Testimonials
Interested in what the parents of some of our
students have to say about e.p.i.c. School? Read on ...
Speech given at year-end concert:
"I have been working with a wonderful group
of Moms on our latest yearbook. Our single biggest challenge was how
to fit so much stuff into 32 pages. A lot happens here at e.p.i.c. in
the space of a year. Kids produce the most amazing art. They learn to
print, to read. They see the magic of tadpoles and caterpillars as they
turn into something new. They learn how to say 'probosis'. They learn
yummy from yucky. And a number make their first best friend. And, they
learn to work together, producing fabulous plays like the one we saw
today. So much stuff happens here at e.p.i.c.
Thank you for your passion for teaching - your ambitious curriculum
with an eye on how kids can learn together, and from each other - your
desire to try new things, to adjust, to refine, to improve on last year
and, your great sense of fun.
Thank you for the partnerships you developed with parents - the teacher/parent
interviews, the open houses, the one-on-one conversations we would often
have in the hall, and the time you would take at pick-up to share a
story or small success about our child that day. I'm not sure you know
how much we appreciated those.
And lastly, thank you for loving our kids - for opening your arms to
the teary and terrified in the early days of September, for letting
our kids find their own feet, for showing them that they are valued
and can make a contribution in a community outside of their home. This
is huge. Kids know the real thing when they see it - they know a really
good birthday crown when they see it - these kids know they are loved.
As parents, it doesn't get any better than that.
On behalf of all the parents at e.p.i.c.
THANK YOU!"
Changing schools:
"When we think back to the angst we felt
moving our son from his old school, I just wish we knew then what we
know now. This really has been a pivotal year for him. We are just so
thrilled to see our little guy transform from a child who was not enjoying
school, nor thriving, to one who we feel is doing both. It is a joy
to see him making the strides he is. So thank you. For your patience,
insight, creativity, and sensitivity in the classroom. And for all the
time you spent with us helping us through the dreaded process of finding
a place for him where we all feel that he will continue to grow and
learn.
We have been continually amazed and truly impressed by what happens
at e.p.i.c. School and are so grateful that our children have been able
to benefit from such a rich and nurturing environment. "
C.H.
Three years at e.p.i.c. School:
"I often think back to Nicky's first days
at e.p.i.c. and how FAR she has come in 3 years.
I admire your steadfast commitment to teaching the core values of community
and sharing, the wonderfully diverse and wacky ways you let kids experience
things and learn, and your ability to tune into each child and help
them along their way. Nicky has become such a happy and confident kid
at e.p.i.c. She has loved school EACH and every day. What more could
a parent hope for!"
J.Y.
Leaving e.p.i.c. School
"I can't believe the day has come for us
to bid e.p.i.c. adieu. We have had such a wonderful family experience
in your school. We cannot thank your wonderful team enough for the imagination,
knowledge, commitment, fun, and plain old hard work that you apply to
our kids. I hope you know what gift you give our precious little people,
and the parents who know what great hands they are in."
S.B and J.B.
back to top
