This week of April break has been entirely exhausting.  I feel like I should share about how uplifting and inspiring it has been to spend everyday moving boxes, unpacking, moving more boxes, figuring out flow, arranging shelves, running errands to get last minute items, seeing the classrooms come together and take shape.  But quite frankly, I’m just plain worn out.  

On the advice of one of my wonderful co-teachers, I was just headed up to run a hot bath.  As I made myself a cup of tea, however, I had to pause with a feeling of overwhelming gratitude.  

After spending the afternoon at the new school tending to the assorted last minute details and heading to the store to get assorted last minute items, I came back to find our architect’s car parked outside.  I expected that perhaps Dana Bixby, our incredible architect, was going over assorted last minute details with Todd (husband/Head of School).  When I rounded the corner of the hall, however, I found Dana mopping the floors.  After finishing the floors, she went outside to sweep the patios.  

Her presence did much to buoy me.  And her willingness to pitch in to make sure the building was ready for our children and families means so much.  

All week, in fact, we have had so many people step up and lend a hand.  Our teachers came in over their vacation time to set up the classrooms.  Parents volunteered to assist in the moving and unpacking process.  Elementary students tackled all sorts of projects, from setting up lessons and unpacking books to wiping down cubbies and watering trees.

Really, this has been a community effort.  And despite my sheer exhaustion, I cannot help but feel supported by a web of wonderful people.  Thank you.