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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS |
Please check the calendar regularly for updates throughout the year. Subscribe to the Redwood Day calendar to get updates automatically via RSS or Atom Feed, get calendar reminder emails, or download an iCal file to sync with your personal calendar system.
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| Middle School Welcome Potluck; 6 p.m. in the Back 40
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| Memorial Day - School and X-Care Closed | | JUNE |
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| Thank You Breakfast and Goodbye Assembly; 8 a.m. in the Library and Redwood Day Gym | 3
| Middle School End of the Year Bash; 7:30 p.m. on the Back-40
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| Middle School Finals (12:20 dismissal for middle school students)
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| End of 3rd Trimester/Last Day of Classes (staggered dismissal times)
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| Step-Up Ceremony; 11 a.m. at Kofman Auditorium, Alameda
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| 8th-Grade Graduation; 4 p.m. in the Redwood Day Gym
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| NEWS & NOTES | |
2015-16 Parent and Guardian Satisfaction Survey
An email was sent this afternoon with directions and a link to complete the Parent and Guardian Satisfaction Survey for the 2015-16 school year. All parents and guardians for whom we have an email address are able to respond to this anonymous survey. It is very important that each parent and guardian take time to fill out the survey as we use the feedback you provide for each grade level to improve our program. The survey will close on Sunday, June 5th. If you did not receive an email with the link to this year's survey or have questions, please email Derek Clark, Communications Manager. Thank You Breakfast & Goodbye Assembly, June 3
At the end of each year, we honor parents, guardians and friends who worked tirelessly throughout the year. Whether you provided snacks, drove carpool, volunteered in a classroom, helped out with performing arts, worked on a committee, or served pizza on Pizza Friday, all Redwood Day volunteers are invited to a drop-in breakfast served in the Library from 8-8:45 a.m., followed by an assembly featuring the 8th grade as they bid farewell to Redwood Day in the Middle School gym from 8:45-9:55 a.m.
Step-Up & Family Picnic Information
Join us on Friday, June 10 as we have our annual Step-Up celebration at the Kofman Auditorium, located at 200 Central Avenue in Alameda. There is street parking available, as well as a multi-level parking garage located on Oak Street.We strongly encourage carpooling. There is no school on Step-Up day; please take your child directly to the Kofman Auditorium. All students attend; family members and friends are welcome. Step-Up is from 11 a.m.- noon. The doors will open at 10:45 a.m.
Following Step-Up, there will be an all-school family picnic at Lake Chabot, organized by grade. Please look for an email from your room parents for details.
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SUPPORT
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The Annual Fund
Thank you for making your commitment to this year's Annual Fund. Please note that pledge payments are due by June 30, 2016. To pay your pledge you can;
- Pay online by credit card HERE,
- Mail a check to Redwood Day, Attention: Advancement or
- Drop off a check with Jill in the Front Office
If you have not yet made your gift, please take a moment and make one now by clicking HERE. The Annual Fund is essential to the financial stability and continued growth of Redwood Day School. Every year, we rely on the Annual Fund to provide the School with resources to support programs and initiatives, such as:
- Curriculum implementation (Math in Focus, Writer's Workshop, Robotics/Programming, Design Thinking)
- Professional development for teachers
- Financial aid
- Facility enhancements (our new Lower School Science Lab)
- Experiential education opportunities
Every gift, no matter the amount makes a difference!
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| YOU'RE INVITED! |
For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
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| PARENTS' AND GUARDIANS' ASSOCIATION NEWS |
 Every Redwood Day School parent and guardian is a member of the Parents' and Guardians' Association (RDSPGA). To find out what's happening and how you can be involved, visit our RDSPGA webpages.
 The Redwood Day Family Fun Run/Walk was a lot of FUN! Last Saturday the RDSPGA hosted our 6th Annual Fun Run/Walk around Lake Merritt. Everyone involved had a great time socializing with friends, and enjoying the exercise around the lake. There were runners, walkers, stroller pushers, and cheerers! We thank and honor all who turned out. A huge thank you to our fabulous co chairs; Shane Hare, Jordan Karp and Rich Maiers for organizing such a wonderful event and to all of the volunteers! Congrats to our fastest runner, Caleb in the 5th grade.
PGA Committee News Thank you to this year's outgoing PGA committee chairs, and congratulations to the new committee chairs for the 2016-2017 school year! We appreciate you taking on these important roles:|
Art:
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Sue Chen and Patricia Stephens
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Auction:
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Donna Cala
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Book Fair:
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Gina Dominguez, Michelle Bowen, and Lisa Marietta
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Caring:
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Maria Janeff and Kate Delaplane
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Faculty Appreciation:
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Donna Simon and Michelle Lew
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Fall Festival:
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Donna Cala, Peter Marietta, and James Wogan
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Friday Coffee:
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Cathy Johnston and Antionette Chevalier
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Fun Run/Walk:
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Shane Hare, Rich Maiers, and Eric Wilson
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Generations Day:
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Stacy Ward and Angelina Forrest
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Hospitality:
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Harriet Trezevant and Denise Thanos
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Library:
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Megan Larson and Lanie Mette
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Lice Busters:
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Erin Jozwiak
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Merchant Rebate:
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Tristan Ikuta
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Parent Education:
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Kelly Morrison and Allison Keith
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Prism:
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Jill Scott and Lori Thelen
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The PGA still has open co-chair positions for Faculty Appreciation, Lice Busters, Hospitality and Merchant Rebate. If you are interested in one these openings, please email Kristie Chamorro. If you would like to be on one of the committees, we'd love to have you! Please reach out to one of the co-chairs! 2016-2017 Room Parents Needed
Being a Room/Grade level parent is a great way to spend time with your child, get to know their classmates and help the Redwood Day community in a meaningful way. If you are interested in being a Room/Grade level parent next year please enter your information into this GoogleForm. If you would like to learn more about what is involved with this role, please contact Melanie Chandra for the Lower School and Meera Desai for the Middle School. We are currently trying to identify interested people. We will be confirming roles just before school starts, once the classroom lists are known.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
JUNE 21st OAKLAND A's vs. MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Get your tickets now for this fun RDSPGA sponsored evening of family fun!
Your $25 dollar donation buys you field level seats AND a fabulous pre-game tailgate party compliments of the PGA Board. Food, beverages (for adults and kids), friends, family, and baseball - what summer nights are made of.
Tailgate starts at 5:30, game at 7:05. To claim your seats please email the Online Auction Committee. Click HERE to see who is attending the game. Interested in other events? Click for a look at other available hosted parties and faculty/staff offerings. And check HERE to see who is already signed up for parties. Send an email to reserve your spot in any of these great events. |
ATHLETICS
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Athletics Banquet
Last night we celebrated our amazing student athletes and coaches at our annual Athletics Banquet. In addition to a presentation of certificates for each participant, selected athletes were also recognized for Most Improved Player, Most Valuable Player and Coach's Award for Excellence.
Here are the names of students who received awards last night:
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WINNER
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Cross Country
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MVP
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Talia Rotman
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Cross Country
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MIP
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Alexandra Pate
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Cross Country
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COACH
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Aidan Wogan
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Flag Football
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MVP
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Brant Haugh
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Flag Football
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MIP DEFENSE
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Jake Houser
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Flag Football
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MIP OFFENSE
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Annika Ditzler
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Flag Football
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COACH
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Jacob Tindall
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Soccer
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CO-MVP
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Ryan Umminger
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Soccer
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CO-MVP
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Henry Bentley
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Soccer
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MIP
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Elektra Williams
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Soccer
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COACH
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Ramon Yusuf
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Boys Varsity Basketball
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MVP
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Aidan Wogan
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Boys Varsity Basketball
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MIP
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Spencer Browne
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Boys Varsity Basketball
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COACH
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Jose Garcia
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Boys JV Basketball
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MVP
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Tatsu Koga
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Boys JV Basketball
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MIP
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Owen Burlingham
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Boys JV Basketball
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COACH
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Tyler Keim
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Skills Team
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MIP
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Skyler Bresee
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Girls Varsity Basketball
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MVP
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Alma Margado
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Girls Varsity Basketball
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MIP
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Natalie Craig
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Girls Varsity Basketball
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COACH
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Lia Eilbeck
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Girls JV Basketball
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MVP
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Anna Chard
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Girls JV Basketball
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MIP
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Bailey Holliman
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Girls JV Basketball
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COACH
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Jasmine Edwards
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Track & Field
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MVP
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Charlie Bentley
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Track & Field
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MIP
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Maya Kinnaman
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Track & Field
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COACH
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Tenaya Fottrell
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Ultimate Frisbee
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MVP
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Sandler Douglas
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Ultimate Frisbee
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MIP
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Max Mastali
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Ultimate Frisbee
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COACH
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Alejandro Mantilla
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Varsity Volleyball
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CO-MVP
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Jasmine Edwards
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Varsity Volleyball
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CO-MVP
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Jasmine Ross
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Varsity Volleyball
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MIP
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Alexa Low
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Varsity Volleyball
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COACH
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Ashley Robarts
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JV Volleyball
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MVP
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Bella Tadesse
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JV Volleyball
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MIP
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Maya Chera
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JV Volleyball
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COACH
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Amanda Lent
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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
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2016 Rock Bands at Ashkenaz Performances
For those who were unable to attend this year's Redwood Day Rock Band performance at Berkeley's famous Ashkenaz, or if you just want to experience the magic again, click HERE to check out a few videos of the performance. A huge honoring to Redwood Day parent, Eric Esler, for capturing the performances.
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SUMMER CAMPS
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Go Girls! Camp is Coming to Redwood Day this Summer
At Go Girls! Camp, elementary school aged girls create plays, art, music, and media that show the world just how peaceful and powerful girls can be. Girls will dig, dive, soar, and shine onstage and off as they work together to #BeAmazing and put on their very own theatrical performance! It's not just a summer camp. It's a movement.
Each two-week session runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sessions will be held June 2-July 1 and July 11-22, with a Go Girls!/Reel Stories session July 11-22. Aftercare available until 6 p.m. For more information or to register now, head to the
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| HONORING |
Our school community is enriched each week by the fabulous volunteerism of our families and friends. Please join us in honoring the following parents and guardians who have recently given their time and talent to Redwood Day:
- Faculty Appreciation: We would like to honor the Bresee and Schlanker families for providing Tuesday Snack for our faculty and staff
- Fun Run/Walk: Special thanks to Shane Hare, Jordan Karp and Rich Maiers for chairing the Fun Run/Walk committee this year. Of course, it could not be done without our lovely volunteers, faculty and staff; Sireesha and Jay Adya, Neeta Dhawan, Esther Goldberg-Contreras, Cori Karp, Phillip Kelloff, Leah McGowan-Hare, Diana Macadam, Erica Orcharton, Stephanie Roth, Reto Peter and Sarah Wachs.
- Hospitality: Hospitality would like to thank Kelly Morrison and Neeta Dewan for helping with the LS Science fair last Thursday!
- Library: We would like to thank Antoinette Chevalier for her help with shelving books this week. We especially want to acknowledge her year-long dedication to shelving on an almost daily basis.
- Lower School Art: Many thanks to Jen Jaixen, Mersedeh Jorjani, Kelly Morrison, Michelle Stock, and Stacy Ward for helping out in art class the past two weeks
- Lower School Science: LS Science would like to honor Alan Orcharton, Tonya Taylor, and Sophie McNeil for volunteering in the science lab over the last 2 weeks. Thank you!
- Pizza Friday: Thank you to Milton Cheng, Barbara Dessart, Allison Keith,
Diane Cash, Ineke Gentner, Kathy Koshgarian, Lori Mouratoff, and Leslie Parr for serving pizza to our hungry students, faculty and staff over the past two weeks
- KA: The Soft Guinea Pigs would like to honor Jeremy Engler for helping us build rockets in Innovation and Design Class!
- KB: Thank you to Kat Di Piazza for helping the Curious Sea Otters with Reading Groups!
- 2B: Thank you to Juliet and Joe's family for snack
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