Dear Grade Melon Community,

Many of you have noticed that the recent Synergy (including StudentVue) upgrades affected Grade Melon's functionality. This is especially frustrating as we approach the quarter's end. Although I understand the urgency of this situation, I regret to inform you that the new system seems completely different, making a quick solution unlikely. While I'm dedicating time to understanding the new system and exploring potential solutions, as a graduating senior I cannot guarantee a fix before I graduate.

Despite the current challenge, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate our incredible journey! Back in October 2022, Grade Melon was just a seed of an idea. Countless hours were spent meticulously reverse-engineering, designing the user interface, and bringing it all to life with colors, animations, and functionality. By December, it was gaining traction. We saw 300 users visiting in a single day! Since then, the growth has been phenomenal – over 1.2 million unique visitors have used the app, spending an average of 2.5 minutes each. During peak times, daily visits skyrocketed, reaching a record 12.8k on January 25th, 2024. These numbers are a reflection of the incredible community that has embraced Grade Melon, and for that, I am truly grateful.

To every single Grade Melon user, thank you. Your trust, your enthusiasm, and your sheer number have fueled my passion for this project. It has been an absolute privilege to create something that has made a positive impact on our community. While the future of Grade Melon with the new system is uncertain, the community remains strong. I want to remind all of you, that Grade Melon started off as a risk. I poured countless hours into the app, not knowing if it would actually pay off. But it did. So, I want to inspire all of you to take risks, step outside of your comfort zone, and strive for change. As Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world."

With sincere gratitude,