A Message From The Head of School
Dear Bancroft Friends, If our community proved one thing when our school shifted to a remote platform this past March, it was the strength in our collective resilience. I witnessed firsthand our incredible teachers shift and rewrite curriculum while learning to teach through a computer seemingly instantly. I witnessed students thinking creatively to maintain a sense of community, camaraderie, and school spirit while staying engaged. I witnessed parents balance their professional lives and responsibilities while simultaneously helping their students at home. And I witnessed alumni reach out in droves to ask how they could help. The Bancroft community did what you would expect when facing adversity; leaned on each other and pushed forward. As we returned to campus this fall, we faced other challenges. New COVID-19 protocols and procedures have temporarily changed a few of the trademark events around school. A ban on large gatherings, social distancing, and mask-wearing are not what any of us signed up for. But I am so incredibly proud of how our students, teachers, staff, and parents have made the most of the opportunity to be on campus, learning together in classrooms and spending lots of time in outdoor activities. Active and engaged learning is happening everyday, and our faculty and students are finding ways to stay true to our mission and values even from 6 feet apart. While nothing is certain as we head into 2021, one thing we feel confident in is our bright future. Our strategic plan BluePrint 125 was designed by our community, for our community and lays out an exciting set of priorities that will carry us forward as we approach our 125th anniversary in 2025. I invite you to read more about the plan in this edition of the Bulletin and to visit our website to see the final digital version. We will need your involvement to achieve our goals and hope you will continue to take an active role. I hope the holiday season is a happy and safe one for you and your family. Sincerely,
Trey Cassidy Head of School
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