Why We Moved to Assigned Lunch Seating — And How It’s Helping Dear Community Families, I’d like to address a concern some families have raised about our assigned seating at lunch. Your feedback is important, and I want to share the reasons behind this decision, the benefits we are seeing, and the ways we are including student voice in the conversation. Although assigned seating may feel restrictive, our priority is always to provide a safe, structured, and welcoming environment. When students were free to sit anywhere, several issues arose. Some children who felt excluded avoided the lunch area altogether and instead roamed the campus unsupervised. Because there was no clear record of where students were supposed to be seated, it was difficult for staff to even recognize they were missing. This lack of structure created serious safety concerns. We also noticed that without consistent seats, students were less accountable for their areas, which led to more mess and left tables u...
