Every year we welcome notable people from the past, present, other cultures and places to visit our school. Leonardo da Vinci, Elizabeth Dole, Einstein, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Gates, and Queen Elizabeth I have been on our guest list in previous years. Members of our school community are invited to share this evening with the Notables in our classrooms. The format for this year will be slightly different than it has been in the past. Notables in grades K - 4 will greet guests in their respective classrooms. Notables in grades 5 - 8 will meet guests in the gym. All Notables will remain in their classrooms for the duration of the event - they will not be visiting other classrooms this year. In school visits will occur during Buddy sessions between the classes. Prior to the event, we suggest that guests consider some questions they would like to pose to our Notables. We highly recommend that you think beyond the facts of a persons to deeper questions that might relate to current events. For example, you might want to ask George Washington his opinion of the most recent election in the United States, or you might pose a question to Bill Gates about the current economic situation. Eighth grade students will be accepting donations to help fund their trip to Washington, DC in the spring. Please come prepared to enjoy this exciting showcase of eminent people at our Night of the Notables from 6:00pm - 7:30pm on December 16.
 
Since this will be the final newsletter before the holidays and the new year, I wish everyone who is a part of our school community a joyous holiday.
  
For the earth,