The Foote School
E-News
June 7, 2012
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A Busy End
To the School Year |
Much is going on at Foote as the school year winds down, from the Jump Rope for Heart fundraising event in the Hosley Gym last week and the presence of a young lady who took over as head-of-school-for-a-day, to rockets flying in Rike Field, and modern-day interpretations of Greek plays.
Here are a few photos of what's gone on these past several days. More photos appear at the bottom of this E-news in 'A Day in the Life of Foote."
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Students are airborne during Jump Rope for Heart.
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A MAG student became acting head of school this past Friday, moving easily and decisively into the Head's office.
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Zeus and various gods discuss Persephone's fate in the Sandine Theater during the fifth grade's Greek Immersion Day.
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS & INFORMATION
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Reminder: After School Program Ends Today
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The After School Program ends today. There will be no After School Program Fri., June 8. All School Dismissal Friday will be at 12:30 p.m. |
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We Need 40 More Families to Make a Contribution!
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Foote will receive a grant of $10,000if we meet the Challenge of 85 percent Parent Participation in the Annual Fund by June 30. We need just 40 more parent donors by the end of June to reach that goal! If you haven't contributed, please make a gift online or send a check to allow Foote to receive the challenge grant. It's not the amount but the participation that matters!
You can give here. If you aren't sure whether you have given, email Ann Baker Pepe at abakerpepe@footeschool.org. Here are the current parent participation levels per grade:
Ninth Grade 70 percent Eighth Grade 64 percent Seventh Grade 77 percent Sixth Grade 69 percent Fifth Grade 88 percent Fourth Grade 77 percent Third Grade 84 percent MAG Second 78 percent MAG First 65 percent K 82 percent |
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Boxtops
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Community Service is asking you to collect boxtops over the summer. 
Each box top = 10 cents
10 box tops = $1
Save them over the summer and bring them to school in the fall. If everyone does this, there will be plenty of money for a special project!
Click here for a list of retail items that feature boxtops.
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| MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS & INFORMATION |
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| Reminder: The Ninth Grade Mystery Trip |
The Ninth Grade Mystery Trip will depart at 8:30 a.m. Sat., June 9, from Foote and will return at 7 p.m.
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| The Eighth Grade Slide Show |
To Eighth Grade Parents,
Please note that any hard-copy photos lent to Kristin Hawkins for the Eighth Grade Slide Show will be returned to you. Contact Kristin at khawkins@pcparch.com if you have any questions about the slide show.
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Reminder: Uniform Returns
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All athletes: Please return uniforms to Mr. Willis as soon as possible! Thank you!
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
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Head for a Day
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A MAG student stepped in as acting head of school this past Friday as a result of a winning bid by her parents at the PTC's annual fundraising auction, Feast for Foote. She initiated conversations about the possibilities of a swimming pool at Foote ("I get warm," she said), and gumball machines in all the hallways. She also read to kindergartners, sat at the Head's desk, ran meetings, and in all had a highly successful turn as Head.
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| A Fun and Funny Greek Immersion Day |
Fifth graders exhibited their knowledge of Grecian culture, history, and food Wed., June 6, with a groaning board of foods, a hilarious sendup on Greek plays, architectural renderings of famous buildings and more. Excellent work!
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| Astonishing feats of fundraising |
Foote students put some major air between their feet and the floor of the Hosley Gymnasium last week during Jump Rope for Heart, a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Many, many thanks to all the students and parents who participated and gave to support heart research. (The Athletics Department is no longer accepting donations to Jump Rope for Heart.)
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Rocketing Toward Learning
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Tim Blauvelt's science classes built and shot off paper rockets on the new athletic field last week, with many successful flights and some that found a wet demise in the swamp at the edge of the field. Like the Wright Brothers, continued efforts made for a successful result.
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Important Dates to Note
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June 7 - Last day of After School Program
June 8 - All School Dismissal 12:30 p.m.; last day for K-5
June 11 - Final class meetings for middle school 12:30 dismissal
June 12 - Eighth Grade Recognition Day 12:30 dismissal
June 13 - Ninth Grade Graduation 12:30 dismissal
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