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The Foote School
E-News
April 25, 2013
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Festival of the World
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The sixth grade's Festival of the World, the culmination of a yearlong project in which each student studies one country intensely, is taking place today in school at 2 p.m., with families invited at 4:30 p.m. to view the student projects.
Each student chooses the country he/she will study by spinning a globe and randomly placing a finger on a location. Final projects incorporate maps, biographies of famous residents, statistics, a 3-D model of topography or architecture, and in the evening presentation, foods from the various countries.
The students' work piques their interest in the area they have studied, to the extent that many often express an interest in visiting. |
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Field Day is Wed., May 1
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Parents are invited to attend Field Day, a beloved Foote tradition, on Wed., May 1.
Please note: there are a few changes to the Field Day process this year. - The parade along Loomis Place will begin at 10:15 a.m.
- The first session will run from 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- The second session will run from 1-2:45 p.m.
- We are asking parents to stay behind the ropes at all times.
- Thank you!
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FSA/PTC Annual Meeting
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 The annual Foote School Association/Parent-Teacher Council meeting will be held in the Sandine Theater at 7 p.m. Wed., May 8. All members of the Foote community are invited and encouraged to attend. This year's featured speaker will be Emily Bazelon, a senior editor for the online magazine Slate and a senior research fellow at Yale Law School. Her book, "Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy," has become this generation's defining work on bullying. Click here to read more about Emily and the book.
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Student Diversity Leadership Conference a Success!
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A large group of Foote School students, faculty and staff attended the CAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference Sun., April 21 at the Taft School. The day began with Foote's 20 students and 16 faculty and staff members singing the national anthem with the 400-plus participants of the conference in tribute to those who were directly affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. It ended just as compellingly, when students from each age level shared work and ideas from the 11 breakout sessions. Sessions focused on stereotyping, racial diversity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and many other topics. One middle school student was a superb ambassador for Foote as he reported eloquently on his breakout session.
"The conference provides an opportunity for kids to use their voices and be heard, and empowers and excites them to return to their environment and make a change," says Foote school counselor Veena Raghuvir, a conference attendee. "There's always room for growth."
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An Illuminating MOSAIC Event
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 Current and former Foote community members enjoyed an informative and moving evening Tues., April 23, in the Perrine Library. Amaar Al-Hayder, parent of a Foote MAG student, and Carine Sakr and Louis Chaptini, parents of a Foote kindergarten student, shared their personal journey stories from their homelands in Iraq and Lebanon, respectively.
Following a question-and-answer session, all who attended left feeling that they had been introduced in a meaningful way to the Arabic cultures represented as well as to the similarities and differences with American culture.
MOSAIC strives to promote an understanding of cultures and to celebrate the richness and diversity that each and every one embodies. That mission was clearly accomplished thanks to Amaar, Carine and Louis.
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Read About Foote's Reaccreditation Process
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Foote was reaccredited this year by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). Reaccreditation is a rigorous process that began at Foote with a comprehensive self-study. A Visiting Committee from CAIS then spent three days at Foote in October as part of the process. The result was a highly complimentary CAIS report on Foote's approach to education.
Please visit http://www.footeschool.org/about/accreditation.shtml for information regarding the process and the outcome.
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Foote Summer
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Registration for certain summer offerings will be closing this week. Don't miss out!
Pick up a brochure at the Front Desk or visit www.footeschool.org/summer.
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Please Save Gallon Milk/Water Jugs
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The art teachers are collecting gallon milk or water jugs for an upcoming project. If you have any to contribute, please leave them at the Front Desk.
Thank you!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS & INFORMATION
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Meeting Reminder for Ninth Grade Parents
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Please join John Turner, Liam Considine, Megan Williams, and Drew Sweet for a meeting on Mon., April 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Twichell Room.
The end-of -year calendar will be reviewed, and details of the "Mystery Trip," the special dress considerations for the closing days, plans for the June 12 graduation ceremony, and graduation party options will be discussed.
RSVP to Erika Villa at evilla@footeschool.org or call 203-777-3464, ext. 208.
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A Reminder to Third Grade Parents
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The Third Grade Art Show will take place at the New Haven Lawn Club from 5-6:30 p.m. Thurs., May 9.
All families of third graders are invited and encouraged to attend!
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Tickets on Sale Now for Raffle Baskets
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PTC BASKET RAFFLE
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ANNUAL FSA/PTC MEETING
Wed., May 8
Sandine Theatre
7 p.m.
The upcoming PTC Fundraising Basket Raffle will held during the Annual FSA/PTC Meeting on May 8 in the Sandine Theatre. The baskets will be on display in the lobby of the main building from Mon., May 6 through Wed., May 8. Each basket has a specific theme and is valued between $350-$600. A detailed listing of the items will be available on the website soon. In addition, there will be a small silent auction that evening. Raffle tickets are $10 and are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk, at drop off /pick up from Cheryl Nadzam, Mary Rinaldi or Tina Oko, or through email at ccallegro@mac.com. They will also be on sale during Field Day and other Foote events held between now and May 8. Once you purchase your tickets, please complete the stubs and drop it in a lockbox at the Front Desk. Winners need not be present. We hope you will support this PTC fundraising event! Good Luck!
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
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Site Projects New Haven's Night Rainbow is lighting up the skies this week, and Foote is planning a community gathering at 7:15 p.m. Fri., April 26, with a Night Rainbow viewing at 8 p.m. on the new field. A few notes on the evening:
- The community is invited to attend an interdisciplinary art show at 7:15
p.m., which will include a bake sale on the patio outside John Cunningham's science room. We ask that visitors enter through the door of the main building, proceed through the hallway, and exit out John's room. Visitors may follow the rainbows on the sidewalk toward the field. -
Remember to bring a flashlight!
Below, kindergartners plant a rainbow garden outside the kindergarten rooms as part of schoolwide interdisciplinary efforts around Night Rainbow. Kindergartners also read the book, "Planting a Rainbow," by Lois Ehlert.
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More from STEM Day
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Foote celebrated Earth Day om Thurs., April 18 with activities devoted to STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). In the photo, above, an owl spreads its wings before an audience in the Hosley Gymnasium.
Find more photos of the day's events at http://www.footeschool.org/galleries/20122013/STEMDay/index.html.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Night Rainbow
Fri., April 26
7:15 p.m. - Art show in main hallway; bake sale in John Cunningham's room
8 p.m. - Viewing on new field
Ninth Grade Parents Meeting
Mon., April 29
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Twichell Room
Field Day
Wed., May 1
Parade begins at 10:15 a.m.
FSA/PTC Annual Meeting
Wed., May 8
7 p.m.
Sandine Theater
Third Grade Art Show
Thurs., May 9
5 p.m.
New Haven Lawn Club
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The Foote School
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-3464
www.footeschool.org
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