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February 2010
Dear Friend,

Welcome to the first edition of The Meeting School E-News! We invite feedback and submissions. We also hope you'll forward it to people you think might be interested in the school and all of the wonderful things happening on campus. We do have places available for the 2010-2011 school year, so please let friends, family and colleagues who might be interested know about us.
 
The Meeting School Merit Day Student Scholarship
Cole Wilmerding


For the second year in a row, The Meeting School is pleased to announce that the school has full merit scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year available to high school day student freshmen, sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated leadership or who have undertaken creative work in the arts, sciences or humanities. 


Jim Lippincott of Ashby, Massachusetts, whose son James was awarded a scholarship for the 2009-2010 school year, says "The day student scholarship has allowed us to take advantage of the marvelous learning opportunities that The Meeting School has to offer. Our son is thriving in a learning community that provides small classes, a supportive faculty and an engaging curriculum. Sending James to The Meeting School is the best decision our family has ever made." 

 

To apply for the scholarship, applicants should complete the regular admissions process, and then complete an additional scholarship application.  Applicants must also have a 3.0 GPA or higher or demonstrate prior academic success. Applications will be accepted until qualified candidates are identified; we recommend that those interested in the scholarship apply by March 15, 2010.


To learn more about the scholarships, please contact Emily Burr, Admissions Director, at (603) 899-2806 or admissions@meetingschool.org.

A Taste of the Curriculum
Hannah and Darien study in Thomas House Spring Courses at The Meeting School

After a month off campus on Intersession adventures, students will resume classes on Monday, February 1. Spring courses include Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Programming, Model UN and Comparative Governments, Writing, Herbology & Wildcrafting, Radical Witness, The Fine Art of Baking, and a literature course on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. We are also pleased to announce that retired college history professor and Friend-in-Residence Michael Batinski will be teaching U.S. History.
Want to work for The Meeting School?
Job Openings for the 2010-2011 School Year

The Meeting School is looking for experienced teachers in English, the sciences, Spanish, possibly math, and a farm manager. We are looking for educators who are interested in experiential education, want to houseparent teenagers, and live in a small community on a working organic farm.   The school offers a comprehensive benefit package.  Internships also available. Please send a resume to:  David Smith by email: office@meetingschool.org or The Meeting School, 120 Thomas Road, Rindge, NH  03461.
Around the Farm
Ginger and Wally
Given the season, the gardens are currently dormant. The spring farm class is going to focus on developing a garden map, ordering seeds, starting seeds and, weather permitting, prepping the gardens. The class will also focus on some infrastructure and repair items around the barn and farm.

We anticipate hiring a 2006 alumnae as a summer intern. If all works out well she'll be starting in May.

We believe two cows are pregnant and expect the calves in the summer. Ginger the pig is currently on a romantic getaway in Acworth with a new parmamour.

The Meeting School will also have a significant presence at the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) Winter Conference on March 6 in Concord, New Hampshire. We will be offering two workshops and have information about the school on display.
Boston Area Alumni Gathering February 7
at the Home of Joe Carson '58
Newton Center, Massachusetts
Sunday, February 7 at 5 pm

We invite  all TMS alumni to come and reminisce with other alumni, make new connections, hear about The Meeting School today, and share a meal with other people who are living interesting, socially-conscious and creative lives. 

 


While we invite people to bring a dish to share, we will have extra food on hand for those too busy to prepare a dish. We will also have fare from the gardens at TMS.


For more information, to register, and get directions, please call (603) 899-3366 or anne@meetingschool.org


The Meeting School is a co-ed Quaker boarding and day high school with a working organic farm in Rindge, New Hampshire. Our small classes, supportive faculty, and welcoming community prepare students for college and for a life of self-discovery and active global citizenry.  Visit us on line to find out more.