Thursday, May 25, 2017
NEWSLETTER
FEATURES
GRADE 6 STUDENTS CONTINUE STUDY OF NON-COGNITIVE SKILLS
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A group of Grade 6 students has advanced the study of non-cognitive skills they began during Spanish class this year. Teachers have supported this pursuit during a project period, when the students met to talk, observed Nursery School students, and interviewed adults in the St. Patrick's community about their non-cognitive skills.
ST. PATRICK'S HOSTS SUCCESSFUL FIRST DEBATE TOURNAMENT
On Saturday, May 20, St. Patrick's hosted its first middle school debate tournament, organized by the D.C. Urban Debate League. More than 100 people—students, coaches, families, and judges representing 10 area schools/debate clubs—attended and participated in two debate formats, Public Forum and World School.
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
EARLY DISMISSAL FOR LOWER SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL TOMORROW—FRIDAY, MAY 26
As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, there will be an early dismissal for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Please adhere to priority dismissal times described in the "Read More" section.
NO LUNCH TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 26
NO LUNCH TOMORROW DUE TO OUR EARLY DISMISSAL. THE LUNCH WAS LISTED ON THE CALENDAR IN ERROR.
CONGRATULATIONS ON AN AMAZING NIGHT OF ART AND PERFORMANCE!
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Grades 7 and 8 display a dazzling breadth and depth of talent at Performing and Studio Arts Night.
GIRLS ON THE RUN (GOTR) TO PARTICIPATE IN SPRING 5K, AND YOU CAN TOO!
From clothing swap to a 5K run, our Girls on the Run have it together! Join them Sunday, June 4, at Freedom Plaza. There will be a Kids' Dash for children ages 3-10 too!
THANK YOU TO SUPPORTERS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB TOOTSIE POP SALE
How many licks does it take to raise $415 for Horizons? The Grade 6 Community Service Club (CSC) would like to thank the Day School community for its participation in our Tootsie Pop sale last week.
TYPING PAL AT HOME: PLEASE LOG IN BEFORE JUNE 1
Students who will be part of the Upper School in the 2017-2018 school year will benefit from practicing their typing during the summer.
THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY - National Bike Month
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"My two favorite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything." --Peter Golkin
REMINDER: BACKUP STUDENT WORK BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
An important reminder for students to backup their work.
NEWS BY DIVISION
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
SUMMER TUTORING AVAILABLE
Rising Kindergarten to Grade 3 families: Are you still interested in summer tutoring sessions with Asha Simon?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NO LUNCH TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 26
NO LUNCH TOMORROW DUE TO OUR EARLY DISMISSAL. THE LUNCH WAS LISTED ON THE CALENDAR IN ERROR.
LUNCH MENUS
Dr. Tarek Elgawhary, founder of Coexist, spoke at Chapel on Wednesday, May 24, discussing Ramadan with students in Grades 4 through 8. By denying the body with a daily fast, Muslims nourish the soul during Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem!
CALENDAR
May - 2017
June - 2017
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
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