Grand Friends Experience High Meadows Magic

Friday was one of those days you just want to wrap up and keep forever. 

 

Our morning with grandparents and special friends focused on engaging them meaningfully with High Meadows' vision and history, as shared by alumnae and former teachers Sarah Bobbitt, Annie Kimball, and alumna and current teacher Anne Lovatt. Classroom visits were described as "magical" and "truly remarkable." Grand friends finished the morning by sharing their reflections on their time at High Meadows. As a culminating activity, we asked grandparents and friends to write their thoughts on pennants which will be hung for display at our 40th anniversary gala in the spring.  

Kindergartner Davis Schmitz and his grandfather

I could wax on and on about how deeply meaningful the day was, but I think it's better to let grandparents speak for themselves. Here is what they had to say:

"I will never forget the smile on our grandson's face when we walked into his classroom this morning. He is so very happy here--what a wonderful school and we are so thankful he is a student at High Meadows! Thank you for inviting us--what a wonderful experience."

"I can only imagine how different the world would be if every child could experience this kind of schooling."

 

"Children learn through play and exploration...High Meadows exemplifies the world of a child, the world of their dreams."

 

"Freedom to learn in depth, freedom to learn at individual speeds, freedom to learn by experience.

 

"I have never seen our grandson HAPPIER than he was today."

Emmi McCoy with her grandmother

 

We are extremely grateful for our grandparents and special friends and all they do to strengthen the inter-generational bond our children enjoy. And we are so happy they enjoyed themselves and their grandkids as they visited High Meadows.