Eagle News, 3/1/10
March 1, 2010
Calendar
March
4-5 *No BS/LS Classes - Parent - Teacher Conferences
5 Viewfinder Global Film Series
13 GAMBOL
20 - 28 No School - Spring Break
29 Classes Resume
April
8 First Grade Parent Orientation Meeting, (for parents of current kindergarten students) 6:30 - 7:30pm, LS first grade classroom
15 PFA Meeting, 8:15 - Coffee, 8:30 Meeting, Gerlinger
16 Viewfinder Global Film Series
30 Spring Parade
May
2 Spring Festival, (Beehivers lead off the festivities with a parade.)
20 PFA Meeting, 8:15 - Coffee, 8:30 Meeting, Gerlinger
25-26 Kindergarten Parent - Teacher Conferences (optional)
28 *No BS or LS Classes - Report writing day
31 No School - Memorial Day
June
10 Kindergarten Olympics, 10:00 a.m., Track
11 Kindergarten Boat Trip
Last Day of Classes
*Prearranged childcare available as space permits
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Beginning School Art Show
February 22 - March 29
Please stop by the Cabell Center to see the wonderful art display created by the preschool and kindergarten students.
Heads-up!
PARENT CONFERENCE FORMS DUE |
Conferences!
We are looking forward to our conferences this week. Please fill out your conference form and return to school ASAP! You may also email your form to your teacher. Thank you!
DAY 100! |
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Dear Parents,
A short note for a short week! The highlight of last week was DAY 100! It’s hard to imagine that we have had 100 days of school! One hundred days of friends! One hundred days of fun! One hundred days of learning! We celebrated by making “100” crowns and creating a story board of the book, The Wolf’s Chicken Stew, and of course, a visit from Zero the Hero! He loved the cake the children made with 100 M&M’s. Next week we’ll begin using our wonderful 100 collections as a basis of our math work. Construction Zone
Last week in the Construction Zone we opened up the message center for the children to write messages to their classmates. Each child has their own little mailbox and you are welcome to slip a note into your child’s box that is in Joanne’s room close to the art studio. They love to get mail!
We look forward to seeing you at conferences!
The Kindergarten Team
Bus Alert!
Catlin Gabel’s AM and PM route bus service will not run during Experiential Days, Breakaway or Winterim, Tuesday, March 16 through Friday, March 19.
Parent - Faculty Association Accepting Nominations
The Parent-Faculty Association (PFA) is accepting nominations from March 1st until April 15th, for the 2010-11 school year. Anyone interested may apply. The PFA welcomes parents who are new to the school and parents who have not considered leadership involvement before. Generally, it is best to start out by volunteering as a grade representative before serving on the executive council. Nominating yourself is encouraged.
Please e-mail pfa@catlin.edu to nominate a candidate (including yourself) for any of the following positions:
- Grade representatives (preschool through twelfth)
- Volunteer coordinator
- Advisor to Council
- Beginning School coordinator
- Lower School coordinator
- Communications coordinator
- Treasurer
- Vice president
Donate Humanitarian Supplies for Cuba Trip
Did you know that a Cuban citizen receives one bar of soap per month, and that all the hygiene supplies we take for granted are rationed in Cuba? You can help our students prepare for their trip to Cuba by donating basic supplies, from toothpaste and soap to old baseball gloves. Drop off your donations in the Upper School office or library any time through March 12. When the students arrive in Cuba in March, they will distribute the supplies to clinics and individuals. For a complete list of requested items to donate, please visit the Cuba trip page on the Catlin Gabel website http://www.catlin.edu/global-education/global-trips/cuba-2010. On behalf of the students making this life-changing trip, thank you for your contributions.
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Gambol Auction News
$10,000 Tuition Raffle
The Tuition Raffle is back by popular demand. Buy a $100 ticket for a chance to win $10,000. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to win almost half of the cost of tuition! To purchase tickets and more information go to www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol. Kick on the little red heels.
Look forward to seeing you at the Gambol!
Tickets are selling fast. Tables are filling up.
$250 Patron ticket – sponsors a teacher to attend
$125 Individual ticket
$75 Alumni/Newcomer ticket
Register ONLINE today at www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol.
Sneak Peek: Auction Sign-Ups
We have a spectacular selection of items to offer this year. Here’s a sneak peek of the party and activity Sign-ups available to purchase. These items are not open for bid. You may sign-up for these events at the Gambol on March 13 at the Nines.
Ano’s Art Party – private art party for 12 children or adults at Ano’s Art Academy in Cedar Hills
Big Night at Apolloni Vineyards – a summer tradition continues with outstanding food and wine for 75 people
Bernie Fagan Soccer Clinic – 30 kids at a soccer camp at PGE Park ages 5 -12 years old.
Barn Party – 50 adults party in the Barn, D.J. spinning tunes, kegs, and food by chef Hen Troung
Indian Dinner – lavish dinner for 8 people in the home of parents Murali & Indira Nallakrishnan
Woodshop for Women – 15 women design and build a masterpiece with teacher Jennifer Marcus ’73
Cycling Adventure – 12 people tour Portland by bike with teacher John Mayer
Lemon Drops and Flip-flops – 25 people enjoy pampering and cocktails in a beautiful Dunthorpe garden
Overnight & Movie in the Paddock – 100 people watch a movie on the big screen under the stars
Taste the World of Teas – 10 people sample and learn from Teamaker Steve Smith, founder of Tazo
Tie Dye Party – 8 kids twist, tie and dye anything 100% cotton with parent Jenny Wilson Prendergast ’87
Persian Dinner – Parents Caroline & Babak Sabi host a fantastic evening of food and dancing for 40 people
Cupcake Brunch – Parent Dancy Jubb hosts 40 families for a Sunday champagne brunch and cupcake party