E-News from Foote Feb. 23

The Foote School
E-News

February 23, 2012

In This Issue

Unite Through Understanding

A Day In the Life at Foote

Dates to Note

Quick Links

Week At A Glance

Parents Page

K-5 Faculty

6-9 Faculty

Online Giving

A Very Special Day for Learning

We have had a full week (and a long weekend!) to reflect on the school-wide event, Unite Through Understanding Day, last Thurs., Feb. 16. Head of School Carol Maoz shares her thoughts on this great day here, and we wanted to give you a taste of what some of the students experienced by showing you a description of the workshops in which the 4th - 9th graders participated. K - 3rd grade teachers also arranged for age-appropriate activities including parent and teacher presenters who shared customs, cuisines and arts from Cameroon, Ecuador, Japan, Afghanistan, and Turkey, among others. Photo galleries from the day may be viewed here and here. Enjoy looking through them and discussing the day with your children!

Many hennaed hands

Kindergartner in dress from Cameroon

ALL SCHOOL NEWS & INFORMATION

Tickets for Ninth Grade Play

Tickets for the Ninth Grade play, "You Can't Take It With You," are currently on sale at the front desk for $10 for the following performances:

Tue. Feb. 28 - 7 p.m.

Wed. Feb 29 - 7 p.m.

Thurs. March 1 - 7 p.m.

Fri. March 2 - 7 p.m.

The latest rehearsal schedule for cast & crew can be found here.

Swap Used Books at the Book Swap

It's Book Swap Time!

The Book Swap has been an annual Foote School event for more than 25 years. This year, it will take place Mon., Feb. 27, through Fri., March 2. Hours are:

Mon. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tues. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wed. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fri. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location: Sturley Room (lower level of the Perrine Library)

Bring books in Mon. - Thurs. and receive:

· 1 chit for a paperback book

· 2 chits for a hardcover book

Then:

Pick out books Wed. - Fri. and pay:

· 1 chit for a paperback book (or 25 cents)

· 2 chits for a hardcover book (or 50 cents)

Books should be appropriate for children from preschool through ninth grade. NO textbooks, coloring books or workbooks, please.

Volunteers are still needed for one and two-hour slots throughout the week; sign-up here.

Book Swap

Foote Summer Program

Join us for Foote Summer 2012! Summertime Fun, Early and Late Summer Adventures, Foote Summer Theater, the Young Actors Workshop and a new and exciting Playwriting Workshop are all part of what promises to be a wonderful summer.

View our summer offerings here, or keep an eye out for our upcoming summer brochure. It will be available at the Front Desk soon.

PTC NEWS

Bowling Party Tomorrow Night!

Last chance to join the All-School Social Bowling Party at Johnson's Lanes in Hamden tomorrow, Fri. Feb. 24 from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Late registrants: please submit forms & checks AND e-mail parent Lori Blank ASAP with the following info:

Children's names and grades ($13 ea.)
Parents' names ($7 w/pizza and drink; free w/o)
Phone
E-mail

Click on form to download and print

Feast For Foote - Save the Date!

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT FOOTE ...

Third Grade and Continental Drift Theory

The third grade is studying Earth Science. They have looked at earth movement -- the layers of the earth, the movement of the plates (why they move, and the impact there of), and earthquakes and volcanoes. Included of course is why scientists think what they do, which is why they asked Yale PhD candidate Ross Mitchell to visit.

As part of his doctoral thesis Mr. Mitchell has come up with a theory of a new supercontinent many years in the future. The third grade teachers thought his theory very interesting and exciting, and also thought it terrific for the kids to hear directly from him. He was heard on NPR by a parent of one of Lisa Totman's students -- and by Foote librarian Lynda Johnson. We were excited to welcome Mr. Mitchell to Foote today!

Yale PhD candidate Ross Mitchell discusses his theory of a future supercontinent.

Mr. Mitchell shares his continental drift theory with the third grade.

Important Dates to Note

Feb. 24 All-School Social: Bowling Party
Feb. 27-March 2 Book Swap, Sturley Room

Feb. 28-March 2 Play "You Can't Take It With You," Sandine Theater

March 7                PTC Meeting
March 9                All School Assembly and Spring Movie Outing
March 12-23         Spring Vacation