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Gala Grande A Smash Hit!
 The RGS Community gathered at the Encantado Resort on Saturday, February 20th for the Silver Screen & Spurs Gala Grande. Cowboy hats, bolo ties, sequins, and boots were plentiful and stylish in the sold-out crowd that bid on silent and live auction items throughout the evening. By the end of the night, the Gala had raised over $95,000 for the RGS tuition assistance program!
Thanks to the Auction Chairs Krista Tyra and Robin Roffer and the Auction Committee for putting on such a special night. To all those involved in the planning and execution of the Gala Grande, our sincere thanks. Congratulations are also due to 2nd grade teacher, Kirsty Mitchell, who was the lucky and well-deserved recipient of the faculty raffle for the trip to Kauai. Special thanks also needs to be given to Art Specialist Melissa Merritt, who spent countless hours prior to the event putting together the intricate and exquisite original artwork of each class - often the most coveted pieces of the entire evening. From contemporary paintings, prints, and original furniture, including the instant classic 6th Grade Chili Pepper Rocker, the ingenuity involved in these works was extremely impressive.
Pictured Above, at left: Anne Wrinke and David Veenstra as "The Cardboard Cowboy," at right: Will Halm, Charles Dale, and Michel Darmon. |
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Evening PA Meeting to Feature Head of School Finalist
This month's morning PA meeting has been cancelled in consideration of the evening parent sessions with Head of School candidate Nick Edgerton this Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the MAC. Please join us to meet Nick, who will be fielding your questions. Also, plan to join us on Tuesday, March 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the MAC when our second finalist, David Genger, will be at RGS.
The next RGS Parent Association meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 7th. Look for more details regarding this meeting in an upcoming NewsGrande issue. |
RGS Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball Teams Advance in Playoffs
This Saturday, the Santo Nino gymnasium filled to the brim with basketball fans and players ready to take part in the end-of-season tournament.
RGS' Junior Varsity squad took to the court first in a 1:00 match-up with Santo Nino. Led by fourth graders Nicky Perillo, Jack Pagano, and Bowie Casey, and third graders Spencer Calavan, Ojiro Ochiai, and Luke Stein, the Hawks emerged with a victory. The Junior Varsity takes on a tough opponent in Holy Cross in the championship game tomorrow evening, March 2, at 5:30 at Santo Nino. RGS' previous contest with Holy Cross ended in a nailbiting overtime loss, but their momentum from Saturday's win will certainly bring them confidence in their final game of what has been a very successful season.
RGS' Varsity squad played at 3:00 against Christian Life. They also came out with an impressive win, and have their semi-final match-up set for tonight, Monday 3/1 at 5:30 versus Santo Nino at Santo Nino. Should they win this evening, the Championship would be played on Tuesday evening at Santo Nino at 6:30 pm. |
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RGS Summer Solution Registration Now Open!
There might still be snow on the ground, but many are already making summer camp plans, and RGS is doing the same. The 2010 RGS Summer Solution registration has begun!
Students will come home this afternoon with the flyer detailing the five week summer extravaganza spanning from June 14 - July 16. This year the summer program is will be directed by Kindergarten Associate, Neal Turnquist, & 3rd Grade Associate/Extended Care Director, Kate Remsberg.
Theme weeks include a week dedicated to kings, queens, princesses, and knights, as well as a week built around superheroes & superheroines. The very popular July Jamboree will also make it's return to the final week of camp, plus other exciting events and themes.
What's new this summer? We've extended our day to 5:00 to make room for more structured activities after lunch, as well as aftercare services starting at 3:00pm. We've also got Melissa Merritt participating in our first three weeks of camp to fully integrate art into each of our theme weeks.
For more information on this year's Summer Solutions, please email Neal & Kate, or check out the registration form, which has all the information you'll need to know to plan for your summer.
Make sure to register while spots are still available! | |
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RGS Stars
Ben Lincoln, father of Taylor (gr. 3) and Dylan (K), was featured in the most recent issue of Pasatiempo for co-creating "Launch Projects" with partner Cyndi Conn. The venture originally started as a Web-based curatorial and consulting service for artisits and has recently opened a gallery space on Palace Avenue. Congratulations to Ben and Cyndi on this exciting venture and expansion. For more information on Launch Projects, please visit their website.
Congratulations to Joseph Talachy, father of Bernice (gr. 3) and Aubry (gr. 1), who was just elected to be the Lieutenant Governor of the Pueblo of Pojoaque!
Also, a big round of applause for the RGS Choir, who performed beautifully at the Scottish Rite Temple on Saturday during the "Spotlight On Youth" program sponsored by the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association! | |
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Mark Your Calendar
SCHOOL CLOSED
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 5
SCHOOL CLOSED
March Break
Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12
Parent/Teacher Conferences,
SCHOOL OPEN, NO EXTENDED CARE Friday, March 19
SCHOOL CLOSED
Good Friday
Friday, April 2
Dad's Trip to Carlsbad Caverns,
Friday, April 9-Sunday, April 11 |
Lacrosse Season Set to Begin
Santa Fe Lacrosse will be starting up its season for students in grades 3-8 on Sunday, March 28. Please contact parent Story Leonard for more information.
6th Grade Rummage Sale Update
March has officially begun, which means that spring cleaning is right around the corner!! There's no more perfect way to contribute to the 6th Grade Rummage Sale. This annual event pays for the sixth grade capstone end-of-the-year send off outing. Donations can be brought to the sixth grade classroom; for larger items please email Maggi Hill or reach her by phone at 690.2823.
Thanks for your support!
We Need Your Paddles!
Some eager auction participants walked away from the Gala Grande with their bidding paddles, and we need them back! Please drop them with Sue Gaddis in our front office. We won't scold you--promise! |
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