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Greetings!
I hope that you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend. Please remember that school is closed tomorrow, Monday, in observance of the holiday. (No soccer practice either!)
We had a great Student Orientation. Students seemed to have a wonderful time while settling into classroom and school expectations. Twelfth graders/seniors Rita Glynn, Edwin Leskin, Martin Loomis, Jonathan Monroe and Hayes Perry did a fabulous job of creating and leading activities in drama, music, art, debate and athletics designed to reinforce the school-year theme of RESPECT. All of the teachers did a wonderful job of creating a fun and supportive environment. Special thanks to teacher Lori Hilliard for overseeing much of the planning for these days.
On Tuesday all 3rd-12th grade students have an 8:30 AM deadline to have met their summer AR reading requirement. The building opens at 7:30 AM for those still needing to take a test but be prepared for a line at the computer!
Also on Tuesday all students who were assigned a Spanish review book must bring the completed book to class with Miss Celia.
Sign up now for the January Costa Rica trip! Students (and parents) who wish to sign up should go to the NETC website: www.educationaltravel.com
User name: Costa Rica
Password: ourcrtrip
Review the trip itinerary and sign up! Deadline is September 15.
Remember - all participants must purchase the Total Surety Insurance Plan. Also, if you don’t already have a passport please start that process NOW!
Have you signed your student up for lunch this week? Create your account by going to: http://www.healthelunchkids.com.
On Wednesday the Princeton Review ACT class begins for the 12th graders/seniors. On Saturday, September 6, they will sit their first practice test - at Camelot - -from 9 AM - 1 PM. Please note this and plan accordingly!
Friday is our first Spirit Day! Students should wear school colors (purple and gold) and come out to support our soccer team for their first home game at the Lakewood Y field at 4 PM.
Emma Gilmore, an eighth grader at our school, is featured in a local children’s play called Marmalade Gumdrops. The play runs weekends through September 14. Tickets are $7 and shows are at the Parrish Street Theater (123 W Parrish St - downtown Durham). More info at 919-606-5796.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I’ll see you on Tuesday.
Best,
Thelma Glynn
Greetings! This is a big week as we launch our twenty-sixth year!
Parent Orientation - A Required Parent Event - is Monday, August 25th.
-Parents of students in Grades K-6 - 5:30 PM
-Parents of students in Grades 7-12 - 7:00 PM
-Please note that space is tight in the classrooms this evening and as such we request that students NOT come to this event.
-Note - parents with students in BOTH divisions need only attend one session, preferably the Upper School session
Students return on Wednesday, August 27th!
-Special hours are 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM - no before or afterschool this week.
-Optional Care is available for students in grades 1-6 on Wednesday and Thursday by prior reservation.
-Kindergarten students are dismissed at 1 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.
-All Students are to be picked up at Wheels Skating Rink on Friday at 3 PM.
Soccer - Our first game - an away game - is this Friday. Soccer players will receive more details via a separate email.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night.
Best,
Thelma
Greetings! Things for the 08-09 school year are well underway. This past week soccer practice started and also all of the new families have now met with me for an introductory session. The teachers return full time tomorrow although most have already been at work in their rooms this week.
Please note the following items:
Parent Orientation - A Required Parent Event - is Monday, August 25th.
-Parents of students in Grades K-6 - 5:30 PM
-Parents of students in Grades 7-12 - 7:00 PM
-Please note that space is tight in the classrooms this evening and as such we request that students NOT come to this event.
-Note - parents with students in BOTH divisions need only attend one session, preferably the Upper School session
3 Parent Service Opportunities:
Please contact Wendy if you are interested.
1) Shopper for refreshments for parent orientation - approximately one hour of time
2) Upper School parent to set up & host the Lower School reception (5pm - 6pm)
3) Lower School parent to host and clean up Upper School reception (6:30 - 7:30pm)
Optional Care Sign Up - Needed Now!
August 27 and 28 - 3:15 - 5:30 PM
If you intend for your K-6 student to stay after school on one or both of those days during the first week of school please contact Wendy right away - otherwise we are going to assume by the minimal enrollment that this option is not needed for those days.
Welcome Denise Mannette to our Kindergarten classroom. As many of you know Miss Beth will not be teaching full time this year in order for her to meet the needs of her own family. We are thrilled to welcome Miss Denise to our faculty.
We are holding a Kindergarten Meet and Greet (for parents and students) Friday, August 22 from 8-9 AM.
Teacher Marc Sliney is working on getting back to us from his stay in England. His visa paperwork is progressing - but not complete. He and I are in communication and look forward to his return no later than this time next year.
Soccer - Our soccer team is in search of a few more players - male or female grades 6-12. Please let me know if you are interested and I'll get you caught up.
Cost Rica - our departure date is January 22! Enrollment details will be given out at Parent Orientation on August 25!
Have a good week and we'll see you soon.
Best,
Thelma