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Welcome back (and welcome)!

 Dear TGS Families:

 The week began so happily on Tuesday with our faculty welcoming back our existing students AND several new students in the middle and upper school. Teachers reported a great first day with much positive energy and eager participation in classes! Please join me in extending a heartfelt thank you and welcome to our new families who have entrusted their children to The Gregory School. We’re proud to expand our circle of excellence!

 Unfortunately, the tone of the week changed somewhat on Wednesday, when the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol left many of us shaken and disheartened. In reflecting on the events, I’m reminded of the important role educators play in teaching the fundamentals of democracy while exemplifying those principles in our daily words and actions. The TGS Difference lies in our ability to continually tap into each other’s talents and strengths, draw motivation from each other’s intellect and expertise, and share mutual respect, kindness and love. This is our culture and we leaned into it during some conversations with students and each other this week, and it will hold us in good stead as we continue to move forward together during these unprecedented times. I’m grateful to work at The Gregory School and live in Tucson, Arizona, and truly appreciate our community.

 As we look ahead to plans for school, the COVID news is mixed. The good news is that teachers and staff are eagerly anticipating Arizona's roll-out of the 1B phase of the vaccination process. Unfortunately, the numbers and metrics in Pima County continue to head in the wrong direction. Just as we have since the beginning of the pandemic, we continue to partner with the Pima County Health Department and will make decisions regarding the return of faculty and students to campus based on the recommendations of public health officials, scientists, and medical experts. We commit to keeping you informed and will share a more detailed plan regarding the rest of January next week.

 In the meantime, here are some important reminders as we head into our second semester:

  •  Curbside lunch will continue to be available on a daily basis. Please let us know if your child isn’t receiving the survey asking for lunch orders.
  • A revised calendar was sent for the remainder of this semester, as well as an abbreviated copy for the 21-22 school year. Please contact the office if you did not receive them.
  • Information will be coming soon regarding re-enrollment contacts and tuition rates for the 21-22 academic year.

 We continue to wish everyone the best of health and the warmest wishes for a happy 2021!

Most Sincerely,

Julie A. Sherrill, Ph.D.
Head of School

"The Gregory School is a place that is transforming learning and transforming students' lives. Gregory students lead institutions; they found movements; they invent technology; they run cities. Students leave TGS with a sense of agency; they believe they can change the world for the better and it is our aim to ensure we give them the knowledge, skills, experiences and confidence to do so."
Dr. Julie A. Sherrill, Head of School
Dr. Julie Sherrill has spent over 20 years in educational leadership. Her academic credentials include an M.S. in Education Administration and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in Curriculum Development and Teacher Professional Development.