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A Rare October Snowman
Even though it has already melted, students were able to take advantage of the early snow by building a perfect snowman. Students pictured here with their creation from left to right are Sebbie Schriber (1), Jack Veenstra (1), Spencer Calavan (3), Kyle Dow (3), Luke Stein (3), and Maya Crosby (3).
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PA Meeting Wednesday to Feature Author Robin Roffer
Please join the RGS Parent Association this Wednesday, November 4 at 8:00 am in Gilbert Hall (the MAC) for a special presentation by noted author, speaker, and RGS
Parent Robin Roffer entitled Nurturing Individuality
in the Formative Years. RGS Consulting Psychologist Dr. Alice Kahle and Robin will lead a discussion afterwards.
Robin's presentation is the second in a series of parent
education events sponsored by the PA. In the coming
months, the PA will host a discussion on the book
The Bully, The Bullied, and the Bystander, by Barbara
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Ghosts and Hippies Reign at the RGS Halloween Parade
If you weren't able to join us for the Halloween Parade, you missed a very cute, creative, and creepy community haunting and dancing its way through the MAC last Friday afternoon. While members of the administration and staff almost too authentically brought us back several decades to the 60's, students in kindergarten through sixth grade wowed their fellow students and onlooking parents with their costumes. Insects, ghosts, princesses, Harry Potter characters, and even Michael Jackson & Chewbacca made an appearance at the party. Can you recognize those costumed in the pictures below?
Special thanks to Associate Head of School Maureen Devlin for organizing and motivating the inaugural RGS Halloween Parade and celebration!
 Parade Leaders Joey Sandoval and Jimmy Anaya 
Asher Nathan (Grandes) Olivia Lenfestey &
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Jump/Jog-a-thon To Raise Money for African Orphanage
The fifth grade class is sponsoring a jog-a-thon/jump-a-thon on Friday morning, November 13th. Inspired by a trip taken last summer by Pequenos teacher Cate D'Amboise and her son and sixth grader Sam Brill, the class has chosen to donate their proceeds to the Hardt Haven Children's Home, an orphanage for AIDS victims in Kpando, Ghana. The money raised will go directly to serving the children who live in extreme poverty.
 All classes will participate in the fundraiser, either by jumping rope or running around the field a set number of times. Friends and family who are interested in participating can pledge an amount based on their child's participation. Students can either gather pledges and collect money after jumping or running, or they may gather money prior to the event and hand it in before they begin. More information will be distributed as the the jump/jog-a-thon gets closer, but questions can be directed to Jennifer Jackson.
Sam Brill has written a piece remembering a special day in the course of his volunteer work at the Hardt Haven Children's Home. Below is an excerpt of that piece.
Christopher is a three-year-old boy in Africa. He's always smiling. The only time he is sad is when he sees other people eating and he's not. The children's home found him completely malnourished, but after that he loved to eat.
To read Sam's story in its entirety, CLICK HERE. | |
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RGS Stars 
Our RGS Stars this week are from the Kindergarten class, who spent time with Monika Moores, mother of Alexander, practicing the art of printmaking. Pictured below on the left are Alexander Moores, Marc Walden, Christopher Aubin and "Mr. T." On the right is Tyler Babcock. Thanks to Mary Ann Pound for these great pictures of our Kindergartners hard at work!
 
Be an RGS Star! We take pride in the accomplishments of our students, parents, grandparents, staff, and alumni. Please email your star's information to NewsGrande editor Kate Remsberg. | |
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Mark Your Calendar
Parent Association Meeting
Wednesday, November 4
8 am in Gilbert Hall
NO SCHOOL
Head's Holiday
Friday, November 6
RGS Literacy Event Launch Assembly
Wednesday, November 11
8:15am in Gilbert Hall
NO SCHOOL
Teacher Report Writing & Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 23
thru Friday, November 27
Parent Association Meeting
Wednesday, December 2
8 am in Gilbert Hall
Winter Concert,
Friday, December 18
11 am in Gilbert Hall
NOON DISMISSAL, NO EXTENDED CARE |
RGS
Stargazing Event7:30 - 9:30pmTues. Nov. 17
Come join the RGS community for an evening of meteor watching and stargazing. Listen to ancient stories told about the constellations, drink hot chocolate, and watch meteors streak the sky. Bring a blanket to spread out on the field and lots of warm clothes. If you own binoculars, these might be helpful to view some of our closer neighbors, including Jupiter. Questions? Please contact Science Specialist Mollie Parsons.
School-wide
Literacy Correction
In the last issue of NewsGrande, the school-wide literacy event based around Three Cups of Tea was scheduled to launch with an assembly first thing on Tuesday, November 10th. Please note that the date for that opening assembly has been changed to Wednesday, November 11th at 8:15am.
RGS Marketing Materials Go Green
When administrators Barbara Bentree and Rich Virgin sat down to purchase this year's RGS marketing materials, they saw that there were biodegradable options for pens, pencils, highlighters, and grocery bags. These items didn't cost more than the traditional versions and work just as well. Barbara and Rich hope that these items will inspire all of our families to seek out alternatives when purchasing commercial items for everyday use. |
The Annual Fund Needs You!
Our Annual Fund supports teacher salaries and benefits, tuition assistance, and helps to buy special items for the classroom. We couldn't do it without you! Click on the link above to give now using our secure server, or email Sue Gaddis with your pledge to give by May 31, 2010. | |
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