Dear Upper School Parents & Students, 

We’ve officially made it to April, which means that we have a mere six weeks remaining in the school year. This time of year is fast and furious, with no shortage of activities and events. Upper School students enjoyed an amazing Egg Hunt today–thank you to Ms. Wesneski for organizing a tremendously FUN event! It was a beautiful day for hunting eggs and for enjoying English class outside! 

Congratulations to Raices on last Saturday’s Annual International Festival. This year’s event was the most successful yet! 

I enjoyed attending the community art reception at the Chapman Cultural Center this past Tuesday–congratulations to the Upper School Art students whose work was represented! I’m also delighted to share that SIX Upper Schoolers have been selected for leadership positions at next year’s YIG conference. Congrats, YIGsters! 

Looking forward, here is what’s on the horizon for the division:

• Friday, April 3
  • Good Friday: No School
• Wednesday, April 8 - Friday, April 10
  • Griffin Theatre Musical: Seussical 
    • Click here for tickets!
• Thursday, April 16
  • MS/US Band Concert @ 6:30 PM
• Saturday, April 18
  • Parents’ Community Color Run @ 9:00 AM
• Monday, April 20
  • Mini College Fair @ 12:00 PM in Presnell Courtyard
• Wednesday, April 22
  • Senior Posters Due!
  • Spirit of the Griffin Assembly @ 1:00 PM 
• Tuesday, April 28
  • Parents’ Community All Parents Social @ Fr8 Yard from 5:30 - 7:30 PM 
• Thursday, April 30
  • Junior/Senior Breakfast @ 7:30 AM
  • Senior Parade @ 9:00 AM
  • Senior Banner Signing @ 10:00 AM
• Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8 & Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15
  • AP Exams (More details coming soon!)
• Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14
  • Semester Exams (More details coming soon!) 
• Friday, May 15
  • All School Field Day
  • Last Day of School
• Tuesday, May 19
  • Band Awards @ 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 20
  • Prom @ 7:00 PM
• Thursday, May 21
  • Graduation Rehearsal @ 1o:3o AM
  • Upper School Awards Night @ 5:30 PM
• Friday, May 22
  • Graduation @ 9:00 AM

Lastly, please remember to email attendance@sdsgriffin.org if your student needs to leave early, will be arriving late, or will not be at school. As always, please check the athletic team calendars for the most up-to-date information on spring sports. Go Griffins!

Wishing you a wonderful long weekend, 

Jenny Glenn
Head of Upper School