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The PA Welcomes You!
Mark your calendars for the first Parent Association (PA) meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. And come prepared to get involved. The triumvirate leading the PA this year, co-presidents Jessica Shapiro and Rita Ann Lamb, and newly appointed director of parent programs, Molly Mullahy, are ready to harness your ideas and enthusiasm.. Read More
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How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Practice!
by Heather Fortune, Music Teacher
Learning to play an instrument and playing in an ensemble develops and hones essential skills such as concentration, coordination and cooperation. A key for young (and, in fact, all) musicians is learning how to practice. Read More
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Embracing Change
by Rose Hagan, Head of School
Within an educational community, a new school year invites reflection about change. We develop institutional goals for the year, improve methods and refine programs. And, for many of us - students, teachers and parents - we look at opportunities for personal change as well.
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Joining a New Community
by David Wood, Lower School Director
Over the summer, I met with the good people at school to think about how we do things, examine traditions and consider some revisions. This is always a helpful exercise, but even more so when one is joining a community. It has been fascinating to meet my new colleagues, a wonderful group of educators who contribute to school life in many meaningful ways, both inside and outside the classroom. Read More
September Lower School Events
Pre-K Playdate. Sept. 1, 5:30 p.m., Blacktop
Kindergarten Playdate, Sept. 2, 5:30 p.m., Blacktop
Classes Begin, Sept. 8
New Parent Orientation Coffee, Sept. 8, 8:30 a.m., Dining Hall
Back-to-School Night, Sept. 21, 6 p.m., Theatre and classrooms
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Ready, Set, Go!
by Terry Kessel, Middle School Director As summer winds down, it's time to start thinking about preparing for the first day of school on Wednesday, September 8. Here are a few ideas on how you can help your middle school student get the year off to a good start: Read More
September Middle School Events
Registration and New Student Orientation, Sept. 7
Classes Begin, Sept. 8
New Parent Coffee, Sept. 8, 7:45 a.m., PA Room
Middle School Sports Begin, Sept. 9
Back-to-School Night, Sept. 22 More Events Parent Information
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17 Again...
by Jesse Dougherty, Upper School Director September Upper School EventsRegistration and New Student Orientation, Sept. 7
Classes Begin, Sept. 8
Grade 12 College Night, Sept. 20, 6 p.m., Theatre
Back-to-School Night, Sept. 30, 5:45 p.m. More Events Parent Information
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A Great Match!
A $50,000 matching grant from the
E.E. Ford Foundation literally "doubles the money" available to support the International Studies Program. Read More
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Classes Begin, Sept. 8
LS Back-to-School Night, Sept. 21, 6 p.m.
MS Back-to-School Night, Sept. 22, 6 p.m.
US Back-to-School Night, Sept. 30, 5:45 p.m.
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Looking Ahead
Classes Closed for Students/Vacation Care Open (Faculty Inservice Day), Oct. 8.
School Closed/Vacation Care Closed (Columbus
Day), Oct. 11
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