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The Foote School
E-News
May 23, 2013
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| An Important Message About May Day |
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While a final decision has not been made yet, based on the latest reports it seems likely that this year's May Day festivities will be held in the Hosley Gymnasium.
To ensure all goes as smoothly as possible, we are asking parents to gather in the gym lobby until we are able to open the doors, to allow teachers the time and space to get the children settled into their spots in the gym.
May Day will begin at 11 a.m. We are grateful to all Foote parents for helping ensure a successful May Day in spite of the weather!
An important reminder: please do not park on the residential side of Loomis Place, in designated handicapped parking areas, or near the fire hydrant. Thank you!
(In case of rain, the PTC's May Day picnic will be held in the theater. Pizza, wraps, and drinks will be for sale.)
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Reminder: Forms Due
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Parents: Please note that the gray Student/Parent Information Form and the Emergency Consent Form are due by Fri., May 31.
Thank you!
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School Will Be Closed Monday
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School is closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. There will be no Vacation Program.
Please enjoy your extended weekend!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
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| Model Congress |
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On Sat., May 18, 36 Foote School students (a contingent consisting of 28 delegates presenting 19 pieces of legislation and eight ninth graders chairing four committees) attended the Packer Collegiate Institute's Model Congress. The day was very successful and our students were excellent ambassadors for our school. By the end of the day, 16 of our bills passed. Those that did not pass, did however, inspire lively debate - which is the real goal for the legislation.
Some noteworthy news:
A Foote bill ( An Act to Ban First Responder Fees) was selected by the House Agriculture and Interior Committee for debate in the full session where it was passed after spirited debate.
Ten Foote School students were given Honorable Mention for Best Legislator in their respective committees. One Foote student was awarded a Golden Gavel for Best Legislator.
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| Summer Book Fair |
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Volunteers are needed for the Summer Book Fair Fri., May 31 before school dismissal, and Mon., June 3, and Tues., June 4 during book fair hours.
The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity for parents to view the terrific selection of titles chosen by Foote's librarians and get a head start on purchasing summer reading for the children.
(Dunkin' Donuts coffee and snacks are provided each morning for volunteers!)
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
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Yearbook Assembly
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This year's Yearbook Assembly was a touching reminder of the importance tradition plays in a Foote School education. Athletic Director Ted Willis told the audience that the Foote trophy awarded to the winning team at Field Day first appeared in 1977, and that both the grey and the maroon teams had won Field Day 18 times. This begged the question, who was this year's winner? The tie-breaker: maroon!
The yearbook staff dedicated this year's book to Ted, who retires in June. "We are always excited to get to the gym, and sad to leave," one of the student yearbook editors told the audience. Then they turned to Ted and said, "We love you, Mr. Willis."
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A New Playground
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Students were introduced this week to the newest play area at Foote, behind the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building. The playscape, built by Environment Design LLC of Milford, includes slides, monkey bars, gathering spaces for imaginative play, and, to come, a log balance beam, tire and rope swing, a zipline, and a creative conglomeration of cargo nets and vertical timbers wrapped with hoses for children to climb.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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May Day
Fri., May 24
11 a.m.
Rike Field (rain location: Hosley Gymnasium)
Memorial Day
Mon., May 27
School is closed
Summer Book Fair
Mon., June 3, and Tues., June 4
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Perrine Library
Last Day for K-5
Fri., June 7
12:30 All School Dismissal
Final Class Meetings for Middle School
Mon., June 10
12:30 Dismissal
Eighth Grade Recognition Day
Tues., June 11
12:30 dismissal
Ninth Grade Graduation
Wed., June 12
12:30 dismissal
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