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Dear Parents,
You may have seen the bright pink signs decorating our campus. To mark the 100th day of school this week, the students of 1X and 2X decided to create 100 handwritten signs with affirmations and ways that we can spread kindness to one another. When I saw the children hanging them, I was so moved that I gathered them to express how happy their surprise had made me and so many others in our community. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in other people's lives, and we're grateful and proud of the children for brightening our campus with their heartfelt and thoughtful messages. I hope you will take some time in the coming days to read and enjoy them. And remember to look on Facebook and Instagram for more photos of our amazing students and their work.
Warmly,
Carol Maoz
Head of School
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 ALL SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION |
Re-enrollment Contracts Due March 1
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A friendly reminder: Re-enrollment contracts are due
Wednesday, March 1.
If you have any questions, contact Business Manager Jay Cox at jcox@footeschool.org.
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Here Comes the Book Swap!
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THE BOOK SWAP takes place next week in the Sturley Room (below the library). Parent volunteers are needed to collect and sort books and "sell" them back to students for chits. No prior experience necessary. Click here to sign up.
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Toiletries Drive Extended to Monday, Feb. 27
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The seventh grade is sponsoring a school-wide toiletries drive to benefit homeless individuals and families through Liberty Community Services.
Students are asked to bring in travel-size toothpaste, soap, shampoo and other personal care products by Monday, Feb. 27. Click the flyer below for more info.
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9th Grade Play Inherit the Wind is Next Week!
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 The ninth grade play Inherit the Wind will be performed next week in the Sandine Theater. All tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the front desk.
Performance dates are:
- Tuesday, Feb. 28
- Wednesday, March 1
- Thursday, March 2
- Friday, March 3
All performances begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Movie Event for 3rd-9th Graders - March 3
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Foote's Environmental Action Group (EAG) is hosting a movie event for all students in grades 3 through 9.
Friday, March 3 at 2:20 p.m.
Twichell Room
Pick up at 4:00 p.m.
Disneynature's
Earth is an epic story of adventure starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive. Rated G. Click the still frame to watch the trailer.
Admission is FREE! Centennial water bottles ($5) and snacks (50 cents - $1) will be available purchase, so we recommend bringing a few dollars.
Students are invited to gather as a community to learn more about nature and planet Earth, and support EAG projects and initiatives.
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Spring Assembly - March 10
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The Spring Assembly will take place on Friday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hosley Gym. We want to remind parents that musical performances are an important part of the curriculum and support our school community.
Grades and groups performing:
Kindergarten
2nd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade Handbells
8th Grade Steel Pans
Chorus
Orchestra
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Vacation Program Available Over March Break
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Vacation Program will be available during the two weeks of Spring Vacation, March 13-17 and March 20-24. You can sign up for one day, a few days or all 10 days. Below is a schedule of theme days. Note: all grades will be located in the gym. March 13 - Earth Day March 14 - Box and Build Day March 15 - Music and More March 16 - Drive-In Movie and Pajama Day March 17 - St. Patrick's Day March 20 - Rainbow Day March 21 - Detective Day March 22 - Camping Day March 23 - Super Hero Day March 24 - Olympics Day Questions? Contact Bill Manke at bmanke@footeschool.org.
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Summer Program Registration is Open
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 It's time to sign up for Foote's Summer Program. This year we're offering Early and Late Adventures in June and August (for children ages 5 and up), and Foote's renowned Summer Theater Program (for students entering Grade 7 and up).
The Foote Summer Program is open to everyone, so tell your friends!
Click here to download the brochure and registration form.
Questions? Contact Summer Program Director Dawn Walsh at dwalsh@footeschool.org.
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LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
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4th Grade Parent Meeting - March 2
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Grade 4 Parent Meeting
Join Head of Lower School Beth Mello to discuss the fourth grade experience, including puberty, study skills and other new elements of the program.
Thursday, March 2
8:15 a.m. in the Twichell Room
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
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8th Grade: D.C. Trip Permission Forms
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Grade 8 Parents:
If you have not already done so, please return permission forms for the Washington, D.C. trip to the front desk by Wednesday, March 1.
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PTC NEWS
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This Sunday: Ice Skating Social
Volunteers Needed for Bake Sale
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The PTC is looking for parents to make items for a bake sale as part of the event. Click here to sign up to bake something.
Click here for directions to Northford Ice Pavilion.
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PTC Meeting
Wednesday, March 1
3:15 p.m.
Harkness Room (in the Milikowsky Building)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. We'll discuss planning for the annual fundraising auction. Questions? Contact PTC Co-Chairs Amy Sudmyer and Melissa Castleman at ptc@footeschool.org.
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Tickets On Sale for Annual Fundraising Auction
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 Tickets are now on sale for the annual fundraising auction, which takes place on Saturday, April 8, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. This year's theme is Cirque de Foote. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, food and drinks, dancing and a DJ, and circus performers!
Please be sure to check your inbox for an email after your
ticket purchase; you will receive a link for online bidding that you will need to use at the auction.
The PTC still needs parents to volunteer, sponsor the event and donate items to the auction. Click here to download the contribution, donor and advertising forms.
If you are interested in being involved, email Auction co-chairs Amy Sudmyer, Melissa Castleman and Janice Dreier at ptcauction@footeschool.org.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FOOTE
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Close-Up:
The Power of Libraries, from Alexander to Perrine
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Along with our teachers, Foote Librarians Lynda Johnson and Jennifer Friedman have worked intently to review, subscribe to, and build curated databases to guide student research. This week, sixth graders embarked on the first in a series of research projects related to their year-long country studies. Lynda carefully led a group of students through the Foote School's impressive online resources, demonstrating and explaining how keywords can help them sort through the collections. "You're going to be doing research like this for the rest of your lives," she noted. "This is a chance to put your toe in the water and get started."
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Dates to Remember
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Feb. 26 - Foote on Ice - Family Skating Social, 5-7 p.m., Northford Ice Pavillion
Feb. 27-March 3 - Book Swap
Feb. 28-March 3 - 9th Grade Play: Inherit the Wind
March 10 - Spring Assembly, 11:00 a.m., All-School Dismissal at 12:30 p.m.
March 13 - 24 - Spring Vacation. NO SCHOOL. Vacation Program Available.
April 8 - Cirque de Foote: Annual Fundraising Auction (rescheduled from April 22)
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