Foote Blog

Routine matters. It gives students a sense of safety and predictability, and it helps them do their best learning. Our role, together, is to keep supporting them as they settle back in, while also giving them the space and encouragement to grow.

By Mike Golschneider
Art Department Chair

Sixth grade art begins each year with a robust printmaking unit and we begin to use those new tools immediately. For our first project, sixth grade artists learned how to depict an image using positive and negative space shapes.

By Levi Lucarelli-Apatow ’27
Honors Geometry

Because of my experiences in math, I’ve developed a lot of important skills — especially organization and time management. ... I’ve also become known for my note-taking skills, which I take a lot of pride in — those detailed notes have definitely saved me more than once!

By Maddie Normandin ’28
Pre-Algebra

Through my math experience, I’ve also developed a lot of important qualities as a learner. I’ve learned to be okay with making mistakes and not understanding something right away. I’ve become more patient with myself and realized that if I keep working hard and ask for help when I need it, I will get there eventually. My teachers have taught me that mistakes are actually part of learning — and that’s a lesson I’ll carry with me beyond math class.

By Tovah Berkowitz ’26
Honors Geometry

But one of the wonderful things about Foote is that the teachers can really tell when you’re struggling. They notice when you’re having a hard day, and they always find ways to help you feel supported and encouraged. The small class sizes make it easy for teachers to connect with each student and make sure everyone is getting the help they need.

By Cara Hames
Head of Lower School

Teaching is not a consolation prize to larger dreams or aspirations. It’s a calling that requires so much more than knowledge.