Dear Families, I am writing to first thank you for all you do to support your children at Spruce Street. It has been an amazing year, and many of you have been along for the journey since 2009. Recent weeks have shed increased uncertainty over the fate of our middle school. I have shared your frustration over the lack of clarity and unwillingness to commit to a path for our school’s growth. Many of you have mobilized to share your frustration and to reaffirm your commitment to Spruce Street for the greater good of Lower Manhattan. I spoke earlier today with Mariano Guzman, our Superintendent, and Drew Patterson from the DOE’s Office of Portfolio. They have confirmed to me that Spruce Street will proceed as a K-8 school, launching our 6th grade in 2015. Your advocacy and support have been evident to all, and we could not do this work without you. I look forward to planning the launch of our middle school alongside you and your children. ~ Nancy Harris