January 4, 2022,

Dear Families,

            Happy New Year! We have made it to 2022. As we approach the new year I am filled with hope. I am so excited to be able to continue being at school with your children. Whenever I can share with others, I brag about them. I am constantly saying, “Menlo Park has the best kids. They are thoughtful, kind, and so polite. They are funny, hardworking and eager to learn. I am privileged to be a part of their lives.” Each day I wake up excited to come to work to watch them grow and learn.  It’s true. You have done a great job of raising these children and I know the last couple of years have been challenging for all of us.

            We have made it almost half way through the new year and have had limited quarantine situations. As we continue to battle the unknown of Omnicron / COVID 19 we are constantly adapting to new rules and regulations. Our staff remains vigilant in our fight to keep ourselves and our students healthy. If we do have to quarantine, staff are working hard to pivot to online learning as quickly as possible. It is our mission to educate our students and we are doing as much as can to be sure they all have what they need. So please don’t hesitate to reach out to us when needs arise. If you have questions about anything, we will try find answers quickly. We look forward to partnering with you!

Fondly,

Kellie Burkhardt, Principal