The Foote School 
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June 4, 2015
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A Message From Head of School
Carol Maoz


Dear Parents,

As we come to the end of a very memorable school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for all that you do to help foster the incredible sense of community at Foote. I feel truly fortunate to work at a school where parents are so invested in their children's education, and students come to school ready and excited to learn. You have supported our school in so many ways this year - by volunteering, by sharing family traditions in our classrooms, by giving to the Annual Fund, and most importantly, by simply being there for your children and their teachers each and every day.

I hope you all have a wonderful summer, filled with new explorations, great books and plenty of time to relax and reflect. We will look forward to welcoming you back in the fall, when we will kick off a very exciting year celebrating Foote's Centennial and the beginning of a new chapter in our school's remarkable story.

Sincerely,
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Carol Maoz
Head of School 
AllSchoolNewsALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
Details for 9th Grade Graduation and 8th Grade Celebration Ceremonies

Eighth Grade Celebration (formerly Recognition Day) will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hosley Gymnasium, followed by a luncheon for eighth grade students and their families.

Ninth Grade Graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hosley Gymnasium, followed by a luncheon for ninth grade students and their families.

Emails with details and schedules for these events went home to Middle School families recently. Click the following links for information: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9.

Students attending the ceremonies as audience members are reminded to wear assembly dress.

Boys: collared shirt and khaki pants. No t-shirts, sneakers, hats, jeans or shorts.

Girls: appropriate-length skirts, dresses or pants. No shorts.

Thank you!

New Instrument Choices for After School Lessons


Beginning next year, three new instruments will be offered for private music lessons in the After School Program: French horn, trombone and euphonium.

Click here to download a copy of the After School Private Music Lesson Program enrollment form that went home in the May mailing.


Important Forms Due Before Summer


Important forms for the 2015-16 school year were mailed home recently, and are due before the end of this school year. If you have not already, please fill out the Student Family Information Form online, and return a completed copy of the Emergency Consent and Medical Information form to the Front Desk.

Student Family Information Form (Fill out online)

Emergency Consent and Medical Information Form

Summer Reading!




Head Librarian Lynda Johnson recently sent home letters detailing summer reading requirements for each grade level, along with copies of the summer reading books. Don't forget: You can find links to those letters along with lists of great family read-aloud books and other summer reading suggestions on the Library blog .

From the School Nurse's Office
 
 
Parents: Please pick up your children's medications from the nurse's office by Wednesday, June 10. Any medications not picked up will be discarded.  

Last Call for Lost and Found
 
 
Lost & Found bins will be set up in the Sandine Theater next week during the Eighth Grade Celebration and Ninth Grade Graduation ceremonies. Please remember to check for missing belongings. Items not claimed will be donated to charity. Thank you. 

May Day Photos Are Posted




Photos from May Day are now online. Click here to check out the photo gallery.

 PTCNewsPTC NEWS
Hitting the Links to Support Foote

Foote parents and faculty dodged raindrops this past Sunday to compete in the second annual Fore For Foote golf tournament fundraiser. Sponsored by the PTC, the fun event was held at the Golf Club at Oxford Greens and drew eight foursomes for a shotgun tournament. This year's winning team was John Turner, Megan Williams, Silvia Gee and Bill Manke (missing from photo at left). Thanks to all those who participated and supported the event as sponsors!

DayInLifeA DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
Bringing Ancient Greece to Life

 
Greek Chariot Races
Fifth graders capped off their study of Ancient Greece with Greek Immersion Day. They dressed in period costumes, re-enacted the Persian and Peloponnesian wars with dodgeballs, raced "chariots" made from banana boxes, had a feast and performed Greek plays in the theater.

Find more video and photos on the blogs of Jim Adams, Jake Burt and Adam Solomon.



Jason and the Golden Fleece


From the Faculty Blogs

Kindergartners and ninth graders shared their last buddy lunch of the year, and Alexandra Wittner has photos.

First and second graders had fun exploring the natural wonders at Killam's Point in Branford during an end-of-year trip (pictured). Kim Yap, Emily Buckley, Cara Hames, Sue Delaney, Hilary Pearson and Margy Lamere have photos.

Third graders saw marine life - big and small - up close on a trip to Mystic Aquarium. Ashley Schnabel has photos.

Denise Quinn posted video of fourth graders performing monologues as famous Americans for their "Wax Museum" project.

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

June 4 - Last Day of After School Program

June 5 - Last Day of School for K-5, Middle School Exams - All School Dismissal 12:30 p.m.

June 8 - Middle School final class meetings - Dismissal 3:00 p.m.

June 9 - Eighth Grade Celebration (formerly Recognition Day) - 11:00 a.m. Dismissal at 12:30 p.m. for grades 6, 7 & 9

June 10 - Ninth Grade Graduation - 11:00 a.m. Dismissal at 12:30 p.m. for grades 6, 7 & 8