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The Foote School
E-News
March 28, 2013
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Please Welcome
Our New Director
of Admissions and Outreach
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I am pleased to announce that Rachelle Byron will be Foote's new director of Admissions and Outreach beginning July 1, 2013. Rachelle is already a member of the New Haven community, having lived in Westville for several years. "I love our lively, eclectic community and the rich urban and outdoor opportunities here," she says.
Currently the head of Lower School Admissions at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Rachelle grew up attending independent schools.
 She earned her bachelor's degree from Dickinson College and a master's degree at Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass. She worked as an associate teacher at Beauvoir - the National Cathedral Elementary School in Washington, D.C., and as an elementary teacher at the Quest Montessori School in Exeter, R.I.
Rachelle has also worked as development director for the Museum of Yachting in Newport, R.I., education coordinator for the Conservation Agency in Jamestown, R.I., and as an art teacher at the Island Arts Center in Newport.
Rachelle has strong experience in teaching and admissions, wonderful enthusiasm, and
proven ability to communicate effectively, listen deeply, and build relationships. She looks forward to becoming involved in the fabric of the school.
Please join me in welcoming Rachelle to the Foote community!
Carol Maoz
Head of School
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Field Day T-Shirts
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Dear Parents,
Please find the order form for the Field Day T-shirts below. You may also access the form by clicking on the link under Announcements on the front page of the Foote website at www.footeschool.org.
Please complete and print out the order form and drop it off at the Front Desk. We will be taking T-shirt orders through Mon., April 8.
(In a break with the past, we will not be sending home a printed order form this year.)
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Sign Up for a Foote Summer!
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Foote Summer 2013 features many new and expanded offerings, including the two featured below! Stop at the Front Desk for a summer brochure, or visit www.footeschool.org/summer.
Classes are closing soon, so register now!
 MuralsAges: 10-14
Dates: July 1-19
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fee: $750
Join Foote art associate Mike Golschneider in exploring the world's oldest form of art: mural painting! In this three-week course, participants will design and paint a section of the longest continuous wall on Foote's campus. Students will explore the nature of public art, visiting local murals and doing some seriously large open-air painting!  Lacrosse Ages: 7-14 Dates: July 1-31 Mon./Tues./Wed. eves Hours: 5-7 p.m. Fee: $325 Foote's summer lacrosse program is led by noted coach Sandy MacMullen, a three-time Coach of the Year who has been the boys varsity coach for Hopkins for 35 years. Sandy is offering two levels of instruction: one for the novice just learning the sport, and one for more experienced players seeking to improve their game. Equipment is provided for beginners. |
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Save the Date
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The Foote School's
MOSAIC
presents
Sharing Journeys from Arabic Homelands
Tuesday, April 23
7-8:30 p.m.
The Perrine Library
MOSAIC
Multi-cultural
Open-minded
Supportive
Accepting
Inclusive
Community
Read more about MOSAIC here.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Important for Parents of Students in Grades 7-9
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Please find the Spring Dismissal Form and the Spring After School Program contract below.
We ask that all parents of students in Grades 7-9 fill out and return the Spring Dismissal Form to the Front Desk by Wed., April 3. Click here for the form.
Parents registering their child(ren) for the Spring After School Program should return the contract to the Front Desk by Wed., April 3. Click here for the ASP contract.
Thank you!
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Student Diversity Leadership Conference
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An Invitation to Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Graders
 What: The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Student Diversity Leadership Conference
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 21
Where: The Taft School in Watertown
Why: An annual event that provides opportunities for students who value diversity to engage in worthwhile discussions on a range of issues and gain leadership skills that will help them build community at their home schools.
Title: "Energizing Our Future through Refining Our Shared Sense of Community"
Details: Foote will cover all registration fees and will provide transportation to and from the event, although parents may drive their students directly to Taft or pick them up there.
Lunch will be provided. Departure time from Foote is 9 a.m. Return time is 4:45 p.m.
Next Steps: Please let us know of your son's or daughter's participation by Fri., April 5 (and let us know if he or she will need a ride) by e-mailing Erika Villa at evilla@footeschool.org.
Visit the CAIS website for more information at http://www.caisct.org/RelId/629926/ISvars/default/SDLC_2013.htm.
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LOWER SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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An Invitation to Kindergarten Parents
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Because the kindergarten students were unable to perform for the Winter Assembly due to a snow day, we have scheduled a kindergarten performance for 8:15 a.m. Fri., April 5 in the Twichell Room. All kindergarten parents are invited!
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An Invitation to Parents of Third Graders
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Because the third grade students were unable to perform for the Winter Assembly, we have scheduled a performance for 8:15 a.m. Fri., April 12 in the Twichell Room. All third-grade parents are invited!
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"Hamlet" is Almost Here!
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Foote Night at the Yale Rep is Sat., April 6.
"Hamlet" tickets have been mailed to the address used to purchase the tickets.
5:30-7 p.m.: Pre-show reception at Yale's Dwight Hall
7:30 p.m.: "Hamlet" at Yale Rep
After the show: The star, Paul Giamatti '82, returns to the stage for a special 'Foote Night at the Yale Rep' program.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Foote Night at the Yale Rep
Sat., April 6
5:30-7 p.m.: Pre-show reception at Yale's Dwight Hall
7:30: "Hamlet" at the Yale Rep
After the show: The star of "Hamlet," Paul Giamatti '82, returns to the stage for a special "Foote Night at the Yale Rep" program
Student Diversity Leadership Conference
Sun., April 21
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taft School
MOSAIC Event
Tues., April 23
7-8:30 p.m.
Perrine Library
"Sharing Journeys from Arabic Homelands"
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