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February 11, 2010

Calendar

February

12  NO FRIDAY SING

     US Jazz Band opens for John Craig, 8:00 p.m., Cabell Center

15  NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

16  Esther Dayman Strong Lecture, 7:00 p.m., Cabell Center Theater

18  PFA Meeting, 8:15 - Coffee, 8:30 am Meeting, Gerlinger

19 Re-enrollment Contracts Due

19  Viewfinder Global Film Series

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

16  Viewfinder Global Film Series

30  Spring Parade

*Prearranged childcare available as space permit

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No Friday Sing on February 12th

Dear Families and Friends of the Honeybees,

Beehive Project for the Gambol

Last week was a busy one in the Beehive!  The Honeybees are continuing their study of Bees, and using what they know to create an amazing "beehive" that is a project for the Gambol auction. ASK YOUR BEE: How do you weave the raffia and ribbon onto the chicken wire? Please feel free to take a strand and weave along with your Bee; our goal is to make it “a wall instead of a window.”

Portrait Project

The Honeybees have been working hard on drawing their faces. They have finished noses and moved on to eyes. Keep your eyes open for the completed faces, coming soon. Please be sure to notice all the details and ask your Bee about which parts were trickier than others.

Honeybee "Reporters"

The Honeybees have become reporters and have been looking around the classroom every day to find out what’s happening. They have been using clipboards to record what they see as well as taking photographs. On the cupboards above the cubbies are some of the news that they chose to report on. Everything there comes from the Bees: words, drawings, and photos.

All of the Honeybees have now visited the model train club, located in the basement of the caretakers’ house, just behind the facilities building. They were very enthusiastic about the trains. As one Bee said, “I think I’d like to stay here forever.” If you would like to share the experience of the trains with your Bee the club is hosting an "Open House" on the following dates:

Thursday, March 4, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Friday, March 5,  3:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 6, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Conference Sign-up

The conference sign-up sheet is on the classroom door. If you have not yet signed up for a conference, please don’t forget to do so. It is so valuable for us to have this time to share what we know about your Honeybee.

Have a great week!
Allen, Rebecca, and Chenoa
 

Childcare during Parent Conferences

Parent Conferences for Beginning and Lower Schools will occur on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5.  After-School Care will sponsor all-day programs and drop-in care (during the time of a family’s conference only) on those days.
 
  • All-Day Programs:  Contact Ginny Malm or 503.297.1894 x353 ASAP to inquire.   Cost is $45/day/student.
  • Drop-In Care during the time of a family’s conference only
 
→After-School Care will also staff drop-in care for parents during the time of their conferences only, paid for by the Beginning and Lower Schools.
 
→No need to pre-register; just walk your children to the Lower School Library (7:30am – 3:30pm, and sign them in on-the-spot.  After 3:30pm drop-in care will be located in the village under the Barn.

→Siblings must be at least 3 ½ years old and “school savvy"

 

 

 

GAMBOL AUCTION NEWS

 
Gambol auction tables and tickets are available!
We encourage you to purchase your tickets online at www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol. The Gambol is a wonderful way to support our school and connect with the Catlin Gabel community at our biggest party of the year.
 
Gambol Mythbusters
Myth # 1
"I don't have anything fancy to wear"
Truth...
Attendees dress in everything from jeans to gowns. Wear what makes you comfortable. It doesn't matter what you wear as long as you are there!
 
Myth # 2
"Everything is so expensive, there is nothing in my price range."
Truth...
There will be items in all price ranges from as low as $25 to as high as you want to go.
 
Myth # 3
"I haven't been asked to sit at a table"
Truth...
You can arrange your own table or the Gambol committee has a person in charge of table seating and she will do her best to sit you with your class or your division.
 
Myth # 4
"The live auction is too long"
Truth...
We have shortened the live auction this year and added an after-party featuring games and prizes -- just in case you were outbid on your fabulous trip.
 
 
Be a Patron at the Gambol
As a Patron you will receive an invitation to a private reception on March 3 with Head of School Lark Palma, along with Hannah Whitehead, Vicki Roscoe, Paul Andrichuk and Michael Heath. On March 13, you will receive complimentary valet parking at the Nines hotel. And best of all, your Patron ticket purchase sponsors a teacher to attend the Gambol auction. Show your support of our school and buy your patron ticket today at www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol.
 
Tuition raffle tickets on sale for $100

The Tuition raffle is back by popular demand. Don’t miss this opportunity for a chance to win $10,000 towards tuition at Catlin Gabel. You can purchase your raffle ticket at www.catlin.edu/giving/gambol. You must be 18 years and older to purchase a raffle ticket. Drawing for raffle will take place on March 13 at the Nines. Need not be present to win. For more information, please contact the auction office at gambol@catlin.edu