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Who Are Those Masked Eighth Graders?
Generations of students remember reading Lord of the Flies, William Golding's classic tale of adolescent boys marooned on an island. But this year's eighth graders are likely to have particularly vivid memories of the novel, thanks to middle school teacher Dianna Newton's multifaceted exploration of its gripping and timely themes.
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Dining Hall or International Coffeehouse?
To the best of my knowledge, it was a first: Students gathered around at lunchtime and listened intently to Beau Django, a five-piece band specializing in traditional Belgian gypsy jazz. Soft lighting transformed the ambiance from dining hall to music-infused coffeehouse. Read More
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Hint: It's in Africa
Pop quiz: What landlocked country looks like Arizona, is about the size of Texas, has groups that speak a "click" language, and has a robust diamond-mining industry?
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December Lower School Events
Winter Concert (Grades 3, 4, & 5), Dec. 4, 9 a.m., Blauvelt TheatreWinter Concert (Grades 1 & 2), Dec. 11, 9 a.m., Blauvelt TheatreBake Sale, Dec. 17, 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Dining HallHoliday Sing, Dec. 18, 2 p.m., Bailey Circle
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Artists in Our MidstMiddle school art teacher Fred Kogan credits his parents for nurturing his creativity. "They let me take over the basement, which I turned into an art studio filled with projects in various stages of completion," he recalls. Decades later, he feels strongly about giving his students time and space to grow as artists.
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December Middle School Events
Search Parents' Evening, Dec. 9, 6 p.m.
Winter Concert, Dec. 17, 7-8:30 p.m., Blauvelt Theatre
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Making the Best Match"The best college for a given student is the college that fits that student best." That tongue-twister piece of wisdom is college counselor Tracy Matthews' mantra as she guides students and their families through the sometimes mystifying maze of the college search.
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December Upper School Events
Grade 11/12 College Financial Aid Night, Dec. 8, 6-7 p.m., Blauvelt Theatre
FSS Invitational Basketball Tournament, Dec. 11-12
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Events This Month
Scholastic Book Fair, Dec. 4, 7-11, check Web site for times.
Lower School Bake Sale, Dec. 17
Holiday Sing, Dec. 18
Winter Break, Dec. 21-Jan. 4 (Vacation Care Open, except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)
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Looking Ahead
Classes Resume, Jan. 5
Families for Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Meeting, Jan. 13, 6 p.m., PA/Seminar Room
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, School Closed, Jan. 18
PA Meeting, Jan. 20, 8:15 a.m., PA Room
Alumni/ae Art Show Reception, Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m., Select Gallery
No Middle and Upper School Classes, Jan. 29
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