From the Secondary Principal: May 29, 2023

 Dear Parents,

We have finally arrived at the last week of our academic year!  Over the next couple of days, students will be wrapping up various assignments and assessments in their classes, as well as attending to a variety of "housekeeping" tasks that will allow us to bring the school year to a successful on Thursday.

On Thursday at 11:00 a.m., we will be holding our annual Awards Ceremony in the Theater.  Parents are welcome to attend.  Please remember that Thursday is a half-day, so please make arrangements for dismissal at noon.

For those of you already looking ahead to AY 2023-24, we will send out a letter on Wednesday that contains a list of supplies that students are expected to bring with them when we reopen in August.

On a personal note, I will be leaving La Paz over the weekend to re-join my family in Rome.  It has been an honor serving in this interim post, getting to know our faculty, staff, students, and parents.  I have very much enjoyed working with your children, and I am very grateful to all of those who, in their words and actions, have made me feel a part of the school community. 

Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy, and restful summer!

Important Upcoming Events:

  • Thursday, June 1:  Awards Ceremony (G6-11) at 11:00 a.m.
                                        Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.

                                        Graduation rehearsal at 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, June 2:  Graduation, 10:00 AM
Sincerely,

Steve Augeri

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