By Heather Smith, Learning Specialist, Reading | March 17, 2023
Every day I am inspired by how classroom teachers demonstrate excellence by incorporating a structured literacy approach into a very rich, dynamic, meaning-based literacy program that fosters strategic, flexible, joyful readers. Letâs begin by taking a tour, and a stroll around the block of early elementary classrooms. The first stop is pre-kindergarten. On one side […]
By Annie Fuerst, Director of Innovation | March 10, 2023
I had planned to use this space to share my top guidelines for healthy digital habits. But the truth is, as I started writing, I decided to use ChatGPT to compile a list for me in another tab. Me: Hello! Can you give me some tips to share with students who are starting to use […]
By Liz Gray, Middle School Head; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher | March 03, 2023
Last week, with the support of Belmont Day and the National Association of Independent School (NAIS) Aspiring Heads Fellowship, I was fortunate to attend the NAIS annual conference in Las Vegas. This yearâs theme was Cultivating Community, and one thing became very clearâthere are a lot of brilliant and powerful people working very hard today […]
By Brendan Largay, Head of School | February 16, 2023
At Belmont Day, two celebratory assemblies kick off each new calendar yearâthe MLK Assembly and the Lunar New Year celebration. These joyful and dynamic assemblies included guest speaker Matt Ferrer of Pine Street Inn, our faculty of color reciting Amanda Gormanâs poem, âThe Hill We Climb,â and a Lion Dance performance by both our pre-kindergartners […]
By Jessica Halton, Director of Development | February 09, 2023
My head buzzed with excitement as I drove up Day School Lane on a wet, wintry evening. How fortunate was I to gain a preview of the community I was about to join? To observe the magic Iâd been hearing about. All expectations were exceeded. The Winter Concert was my first real experience of the […]
By Liz Gray, Middle School Head; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher | February 03, 2023
If you ask a local, âWhatâs your favorite month of the year in New England?â the answer âFebruary, of course!â is highly unlikely. While this winter has grossly underdelivered when it comes to snow, the early darkness, gray skies, frozen ground, sleepy gardens, and bare tree branches stark against the horizon have remained steadfast pieces […]
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