!
_Needless to say, our home has been topsy-turvy, as I am sure all are experiencing in the midst of this crisis. Knowing that LHS continued teaching without a hiccup was so reassuring. A steady sigh of relief. This is a singular time we are living. The life-lessons are like no other our children will experience again. More than Math and English though, or readying them for any benchmark test, you have taught them community; empathy, restraint, and my favorite…love in action. The world has been shaken, yes. With that comes inevitable pain. And history has taught us pain will be present ad Infinitum. However, suffering is always optional. You have shown us all what the true human spirit is capable of amidst pain and, ultimately, what it can do to avert suffering. Thank you both, and please extend our gratitude to the teachers and staff.

Please stay well…

Parent of a Kindergartener & 3rd Grader

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Stark,
As you may know, my husband and I are both physicians. During these uncertain times our hospitals are busy working around the clock to put systems into place to try to take care of the influx of patients we are expecting. We are in uncharted territory struggling without certainty in our supplies, beds, and protective equipment and testing supplies.

However, while I was at work all day it brought me great joy and comfort to receive videos from Jack and Katie’s grandmother as they had an amazing time on their Zoom classes! They loved it!
I am so impressed with how quickly Laurel Hill has put together this system to keep our children on track with their education during this crisis. I realize that what you all have put together is neither standard nor common, but rather extraordinary.

I am grateful that I feel confident in Laurel Hill and your unwavering dedication to our children.