Dear Academy Families,
The “buzz” around the school this week is palpably Country Fair! From the presence of pumpkins, to Marketplace volunteers, to raffle sale conversations, to Fun Run trophy chatter, this place is being painted with a palette of excitement as we anticipate a fun-filled weekend.
It is important for me to take a moment to remind everyone that proceeds from this weekend are an essential aspect of our yearly budget. Every donation, every dollar spent and every volunteer hour given is a contribution to the Academy program. In fact, Country Fair typically brings in around $50,000 net income to the annual operating budget. So, as you have an enjoyable day with your children and friends, know that you are also making a significant contribution to the school’s ability to deliver a quality program.
An equally important aspect of Country Fair is the opportunity it provides us to build community with each other. Hopefully you will have a chance to spend time with each other, get to know each other a little more, perhaps meet a new family and enjoy one another’s company. Not only do these connections occur over a meal or a game of washers, but, they occur in the shared task of “making the day happen.” Setting up for the fair, running a booth together, and assisting in the cleanup can be as community building as a conversation over coffee.
Come one, come all! Bring your friends and family. Enjoy the day. Enjoy the food. Enjoy the fun. And THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, for all you have done, are doing and will do, to make it happen.
See you at the Fair!
Maureen Glavin, rscj
