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The Foote School
E-News
January 31, 2013
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Spirit Day at Foote
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 All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear maroon and grey to celebrate Spirit Day at Foote!
When: Tues., Feb. 5
Why: to show school spirit by wearing Foote colors!
What: wear Foote T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pajama pants, etc. Anything maroon and grey that you have in your closet will work!
Special guest: Falco, the Foote School mascot, will visit lower school classes at lunchtime!
If you want to buy Foote gear: It will be available at Movie Night on Fri., Feb. 1, or at the school store on Mon., Feb. 4 from 3-4 p.m. Newly arrived merchandise includes fleece blankets, sweatpants, and polo shirts.
If you can't get to the school store during listed hours, contact Cheryl Nadzam at ccallegro@mac.com.
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All School News & Information
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An Important Reminder
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This is a reminder about drop-off and dismissal times. Our guidelines are listed in the Parent Handbook, but below are a few important reminders:
- Enter Loomis Place from Highland Street at all times. Loomis Place is a legal two-way street but it is much safer if everyone enters from Highland Street and exits onto Canner Street.
- Always drop off children on the school side of Loomis Place and exit them from the vehicle on the sidewalk side of the car.
- Parking on the neighbors side of Loomis Place is illegal unless you have a resident permit. This could result in ticketing or towing.
- Never block our neighbors' driveways!
- Dropping off in the morning at the circle in the Lower School parking lot off Canner is allowed. Please do not block the circle for buses and make sure your child exits from the curb side of the car and uses the sidewalk.
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No Sports Practices on Feb. 5
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An All School Faculty Meeting will be held after school on Tues., Feb. 5.
There will be no sports practices held that day.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Middle School Parent-Advisor Conferences
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Middle school advisors have been contacting parents to set up individual conferences to discuss fall term work and the overall experience in the middle school.
If you have not heard from your son or daughter's advisor, please contact him or her directly to schedule a conversation.
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ERB Results Available
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Individual student reports from November's ERB administration are now available. Middle school parents who would like to review their child's results - as well as his or her fall term reports - are invited to schedule an appointment with John Turner or Liam Considine. Fifth grade parents may set up a similar conference with Beth Mello.
Thank you!
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Ninth Grade China Forms Due
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 Two forms - the white release and permission form and the health form - that parents received in their packets during the China trip meeting last week are due tomorrow, Fri., Feb. 1.
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LOWER SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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A Gathering for Fifth Grade Parents
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Please join Lower School Head Beth Mello and fifth grade parents on Mon., Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Perrine Library. The discussion will focus on three topics about which parents often have questions:
- The Education Research Bureau Standardized Tests (the ERBs)
- Math Placement Decisions for Grade 6
- The Joys and Challenges of Pre-Adolescence and Adolescence
Foote School psychologist Michael Kaplan will share thoughts on what to expect and how to support your changing child.
We hope to see you there!
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Foote Movie Night This Friday
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Just a Few Tickets Left!
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Tickets are flying out the door for Foote Night at the Yale Rep! Act now to reserve your seats; just 50 remain. Click on the ad below to buy tickets:
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Everything You Need to Know about Raffle Baskets
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You may have received an email from your grade liaison asking you to donate an item to a raffle for the PTC's Spring fundraiser, Foote Night at the Yale Rep. We strongly encourage and welcome help from all Foote parents to ensure this night is a huge success.
Please click here to find answers to many basic questions you may have about the raffle.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
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Recognizing and Respecting Differences
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A group participates in a team-building activity
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Middle school students gathered for an exercise last week in team-building, spurred by the student group F-STAND (Foote Students Together Against Negativity and Discrimination) and the Falco's PRIDE initiative. PRIDE stands for perseverance, respect, integrity, dependability, and excellence.
The groups participated in two activities, then discussed them. A day later, advisors discussed the experience with their advisees to continue the conversation.
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The CT-COLT Poetry Contest
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Contestants from the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades faced a panel of Foote School judges Wed., Jan. 30, during the Connecticut Council of Language Teachers (CT-COLT) Poetry Recitation Contest. Students from each class competed for a chance to appear at the state competition, which will be held at Choate on Fri., April 26.
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An Entranced Audience
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Tom Lee, a professional storyteller from Chester, Conn. who uses vivid imagery and compelling characters to captivate his listeners, told Native American stories to MAG students Tues., Jan. 29.
Lee has performed in schools, museums, festivals, and libraries throughout the country to promote literacy. For more information about him, visit http://www.tomleestoryteller.com.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Foote Movie Night
6:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 1
Hosley Gymnasium and Sandine Theater
School Spirit Day
Tues., Feb. 5
Foote Night at the Yale Rep
Sat., April 6
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The Foote School
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-3464
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