The Foote School 
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May 8, 2014
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Join Us for Foote's Annual Meeting and a Special Musical Performance



PTC/Foote School Association  
Annual Meeting

Wed., May 14 - 7:00 p.m.
Sandine Theater
with a special performance by 
the Haven String Quartet
  • Wine and cheese social with light hors d'oeuvres and desserts
  • Reports from Head of School Carol Maoz, Foote School Association President Richard Bershtein and PTC Co-Presidents Jaime Cole and Christina Herrick
  •  Election of new board members
  • Musical performance by the Haven String Quartet featuring Foote parent Yaira Matyakubova. The Quartet will perform a variety of music, from classical to tango.

Please join us for this very special evening!
AllSchoolNewsALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
Safety Reminder

We want to remind parents and children to use extra caution when crossing Loomis Place during drop-off and pick up. It is a busy city street and parked cars can often obscure views for both drivers and pedestrians. To ensure safety, we are asking children and parents to observe the following rules:
  • Please cross Loomis Place at the Highland Street crosswalk.
  • Children crossing Loomis Place mid-block must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please do not exceed the speed limit and use caution when driving on Loomis Place.
  • Please enter from Highland Street. Though Loomis Place is a legal two-way street, traffic flows more safely in one direction.
  • Please park on the school side of Loomis Place during drop-off and pick up. Parking on the neighbor side will subject your car to towing.
  • Please inform anyone who picks up your child of this information.
Thank you for helping to keep Foote a safe and vibrant community!
Dress Guidelines for May Day - Fri., May 23

May Day is a special tradition at Foote. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the celebration of spring on Fri., May 23. To ensure everyone looks his or her best, students are asked to follow the guidelines below:

Boys: White or khaki dress pants (no jeans, sweatpants, warm-up pants or shorts). Solid-color button-down or golf shirt (no T-shirts or sweatshirts). Clean sneakers.

Girls: Spring-colored dress, skirt and blouse or pantsuit (no black, please). No jeans, sweatpants, warm-up pants, shorts, T-shirts or sweatshirts. Clean sneakers. Girls in the third grade and up may bring sandals to wear when not dancing.  

Watch for Important Foote Forms This Week

An envelope from Foote containing numerous important forms was mailed to families this week. Extra forms are available on the Parents page of our website and at the front desk. Please watch for the package in your mailbox. 
Help Refugees Settle Into Their New Lives


Please help newly arrived refugees in the New Haven area by donating toiletries to Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS).

Suggested items: 
  • Grade 4: Toothbrushes
  • Grade 5: Toothpaste  
  • Grade 6: Shampoo
  • Grade 7: Deodorant
  • Grade 8: Soap
  • Grade 9: Disposable Razors

Collection baskets are placed around campus. Thank you! 

  Order Your May Day Video Now

 You can download the form pictured below from our homepage.
  LSNewsLOWER SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
Parent Meeting: Transition to MAG


Parents of Kindergartners can learn about their child's transition to
 Mixed Age Group with Head of Lower School Beth Mello.

Wed., May 21 - 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Twichell Room

RSVP to Registrar Erika Villa at evilla@footeschool.org,
or 203-777-3464 ext. 208.
Parent Meeting: Transition to Middle School


Parents of fifth graders can learn about their child's transition to
 Middle School with Head of Middle School John Turner.

Thurs., May 22 - 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Perrine Library

RSVP to Registrar Erika Villa at evilla@footeschool.org,
or 203-777-3464 ext. 208.
 MSNewsMIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
Reminder: Parent Meeting for Rising Ninth Graders


Parents of rising ninth graders can hear more about the opportunities and challenges of the ninth grade year with Head of School Carol Maoz, Head of Middle School John Turner and China Program coordinator Debra Riding.

Mon., May 12 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Perrine Library
  PTCNewsPTC NEWS
Spring Tag Sale Needs Your Help and Donations

The Nearly New Sale is a big, fun event and volunteers are needed to set up, organize items, price and tag items, and work the sale. Please sign up to volunteer for a shift by clicking here. Childcare will be provided by the After School Program staff.

Special drop-off for donations: Sat., May 10 from 10:00 to noon and Tues., May 13 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the storage container behind the gym.

Volunteers Needed for Faculty Breakfast

Faculty Appreciation Breakfast
Wed., May 14
7:30-10:30 a.m.

Each year Foote parents provide flowers and breakfast for our wonderful faculty and staff to thank them for their hard work and dedication.
 
Non-perishable items may be dropped off in the Faculty Lounge on Mon., May 12 or Tues., May 13, labeled "Faculty Breakfast." Cold food should be labeled and placed in the refrigerator. Hot items should be brought in between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Microwaves, an oven and warming dishes will be available.
 
Please remember to label your bowls and/or serving utensils for pick up during the day.

Back by Popular Demand: Mabel's Labels

The PTC has extended the Mabel's Labels fundraiser through the summer. The labels are a great way to keep track of your children's belongings and are perfect for summer camp season! Parents must purchase labels through this website. Labels are shipped directly to your home and Foote receives 20 percent of all purchases.
DayInLifeA DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
Maroons and Grays Go All Out for Field Day

Rike Field was awash in maroon and gray on Wednesday for Field Day, as students competed in the tug-o-war, baton shuttle relay, sack race, fireman's carry relay and other events. The competition was fierce and school spirit was high as participants went all out for their team. Who won the day? Holding with tradition, students will find out at the annual Yearbook Assembly on Wed., May 21. Find more photos on our Facebook page and on the Lower School and Middle School faculty blogs. Look for a full gallery on our website in the coming days.





'Tree Planting' in the Foote Woods

With spring's arrival, classrooms are expanding into the outdoors. Last week, Kindergartners spent some time planting a 'forest' out of bamboo collected from behind the third grade classrooms. It was a spontaneous exploration, and students carried out the planting with equal parts purpose and play. Find more photos on our Facebook page.




 Making Art and Setting Goals

On exhibit now in the glass case outside the Perrine Library: Japanese Daruma dolls, sometimes called Dharma dolls. Sixth graders made these traditional Japanese dolls, which are modeled after Bodhidharma, credited with founding the Zen sect of Buddhism. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, and are often used in goal setting. The artist only paints one eye as a reminder to "keep one eye on the goal." Once that goal is achieved, the artist will paint the other eye as a token of appreciation.



From the Faculty Blogs

Margy Lamere's MAG students have been busy in the school garden, sketching, writing poetry, mulching and planting. (Pictured)

Fifth graders recently got an up-close look at ancient Greek artifacts, and Jim Adams and Adam Solomon have photos.

Head of Lower School Beth Mello blogs about the delicate and intentional process of dividing students into sections for the next school year.

Head of Middle School John Turner links to video that encourages people to "look up" from their electronic devices.

To read more, check out the Lower School blogs and Middle School blogs.  
DatesDates to Remember
May 14 - PTC/Foote School Association Annual Meeting
May 23 - May Day - All School Dismissal 12:30 p.m.  (After School Program available)
May 26 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL - No Vacation Program
June 5 - Last day of After School Program
June 6 - Last day of of K-5. All School Dismissal 12:30 p.m.