Beginning School Buzz
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
February
10 Student only Friday Sing
*10 No Kindergarten classes - Admissions Day (Pre-school in session)
15 - Parent Community Meeting 8:30-10:00, Gerlinger
17 Regular Friday Sing - Yay!
Re-enrollment contracts due
20 No classes, President's Day
21 Creativity Panel - Cabell Center, 7:00-9:00 pm
24 Student only Friday Sing
* 24 - No Preschool classes- Admissions Day (Kindergarten in session)
March
3 - Gambol auction at the Governor Hotel
* 8-9 - No classes, Parent-Teacher conferences
26-30 - Spring Break - no classes
April
2 - Classes resume
*Child Care available - talk with Chenoa x393, or Ginny x353
Hannah's Headline
This week seems to be nuts and bolts week. Thanks to all the kindergarten parents who have signed the permission to wade forms. If you don't come to the Beehive to drop off or pick up, e-mail Tammy and she will see that you receive a form.
Please check that your authorization to pick-up form is up to date. We've come across a couple of situations recently that prompt us to remind you to check this. Thank you!
Another update - please be sure your on-line contact information is correct. Tammy will be running a list next week and we want to be sure we have captured any changes.
Thanks for your attention to these details!
All Day Programs Information
All-Day Programs for Eagles (2/10) and Honeybees (2/24) will be offered by After-School Care on the Fridays when the Beginning School is hosting applicants for next year’s classes. These programs have limited space available and will accept participants in the order that their completed paperwork is received.
Eagle families have already received the paperwork for next Friday, February 10, sent by email.
Honeybee families will receive the paperwork for Friday, February 24, next week.
Parent Community Meeting
February parent community meeting moved to Wednesday, February 15, 8:30 – 10 am, Gerlinger
The February community meeting for parents has been moved from Thursday to Wednesday because the Middle School does not have classes on Thursday.
Knight Family Scholars Program director Chad Faber and PLACE director George Zaninovich will present. Chad will outline his vision for the Knight program and talk about this year’s recruitment efforts. George will discuss Catlin Gabel’s urban studies program and other student projects. Sponsored by the PFA.
Gambol 2012
Portland. Inspired.
March 3 at the Governor Hotel
We are excited to unveil a livelier format for this year’s Gambol. The new look and feel celebrates Portland’s weird...er…unique…qualities. The Governor Hotel 3rd and 4th floor ballrooms are getting full-on Portland-centric makeovers.
Doors open at 5 p.m. for patrons, who get to bid early on silent auction items including class art projects, job shadows, and party sign-ups. General admission opens at 5:30 p.m. with continued silent auction bidding, a golden ticket raffle, and wall of wine roulette. Guests will be treated to a full spread of complimentary appetizers, microbrews from Ninkasi, and wine from Catlin Gabel family wineries Apolloni Vineyards, Elk Cove Vineyards, Hamacher Wine, Ponzi Vineyards,Garden Vineyards, and Wahle Vineyards. As the silent auction closes, guests will make their way to theater-style seating for a fast-paced live auction and special appeal for financial aid. The speedier live auction leaves plenty of time before the night is over for mingling, dancing, and a buffet dinner with open table seating. Late night munchies will be sated by sweet selections from Voodoo Donuts, Cupcake Jones, and Ruby Jewel.
Admissions News
Due February 17
Re-enrollment contracts will be emailed to families in the next couple of days. The admission office is introducing an online re-enrollment system this year. If you have any questions about your re-enrollment process please contact Karen Warton at wartonk@catlin.edu. Re-enrollment contracts are due back by February 17
“LET CREATIVITY BLOOM”
A distinguished panel, from artists to doctors and entrepreneurs, will discuss the vital importance of creativity in work and learning
Seven panelists whose careers have been enhanced by their creative powers will discuss the central role of creativity on Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p.m. in the Cabell Center. The event, this year’s Esther Dayman Strong Lecture, is free and open to the public. The panel discussion honors the late Joan Shipley, a former Catlin Gabel staff member and parent of alumni, who was an ardent supporter of the arts.
THE PANEL
* Dr. Brian Druker, developer of a revolutionary anti-cancer drug, OHSU
* Denise Mullen, new president of the Oregon College of Art and Craft
* Sherrie Wolf, noted Pacific Northwest painter and printmaker
* Michael Mandiberg ’96, interdisciplinary artist, College of Staten Island/CUNY
* Dr. William Long, fundamentally reorganized trauma care at Legacy Emanuel Hospital
* Riley Gibson ’04, co-founder and CEO of crowdsourcing platform Napkin Labs
* Peter Bromka’00, product and marketing strategy, Orchestra.com
THE ESTHER DAYMAN STRONG LECTURESHIP
The Esther Dayman Strong Lectureship in the Humanities was created in 1987 by the Catlin Gabel School board of trustees to honor Strong, who was principal of the Catlin-Hillside School from 1944 to 1958. The board wished to establish a living memorial to the human and academic values Esther Dayman Strong nurtured throughout her life, and her legacy of lifelong learning.
WEB Week Bus Alert
Tues. - Fri., March 20-23
The last week before Spring Break is WEB week in the rest of the school. During this week the students sign up for multi-graded experiences that take place on campus and all around the region. Some language trips go overseas. During that week our whole fleet of buses is needed to transport students for these trips. That means that route buses will run on Monday, March 19, but not the rest of the week, so plan ahead!
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
January
30 Mayoral Debate 7:00 pm Cabell Center Theater
February
2 Care Club Meeting 8:30 am Jubitz
Teaching and Learning Center lecture 7:00 pm MS Commons
3 No Friday Sing - Lower School Admissions Day
10 Preschool only Friday Sing
*10 No Kindergarten classes - Admissions Day (Pre-school in session)
17 Re-enrollment contracts due
20 No classes, President's Day
21 Creativity Panel - Cabell Center
24 Student only Friday Sing
* 24 - No Preschool classes- Admissions Day (Kindergarten in session)
*Prearranged Child Care available - talk with Chenoa x393
Hannah's Headline
It was the perfect day for the Kindergaren Winter Parade! Sister Winter had covered each leaf and blade of grass with a lovely rim of frost. Nadine posted a nice little video of the event on the website
http://www.catlin.edu/news/beginning-school/winter-parade-video-of-kindergarteners-and-sister-winter for all to enjoy.
It was good to see and visit with so many of you last Friday at the Winter Parent Social. A huge thank you to our PFA reps and the amazing set up and clean up crews for the beautiful ambiance and lovely evening! It was my favorite ever - delicious food and drink and excellent company. The perfect combination!
Remember to give your feedback on the school's on-line survey soon. We very much appreciate your candid feedback and helpful suggestions. Thanks for taking the time to give your thougthful responses.
Admissions News
Due February 17
Re-enrollment contracts will be emailed to families in the next couple of days. The admission office is introducing an online re-enrollment system this year. If you have any questions about your re-enrollment process please contact Karen Warton at wartonk@catlin.edu. Re-enrollment contracts are due back by February 17.
Teaching and Learning Center Lecture
INSIDE/OUT Lecture Series—Thursday, February 2
Please join Catlin Gabel classroom teachers, learning specialists and Dr. Ajit Jetmalani next Thursday, February 2nd at 7 pm in the MS Commons.
It’s becoming harder to live an attentional life. Busy, scheduled lives and technology have complicated our lives and made it more difficult to attend.
It’s problematic for the adults, for sure, but what about youngsters, both when they are in class, on fields, and at the dinner table?
This evening will consider the effects of ADD and ADHD on adolescents at home and school. What do attentional issues look like at home for parents, especially as they relate to family life and just as importantly, the intersection of home and school? What do ADD/ADHD look like in the classroom?
Dr. Jetmalani joined the OHSU faculty in 2007 as Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education after practicing in the Portland area since 1988. In August of 2009, he was given the Joseph Professorship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education and in September of 2010 he assumed the position of interim Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Catlin Gabel Garden Club
The Garden Club needs parent input to organize the plant sale at Spring Festival. Please come to the next Garden Club meeting in Narnia on Tuesday, January 31, from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. Email Carter, latendressec@catlin.edu with questions.
PFA News
Care Club:
The Care Club will hold our first meeting on February 2, 2012 at 8:30-9:30am in Jubitz. All parents are welcome to attend.
Student newspaper sponsors Portland mayoral debate
Monday, January 30
7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Cabell Center Theater
The Upper School's CatlinSpeak newspaper is pleased to host a debate with the three front-runners in the 2012 race for Portland mayor: Charlie Hales, Jefferson Smith, and Eileen Brady.
The event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends!
In recognizing the importance of youth involvement in politics, CatlinSpeak has invited students from Portland high schools to the event. CatlinSpeak seeks to heighten awareness of the mayoral race, especially among teens nearing voting age.
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“LET CREATIVITY BLOOM”
A distinguished panel, from artists to doctors and entrepreneurs, will discuss the vital importance of creativity in work and learning
Seven panelists whose careers have been enhanced by their creative powers will discuss the central role of creativity on Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p.m. in the Cabell Center. The event, this year’s Esther Dayman Strong Lecture, is free and open to the public. The panel discussion honors the late Joan Shipley, a former Catlin Gabel staff member and parent of alumni, who was an ardent supporter of the arts.
THE PANEL
* Dr. Brian Druker, developer of a revolutionary anti-cancer drug, OHSU
* Denise Mullen, new president of the Oregon College of Art and Craft
* Sherrie Wolf, noted Pacific Northwest painter and printmaker
* Michael Mandiberg ’96, interdisciplinary artist, College of Staten Island/CUNY
* Dr. William Long, fundamentally reorganized trauma care at Legacy Emanuel Hospital
* Riley Gibson ’04, co-founder and CEO of crowdsourcing platform Napkin Labs
* Peter Bromka’00, product and marketing strategy, Orchestra.com
THE ESTHER DAYMAN STRONG LECTURESHIP
The Esther Dayman Strong Lectureship in the Humanities was created in 1987 by the Catlin Gabel School board of trustees to honor Strong, who was principal of the Catlin-Hillside School from 1944 to 1958. The board wished to establish a living memorial to the human and academic values Esther Dayman Strong nurtured throughout her life, and her legacy of lifelong learning.
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
January
27 - Friday Sing followed by the K. winter parade
30 Chinese New Year Celebration, 3:15-4:15 pm, Barn
February
3 No Friday Sing - Lower School Admissions Day
*10 No Kindergarten classes - Admissions Day (Pre-school in session)
20 No classes, President's Day
21 Creativity Panel - Cabell Center
* 24 - No Preschool classes- Admissions Day (Kindergarten in session)
*Prearranged Child Care available - talk with Chenoa x393
Beginning School Winter Parent Social Tonight!
Friday 20 January - 6:30-8:30 in the Beehive
We hope to see you tonight at the Beehive!
Save the date!
Let Creativity Bloom panel discussion
Tuesday, February 21
7 p.m.
THE PANEL
Dr. Brian Druker, developer of a revolutionary anti-cancer drug, OHSU, current CG parent
Denise Mullen, new president of the Oregon College of Art and Craft, CG neighbor
Sherrie Wolf, noted Pacific Northwest painter and printmaker, parent of alumna
Michael Mandiberg ’96, interdisciplinary artist, College of Staten Island/CUNY, alumnus
Dr. William Long, fundamentally reorganized trauma care, Legacy Emanuel Hospital, parent of alumni
Riley Gibson ’04, co-founder and CEO of crowdsourcing platform Napkin Labs, alumnus
Peter Bromka’00, product and marketing strategy, Orchestra.com, alumnus
Gambol News:
Got Wine?
Do you have some bottles of wine you'd love to donate to the Gambol? Well, we'd love to have them! We are looking for donations for bottles of wine (still and sparkling) for our Wall of Wine at the Gambol. Here's the skinny:
1) Value of wine need to be $20 or greater per bottle.
2) Fill out a donation form (then you get the official charitable donation) located at the bottom of this web site http://www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol/donations.
3) Starting February 1, drop off wine and donation form at Toad Hall reception desk
Easy as that!
Are you looking for a cool way to contribute to the Gambol? We are looking for one-day job shadows for Upper School students to attend during summer break. Student leaders brainstormed ideas for placements that would provide real-world applications for the skills and knowledge they gain at school. Their suggestions include medical research, industrial engineering, publishing, computer technology, advertising, architecture, graphic design, fashion, film, and food service. The one day you offer this summer could open a world of possibilities for a student. Please let us know if your Upper School student has a specific request and we’ll see what we can do! For more information or to express interest in offering a one-day job shadow at your workplace, please email Cath Swanston at cathswanston@gmail.com. Thanks!
Student newspaper sponsors Portland mayoral debate
Monday, January 30, 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm, Cabell Center Theater
The Upper School's CatlinSpeak newspaper is pleased to host a debate with the three front-runners in the 2012 race for Portland mayor: Charlie Hales, Jefferson Smith, and Eileen Brady.
The event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends!
In recognizing the importance of youth involvement in politics, CatlinSpeak has invited students from Portland high schools to the event. CatlinSpeak seeks to heighten awareness of the mayoral race, especially among teens nearing voting age.
Read the current issue of CatlinSpeaks
Upper School Assembly: Poetry
February 2, 10:40 - 11:40 am, Cabell Center Theater
Seven local poets, including two Oregon Book Award finalists, present at this special assembly. The visiting poets will also work with students in classes on Thursday and Friday.
Carl Adamshick
Michael McGriff
Matthew Dickman
Paulann Petersen
Emily Frey
Endi Hartigan
Jae Choi
Guests are welcome to attend the assembly. However, questions will be limited to student audience members.
Sponsored by Pegasus, Upper School literary magazine
PFA News
Catlin Gabel Care Committee
The Catlin Gabel “Care Committee” is forming, with the first meeting scheduled for February. School community members do a great job of helping each other through serious health problems and other difficulties, often providing meals, rides, etc. The purpose of the committee is to complement what is already happening by keeping school leaders and faculty informed of major issues affecting a family and finding ways for Catlin Gabel to provide additional support. Please contact Kayla Reich, at k.reich@comcast.net, if you would like to play a part in defining the role of this developing committee.
Upcoming Parent Community Meetings
8:30 – 10:00 am, Gerlinger
Save the dates!
February 16
March 15
April 19
May 17
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
January
16 No classes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
20 - Friday Sing
Winter Parent Social 6:30-8:30 pm in the Beehive
30 Chinese New Year Celebration, 3:15-4:15 pm, Barn
February
3 No Friday Sing - Lower School Admissions Day
*10 No Kindergarten classes - Admissions Day (Pre-school in session)
20 No classes, President's Day
21 Creativity Panel - Cabell Center
* 24 - No Preschool classes- Admissions Day (Kindergarten in session)
*Prearranged Child Care available - talk with Chenoa x393
Hannah's Headline
In the on-going quest for smoother pick-up at the end of the school day, we have run into a hitch in our efforts. As you know, we are balancing our licensing requirements with parent convenience and the lowering of parking issue irritation.
Unhappily we cannot meet our supervision ratios in the Village and continue to offer parents the option of walking children out to the express section of the pick-up line. You, or someone over eighteen whom you have designated on your release form, will need to come in to collect your child. We wish it were otherwise, but there we are.
On a happier note - this year, as you may be aware, is our self-study year in preparation for our reaccreditation visit from a team of experts from other schools in the Pacific Association of Independent Schools. These helpful folks will look at our mission and our self-assessment, combine it with their expertise, and give us feedback about what we are doing well and where we can improve our practice.
As part of our self-study, be watching for a survey coming to you soon. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback on your and your child's experience at Catlin Gabel. It will help inform our next steps as a school community, so please participate. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Beginning School Winter Parent Social
Friday 20 January - 6:30-8:30 in the Beehive
We hope to see you the 20th, a Friday evening, for a parent social time. The teachers look forward to chatting and visiting with the grown-ups in the Beginning School. Book your babysitter, and plan to join us!
Please answer the E-Vite so we know whether or not to expect you!
Parent Community Meeting: College Admission Perceptions and Misconceptions
Thursday, January 19, 8:30 – 10:00 am, Gerlinger
Guest speakers are Upper School college counselors Nancy Donehower and Blythe Butler, admission director Sara Nordhoff, and Knight Family Scholars Program director Chad Faber. All four speakers worked in college admission before coming to Catlin Gabel. This meeting is sponsored by the PFA.
Parent Community Meetings
8:30 – 10:00 am, Gerlinger
January 19
Febraury 16
March 15
April 19
May 17
Gambol News
Are you looking for a cool way to contribute to the Gambol? We are looking for one-day job shadows for Upper School students to attend during summer break. Student leaders brainstormed ideas for placements that would provide real-world applications for the skills and knowledge they gain at school. Their suggestions include medical research, industrial engineering, publishing, computer technology, advertising, architecture, graphic design, fashion, film, and food service. The one day you offer this summer could open a world of possibilities for a student. Please let us know if your Upper School student has a specific request and we’ll see what we can do! For more information or to express interest in offering a one-day job shadow at your workplace, please email Cath Swanston at swanstonc@gmail.com, Thanks!
Student newspaper sponsors Portland mayoral debate
Monday, January 30, 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm, Cabell Center Theater
The Upper School's CatlinSpeak newspaper is pleased to host a debate with the three front-runners in the 2012 race for Portland mayor: Charlie Hales, Jefferson Smith, and Eileen Brady.
The event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends!
In recognizing the importance of youth involvement in politics, CatlinSpeak has invited students from Portland high schools to the event. CatlinSpeak seeks to heighten awareness of the mayoral race, especially among teens nearing voting age.
Read the current issue of CatlinSpeaks
Catlin Gabel Care Committee
The Catlin Gabel “Care Committee” is forming, with the first meeting scheduled for February. School community members do a great job of helping each other through serious health problems and other difficulties, often providing meals, rides, etc. The purpose of the committee is to complement what is already happening by keeping school leaders and faculty informed of major issues affecting a family and finding ways for Catlin Gabel to provide additional support. Please contact Kayla Reich, at k.reich@comcast.net, if you would like to play a part in defining the role of this developing committee.
Snow day closures
Personal decisions
The safety of students is our primary concern. Parents should make personal weather-related safety decisions for their families. If it does not seem safe where you are, keep your children at home. If conditions deteriorate in your neighborhood during the day, you may pick up your children early (making sure to notify the division administrative assistant).
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
11 - Middle School helpers in the Beehive
12 Teaching & Learning Center Presents - Perception, Myth, & Reality: Underage Drinking, 7:00 pm, MS Commons
13 - Friday Sing
16 No classes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
20 - Friday Sing
Winter Parent Social 6:30-8:30 pm in the Beehive
30 Chinese New Year Celebration, 3:15-4:15 pm, Barn
February
3 No Friday Sing - Lower School Admissions Day
*10 No Kindergarten classes - Admissions Day (Pre-school in session)
20 No classes, President's Day
21 Creativity Panel - Cabell Center
* 24 - No Preschool classes- Admissions Day (Kindergarten in session)
*Prearranged Child Care available - talk with Ginny or Chenoa
Hannah's Headline
Happy New Year! As a school person, it always feels a bit odd to have a new year in the middle of our school year, but in many ways it is a new start. Our students return in January as experienced students, ready and confident about how to "do" school. They have the routines down and can focus on building and expanding relationships. It was a treat to see the excited reunions on Tuesday morning! The Honeybees and Eagles also return ready to dig in and move forward with cognitive growth. We see more elaboration in their work, whether it be building with blocks, drawing, writing, telling stories, or imaginary play. Their movements are more coordinated and their muscles are stronger. They are still great noticers, but they have more theories and questions. It's a productive, lively time of year that we look forward to with delight.
Beginning School Winter Parent Social
Friday 20 January - 6:30-8:30 in the Beehive
We hope to see you the 20th, a Friday evening, for a parent social time. The teachers look forward to chatting and visiting with the grown-ups in the Beginning School. Book your babysitter, and plan to join us!
Lark and James talk about Catlin Gabel college counseling
http://www.catlin.edu/news/upper-school/catlin-gabel-video-conversations-4
Lark Palma asks James Furnary '12 about college counseling in this two-and-a-half minute video.
Catlin Gabel welcomes prestigious children’s performing troupe from Shanghai
China’s Little Companion Art Troupe performs at the Upper School assembly on Thursday, January 12, from 10:40 to 11:40 a.m., in the Cabell Center Theater. Everyone is welcome!
From the China.org website: “The 800-member CWI Children's Palace Little Companion Art Troupe is the first of its kind in Shanghai, and is also China's most famous children's art troupe. Founded in 1955 by Soong Ching Ling (Mme. Sun Yat-sen), honorary president of the People's Republic of China, it includes seven companies where children are trained in singing, dancing, musical instruments, acting, folk theatrical arts, calligraphy, painting and handicrafts.”
Learn more about the troupe http://www.china.org.cn/travel/expo2010shanghai/2010-06/03/content_20177581.htm
Save the date for the Gambol! Saturday March 3
We are pleased to announce that plans for the 2012 Gambol are well under way. This year’s event will be a wonderful blend of philanthropy and party with a new format that reduces seat time and increases FUN.
Inspired by community feedback from auctions past, the 2012 event has been re-imagined as an evening that supports Catlin Gabel’s innovative faculty and remarkable financial aid program, while also celebrating the vibrant community that makes the school unique.
We hope you join us on Saturday, March 3, for the main event, and participate in the process. We welcome and appreciate your contribution in any form. If you are interested in donating an auction item please see our wish list for ideas, or go freestyle and come up with your own (visit http://www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol). Please contact Kecia Welt (weltk@catlin.edu) to volunteer or find out about advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
We look forward to working with all of you in the coming months to create a festive evening of celebration and community.
Join us on Saturday, March 3, at the Governor Hotel for a new kind of Gambol.
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
December
16 - Friday Sing
No parent group today.
Dec. 17- Jan. 2 - Winter Break
Jan. 3 - Classes resume
Jan. 16 - MLK Day - No Classes
Jan. 20 - Save the date! Beehive Parent Winter Social Evening
Hannah's Headline
Even though we are doing our best to keep things calm and reasonable in the Beehive, excitement is in the air. Right now Lower School students are pouring past my door, excited voices calling through the Fir Grove on their way to the theater to take their seats for the eighth grade production of "St. George and the Dragon." There are faculty and staff who were once themselves in the show and the campus buildings empty out as everyone wants to witness what this year's 8s will do with this nutty production. With a preview from the dragon and St. George in the Well, we feel well prepared to participate in the event. But it isn't exactly calm that we are creating here! 'Tis the season.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Lark Palma asks James Furnary '12 about the leadership skills he has honed at Catlin Gabel in this one-minute segment.
Snow day closures
When school does not open in the morning or opens late due to inclement weather, we notify the media before 6:45 a.m. and the School website is updated.
We do not notify the media when school runs on a normal schedule.
We will post a newsflash on the website alerting families that we are open when conditions are uncertain.
The School avoids mid-day weather closures whenever possible.
Catlin Gabel does not necessarily follow the decisions made by Portland Public or Beaverton schools because our students come from a wide geographic area.
Save the date for the Gambol!
Saturday March 3
We are pleased to announce that plans for the 2012 Gambol are well under way. This year’s event will be a wonderful blend of philanthropy and party with a new format that reduces seat time and increases FUN.
Inspired by community feedback from auctions past, the 2012 event has been re-imagined as an evening that supports Catlin Gabel’s innovative faculty and remarkable financial aid program, while also celebrating the vibrant community that makes the school unique.
We hope you join us on Saturday, March 3, for the main event, and participate in the process. We welcome and appreciate your contribution in any form. If you are interested in donating an auction item please see our wish list for ideas, or go freestyle and come up with your own (visit http://www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol). Please contact Kecia Welt (weltk@catlin.edu) to volunteer or find out about advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
We look forward to working with all of you in the coming months to create a festive evening of celebration and community.
Join us on Saturday, March 3, at the Governor Hotel for a new kind of Gambol.
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
December
2 - Friday Sing
Parent Group - topic - Environmental Resiliency Builders
7 - Middle School helpers
9 - Friday Sing
Parent Group - Answering the tough questions.
16 - Friday Sing
No parent group today.
Dec. 17- Jan. 2 - Winter Break
Jan. 20 - Save the date! Beehive Parent Winter Social
Hannah's Headline
In the midst of the holiday season, I often find myself thinking about the most lasting gifts we can offer our children. In the hurry of preparations, travel, and family gatherings we often forget that undistracted time with our children, doing something simple together, will be the times they remember as defining their childhoods. During the bustle of preparations it can also be the most difficult gift to give. It is good to remember that an activity with your child doesn’t have to take a long time. Sometimes just that special snuggle-up and the one favorite story can be sufficient. Jonathan has written some good reminders as we head into the holiday season. Click here to read his article http://www.catlin.edu/news/counseling-bs/tis-the-season
The Beehive Songbook is now available on-line! You will find it listed on the left when you click Beginning School on the home page of the website. Use your password to sign in, and voila, all the songs are at your fingertips. Thanks to Glen Levy for the idea and scanning services and to Daisy Steele for uploading. The singing today at Friday Sing was impressive! Our rounds are really starting to sound great.
Parent Group
Answering Tough Questions - Friday Dec. 9
"Where do babies come from? Where do people go when they die? Why do people get divorced?" If you have ever been faced with the tough questions of a preschooler or kindergartener then you know how baffling it can be to answer them honestly and without too much detail. Come to the next parenting group to talk about how to answer your child's tricky questions. Bring some good stories and your sense of humor as we unravel some strategies for these age-old questions.
Jonathan
Viewfinder Film Series
Dec. 2, 6:30 Vollum
• Free childcare in Vollum Humanities. Age: Potty-trained and up
• Pizza & bakesale fundraisers
• Screening Age Guidelines:
YA - Young Audiences,
AA - All Ages,
OS&A - Older Students and Adults
December 2: Women, Families, and the Global Community
Santa Claus in Baghdad, Iraq, AA - Host: Herb Jahncke
Namrata, India / Canada, OS & A - Host: Lark Palma & Feminist Studies Class
Last Train Home, China, OS & A - Hosts: Beining Hu
Snow day closures
When school does not open in the morning or opens late due to inclement weather, we notify the media before 6:45 a.m. and the School website is updated.
We do not notify the media when school runs on a normal schedule.
We will post a newsflash on the website alerting families that we are open when conditions are uncertain.
The School avoids mid-day weather closures whenever possible.
Catlin Gabel does not necessarily follow the decisions made by Portland Public or Beaverton schools because our students come from a wide geographic area.
Save the date for the Gambol!
Saturday March 3
We are pleased to announce that plans for the 2012 Gambol are well under way. This year’s event will be a wonderful blend of philanthropy and party with a new format that reduces seat time and increases FUN.
Inspired by community feedback from auctions past, the 2012 event has been re-imagined as an evening that supports Catlin Gabel’s innovative faculty and remarkable financial aid program, while also celebrating the vibrant community that makes the school unique.
We hope you join us on Saturday, March 3, for the main event, and participate in the process. We welcome and appreciate your contribution in any form. If you are interested in donating an auction item please see our wish list for ideas, or go freestyle and come up with your own (visit http://www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol). Please contact Kecia Welt (weltk@catlin.edu) to volunteer or find out about advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
We look forward to working with all of you in the coming months to create a festive evening of celebration and community.
Join us on Saturday, March 3, at the Governor Hotel for a new kind of Gambol.
Conversation
Head of school Lark Palma and student body president James Furnary ’12 talk about the importance of supporting our school. Check out the video conversation at http://www.catlin.edu/news/upper-school/catlin-gabel-video-conversations-2.
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
November
19 - Sat. - Upper School Girls Championship Match 10:30 Liberty High School (Hillsboro)
22 - Grandparents and Special Friends morning in the Beehive 11:30 dismissal *
23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
28 - Classes resume
December
2 - Friday Sing
Parent Group - topic - Environmental Resiliency Builders
7 - Middle School helpers
17- Jan. 2 - Winter Break
* prearranged extra Extended Day available - ASC as usual till 6:00 pm
Hannah's Headline
We had an excellent turnout for Open House last Sunday. It had a festive air about it with students, parents, alumni, faculty, and administrators on hand to show our school to interested people in the community. Deep appreciation to Scott Cooley, Sarah Stascausky, and Joani Wardwell for helping to host. We were busy bees in the Beehive and couldn't have done it without parent help.
After Friday Sing a few parents let us know that they had not received a copy of "The Beehive Songbook". If we missed you in the distribution last spring, please let Tammy know and she will give you a copy.
Thank you for the donations of baby things for Bienestar. Our Upper School Bienestar homework helpers will be happy to deliver these to families who will make good use of them.
Parent group today addressed personal resiliency builders. The handout is in the box in the well. Next time we will take a look at environmental resiliency builders. As you can tell from all the talk, it is an important topic. The Teaching and Learning Center on campus has made a link to some interesting on-line articles and an audio file of one of the recent CG talks. Here is the link:
As we head into Thanksgiving I reflect on how much we have to be grateful for, and for me much of it is right here at school. Thank you for sharing your children with us. Have a joyous celebration with people you love!
Beehive Grandparents and Special Friends Day
November 22, 10:00-11:30 am
We are getting ready with eager anticipation to welcoming your child's guest or guests on Tuesday.
The Beehive Grandparents & Special Friends Day will begin in the Cabell Center theater at 10:00 am. We will have refreshments for the early arrivals. The children will join us in the theater for a small version of Friday Sing and then we will head over to the classrooms for activities.
Picture your child's guests moving around campus and please let Tammy know if any guest needs help with mobility. She will arrange for rides in one of the gators, if needed.
Things to know:
• The Barn is unable to accommodate feeding grandparents and special friends. However grandparents and special friends who are staying on for the Lower School portion of the day will be served lunch in the Vollum Center and given a little breather before plunging in again in the afternoon. Vicki and I will shepherd the guests to and from their destinations.
• Your Beginning School child will be dismissed at 11:30 am. Make sure you sign up with Chenoa (ohlsonc@catlin.edu) if you would like to take advantage of extra Extended Day in the Village beginning at 11:30, so we will know how many staff to assign. There is no additional charge for this.
• After School Care will be available from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the usual charge.
No Route Buses Monday or Tuesday, November 21 & 22
A reminder that morning and afternoon route buses will not run the week of Thanksgiving Break.
Green Bus Route Stop Change
Parents, a minor adjustment has been made for the Green bus route in both the morning and afternoon. The stop on SW Vista will move up to the stop sign at the intersection of SW Patton/SW Broadway (also known as the “Fountain” stop). The change will begin on Monday Nov. 28.
The schedules and the map on the school website have been corrected to reflect this change.
Congratulations Eagles!
Girls Soccer Final
Saturday, November 19
10:30 a.m.
Liberty High School
Join us for this exciting match as the varsity girls soccer team faces their friendly rivals for the state title.
Every CG voice is needed.
» Learn the school spirit song
Admission: Cash or VISA/MasterCard only | Adult $8 | Student $5
Can't attend the game? » Check out the webcast on OSAA.tv
This is a huge game. Your fan support will be greatly appreciated
Spectator Info: http://www.osaa.org/soccer/2011/4a3a2a1ascfinalsspecinfo.pdf:
Directions to Liberty HS: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=21945%20NW%20Wagon%20Way,%20Hillsboro,%20OR
Go, Eagles!
Viewfinder Film Series
Dec. 2, 6:30 Vollum
• Free childcare in Vollum Humanities. Age: Potty-trained and up
• Pizza & bakesale fundraisers
• Screening Age Guidelines:
YA - Young Audiences,
AA - All Ages,
OS&A - Older Students and Adults
December 2: Women, Families, and the Global Community
Santa Claus in Baghdad, Iraq, AA - Host: Herb Jahncke
Namrata, India / Canada, OS & A - Host: Lark Palma & Feminist Studies Class
Last Train Home, China, OS & A - Hosts: Beining Hu
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
13 (Sunday) - 1:00-5:00 All School Admissions Open House
16 - 8:40 - Coffee with Lark in the Well and Middle School helpers
17 - Parent Community Meeting 8:30 in Gerlinger- special speaker, Kathy Masarie
18 - Friday Sing and Parent Group
22 - Grandparents and Special Friends morning 10:00-11:30 - EARLY DISMISSAL 11:30 Extended Day offered for K. and Pre.
23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
28 - Classes resume
December
17- Jan. 2 - Winter Break
Hannah's Headline
Thank you to Father Fall for helping us welcome the season and lead the way into the quiet time of year, quiet at least in the natural world. This list of events would suggest otherwise.
The topic for parent group this morning was temperament. We talked about what temperament is, how it manifests itself over time, and the parenting moves that help "soften the edges", as Jonathan says, of temperaments that tend toward the ends of the spectrum of intensity. Handouts are in the parent group box in the Well, for those who are interested and weren't able to attend.
Parent Coffee with Lark and Hannah
November 16, 8:40 - 9:35 am in the Well
Lark Palma will be joining us for coffee on Wednesday, November 16, to give us an update on the Creative Arts Center. You’ve seen the article over the summer in the Caller – now come and hear the latest and greatest on the campaign to get this building built!
Beehive Grandparents & Special Friends Day
November 22, 10:00-11:30
Just a quick reminder that if you haven’t invited a Grandparent or Special Friend, now is the time. Let Hannah know if you have questions or need help with this.
The Beehive Grandparents & Special Friends Day will begin in the Cabell Center theater at 10:00 am. We will have refreshments for the early arrivals. The children will join us in the theater for a small version of Friday Sing and then we will head over to the classrooms for activities.
Things to know:
• The Barn is unable to accommodate feeding grandparents and special friends. However grandparents and special friends who are staying on for the Lower School portion of the day will be served lunch in the Vollum Center and given a little breather before plunging in again in the afternoon.
• Your Beginning School child will be dismissed at 11:30 am. Sign up with Chenoa (ohlsonc@catlin.edu) if you would like to take advantage of extra Extended Day in the Village beginning at 11:30. There is no additional charge for this.
• After School Care will be available until 6:00 pm as usual.
• No route buses will run the week of Thanksgiving Break.
Lost and Found
Please check the basket in the Well for lost items. We are beginning to accumulate quite a wardrobe of clothing and socks! Very small things, such as hair clips, can be found on the counter in the office at the far end.
PFA News - Parent Community Meeting
Courage to be the Change You Want to See
November 17, Gerlinger Hall, 8:30 am
Do you have the courage to foster resilience in your kids, when the culture is telling you to rescue and prop them up? Do you have the courage to be truly compassionate not only to others, but to yourself, too? Learn how to model authenticity, honesty, and self-care in order to empower your kids. Join us as Kathy Masarie speaks about resiliency.
Viewfinder Global Film Series, December 2, 6:30 pm, Vollum
• Free childcare in Vollum Humanities. Age: Potty-trained and up
• Pizza & bakesale fundraisers
• Screening Age Guidelines:
YA - Young Audiences,
AA - All Ages,
OS&A - Older Students and Adults
December 2: Women, Families, and the Global Community
Santa Claus in Baghdad, Iraq, AA - Host: Herb Jahncke
Namrata, India / Canada, OS & A - Host: Lark Palma & Feminist Studies Class
Last Train Home, China, OS & A - Hosts: Beining Hu
Ghanaian Fantasy Coffin Sculptor Eric Adjetey Anang
Eric Adjetey Anang is a design coffin maker (fantasy coffins) from Accra, Ghana.
ErIc joined the Catlin Gabel community this week. He crafted a coffin on the deck of the barn in the form of a 7'-long, 3'-wide carpenter's hand plane. He had lots of help from students in grades 1 through 5 as they had shop class on the barn deck. Click on the link below to take you to a beautiful flip-book of Eric's life and shop in Ghana.
http://issuu.com/catlingabel/docs/eric_adjetey_information/1
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
5 - Service Corps - tree planting
7 - Kindergarten conferences continue - classes in session
- presentation by Eric Anang 7:30
10 -
Resiliency in Our Youth, Teaching and Learning Center Presentation, 7:00 pm, MS Commons
7-11 - Eric Anang - Artist in Residence - front deck of Barn
13 (Sunday) - 1:00-5:00 All School Admissions Open House
16 - 8:40 - Coffee with Lark in the Well
17 - Parent Community Meeting 8:30 in Gerlinger- special speaker, Kathy Masarie
22 - Grandparents and Special Friends morning in the Beehive
23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
28 - Classes resume
December
17- Jan. 2 - Winter Break
Hannah's Headline
Thank you for making time to come to school to meet with us about your children. We value the time to think together about each student, to celebrate their accomplishments and plan for next steps in their learning.
Thank you also to the families who brought delicious lunch makings - lucious casseroles, soups, salads and desserts. We felt well taken care of and well nourished! Clean dishes will be on the credenza in the Well on Monday. Please let us know if you are missing a dish or utensil.
Have a restful weekend, and remember the time change, which tends to throw all of us off for a couple of weeks. It's a good time to keep things simple.
Parent Coffee with Lark and Hannah
November 16, 8:40 - 9:35 am in the Well
Lark Palma will be joining us for coffee on Wednesday, November 16, to give us an update on the Creative Arts Center. You’ve seen the article over the summer in the Caller – now come and hear the latest and greatest on the campaign to get this building built!
Beehive Grandparents and Special Friends Day
November 22, 10:00-11:30 am
Does Your Child Need a Guest for Grandparents/Special Friends Day?!
If your child doesn’t have a guest for our Tues. Nov. 22 Grandparents and Special Friends Day please let us know. We have a few special adults who would LOVE to be “adopted” for this morning event.
No Route Buses Monday or Tuesday, November 21 & 22
Morning and afternoon route buses will not run the week of Thanksgiving Break.
Catlin Gabel Service Corps Tree Planting
All are welcome!
WHEN: Saturday, November 5 -- the planting starts promptly at 9:00 am. The planting should conclude no later than 1:00 pm.
A bus will leave from the theater parking lot at 8:30 am.
WHERE: Valley Memorial Park, 3809 SE Tualatin Valley Highway, Hillsboro
WHAT: Friends of Trees will provide gloves, tools and trained guidance, as well as breakfast treats and coffee. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Visiting Ghanaian Fantasy Coffin Sculptor Eric Adjetey Anang to Speak
November 7, 7:30 pm, Gerlinger
Eric Adjetey Anang is a design coffin maker (fantasy coffins) from Accra, Ghana. Michael DeForest, LS shop teacher, apprenticed with Eric in Accra through the Ester Daymond Strong Lectureship a few years ago.
ErIc will be joining the Catlin Gabel community for this week and the week of Nov. 7th. Eric will craft a coffin on the deck of the barn in the form of a 7'-long, 3'-wide carpenter's hand plane. Click on the link below to take you to a beautiful flip-book of Eric's life and shop in Ghana.
http://issuu.com/catlingabel/docs/eric_adjetey_information/1
Teaching & Learning Center Presentation
Resiliency in Our Youth - November 10, 7:00 pm, MS Commons
The summer issue of The Atlantic included the cover story, “How the Cult of Self-Esteem is Ruining Our Kids.” It highlighted resilience in the face of disappointments and failures and emphasized the importance of setbacks in forming fully developed and psychologically resilient adults.
Lack of resilience is a major issue for young adults — so much so that college administrators have labeled some students “teacups” as a metaphor for those who easily break at the slightest stress.
Please join us next Thursday, November 10 at 7 pm in the MS Commons to hear from Nancy Donehower, Director of College Counseling and Psychologist Paul Myers, Director of Student Health at The University of Portland.
PFA News - Parent Community Meeting
Courage to be the Change You Want to See
November 17, Gerlinger Hall, 8:30 am
Do you have the courage to foster resilience in your kids, when the culture is telling you to rescue and prop them up? Do you have the courage to be truly compassionate not only to others, but to yourself, too? Learn how to model authenticity, honesty, and self-care in order to empower your kids. Join us as Kathy Masarie speaks about resiliency.
21 Days for Bienestar Project
Friday, November 4 – Friday, November 18
The 21 Days for Bienestar project builds on our successful Upper School homework club partnership (check out this article) and last year’s Service Corps book drive.
About Bienestar:
Bienestar provides homes for approximately 1200 adults and 900 children with more to come. Historically 99% of the residents of the properties have been Hispanic. For twenty-six years, 254 apartments were rented only to farmworkers. That continues as a requirement for five properties. An additional 200 units are for low-income families working in any occupation.
Bienestar also provides additional educational programs, such as Head Start.
This month we are asking the Catlin Gabel community to make donations to Bienestar. The BS collection site will be the Well. Most needed items are listed below.
• Clothing for infants and toddler under age 5 (Very gently used is OK).
• Used or new toys and books for babies and toddlers. Educational toys and board or cloth books preferred, but toys age-appropriate for under age 4 would be great (Very gently used is OK).
• Infant and toddler diapers.
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
November
*3,4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, No Classes
7 - Kindergarten conferences continue - classes in session
7-11 - Eric Anang - Artist in Residence - front deck of Barn
13 (Sunday) - 1:00-5:00 All School Admissions Open House
17 - Parent Community Meeting 8:30 in Gerlinger- special speaker, Kathy Masarie
22 - Grandparents and Special Friends morning in the Beehive
23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
28 - Classes resume
*Child Care Available - talk with ASC to arrange
Hannah's Headline
Beehive Grandparents and Special Friends Day
November 22, 10:00-11:30 am
Artist in Residence
Eric Adjetey Anang, a Ga Fantasy Coffin sculptor from Ghana, will be an artist in residence at Catlin Gabel November 7th to the 11th. We have invited him here to demonstrate his amazing art of sculpting a coffin out of wood in whatever shape a family feels best represents their deceased elder. He will be sculpting a woodworker’s hand plane, approximately 7’ long, 3’ wide, and 4’ high on the front deck of the barn. Please come ask him questions, watch him work, and feel free to participate in the building of the hand plane. Eric will give a slide lecture on Monday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gerlinger Auditorium
Two years ago, Michael de Forest, the LS Wood Shop teacher, traveled to Ghana for a summer and studied with Eric in his carpentry shop in Teshie, near Accra. There is also a proposed US trip planned for Ghana this summer July 29 to Aug 19th, 2012 where students will be working in the Kane Kwei Carpentry Shop with Eric.
Service Corps starts NOW!
~ Multigenerations working together in service to the community ~
Our second year of service opportunities kicks off
Saturday, October 29 at the Oregon Food Bank - 1:00-3:00.
Parents, students, faculty-staff, alumni, grandparents, and friends are encouraged to get out there and work together. Why? Because that's the Catlin Gabel spirit, it's fun, and it's one way we say we care.
For more info and/or to sign up online: http://www.catlin.edu/service-corps
Bus service to the Food Bank departs from theatre lot at 12:30, or just meet at Oregon Food Bank: 7900 Northeast 33rd Drive Portland, OR 97211.
Wondering about the After-School Care All-Day Programs?
A Short Story from the Library
Equally terrific is the ability to SEARCH the library catalog from home. This does NOT require a password. Go to QUICK LINKS on the Catlin Gabel homepage, click on LIBRARY CATALOG in the drop down menu, and then click on the Beginning and Lower School Library. Enjoy exploring!
If you experience frustration with access, please let us know. Usually there is an easy explanation and we are happy to help. If there’s a problem we want to know that too, so we can troubleshoot. Visit your library today, open “virtually” 24/7!
Cheers,
Lisa & Dan
Courage to Be The Change You Want to See
PFA presents speaker Kathy Masarie
Parent Community Meeting Nov. 17, 8:30 am
Do you have the courage to foster resilience in your kids, when the culture is telling you to rescue and prop them up? Do you have the courage to be truly compassionate not only to others, but to yourself, too? Learn how to model authenticity, honesty, and self-care in order to empower your kids.
Volunteer Your Artist Hat!
Hey parents, we are looking for volunteers to help lead the class art project for the upcoming Gambol, 2012. We need someone to fill the preschool leader position. The person in charge of the project will work with the students and on his or her own to help develop a collaborative piece of art to be auctioned off to one lucky family at this year’s Gambol Extravaganza.
The Gambol helps raise money for teacher development and financial aid, and is an incredible contribution to our fund raising efforts. If you, someone you know, or a group of two or three of you want to help coordinate your class’s art piece, please contact Tina Koehler, parent of Madalyne, and Student Art Project Chair at tina@vrnational.com, for more information or to answer any questions. We will be holding our first meeting the second week of November.
Calling All Party People!
You know who you are and you know how to make things fun. We're kicking off this year's Gambol auction planning with a come one, come all meeting at 8:30 AM a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, in Jubitz. We have some exciting changes in store for the 2012 event -- Join us!
For more information contact Kecia Welt, Auction Coordinator at weltk@catlin.edu or 503-297-1894 Ext. 242.
Kecia Welt
Auction Coordinator
503-297-1894 x242
Office Schedule (Fall 2011)
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Save the Date
Gambol 2012
March 3, 2012
at the
Governor Hotel
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
October
21 First Parent Group Meeting - after Friday Sing
Viewfinder Global Film Series, 6:30 pm, Vollum
26 -Parent Meeting: Bullying Isn't What It Used To Be: Strategies for Coping with Bullying, MS Commons
27 - Picture Retake Day
November
*3,4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, No Classes
17 - PFA Meeting 8:30 in Gerlinger- special speaker, Kathy Masari
22 - Grandparents and Special Friends morning in the Beehive
*Child Care Available - talk with ASC to arrange
Hannah's Headline
Jonathan and I thoroughly enjoyed the lively discussion this morning at the first Beehive Parent Group meeting after Friday Sing. For those who cannot attend, but are interested in the topics, I will put the handouts from each session in a holder on the credenza in the Well. Please help yourself!
It is not too early to invite grandparents and special friends to join us November 22nd (corrected) in the morning for a special time in the Beehive. Save the date! More details will follow.
We are looking forward to welcoming our first of the year Middle School classroom helpers next Wednesday morning. This is a long and wonderful tradition, where once a month four Middle Schoolers, who were Beehivers themselves once in some cases, come to spend the morning helping out. Our students grow to look forward to these mornings as they develop caring relationships with "the big kids". It is one of many things we love about being a P-12 school.
Next week I will talk a bit about what to expect at parent-teacher conferences. It is a welcome time in the year to pause in our active lives to put together our understandings of your child and think about next steps in his or her development as a learner and wonderful human being.
Viewfinder - First Night is Tonight - Focus on Global Schooling
Learn more about the Viewfinder series
Important Note:
If you are interested in screening Race to Nowhere, please pre-register for a seat! (There is no charge) If we run out of seats we'll know to move the screening to a larger venue.
Bullying Isn't What It Use to Be: Strategies for Coping with Bullying
ALL School Parent Meeting
October 26, 2011
7:00-8:30 pm
Middle School Commons
The psychological science of bullying has taken many turns throughout the years and social psychologists are learning more and more as to what works for combatting bullying dynamics. This parent night is a school-wide discussion about these strategies and how Catlin Gabel uses them. We hope you’ll join us and add your voice and questions to our discussion!
Please note there will be no child care for this event as was advertised last week.
Catlin Gabel Service Corps
Artist in Residence
Eric Adjetey Anang, a Ga Fantasy Coffin sculptor from Ghana, will be an artist in residence at Catlin Gabel November 7th to the 11th. We have invited him here to demonstrate his amazing art of sculpting a coffin out of wood in whatever shape a family feels best represents their deceased elder. He will be sculpting a woodworker’s hand plane, approximately 7’ long, 3’ wide, and 4’ high on the front deck of the barn. Please come ask him questions, watch him work, and feel free to participate in the building of the hand plane. Eric will give a slide lecture on Monday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gerlinger Auditorium
Two years ago, Michael de Forest, the LS Wood Shop teacher, traveled to Ghana for a summer and studied with Eric in his carpentry shop in Teshie, near Accra. There is also a proposed US trip planned for Ghana this summer July 29 to Aug 19th, 2012 where students will be working in the Kane Kwei Carpentry Shop with Eric.
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
October
12 Parking and Transportation Forum, 8:30-9:30 am, Gerlinger
13 For the Love of Nature, Teaching and Learning Center Presentation, 7:00 pm, MS Commons
* 14 - No School - State Teacher In-Service Day
20 PFA Meeting, 8:30-10:00 am, Gerlinger
21 First Parent Group Meeting - after Friday Sing
Viewfinder Global Film Series, 6:30 pm, Vollum
26 -Parent Meeting: Bullying Isn't What It Used To Be: Strategies for Coping with Bullying, MS Commons
27 - Picture Retake Day
November
*3,4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, No Classes
*Child Care Available - talk with ASC to arrange
Hannah's Headline
It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back to School Night on Wednesday! We look forward each year to sharing our plans and dreams for the year, the ways in which we look at learning, and the centrality of each child to the enterprise. In addition to home visits, Tell-Me conferences, and frequent casual chats in the Well, this night gives us the opportunity to do a more thoroughgoing presentation of our outlook as educators and as a school. Most of us who teach here wish we could have gone to school in our present-day Beehive. In a way, our wish is fulfilled each day as we have the pleasure of walking in the Beehive door in the early morning. Being where we want to be, teaching in the way we value, and having such wonderful parent partners makes our work a true delight and we hope that came through to you loud and clear.
Another treat is coming soon. Our counselor, Jonathan Weedman, and I will begin a parent group that will meet right after Friday Sing for those who have the time and inclination to stay. We will bring our coffee down to The Village and gather to listen to a presentation, talk about common parenting topics and to share ideas. The first meeting will be Friday Oct. 21.
Catlin Gabel Service Corps
Parking and Transportation Forum
October 12, 8:30-9:30 am, Gerlinger
Let’s talk about what’s working, what’s not.
Share ideas about improving traffic and parking.
Learn some of the parking facts, constraints, and behaviors.
Forum leaders:
Laurine Apolloni (MS & BS Parent)
Kym Herbst (LS & BS Parent)
Sponsors:
Michael Heath (Assistant Head of School, US, MS & LS Parent)
Kayla Reich (PFA President & MS Parent)
Viewfinder - First Night is October 21 - Focus on Global Schooling
Learn more about the Viewfinder series
Important Note:
If you are interested in screening Race to Nowhere, please pre-register for a seat! (There is no charge) If we run out of seats we'll know to move the screening to a larger venue.
Bullying Isn't What It Use To Be: Strategies for Coping with Bullying
ALL School Parent Meeting
October 26, 2011
7:00-8:30 pm
Middle School Commons
The psychological science of bullying has taken many turns throughout the years and social psychologists are learning more and more as to what works for combatting bullying dynamics. This parent night is a school-wide discussion about these strategies and how Catlin Gabel uses them. We hope you’ll join us and add your voice and questions to our discussion!
Please note there will be no child care for this event as was advertised last week.
Green Route Bus Stop Added at Vista and Park Place
In response to family requests, Catlin Gabel is adding a bus stop on a trial basis. Starting Monday, October 10, the Green Route bus will pick up and drop off students at the TriMet stop on Vista at Park Place. The bus is expected to arrive at 7:20 am and 3:49 pm These times may be adjusted as the new plan goes into effect.
Riders getting on at this stop are urged to be at the stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is due to arrive and to stand at the curb so there is no delay in boarding.
News from the Teaching and Learning Center:
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
October
5 - Beehive Back-to-School Night begins at 6:30 pm in the Cabell Center
13 For the Love of Nature, Teaching and Learning Center Presentation, 7:00 pm, MS Commons
* 14 - No School - State Teacher In-Service Day
20 PFA Meeting, 8:30-10:00 am, Gerlinger
21 Viewfinder Global Film Series, 6:30 pm, Vollum
26 -Parent Meeting: Bullying Isn't What It Used To Be: Strategies for Coping with Bullying, MS Commons
27 - Picture Retake Day
November
*3,4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, No Classes
*Child Care Available - talk with ASC to arrange
Hannah's Headline
We are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible Wednesday evening for Back to School Night. This is an adult evening, so book your babysitter now! We will begin in the theater at 6:30 with some words of welcome from Lark and me, and then we will migrate over to the Beehive for some refreshments. Thank you PFA reps for organizing savory finger food and sweet nibbles!
The teachers will present their plans for the year, show pictures of your children in action, and answer questions. It is an evening we all look forward to each year, and we love talking about what we do, but we will have you on your way by 9:00 at the latest.
Sign-ups for parent helping will go up right after Back-to-School-Night. We encourage everyone who is able to sign up to give a hand in the classroom and to see what your child is up to each day for yourselves.
Counselor's Corner
The Day The Goose Got Loose!
Bullying Isn't What It Used to Be: Strategies for Coping with Bullying
ALL School Parent Meeting
October 26, 2011
7:00-8:30 pm
Middle School Commons
The psychological science of bullying has taken many turns throughout the years and social psychologists are learning more and more as to what works for combatting bullying dynamics. This parent night is a school-wide discussion about these strategies and how Catlin Gabel uses them. We hope you’ll join us and add your voice and questions to our discussion!
Extended ASC on Wednesday October 26
For parents planning to attend the presentation on Bullying, we are offering extended ASC from 6:00 – 7:30 PM along with pizza. Children from the BS and LS are eligible and it is free! All you need to do is sign up at asc@catlin.edu. Please include your child’s name and grade. We also ask that you fill out and turn in the ASC enrollment form if you have not already done so. Please find them in the BS and LS divisions.
Spaces will be limited. Sign up soon. Deadline to register is Monday October 25 at 6:00 pm.
Viewfinder - First Night is October 21 - Focus on Global Schooling
Learn more about the Viewfinder series
Important Note:
If you are interested in screening Race to Nowhere, please pre-register for a seat! (There is no charge) If we run out of seats we'll know to move the screening to a larger venue.
Teaching and Learning Center Parent Series
Beginning School Buzz
Calendar
30 - First Friday Sing in the Well 8:30 am
Homecoming - 4:15 Girls' JV, 6:30 Girls' varsity soccer game
October
5 - Beehive Back-to-School Night begins at 6:30 pm in the Cabell Center
* 14 - No School - State Teacher In-Service Day
21 Viewfinder Global Film Series, 6:30 pm, Vollum
26 -
Parent Meeting: Bullying Isn't What It Use To Be: Strategies for Coping with Bullying, 6:00-7:30 pm, MS Commons
27 - Picture Retake Day
November
*3,4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, No Classes
*Child Care Available - talk with ASC to arrange
Hannah's Headline
I thoroughly enjoyed my "office in the Well" on Monday and Friday during the kindergarten Tell-Me Conferences. It is a pleasure to become better acquainted with all of you, whether you were awaiting a conference or picking up your Honeybee. We value your wisdom about your child and appreciate you sharing it with us - what makes your child tick, what lights the fire of enthusiasm, what approaches are successful, which ones to avoid, and what your hope and dreams are for your child. Being partners with you is such a powerful way to support our Beehivers.
Thank you!
First Friday Sing - Sept. 30, 8:30-9:00
Tips from Rhonda
Dear Beehive Parents,
Friday Sing is a wonderful and important part of the ways we create community in the Beehive.
Friday Sing is all about community and as we all gather in the Well, the room becomes alive with the buzz of connecting.
There are many ways people connect; but more and more research supports the theory that making music and making music together in a group is an extremely powerful expression of the joy of being human.
Before we join together in those first rousing renditions of "Clap, Clap, Clap your Hands" and "We've Been Waiting for You" here are a few tips for Friday Sing:
- Sing! Singing is a human birthright. So - "Just Do It". Every single child in the room is watching every single adult in the room for role model clues. If you sing, the children around you will sing. The level of participation and engagement you show is carefully observed by every child. (Don’t be embarrassed if you are not a “fancy” singer. It’s your enthusiasm and participation that are important.)
- All the Eagles and Honey Bees are asked to sit with their grown-ups, if they can come. The chairs are for grown-ups. Please hold your child on your lap, as chair space is quite limited.
- Please leave the steps for children whose parents are not able to come. They will be sitting together with their teachers on the steps, especially those directly opposite the Allen and Rhonda bench.
- If your Beehiver is thirsty, s/he can get a quick drink before Friday Sing begins. (It shouldn't be an issue, but it's okay of course to make an emergency trip to the bathroom.)
- Okay, please; cell phones on silent or vibrate. If you need to take the call, please step outside or into Tammy’s office. And NO TEXTING! If you need to take a quick photo to send to grandma and grandpa - that's fine, but remember, Friday Sing is about participation, not performance.
- Many of the songs at Friday Sing are exciting. There is jumping and hopping and clapping and the occasional wiggling of hips. Every once in a while a parent and child will get so caught up in the excitement that they forget they are at Friday Sing. Allen and I fervently hope that you will get tremendous enjoyment from singing with your children and with the other members of our Beehive community. At the same time, the children have a difficult time knowing how to behave if the excitement of a song turns into tickling and giggling and climbing up to sit on dad's head.
- Please feel free to quietly help the Eagles and Honey Bees around you to figure out the balance between excited and "over-the-limit" for Friday Sing behavior. If you aren't sure where that line is. Take a look at Allen or me. From where we sit at the front of the room, we have a pretty good view of everyone. When there is a child (or adult) who is being (perhaps) a bit too exuberant, you'll be able to see our attention being drawn that way. Both Allen and I try to be (mostly) discrete about it, but once in a while, you'll catch us making "teacher-eyes" at someone. (It usually involves very direct eye contact and an ever-so-slight shake of the head.)
- Finally, Did I remember to advise you to participate, participate, participate? Sing. Sing lots, Sing loud, Sing as though you were alone in the shower. Singing is good for your blood pressure, your breathing, your mind and your soul.
- (Oh, and if your coffee cup accidentally tips over, be sure to let Hannah or Tammy know about it after Friday Sing, so it can be cleaned before the stain sets in.)
Looking forward to singing with you soon,
Rhonda
Bus News - Green Route
For those riding the Green (Vista) route bus in the mornings here is news about a change in pick up time. Beginning the week of September 26th we will be moving the pick-up times at ALL stops 5 minutes earlier. This is being done because we have discovered that traffic changes have made it impossible for this bus to return to campus within the acceptable margin of time. Thank you and we are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. Questions should be directed to Ed Sallia salliae@catlin.edu
Bullying Isn't What It Use To Be: Strategies for Coping with Bullying
ALL School Parent Meeting
October 26, 2011
6:00-7:30 pm
Middle School Commons
The psychological science of bullying has taken many turns throughout the years and social psychologists are learning more and more as to what works for combatting bullying dynamics. This parent night is a school-wide discussion about these strategies and how Catlin Gabel uses them. We hope you’ll join us and add your voice and questions to our discussion!
Viewfinder - First Night is October 21 - Focus on Global Schooling
Learn more about the Viewfinder series
Important Note:
If you are interested in screening Race to Nowhere, please pre-register for a seat! (There is no charge) If we run out of seats we'll know to move the screening to a larger venue.