The Foote School
E-NewsSept. 30, 2011
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Kingswood-Oxford Soccer Tournament Cancelled
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The soccer tournament scheduled for tomorrow,
Oct. 1, has been cancelled due to the weather forecast.
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| A Visit from Yali Middle School |
Twenty-three students and three teacher chaperones from Yali Middle School in Changsha, China, arrived on campus Tuesday morning, sharing their culture with all they met, and absorbing American culture through lessons in the classrooms, visits to New Haven landmarks and Mystic Aquarium, dining at popular restaurants and host families' homes, apple picking at Bishop's Orchard, time at Hammonasset Beach, a trip to St. Ann's Soup Kitchen and a tour of Yale. 
| Yali students explore New Haven's West River in a 9th grade biology study led by teachers Pam Harmon and John Cunningham.
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Sharing Cultures
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A highlight of the Yali Middle School visit was a cultural exchange project based on The Foote School motto, "Gladly will I learn and gladly teach."
After introductions by his/her ninth grade buddy, each Yali student shared a cultural pastime or tradition with a class of Foote students; the Foote students then taught a favorite game or pastime to their Chinese guests.
Foote will bid farewell to the Chinese delegation with a dinner tonight in the Hosley Gym. An outing to a local bowling alley will follow.
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Sign Up for Fall After School Minicourses
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The Minicourse Program, a division of Foote School's After School Program, was started more than a decade ago and is open to Foote students in grades K-6 regardless of whether they are enrolled in the After School Program. The courses are held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted below. Please visit Foote's website for more information and an enrollment form.
Fall Minicourses
Monday: Embroidery (Grades 1-6) Tuesday: Fun with Prints (Grades 1-3)
Exploratory Art: Creative Expression through Drawing and Painting (Grades K-6)
Wednesday:
Fun Sportz MultiSport (Grades K-3)
Little Scientists (Grades K-2)
Thursday:
Autumn Art With Lynne (Grades K-3)
Yoga for Kids (Grades K-2) Friday:
Beginner Chess (Grades K-3) This course runs from 1-2 p.m.
Advanced Chess (Grades 3-6) This course runs from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Exploring China - Conversational Chinese, History, Traditions and More (Grades MAG-3)
Hearts, Stars and Baskets (Grades 3-6)
Theater Games With Chava (Grades 2, 3, & 4) This course runs from 2:30-3:30.
Welcome to Magic (Grades 1-6) This course runs from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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PTC News
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Stop & Shop is launching its A+ School Rewards Program for the 2011-2012 school year. Please help Foote earn free money! Register your Stop & Shop card, and every time you shop you earn money for Foote. Even if you registered last year, you must re-register this year to participate.
Click here to enter your 13-digit Stop & Shop card number. Our school code is 08832. Or email Foote's Stop & Shop coordinator, Jaime Cole, with your Stop & Shop card number and your last name.
The next PTC meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wed., Oct. 12 in Steinen Hurtado's art room. The featured speaker will be architect Maryann Thompson, who designed Foote's newest structure, the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building.
The School Store will be open that same day from 10 a.m. to noon.
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| School Photo Day is Tuesday, October 4 |
On Tuesday all Foote students will have their photos taken for the yearbook. Class photos will also be taken at this time. If you wish to order photos, your form must be returned by Mon., Oct. 3, with the exact amount for the photo package you are ordering in cash or a check made out to "David Frost Photography."
For some tips to ensure that your child takes a great picture click here. Questions? Contact Photo Day parent coordinator Amy Buhl at 203-230-9493 or afb_5@yahoo.com. |
| 8th Grade Parents Night is Thurs., Oct. 6 |
Eighth grade Foote parents are invited to 8th Grade Parents Night Thurs., Oct. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Sandine Theater to learn more about Foote's 9th grade program. RSVP to Becky McGuire if you plan to attend. |
| Dates to Save and Reminders |
· Tues., Oct. 4 School Photo Day· Thurs., Oct. 6 Eighth Grade Parents Meeting
· Mon., Oct. 10 No School (No Vacation Program)
· Fri., Oct. 14 Grandparents Day
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