The Foote School 
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January 29, 2015
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Scenes From Unite Through Understanding Day


Today, Foote celebrated 
Unite Through Understanding Day!
The art of Bollywood dancing, one of more than thirty workshops students participated in.
The purpose of this all-day event, which takes place every three years at Foote, is to celebrate diversity in all its forms and to guide students in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of other cultures and of people who otherwise differ from them.

Students participated in workshops, classroom activities, a buddy lunch and an all-school assembly in the Hosley Gym.

Students display their artistry after a workshop on henna designs.

Creative thinking shows that all minds do not work the same way.

A slideshow of more photos from the day can be found by clicking here or on the images above. Look for more photos and videos in the days to come!
AllSchoolNewsALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
ERB Results Available

 
Individual student reports from November's ERB administration are now available. Middle School parents who would like to review their child's results - as well as his or her fall term reports - are invited to schedule an appointment with John Turner or Liam Considine. Fifth grade parents may set up a conference with Beth Mello.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Erika Villa at evilla@footeschool.org, or 203-777-3464 x208.

LSNewsLOWER SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
5th Grade Parent Meeting - Rescheduled for Feb. 11

 
The Fifth grade parent meeting, originally planned for Jan. 28, has been rescheduled for Wed., Feb. 11 at 8:15 a.m. in the Twichell Room.

Join Head of Lower School Beth Mello and Michael Kaplan, Foote's consulting psychiatrist, for a discussion on three aspects of the fifth grade experience:
  • The Education Research Bureau standardized tests (the ERBs)
  • Math placement decisions for Grade 6
  • The joys and challenges of pre-adolescence and adolescence  

RSVP to Registrar Erika Villa at evilla@footeschool.org, or 203-777-3464, x208.

2nd Grade Language Choice

 
A reminder to parents of second graders: TOMORROW, Jan. 30 is the deadline for selecting a modern language for your child. Please email Modern Language Chair Hayden Holt at hholt@footeschool.org with your selection of French, Chinese or Spanish.

 PTCNewsPTC NEWS
PTC Meeting Feb. 4 + Save the Date!


PTC Meeting 
The Parent Teacher Council will meet next Wed., Feb. 4 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sturley Room. 

Save the Date!
The PTC's Annual Fundraiser is set for Sat., April 11. This year's theme is a "Foote-stompin' Barn Dance" with a live bluegrass band, square dance caller and Western-style signature drinks! Look for ways to volunteer and donate to the benefit auction in the weeks to come. 



DayInLifeA DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
From the Faculty Blogs

Margy Lamere captured MAG students (pictured) enjoying their first snowy recess of the year! 

 

Meanwhile, indoors, Cara Hames' MAG students are engaged in a scientific investigation of the properties of solids, and sorting objects using Venn diagrams.

 

Jake Burt's fifth graders paid a visit to the Peabody Museum to investigate the Egyptian exhibit there. Students saw mummies, artwork, and household items that made them think about how ancient Egyptians lived.

 

Curriculum Coordinator Lauren Goldberg shares her gratitude for the range of knowledge and skills that our faculty added to Unite Through Understanding Day. 

 

To read more, check out the Lower School blogs and Middle School blogs.  
DatesDates to Remember

Feb. 2 - 5 - Middle School parent advisor conferences (by appointment)

Feb. 4 - PTC Meeting in the Sturley Room, 8:30 a.m.

Feb. 13-16 - Winter Flex Weekend (dependent on number of snow days)

Feb. 23-27 - Book Swap

Feb. 24-27 - Ninth Grade Play