--- title: Peck School Blog | Heather Burchfield --- - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog) [![Peckschool](https://blog.peckschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/master-logo-2017-3.png?width=360&height=211&name=master-logo-2017-3.png "Peckschool")](https://www.peckschool.org/) - [![Parents](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/PeckSchool_July2018/Images/large_link870509_61290.png)](https://peckschool.myschoolapp.com/app#login) - [![News](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/PeckSchool_July2018/Images/large_link870508_61289.png)](https://www.peckschool.org/page/news-and-photos) - [![Social](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/PeckSchool_July2018/Images/large_link870505_61287.png)](https://www.peckschool.org/page/community/news--social-media-mashup) - [![PowerSchool](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/PeckSchool_July2018/Images/large_link1155174_74520.png)](https://peckschool.learning.powerschool.com/do/account/login) Search - [About Peck](https://www.peckschool.org/page/about-peck) - [Head's Welcome](https://www.peckschool.org/page/about-peck/heads-welcome) - 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/AI.png)](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/3-reasons-why-peck-students-are-prepared-for-a-world-with-ai) On my walk around my neighborhood this morning, I marveled at the magic of smart shuffle on Spotify. I trusted my Fitbit to know I was walking, not sitting still. And Alexa must have been eavesdropping on my conversation at breakfast because a pop-up from Amazon served me a deal for exactly what I needed: new walking sneakers!  [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/3-reasons-why-peck-students-are-prepared-for-a-world-with-ai) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/3-reasons-why-peck-students-are-prepared-for-a-world-with-ai#comments-listing) ## [Stop and Smell the Kairos Time–Metaphorically Speaking, Of Course](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/stop-and-smell-the-kairos-time-metaphorically-speaking-of-course) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Oct 10, 2022, 3:17:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As I enter my fifth year at Peck, I am still fascinated by the tradition of Kairos Day. I had never heard this word before coming to Peck and the concept of a day celebrating it felt even more curious.  [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/stop-and-smell-the-kairos-time-metaphorically-speaking-of-course) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/stop-and-smell-the-kairos-time-metaphorically-speaking-of-course#comments-listing) ## [6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Back-to-School Night](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/6-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-back-to-school-night) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Sep 16, 2022, 11:43:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A timeless tradition at nearly all schools in the nation is the beloved back-to-school night. Parents get to sit in child-size chairs, peek inside cubbies and lockers, and hear firsthand from teachers about all that is in store for the coming school year. Our Peck administrators have collectively experienced more than 100 back-to-school nights—so, they know a thing or two about how to host, and attend, a successful event. They offered these six tips to parents: [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/6-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-back-to-school-night) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/6-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-back-to-school-night#comments-listing) ## [Pleasant Surprises: The Unexpected Delights of Our Return to In-Person School](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/pleasant-surprises-the-unexpected-delights-of-our-return-to-in-person-school) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Oct 1, 2020, 10:54:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/LSFirstDay-RecessClasses2020-202.jpg)](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/pleasant-surprises-the-unexpected-delights-of-our-return-to-in-person-school) After months of planning, the doors of 247 South Street are finally open.  [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/pleasant-surprises-the-unexpected-delights-of-our-return-to-in-person-school) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/pleasant-surprises-the-unexpected-delights-of-our-return-to-in-person-school#comments-listing) ## [9 Great Reads for Kids on MLK JR Day](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/mlk-day-reading-list) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Jan 17, 2020, 9:29:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/MLK%20Day.png)](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/mlk-day-reading-list) As a mom of two young children, I am blessed to work in a school where I have access to top-notch faculty at one of the nation's premiere independent schools for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. I often ask them for recommendations for my kids: what's the best way to nurture my 5-year-olds budding interest in art? How do I raise my daughter to be confident and independent? How do I talk to my kids in an age-appropriate way about Martin Luther King Jr. and why we celebrate MLK Day? Since many of you may also be asking yourself this last question, we've compiled a list of book recommendations from our expert Peck faculty. Enjoy! [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/mlk-day-reading-list) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/mlk-day-reading-list#comments-listing) ## [Nothing Says Fall More Than Chicken Noodle Soup](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/chicken_noodle_soup) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Oct 30, 2019, 2:40:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Chicken Soup Still](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Chicken%20Soup%20Still.jpg)](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/chicken_noodle_soup) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4760359/3db89992-76a3-4f40-8ee3-bc6eac9dfd76.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4760359/3db89992-76a3-4f40-8ee3-bc6eac9dfd76) [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/chicken_noodle_soup) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/chicken_noodle_soup#comments-listing) ## [Homemade Chocolate Chip Granola Bars](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/homemade-chocolate-chip-granola-bars) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Sep 24, 2019, 8:07:22 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![granola-1](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/granola-1.jpg)](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/homemade-chocolate-chip-granola-bars) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4760359/580fb7bc-b55b-423b-a2cf-357073f8a91d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4760359/580fb7bc-b55b-423b-a2cf-357073f8a91d) [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/homemade-chocolate-chip-granola-bars) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/homemade-chocolate-chip-granola-bars#comments-listing) ## [FREE GUIDE: 5 Things Great Schools Do Right](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/free-guide-5-things-great-schools-do-right) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Apr 29, 2019, 7:49:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![5 Ways to Evaluate if Your Child is At the Right School (5)-1](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/5%20Ways%20to%20Evaluate%20if%20Your%20Child%20is%20At%20the%20Right%20School%20(5)-1.jpg)](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/free-guide-5-things-great-schools-do-right) With so many educational options, how as parents do you evaluate the strength and fit of a school's program for your child?  In this free guide we explore five markers of a great school, including: [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/free-guide-5-things-great-schools-do-right) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/free-guide-5-things-great-schools-do-right#comments-listing) ## [VIDEO: Cooking Demo with MasterChef Junior Ben Brown '21](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/cookingdemo) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Apr 15, 2019, 8:10:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2019-04-12 at 2.40.32 PM-1](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-12%20at%202.40.32%20PM-1.png)](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/cookingdemo)   [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/cookingdemo) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/cookingdemo#comments-listing) ## [Ben Brown '21 (or Gordon Ramsey Jr!) shares his Fried Oyster Slider Recipe](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/is-ben-brown-21-a-mini-gordon-ramsey-plus-the-recipe-for-bens-fried-oyster-slider) Posted by [Heather Burchfield](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield) on Apr 5, 2019, 7:55:58 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2019-04-03 at 1.35.21 PM](https://blog.peckschool.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-03%20at%201.35.21%20PM.png)](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/is-ben-brown-21-a-mini-gordon-ramsey-plus-the-recipe-for-bens-fried-oyster-slider) [Read More](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/is-ben-brown-21-a-mini-gordon-ramsey-plus-the-recipe-for-bens-fried-oyster-slider) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/is-ben-brown-21-a-mini-gordon-ramsey-plus-the-recipe-for-bens-fried-oyster-slider#comments-listing) [All posts](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.peckschool.org/blog/author/heather-burchfield/page/2) ### Subscribe Here! 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