Kneesocks 2017-18

Artwork by Grade 1 Students

A Message from the Head of Junior School

I write this introduction to the 2017–18 edition of Kneesocks from my front porch. With a cup of tea by my side and a raw print-out of the pages you are reading now, I know that you will be as delighted as I am to read the work of our students. The student writing in this issue highlight the incredible development in both literary content and style for students between the ages of 4 to 12. What you don’t necessarily see, however, is the time and thought that goes into the process to make this final product possible. From student participation in a mini-lesson, where a teacher will directly introduce a skill or concept, to the drafting, planning, rereading, revising, proofreading and conferencing with peers and teachers, what is presented here is not a first draft. I applaud all of our teachers and student writers within these pages for taking the time to “stick with the process.” As with most things, the way that we get better is not simply by desire, but through expert instruction, hard work and determination.

I invite you to enjoy the contents of this year’s Kneesocks .

Kate White

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