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
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.)
14 Preschool Circus
20 Preschool Parent - Teacher Conferences (classes in session)
PFA Meeting, 8:15 - Coffee, 8:30 Meeting, Gerlinger
24-26 Preschool Parent Teacher Conferences (classes in session)
28 *No BS or LS Classes - Report writing day
31 No School - Memorial Day
June
11 Preschool Family Potluck, 11:45 am
*Prearranged childcare available as space permit
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.
ASK YOUR HONEYBEE how a toilet works. You can have your Honeybee use the diagram below to help. Where does the clean water come from? What makes the big noise when the toilet is flushed? What happens inside the tank when the handle is pushed? Where does the dirty water go? (Many children this age are frightened of the toilet—the big, loud sound; the contents that seem to disappear; and worries about what happens when there is an overflow. These are very normal worries for four and five year olds and we hope that our Morning Meeting devoted to toilets and how they work will be helpful.)
We have been a very busy group of Honeybees. We have completed our wonderful project for the Gambol—we’ve been promised a sneak peek as soon as it comes back from the framers. We are very, very excited about this project… our Bees outdid themselves in care and effort!
The portrait study project is also finished. Be sure to look at the studies tacked up in the classroom. They also represent lots of concentrated effort on the part of each child. The idea was to learn to really LOOK at a face and SEE what is there. We think that they all did an admirable job of a challenging task. If you do not find your Bee’s portrait study in the classroom, you will find it over in the Cabell Center as part of the Beehive Art Show, which you shouldn’t miss!
Books
We did some fun reading this week. One Mitten Lewis by Helen Kay with cute illustrations by Kurt Werth, is a great story about a little boy who just cannot manage to keep a pair of mittens. ASK YOUR HONEYBEE about Lewis and the different ways his mommy tried to solve the problem of so many missing mittens. What happened to the new red mittens that his mommy knit for him? What happened to the leftover mittens? What happened when a new girl moved in across the street—how did she and Lewis make friends?
We are beginning to read a series of stories about cats (there are some great ones out there, including those of T.S. Elliot). Last week we shared two with the Honeybees. Galumph, by Brenda Lansdown, with illustrations by Ernest Crichlow is a neat story about a cat who is named by each of her presumed owners. ASK YOUR HONEYBEE to tell you about Tony (who named the cat Galumph), Mr. Romano (who named the cat Gattina), Maria (who named the cat Mimita), and Patricia (who named the cat Sunset). What did the cat do for each of the people she visited and what did they do for her? How did Tony, Mr. Romano, Maria, and Patricia all discover that all of their cats were the same cat? What was the exciting surprise at the end of the story?
The Fire Cat by Esther Averill was our second cat story. ASK YOUR HONEYBEE to tell you the name of the Fire Cat (Pickles) and how she got to be a Fire Cat. What did the woman do for Pickles? How did she help Pickles change from being a naughty cat to a more upstanding citizen? What important job did she do after she became a Fire Cat?
Does your Honeybee have an Ample Supply of Dry Clothes at School?
At this time of year, we continue to go outdoors everyday. The wetness with its interesting puddles, mud, moving water, wet sand, roof drips is of great interest to the children. HOWEVER, many of the children are running out of dry clothes. PLEASE, PLEASE check your Bee’s supply of clothing and make sure that there is plenty there—including socks, tights, leggings, pants. You get the gist….
Conference Forms
Coming to you in an email—is your conference form for the upcoming conferences this week. We sent a hard copy home on Friday and here is another chance—please get it to us ASAP.
Have a great week. We are looking forward to conferences on Thursday and Friday.
Allen, Rebecca, & Chenoa
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.
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
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
