The Foote School
E-NewsJanuary 12, 2012
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| Just Where is Timbuktu? |
 The Geography Bee was a great success! The Bee was held Mon., Jan. 9 and Wed., Jan. 11, with 25 students representing grades 4 - 7. The final round featured 12 students. It was then winnowed to  three geographically skilled competitors representing grades 5, 6, and 7. The winner: seventh grader Holden Turner. He answered the question: "Timbuktu, a center of caravan trade for almost a thousand years, is located north of the Niger River in which landlocked country?" His correct answer: Mali. Congratulations, Holden! He will be taking a written test, which will be mailed to the state. If his test rates within the top 100 scorers, he will be invited to the state championships. Thanks and congratulations to everyone who participated. |
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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All School Assembly Honors Dr. King
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An All School Assembly will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 11:45 a.m. Fri., Jan. 13, in the Hosley Gym.
Assembly Dress is required.
Please review Assembly Dress guidelines on the Parents page of the website. School will be dismissed at the regular time. There will be no school on Mon., Jan. 16, the federal holiday celebrating Dr. King's life.
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Be Part of Foote's Unite Through Understanding Day
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MOSAIC, the renamed Multicultural Affairs Committee, is planning Unite Through Understanding Day to be held on Thurs., Feb. 16. This all-day, all-grade event seeks to guide students in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of other cultures, people and events in history.
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Help Build a Mountain of Warmth
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Community Service is collecting gently used coats, boots, gloves, and hats for Mountain of Warmth. Please clean out your closets and drop off any donations to the box in the main office. Thank you!
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PTC NEWS
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The school store, the Falcon's Nest, will be open regularly on the second Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located adjacent to the Faculty Room. All are welcome!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS & INFORMATION
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A Middle School Parents Evening: Save the Date
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Middle School Parents are invited to campus on Mon., Feb. 13, for a presentation, "The Journey of Adolescence: Oh, The Places You'll Go!"
Head of School Carol Maoz will discuss adolescent development and the raising of secure, self-reliant and healthy adolescents. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Sandine Theater.
Carol and Head of Middle School John Turner will then answer questions and facilitate a discussion of the topic. No RSVP is required. All Middle School parents are encouraged to attend!
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Ninth Grade Play Rehearsals
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Ninth graders will take on George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's comedic play, "You Can't Take It with You," for their annual production Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.
For a schedule of rehearsals, click here. The rehearsal schedule may also be found on the Parents page of the website.
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News on the China Trip
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An information session for ninth grade parents and students regarding the Foote School China Experience will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 26 in the Perrine Library. At least one adult from each participating family must attend. Questions? Contact trip coordinator Deb Riding.
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Important Dates to Note
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Jan. 26 9th Grade Parent/Student Meeting on China Trip,
Perrine Library, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Feb. 13 Middle School Parent Presentation, Sandine Theater, 7 p.m.
Feb. 16 Unite Through Understanding Day
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