IN THIS ISSUE

03 Grands Day 04

Middle School Grand Opening

06

Top Chef Competitor

Luke Kolpin

07 Set Sail!

In my winter letter last year, I wrote about the status of the construction of our new middle school. Seattle was in the midst of a months-long cement driver strike and our project, like all others, was impacted. It was equal parts frustrating knowing this was causing a delay mixed with compassion for the drivers who were seeking a balanced contract.

MISSION To ignite the academic and creative potential of students with dyslexia and other languagebased learning differences.

VISION The world class educational program at HRS is a catalyst for students to discover the joy of learning within a rich, comprehensive school experience.

CORE VALUES

Respect, Responsibility, Purpose, Perseverance

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All that drama seems like such a long time ago now, as our faculty, staff, students, and community are exploring, learning, enjoying, and teaching in this new space every day since the end of November. On Thursday, December 1, we invited our community to join us for the grand opening celebration. Guests were given the opportunity to take self-guided tours of the space to experience it for themselves. Watching everyone and hearing their comments will be a memory I won’t soon forget.

What is most remarkable, is thinking about the ripple effect of this building. Every person who enters the space has the possibility of impacting others. Every teacher who is trained, every student who learns to read, every community member who is educated. The influence of Hamlin Robinson School has increased exponentially. We are making a difference. In mid-December, we hosted our HRS Middle School preview event to showcase the program for current Level 5 families who were the first to see the new middle school in action during the school day. From the conference center to the classrooms, to the music, art, PE, and drama spaces, the program is growing and thriving in profound ways. Finally, we hope you can join us for our 2023 auction gala as we pull up anchor and prepare to Set Sail! The Hamlin Robinson School auction will be an in-person event on Saturday, March 18 at 6pm at the Seattle Design Center. More details about how to purchase tickets and support the auction are included on page seven.

With 2023 upon us, HRS is prepared to meet and greet the future. Emboldened by the strength and support of our community, we are poised to continue our momentum and growth. Thank you for joining us on this journey, for investing in our program, and for helping us support the students and families who define our mission.

Stacy Turner Head of School

Back at Last!

For the first time in three years, Grands Day was back in person at HRS!

Hosted by grade level and stretched over three days, grandparents and grand friends were invited to come to campus for a sneak peek of the HRS experience.

Students were proud to show their work, their classrooms, and their lockers to their grandparents and grand friends. Each event started with a presentation by Head of School, Stacy Turner, focusing on the unique structure of the HRS program and helping guests understand learning styles in a new way.

Afterwards, students performed a musical medley guided by specialist teachers Mr. Fox and Mr. Levin. Then, everyone moved to classrooms for a lesson demonstrating multisensory teaching techniques and for grands to see the HRS program in action for themselves. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. •

ON THURSDAY, December 1, Hamlin Robinson School took the historic step of opening our new middle school building. With over 600 RSVPs, we welcomed current students and parents, alumni, current faculty and staff, former faculty and staff, members of our construction team, along with neighbors and friends of the school. Guests had the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the space and explore the incredible rooms and unique learning environment.

This event was the culmination of many years of work from so many in our community.

The building will allow for growth of our core programs, in addition to providing resources to a wider audience.

Every inch is carefully planned to create an ideal learning environment for our students. It