Thursday, September 21, 2017
NEWSLETTER
FEATURES
GREEN & WHITE NIGHT IS TOMORROW!
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Tomorrow's Green & White Night is a fantastic way to meet new people, catch up with friends you haven't seen since June, and see the new MacArthur Campus at 4590 MacArthur Blvd., NW. Join us tomorrow—Friday, September 22—from 5:00 to 7:00 pm wearing green and/or white. Please RSVP to the Paperless Post invitation you received or contact Chris Bolger, Development Associate, at BolgerC@stpatsdc.org to RSVP or if you have any questions.
JOIN US FOR "TALKING ABOUT RACE WITH YOUR CHILD," A COMMUNITY EQUITY CONVERSATION ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6:30-8:30 PM
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There is a good deal of evidence that shows that talking to all children about race is healthy and necessary. Yet, many of us have a hard time doing it. We have had parents mention this struggle enough times that we think we can work together to come up with some practical ways to have these important conversations.
THE PARENTS OF BLACK STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (PBSA) PICNICS IN THE PARK
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The Parents of Black Students Association (PBSA) kicked off the school year with their annual picnic this past Sunday, September 17. This year the picnic goers enjoyed festivities at a new location, Watkins Regional Park, in Marlboro, Maryland.Attendees enjoyed great weather, play, delicious food, and fellowship.
ST. FRANCIS DAY CHAPEL AND THE BLESSING OF THE WOLFHOUNDS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
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We will gather to celebrate our Kindergarten to Grade 8 St. Francis Day Chapel on Wednesday, October 4, at 8:30 am. We will welcome back Sage and her puppy Rhiannon, two beautiful Irish Wolfhounds who have joined us in recent years, as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi.
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
ATTENTION, PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 5: ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE AND AGREEMENTS TO SIGN
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THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY: ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR
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Rosh Hashanah: September 20-22 Yom Kippur: September 29-30 "Wishing you good health, happiness, peace, and prosperity today and all through the year! L'shanah Tovah!"
LOWER SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL CHAPELS CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
This week, Lower School and Upper School chapels celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. We read and sang Spanish and English prayers, hymns, and scripture.
EVENING PROGRAMS BRING PARENTS BACK TO SCHOOL
One of the earliest and best opportunities for parents to hear about the academic and other programs that will engage their children this year is the series of Back-to-School Night presentations that begin next week. * MacArthur Campus Back-to-School Night (Grades 6, 7, and 8), Thursday, September 21 * Whitehaven Campus Back-to-School Night (Kindergarten-Grade 5), Thursday, September 28 * Nursery School Back-to-School Night, Thursday, October 5
FINAL CALL FOR AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS SESSION I
After-School Clubs have begun, but registration for Session I remains open through Monday, September 25.
SPECIAL-CONSIDERATION APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION: TWO IMPORTANT DATES
It's hard to believe that it's already time to begin thinking about the 2018-2019 school year! To that end, special-consideration applications for Nursery and PK are due by Friday, November 10, and teacher recommendations for those students are due on Friday, December 1.
NEWS BY DIVISION
NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS
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The children had a fantastic second full week! Our transitions are getting smoother, and the children are exploring their space, both in the classroom and on the playground, with increasing confidence and purpose. We are very pleased with how we are collectively settling in.
OUR HOMEWORK PHILOSOPHY
At St. Patrick's, we believe homework is an essential part of the learning process and, therefore, assign homework on a regular basis. Homework serves a variety of purposes, including reinforcing skills and concepts learned during the school day, preparing for upcoming lessons and activities, stretching and extending thinking about topics learned in class, and helping students understand the connection between regular, engaging work outside of the classroom and academic success.
WOLFHOUND WATCH
WOLFHOUNDS BEGIN SEASONS WITH SOCCER SKILLS, SWIFT RUNNING
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Wolfhounds start strong—Soccer and Cross Country athletes show stamina, skills, and sportsmanship.
OUTSIDE TEAMS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CLASSES
Often parents organize teams and groups to participate in local youth sports leagues, such as Stoddert Soccer. We ask that, when organizing these teams, parents follow the spirit of inclusion as outlined in our birthday party policy. Please extend an invitation to participate to all students in a grade or all students of one gender in a grade. If you are uncertain about how to compose a team in a manner consistent with this policy, please contact the appropriate Division Head. We highly discourage participation in outside activities that adopt exclusive, rather than inclusive, policies. Thank you for your support of this policy!
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
NEW! COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Meet some new friends. Catch up with others. Join us for the first-ever Coffee & Conversation! Held in the Great Hall on Friday, September 29 from 8:15-9:15 am and serving speciality coffee, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Day School parents—both new and returning. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Owens, Director of Development, at OwensE@stpatsdc.org or 202-342-7007.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT ST. PATRICK'S
On behalf of the Parents Association Executive Committee, we'd like to invite you to join us by participating in the dynamic volunteer opportunities that are at the heart of the PA's mission of welcoming families and building community.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FAMILY FUN DAY
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Family Fun Day is this Saturday, September 23! Please take a moment to sign up for one of the many volunteer opportunities that help make this day a success.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR EXTENDED-DAY STUDENTS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHTS
Childcare and dinner for Back-to-School Nights are available for children who have contracted for Extended Day. Please email Holli Kitching, Extended Day and Summer Program Coordinator, at kitchingh@stpatsdc.org to let her know that your child will be staying for a night of games, adventure, and more!
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW • Washington, DC 20007-1598 • 202-342-2805