By: Dana Miller, D’Evelyn Steering Committee parent member
The holidays are right around the corner and it’s always a good time to reflect on what we are thankful for. Attending D’Evelyn sure isn’t a cake walk but my children (one graduate, a junior and 8th grader) are all learning (or have learned) valuable skill sets and they have the foundation of a liberal arts education that they will take with them for the rest of their lives. D’Evelyn was founded by a group of parents who had a vision to provide a textbook-based, teacher-directed, and whole group instruction of a liberal arts education to our students. Put aside all of the high test scores, awards and top rankings that D’Evelyn has achieved year after year and what you get is a “back to the basics,” solid foundational liberal arts education where any child can achieve if they are willing to do the work and put in the time. Why am I thankful? Because my children had the choice to attend this school which I do believe will better prepare them for life and the future. I’m thankful for the curriculum they are learning, the literature they have the opportunity to read, and the rigor which holds them accountable and teaches them discipline, structure and responsibility. I am also thankful for the faculty and staff. I would be lying if I said there weren’t times when I wish the staff would lighten up and be more flexible but I know that they care. I know that the reason they have their structure and toughness is because they believe in their curriculum and their students and they are pushing them to be their best. I am also thankful for the community of D’Evelyn parents who are invested in their childrens’ education; parents who volunteer time and energy to give back to this school that we are so fortunate to have our kids attend. Next school year (2022-2023) there will be one parent and one teacher position open on the Steering Committee. Terms for the Steering Committee are three years and it is a great way to be involved in your school and also to give back to a school that has given our kids so much. I encourage you to consider stepping up and volunteering in any way possible. If you are interested in serving on the Steering Committee, please plan to attend the Candidate Training on November 9th at 6:30 pm (immediately following the Accountability Committee meeting) in the library. In addition, please review the application as it contains valuable information about requirements and eligibility for serving. If the Steering Committee isn’t for you, there are monthly Accountability Committee meetings, the D’Evelyn Education Foundation which is the non-profit fundraising arm for D’Evelyn, and other opportunities such as signing up to sell D’Evelyn merchandise in the school store or helping out with social events. Whatever you do, get involved in some way. You will be thankful you did. Comments are closed.
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The Steering Committee is the governing board of the school and establishes policies designed to maintain and enhance its liberal arts philosophy. The Steering Committee appoints Directors to the Board of the D'Evelyn Education Foundation. Archives
March 2023
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