Dear Upper School Parents & Students, 

Happy Special Studies Eve! This next week is the height of Learning Lived, as Upper Schoolers venture beyond the classroom to explore interests and ignite passions through 13 different unique experiential offerings. Thank you to the Upper School faculty members who have worked tirelessly to plan and prepare for what is sure to be an unforgettable week. I can’t wait to hear about (and see pictures of!) everyone’s Special Studies!

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

• Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 28
  • Special Studies Week
• Sunday, March 1
  • SAT Prep from 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Seminar Room
• Tuesday, March 3
  • Course Request forms distributed
• Wednesday, March 4
  • Changing Same Performance by Mike Wiley @ 11:30 AM
• Friday, March 6
  • End of Q3
• Saturday, March 7
  • Parents' Community Annual Soiree and Auction
• Tuesday, March 10
  • Spring Picture Day
  • Winter Athletic Awards @ 10:30 AM in Stone Gym
• Friday, March 13
  • Course Request forms due
• Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20
  • Spring Break

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 athletic competitions. Good luck to our Boys Basketball team as they compete in the SCISA State Playoffs this weekend! 

Warmly,

Jenny Glenn
Head of Upper School