Hewitt News

Hewitt is a beautifully diverse school community, and we proudly celebrate that every student and family has something different to teach us. At Hewitt, building a community of belonging is one of our highest priorities, not only because of our foundational commitment to making sure every student feels seen, known, and valued, but also because as a school rooted in research, we know that students who feel they can be their authentic selves at school experience higher levels of academic success. 

One of the ways we support a sense of belonging in our youngest students is by inviting their parents and guardians into our lower school classrooms. Whether volunteering to be a “mystery reader,” sharing Rosh Hashanah traditions, joining our Valentine’s Day community service breakfast, or teaching a mini-lesson for Hispanic Heritage Month, these visits encourage students to see themselves and their families as valuable members of our school who have unique and important knowledge to share with our community. 

Having parents and guardians join us on campus to share their personal hobbies, special expertise, and cultural traditions benefits not only individual students and their families, but our entire school community. These visits support Hewitt’s mission to “forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future” by encouraging every member of the lower school to honor diverse perspectives, discover commonalities between our unique experiences, and feel proud of who they are and where they come from.