I am so touched by the Hammond culture of giving. It is present every day, both individually and collectively, and this time of year it is even greater. Our LS families have exceeded expectations in their giving to Families Helping Families, and tomorrow our LS Faculty will be enjoying a holiday lunch thanks to our Lower School Council. Thank you to everyone. Through our Tuesday Talks, we have extended the concept of giving through discussions of wants and needs and encouraging students to participate in school service efforts to help others. We work to support students' sense of community and civic responsibility, increasing their compassion for others, and discovering for themselves that even one young person can make a difference in the life of another. This time of year is filled with wonderful stories of miracles and light from many cultures and religions around the world. I think of it as a time of year in which we all want...
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