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February 12, 2013

February 13 Coffee Talk with the Counselors and Technology Specialists    

 

Please join us for a parent 'Coffee Talk' on Wednesday, February 13 from 8-9 a.m. in the Upper School Alexander Lecture Hall. We will be following up on the FBI presentations to parents and students on technology safety and wellness. Our Technology Integration Specialists will be providing information on social networking sites and parental controls. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there! Please contact us if you have any questions. 

 

Char Hochschild, Middle School Counselor

Laura Larkin, Upper School Counselor

   
In This Issue
Annual Giving
Black Box Conversations
College Counseling
US Shabbat Dinner
MS Spring Trips
Blue Book Update: ERB's
Fine Arts TAPPS at EWS

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Participation is Key for the Annual Giving Campaign!       

    

                                      2011-12                     2012-13 (to-date) 

Board of Trustees            100 %                          78 %

Teachers & Staff                50 %                          40 %

Current Parents                  76 %                          22 %

 

To contribute to the Annual Giving Campaign, please click here. Many thanks to those who have already given. A private Head of School Reception will be held on May 2 for donors $1,500 or greater; special consideration for donations at this level is greatly appreciated.    

 

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Black Box Conversations 

 

Don't forget the first Black Box Conversation on Thursday, February 21 from 6-7 p.m., hosted by Head of School Stuart J. Dow. Precise topics to be decided, but articles like the one here will be the sort broached. From grit to regret, from anger to acceptance, we'll consider topics that we try to teach our kids, as we continue to learn them as adults.

College Counseling News  

 

Keep up with the College Counseling Department with the College Counseling Newsletter . There are only three SAT and ACT Test dates left through June, so don't miss your chance to sign up! Be sure to check out the 10 scholarships listed, too! 

US Shabbat Dinner

   

The Parents Association is sponsoring a Shabbat Dinner for Upper School students on Friday, February 22 at 6 p.m. The program is Shabbat dinner with dessert from Menchie's (Frozen Yogurt). We are asking students for a $5 contribution to reserve their spot and RSVP to Mary Lewis in the Upper School office by February 15. The collected money will be given to charity is collecting reservations.

 

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MS Spring Trip Meetings     

 

The MS Spring Trip Meetings have been changed from what was printed in the Blue Book. The meetings will now be held on Monday, February 25 at both 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Parents only need to attend one meeting. 

Blue Book Update: ERB Reminder, Spring Show    


Please remember that MS ERB's will be held from Tuesday, February 26 - Friday, March 1.
This change was first announced in November and differs from what is printed in the Blu
e Book.

 

The Spring Show was also moved and will be held March 7, 9 and 10. Please be sure to check the online calendar for the most up-to-date calendar. 

Fine Arts TAPPS at EWS, Volunteers Needed      

 

The Music Department at The Emery/Weiner School will host the Region IV TAPPS Music Contest - an Emery First! While most of you know TAPPS through an athletic capacity, the TAPPS organization has contests also in instrumental music (symphonic band and orchestra), vocal music and visual art.

 

On March 1- 2, more than 20 schools in the Region VI area will come to EWS to present their best musical works in large ensemble, small ensemble, and solo music performances. Among the entries is our very own Upper School JagChoir singing three large ensemble pieces.

 

During these two days, the Fine Arts Booster Club will offer concessions to the schools. We are in need of volunteers to help work the concession stand for a few hours each day. If you have the time and want to join in on the Emery Excitement contact Alyssa Tiras or Micki Bronston to sign up and get more information.

 

As always we thank you for your support and Go Jags!