Impact carries forward. Always.

I received this note yesterday from a parent whose children were with us for just a few months this year. I'm sharing it because it's a reminder that impact doesn't require years — sometimes a few months is all it takes to change a child's trajectory.

"I know appreciation week is technically over but I wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. We are so so grateful that Cameron (and Gillian!) landed at SOI in January. Cameron has made such amazing progress in only a few months and he absolutely LOVES school now. And Gillian has had an amazing first classroom experience too. (We are moving to the Peninsula this summer to be near the k-8 school where Cameron is starting kindergarten in the fall, or we'd be re-enrolling Gillian at SOI for the fall). I am so grateful for your amazing staff. Michelle, Ka'Tia, Wendy, Denise, Emily, they are all amazing and I have been telling everyone I know about your wonderful school. It's been a gift to our family to be a part of the community, even if just for a short time."

Four months. Enrolled in January, leaving in May for kindergarten placement. Cameron now loves school. Gillian had her first classroom experience. Their mom is telling everyone she knows.

Some families are with us for years. Some for months. The impact carries forward either way.