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The Foote School
E-News
April 11, 2013
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'Foote Night at the Yale Rep'
A Huge Success
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 | | During the question-and-answer session after "Hamlet" |
 | | Sharing autographs from the stage |
 | | Head of School Carol Maoz, left, and some of the Foote alumni who attended the performance |
The success of 'Foote Night at the Yale Rep' this past Saturday, April 6, was a testament to the organizational abilities of the Parent-Teacher Council, particularly those of co-presidents and benefit co-chairs Nadine Koobatian and Jaime Cole. Congratulations to all involved for a wonderful evening.
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Important Reminders
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- We will be holding a Shelter Drill on Wed., April 17.
- School will be open on Fri., April 19.
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Earth Day Information for Parents
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 We are celebrating Earth Day on Thurs., April 18. The theme of the day is 'Using STEM to Make a Better World.' Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will be highlighted, and students will participate in a variety of Earth Day-related activities throughout the day. The entire school will assemble in the Hosley Gymnasium at 8:30 a.m. to kick off the day with an environmental program by the non-profit group Horizon Wings, which will feature birds of prey.
We're encouraging the Foote community to be mindful of our environmental impact by performing simple but meaningful acts.
- We encourage families to reduce their transportation carbon 'Foote' print if possible by car pooling, riding bikes, or walking to school.
- We ask that your child bring a 'no waste' lunch: washable containers and just the amount of food they can eat.
And please encourage your students to wear green!
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After School Mini Courses Have Begun!
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Spring mini courses have begun, but it's not too late to sign up for a class!
Find the class descriptions here.
Find the enrollment form here.
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What Kindergartners Think of Kindergarten
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Kindergarten students recently shared their thoughts on the value of Foote's kindergarten in a video that may be found on the front page of the website at www.footeschool.org; click on the rectangular bar on the far left that reads 'Kindergartners share "Why I Love Foote".'
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Walsh Walkers Walk for MS
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Please join us in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis by participating in the annual MS Walk on Sun., April 21, at Cheshire High School.
Click here to register or visit the walkctn.nationalmssociety.org site for more details. Join the Foote team, known as 'Walsh Walkers.' You may do this by clicking on 'join a team'and searching for 'Walsh Walkers.' We hope that you will join us for this great cause! Please contact asiefert@footeschool.org with questions.
You also may buy a T-shirt with the Walsh Walkers design for $5; please contact Dawn Walsh at dwalsh@footeschool.org if you are interested in purchasing a T-shirt.
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Join Us for a Foote School Summer
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Foote Summer 2013 features many new and expanded offerings, including the classes featured below. Stop at the Front Desk for a summer brochure, or visit www.footeschool.org/summer for more information.
Classes are closing soon, so register now!
Chinese Language and Culture
 Ages: 11 and upDates: June 24-28
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fee: $350
Join Foote Chinese teacher Lely Evans for Stay Fit! Chinese Language and Culture at Foote. The thematic approach in a casual summer setting makes language learning interesting and meaningful. During this exploratory program, students will warm up with Tai Chi, kick shuttlecocks, and cook up delicious Chinese dumplings for lunch! The day includes interactive language instruction, project-based learning, lunch, exercises, and cultural activities.
Chess
 Ages: 8-16
Dates: July 22-26 and July 29-Aug. 2
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $350 per week
Chess requires critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, strategic planning, pattern recognition, analysis, good sportsmanship: all attributes and skills required for academic success! Jim Celone, a U.S. Chess Federation certified chess coach and tournament director, leads Foote's comprehensive course in chess.
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You are Invited to a MOSAIC Event
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Click here to view the poster in a larger format.
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LOWER SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Grades 4 and 5 to Perform
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Grades 4 and 5 will present their Spring Assembly performance, which was cancelled due to a snowstorm, at 8:15 a.m. Fri., April 19, in the Twichell Room.
Parents of participating students are invited to attend!
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A Thank You and a Reminder
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Thank you to the 182 families and friends of Foote who registered their Stop & Shop cards with the A+ School Rewards Program this year. The program ended March 28. Together, all of our registered cards earned $2,944.01 from Stop & Shop for The Foote School.
Next year, everyone will have to re-register his or her card. (That is Stop & Shop's rule, not ours.) Look for instructions in August or September. Thank you in advance for participating again!
The other fundraiser through Stop & Shop - the purchase of gift cards that earn cash back for Foote - is ongoing. Pay $100 for a $100 gift card and get $100 worth of groceries. Foote gets $5. Gift cards are available at the Front Desk.
Thank you from the PTC!
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
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Getting Ready for Night Rainbow
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Students are preparing for the Foote art show that will be part of Night Rainbow, the laser light sculpture that will appear in the night skies over New Haven from April 24-27. Foote's celebration will begin at 7:15 p.m. Fri., April 26 with an art show, bake sale and refreshments in the main hallway. Viewers will move to the new field at 8 p.m. to view the rainbow.
Below, MAG students work on their rainbow-related art: colored fish that will be displayed in a rainbow format.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Mosaic Event: "Sharing Journeys from Arabic Homelands"
Tues., April 23
7-8:30 p.m.
Perrine Library
RSVP is requested; respond to cpoling@footeschool.org
Night Rainbow at Foote
Fri., April 26
7:15 p.m. Art show
8 p.m. Viewing from new field; remember to bring a flashlight!
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