Last week, Chilmark School kids celebrated 100th Day. The 100th day of school never used to be a “thing,” but has become a widespread tradition. The day celebrates what students have learned so far and how they have grown emotionally and socially. Kids begin the day by bringing in 100 matching items to share with their classmates and hands-on activities, crafts, laughter and education spark from there.

I got the whole scoop from K/1 student Bennett Brown that afternoon when he appeared for an afternoon snack at the Texaco with his younger sister Juniper. His head was adorned with a spectacular and fanciful crown that he’d made and anecdotes of the day were shared, including how he’d strung 100 Fruit Loops onto a string and made a necklace that he could eat. His contribution to 100th Day was bungs — as in for wood flooring. 100th Day happened to coincide with gym day so, it was basically the best day of school ever.

According to K/1 teachers Ellen Rossi and Cana Courtney, their students brought in pennies, guitar picks, cards, marbles, pasta shapes, Lego people heads, buttons, packing peanuts, dried beans and more, in addition to Bennett’s bungs. The kids also did a scavenger hunt. They search and found 100 tiny ducks hidden around the room, each adorned with a number they had to match on the classroom hundred chart.

The interview committee is in the final stages of the Chilmark School principal search. The group has narrowed it down to two candidates, one of which is Chilmarker and Chilmark School alum Alicia Fenner Knight. I’ve jotted of a letter of support to Richie Smith; she would be a tremendous asset to our community school.

It is home to birds, squirrels and other woodland creatures. It’s a place where deer meander and nibble on shrubbery. It’s a place where friends and family members are laid to rest. It’s a place, as I’ve mentioned before, that I like to quietly stroll with my thoughts or wander with a friend. It’s peaceful and historic and every stone tells a story. Some people find it odd that I’m drawn to this place, but it’s a way to continue feeling connected to those I’ve lost and a critical part of genealogy research.

Bradley was curious about a relative known as “the most politically influential clergyman in 18th-century America and the intellectual progenitor of the American Revolution in New England.” Born to Experience and Thankful Hinckley Mayhew on Oct. 8, 1720, Islander Jonathan became pastor at Boston’s West Church and is buried in Chilmark. After a little wandering, we found his grave along with some of family members. As a coincidental aside, both of Bradley’s maternal great-grandmothers were born on Oct. 8.

This is the time of year when Susan Murphy, in her capacity as cemetery superintendent, reminds us to remove Christmas greenery that has become dull brown-ery. Maintaining our loved ones’ graves by removing seasonal items, plastic pots and other decorative odds and ends is up to us, so pay them a visit, have a quiet conversation and tidy up their resting spots.

Deb Hancock is getting a new concrete pad outside her real estate office on North Road. John Keene and his crew made short work of the demolition and the replacement pour will take place soon so Deb and Patrick Echlin won’t need to walk the plank spanning the gap much longer.

Thank you to Judy Mayhew for her 36 years of service to our community in her role as Republican registrar. Since stepping down has left an opening on the board of registrars, the select board is seeking a volunteer to fill Judy’s shoes. The position is not a hugely complicated or extremely time consuming one so should you be interested in taking on the task, reach out to Tim Carroll or Jennifer Christy at town hall for more information.

Caleb, Chris and Celia Slater made a quick weekend trip to town to have a celebratory dinner at The Barn Bowl & Bistro with Jane. Jane, 92 sure looks good on you.

I had a chance to spend a few minutes catching up with Forrest Alley. He’d already gone for his daily walk, run some errands and that meant he wasn’t in a hurry so we reconnected and made it feel like not much time had passed. Did you know Forrest turned 90 back in October? I highly recommend passing some time with our resident nonagenarians.