Richard Marotta, Ph. D., Headmaster

Volume 94 Number: XI "Cultivating Success in Every Child" Friday, November 23, 2016

Thoughts for the Week By Richard Marotta, Ph.D., Headmaster

As we get ready for the Thanksgiving break, I began thinking about all that I am

thankful for in my life.

As a Head of School, I am very thankful for having the privilege of leading Garden

for more than twenty-five years. I am thankful for all of the wonderful families,

parents and children, whom I have known and who have enriched my life in so

many ways. I am grateful for being able to work with teachers and

administrators who have devoted their lives to working with children. I am

grateful for the opportunity to work with trustees, volunteers, who give so much

of their time to our school. And, I am grateful to our alumni for their

appreciation and the support they have given over the years through the Annual

Fund, coming to our Gala, or just stopping by the school on days like today when families gather. Garden's

family gathers also!

Reflecting on this has brought me to a wonderful

moment of recognition that being here in a school filled

with wonderful, students, parents and teachers has

brought me such joy and fulfillment that I wish that

everyone can come to work, knowing that something

wonderful will happen. A student will grasp an idea or

solve a problem; a teacher will have a moment of

success with a class; members of the community will

reach out and help others.

I experience all of this and more on a daily basis which makes me thankful that I am here, at Garden School,

not doing a job, but living a vocation.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Richard Marotta, Ph.D.

Headmaster

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Wed & Thur. Nov. 24-25: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break

Friday, December 2nd: Senior Class "Pasta Night" Fundraiser

Mon, Dec. 5-Wed, Dec. 7: Holiday Boutique

Saturday, December 10: Merit Exam & Open House (9AM – 12PM)

Friday, December 16: Noon Dismissal

Mon, Dec. 19 – Mon, Jan. 2: School Closed for Winter Break

Tuesday, January 3: Classes Resume

Mark Your Calendars! Thursday, January 26th, Garden School Annual Meeting, All Parents Invited

Garden School I.S.A.L Varsity Girls Basketball Schedule 2016

Day Date Opponent Location Time

Tue 11/29 MMD AWAY 4:00

Garden School I.S.A.L Varsity Boys Basketball Schedule 2016

Day Date Opponent Location Time

Mon 11/28 FASNY AWAY 4:15

Tue 11/29 MMD BBALL CITY 4:00

Thank You to Everyone for a Very Successful Comedy Night

GARDEN SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND GIVING TUESDAY APPEAL

2016 Annual Fund

#GIVING TUESDAY 2016 Tuesday, November 29th

Last year's Giving Tuesday was a great success.

Thank you for including Garden in your #Giving Tuesday!

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Pre-K 2003 Graduation 2016

Cesar Carvajal, 2016 Class President "Garden isn't just a school to me - it's my second home."

Cesar Carvajal, Garden Class President of 2016

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