June 11, 2025 Edition
What's going on across our community? Here is the top news for the week.

Campus Improvements 🌼

Thanks to your generous support, our playground now features a bright and welcoming sensory nook—complete with shade, flowers to water, and a cozy spot to relax. Designers are already enjoying the space, tending to the blooms and soaking in the scents. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped bring this special addition to life!

New 3D Printers for Grades 6/7/8! 🖨️✨

Your generous donations help us stay responsive to the evolving needs of our staff and students. This year, we learned that the 3D printing elective for Grades 6, 7, and 8 has been growing rapidly—so much so that demand outpaced capacity!

Thanks to your support, we've added three new dedicated 3D printers to help these young designers bring their bigger, more complex creations to life.

A huge shoutout to Mr. Hamlin for championing this exciting upgrade!

What's Coming Up Next Year?

Your feedback in our annual survey, and throughout the year has informed the Collaborative to help shape their focus for next year. We appreciate your time and treasure - with the next 39 Days of Giving starting in August 2025.

• Konstella - stays as our simple central communication, year 2 improvements in how we use it planned
• Campus Improvements - investing in keeping our campus beautiful with some furniture upgrades and fixes (like that fridge for Matt in our Wellness Center) alongside functional technology needs for our LEDs (like projectors and speakers) to keep their classrooms focused. More in the new year!
• Music & Reading Staff - we are continuing our major investment funding of staff on campus, with a full-time music assistant and 3 reading support staff

President Message

The end of the school year has arrived - it is goodbye to some, and see you later to many others. It is the same for me (Lucy) as outgoing Collaborative President.

It’s been an honor to serve these past two years—building relationships, dressing up often, and championing our mission of empowering a purposefully engaged campus for a culture of impact—as a parent who will be here another 10 years, I’m deeply grateful for the chance to give back to a community my family and I love.

As for me (David) - I am thrilled to be stepping in to a community where we can continue to grow and thrive. I look forward to engaging with purpose to increase our connection, belonging, and gratitude. 

Congratulations to Design39’s Graduating Seniors! 🎓

You did it—and we couldn’t be prouder! As you close this chapter and step confidently into the next phase of your educational journey, we celebrate not only your accomplishments but also the curiosity, resilience, and creativity you’ve shown along the way.

Wishing you continued success, boundless opportunities, and the courage to keep asking bold questions wherever you go next. Your journey is just beginning—and we can't wait to see what you design next!

Popsicle Party to Celebrate the End of the School Year! 🍦🎉

Swing by the Main Gate or Kinderloop at pickup—our amazing volunteers will be handing out popsicles to all Designers!

Don’t miss your chance to grab a cool treat and start summer on a sweet note, courtesy of The Collaborative!

Hip Hip Hooray-- it is the end of school days!!!

The Collab is seeking a Student Enrichment Chair, to work with our club leaders and students to enhance our designer's club experience. If interested, please email neeravjadeja@design39collaborative.org.

Summer Has Officially Arrived! ☀️

Wishing everyone a joyful, restful, and well-deserved summer filled with sunshine, smiles, and spontaneous moments of bliss. 😎

Don’t forget—Konstella stays active all summer long, so keep an eye out for updates, opportunities, and ways to stay connected with your Design39 community.

We can’t wait to welcome all your brilliant faces back on August 13, 2025, for another year of curiosity, collaboration, and creativity!