The 8th grade musical is a tradition we have enjoyed at NDV for 40 years! This incredible tradition has provided the 8th grade students with the opportunity to discover new talents, to be role models in our community, and to leave a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of all who attend their productions. Every year, the hard work and dedication our 8th grade students put into producing their musical helps to instill in them a growth mindset and solidifies the lifelong bonds of friendship they create with one another during their time at NDV.

I am so proud of the persistence and hard work the Class of 2022, their families, and our director, Daren Carollo, have exhibited this year as they have worked to prepare and present NDV's 40th annual musical. At NDV, we are life-long learners who embrace challenges as opportunities. The Class of 2022 has exemplified this in many ways as they came together to bring the musical back to a live stage after two years of virtual musicals during the pandemic.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this incredible musical possible. Daren, your enthusiasm, vision, and hard work has inspired and allowed our 8th grade musical tradition to return to the main stage! Kim and Stephanie, thank you for serving as our play liaisons this year. Your organization, care, and love for our children was felt by all throughout this entire process. Parents, your example of what it means to come together to support your children and the production of this musical will have a lasting impact on the NDV community. Your hard work has made this musical so special, especially for our Class of 2022.

Thank you, Class of 2022! You have worked so very hard to create a magical musical. In doing this, you continue to embody our SLEs in many ways and to serve as role models for all NDV students.

Families and friends, please join me as we sit back and enjoy this year's 40th musical production of Beauty and the Beast.

God Bless,
Mrs. Sarah Currier