As we are half way through the last official week of the school year, I find myself filled with gratitude for everything we’ve built together over the past ten months. From the very first park days of August to the incredible momentum of virtual classes, HST meetings, field trips , events, assessments, and so much more, this year has been marked by meaningful connection, steady growth, and a deep commitment to both learning and community.
We navigated testing season with excellence and grace, saw families lean into field trips and enrichment opportunities, engaged in virtual classes, and watched students of all ages thrive in creative, flexible learning environments. We cheered each other at project-based events, art and talent shows, heritage celebrations, and now promotions. We rolled out new programs, launched electives and Heritage Ambassadors, and welcomed hundreds of new families into our Cottonwood family — all while keeping our hearts aligned with the values that make this homeschool community and The Cottonwood School so special.
Whether you attended multiple events and park days or focused on quiet progress at home, your presence and participation mattered. Each email answered, question asked, sample submitted, and memory made contributed to a greater story — one of dedication, collaboration, and the quiet, powerful work of raising whole humans.
As you wind down the school year, here are a few resources to support reflection and planning ahead:
- End-of-Year Reflection Prompts for Homeschool Families
- Simple Year-End Portfolio Ideas
- Free Printable for Your Summer Learning Bucket List
Thank you for showing up — not just for your children, but for each other. We are so proud of the year we’ve had together and so grateful to be on this journey with you. Whether you’re counting the days to summer adventures or wrapping up a final project or two, know that everything you’ve done this year has mattered.
We’ll see you in the sunshine, at park days and field trips. But for now — here’s to the final week of school, and all that it represents.
Kindly,
Kara Parkins, Parent Support Supervisor