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The Foote School
E-News
February 7, 2013
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Civil Rights Pioneer, Journalist
Visits Foote
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Charlayne Hunter-Gault, a prominent journalist who holds a place in civil rights history as one of two African-American students first admitted to the University of Georgia, visited Foote Mon., Feb. 4 to speak to fifth grade students and to students in the middle school.
Before Ms. Hunter-Gault arrived, three eighth grade students gave a talk at a special middle school meeting about her life and important events in the civil rights movement. They had read portions of her newest work, "To the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement," (Jan. 2012, New York Times) and shared some passages with students.
Read more about Ms. Hunter-Gault's visit here.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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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 make an appointment 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.
All appointments may be made with John, Liam or Beth by contacting Erika Villa at 203-777-3464 x208.
Thank you!
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LOWER SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Second and Third Grade Parents: Language Choice
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Parents of second and third graders should be receive a letter in the mail this week regarding their child's language choice for the 2013-2014 school year. The letter was also sent out via email.
Extra copies of the letter are available at the Front Desk, or click here for a copy.
The letters are due back to the Front Desk by Fri., Feb. 22.
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Bowling Night
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 The Foote All School Social Bowling Party will be held Fri., Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson's Duckpin Lanes in Hamden.
Space is limited; participants must download, print out, and complete this form, then return it to the bowling pocket on the PTC bulletin board near the Front Desk by Thurs., Feb. 14.
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Reminder: Raffle Basket Collection Approaching
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This is a friendly reminder that we will be collecting items for the PTC raffle baskets next week. While the themes for each grade have been determined, you are welcome to contribute to any theme that inspires you. If you have children in more than one grade, you may contribute to each of those grade's baskets, or just one - whichever you choose.
The sign-up sheets also include a list of suggested items. Please click on your child's (or children's) grade to see if there is an item you are willing to donate. This will help us track the contributions.
Kindergarten
MAG
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Ninth Grade
Merchandise will be collected between Mon., Feb. 11 and Fri., Feb. 22 and may be dropped off at the Front Desk.
We need volunteers to help organize the merchandise. Please contact Mary Rinaldi at marymad30@gmail.com, Cheryl Nadzam at ccallegro@mac.com, or PTC Co-Presidents Jaime Cole or Nadine Koobatian at PTC@my.footeschool.org if you can help!
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The Book Swap is Coming!
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 The Book Swap has been a beloved Foote School event for more than 35 years. Mark your calendars and gather your books: this year's Swap will take place from Mon., Feb. 25 through Fri., March 1 in the Sturley Room (lower level of the Library).
Read how the book swap works here.
The hours for the week are:
Monday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (bring in books)
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (bring in books)
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (bring in and pick out books - no adult shopping*)
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (bring in and pick out books - no adult shopping*)
Friday 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (pick out books only)
Volunteers are needed to make the Book Swap a success. Sign up here for time slots throughout the week. If the hours listed don't work for you but you still want to help, please email Vicki Murphy or Camille Koff.
* The Book Swap is an event for the students, so students get first pick of the books all day Wednesday and on Thursday morning. Thanks for understanding.
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New Foote Clothing Has Arrived
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A new item, collared Foote shirts, are now available at the School Store.
Please contact Cheryl Nadzam at ccallegro@mac.com if you would like to make an appointment to visit the store.
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An Update on "Hamlet"
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Tickets for "Hamlet" are sold out!
The PTC is selling "Party-Only" tickets, which include admission to the pre-party at Yale's Dwight Hall. These tickets will be available on the Foote website for $50 by clicking this link, then clicking the second-to-last link in the shopping cart.
We are delighted to offer "Party-Only" tickets to faculty and staff for $25. Click on the link above, then click on the last link to purchase tickets.
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Next PTC Meeting
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The next Parent-Teacher Council meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wed., Feb. 13 in the Sturley Room. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
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School Spirit Day!
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The school community displayed its school spirit Tues., Feb. 5, wearing Foote School colors and enjoying visits from Falco, the school mascot.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Winter Weekend
Fri., Feb. 15 - Mon., Feb. 18
School is closed
Bowling Night
5:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 22
Johnson's Duckpin Lanes
Book Swap
Mon., Feb. 25 - Fri., March 1
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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