Katie, in grade 3, wanted to do something to help people in Haiti. I interviewed her:

“I thought about how lucky I was to have a home because I’ve never been through a real earthquake. And I thought maybe I could do something. A year ago my dad had the idea to make dog biscuits for my birthday in November and sell them to raise money for the homeless but I didn’t do it. Instead I did it this year to raise money for Haiti.”

“We had the recipe for dog biscuits in a little book. They were quite easy to make. We put them into little bags with hearts on them and put up a table outside a store (we got permission first.) I sold a bag of four for $5.00. Five people bought them at the store so this was $25.”

“My mom put up an e-mail and a lot of other people bought them, too. And altogether I raised $250!”

Coin Lunch Bunch

Thursday, February 11

Come eat your lunch in the library and chat about collecting coins! You’ll still get recess!

Students can trade for the gold presidential dollars and state quarters. We’ll be talking about the new Lincoln pennies as well!
 

Chinese New Year Carnival

February 23, 3:15 - 4:15 at the Barn

Welcome the arrival of the Year of Tiger?  Food, games, arts and crafts. All Lower School students are welcome to join us.

Art Show

February 10, 5:00-7:00 pm, Cabell foyer

We have an extraordinary art exhibit at our school. Bring family, colleagues, and friends to the Cabell foyer on February 10 from 5-7 pm. Let us know you’ll be there!  RSVP to Mira Om.  There will be delicious food and interesting discussion with renowned experts in the field.

Lower School Community Meeting

Mariam Higgins, fourth grade teacher, describes Haiti and her families' experiences there in light of the recent humanitarian crisis. Click here to view the slideshow.

Read-a-thon for Haiti

We had a large turnout and a wonderful afternoon of reading! Thanks for participating!

First and fourth grade buddies read together.

 

Friends got cozy in the library...

 

and under tables.

 

After School Care News

Lower School After-School Activities next week include: 

• Monday Chess Club for experienced Chess players. Meet in the Barn after School.

• Tuesday Homework Club for 4th and 5th graders whose parents have made advance arrangements with Sue Sacks, LS Learning Specialist.  Students report to the Barn for snack before 3:30 pm.

• Individual Strings Lessons as scheduled Wednesday afternoons.

• Thursday chess for Learners group meets in the Barn after school.
 

Not meeting next week

Fusion Yoga will not meet this Friday, as the Lower School has no classes that day.  There are still student spots available; contact Ginny Malm if you are interested.

Other ASC news

Girl Scouts: Grades 4 and 5 will not meet after school this week. The Second Grade Girl Scouts will meet for the first time in the 2nd Grade classroom after school on Wednesday, February 10.

The ASC all-day program next Friday will focus on the celebration of the Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger.)  Please contact Ginny by email or phone at 503-297-1894 ext. 353 ASAP if you need your child to participate.

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 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 Anderchuck 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 http://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 here. 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.

 

Re-enrollment contracts due February 19

Re-enrollment contracts for the 2010-11 school year were mailed on January 27. Signed contracts must be postmarked or hand delivered to Toad Hall by February 19. This deadline is firm. We cannot guarantee a spot for your child(ren) if we do not receive the contract by February 19.

If your child is not returning, please return the enrollment decline form by February 19.

Please call Traci Jernigan Rossi ’83 in the admission office if you have questions about re-enrollment, 503-297-1894 ext. 346. Questions concerning payment options should be directed to Mary Ann Rogers in the business office at 503-203-5114.

 

Upper School Jazz Band supporting Portland's John Craig Band

Friday, February 12, Cabell Center, doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm

Come and hear the Upper School Jazz Band supporting Portland's John Craig Band, Friday February 12 at the Cabell Center. Tickets are $5.00 at the door and the whole family can come. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the gig starts at 8:00 pm with our very own Upper School Jazz Ensemble performing first. Come and hear a night of, rock, soul, fusion and indie music.

 

Calendar news for 2010-11

This year we added instructional days to the school year. Our students are benefiting from more time in class and teachers are pleased to have more time to cover their curricula. Because the extended calendar is so successful, we are adopting the same number of instructional days for the 2010-11 school year.

 

As you review the calendar highlights below, please keep in mind that Labor Day falls late in 2010 (September 6). Lower, Middle, and Upper School students will begin before Labor Day, just as they did this year.

 

Last year's unusually high number of snow days persuaded us to create a policy about unscheduled school closure days: If school is canceled for three or more days, due to weather or other emergencies, the days will be made up in June.

 

Calendar Highlights 2010-11

 

Upper School orientations and activities

 

Thursday, September 2, and Friday, September 3

 

Middle School orientation day

 

Thursday, September 2, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

Lower School open house

 

Thursday, September 2, 10 a.m. – noon

 

Lower and Middle School teacher prep day (no classes)

 

Friday, September 3

 

Middle and Lower School classes begin

 

Tuesday, September 7

 

Beginning School orientations begin (details to follow about small group visits)

 

Wednesday, September 8

 

Beginning School classes begin

 

Friday, September 10

 

Thanksgiving break

 

Wednesday, November 24 - Sunday, November 28

 

Winter break

 

Saturday, December 18 - Sunday, January 2

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no classes

 

Monday, January 17

 

Presidents' Day - no classes

 

Monday, February 21

 

Spring break

 

We are waiting to hear for Portland Public Schools and other area schools to confirm their plans before scheduling spring break. We will let you know as soon as decisions are made.

 

Last day of classes

 

Friday, June 10

 

Graduation

 

Saturday, June 11

 

Reserved days for closure make-up (if we have three or more unplanned closures)

 

June 13 - 15