Thursday, September 14, 2017
NEWSLETTER
FEATURES
MACARTHUR CAMPUS STUDENTS SPREAD WINGS IN EXCITING NEW SPACE
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A great teacher can probably teach anywhere—and we have plenty of great teachers—but a beautiful new space certainly helps! The opening of the new MacArthur Campus represents a transformative moment in the life of our middle school and in the lives of our middle school students and teachers. The students have settled in quickly, bringing life and energy, intellectual engagement, and enthusiasm with them.
NEW MACARTHUR CAMPUS RECEPTIONIST & OFFICE MANAGER BEGINS HER WORK
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As we move into the new school year, we are pleased to introduce Nora Kloo as the MacArthur Campus Receptionist and Office Manager.
GREEN & WHITE NIGHT
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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 on 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.
COMMUNITY MURALS, STUDENT ARTWORK UNDERWAY FOR VIBRANT DISPLAY
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Art classes are busy creating collaborative artwork for display throughout the building to provide students with early opportunity to see their own work and that of their schoolmates celebrated on Day School walls. Community murals by students in Grades 1 to 5 will be on display in the Upper School Common Room and outside the Lower School Art Studio early next week. Please stop by to view the students' beautiful work!
MUSIC TEACHERS CONVERGE ON WHITEHAVEN CAMPUS FOR ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP
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The Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association will host the first in a series of six workshops for local music educators on Saturday, September 16, in the St. Patrick's Gymnasium and Performance Center. Each workshop features a nationally recognized clinician.
CELEBRATE AND LEARN IN WASHINGTON, D.C., DURING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15, to October 15. During this month we celebrate the culture, traditions, and many contributions that our Spanish-speaking neighbors with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean have made. Please take a moment to see all the ways your families can partake in the many celebrations.
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
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
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.
THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY: NATIONAL CODING WEEK: SEPTEMBER 18-24
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"People think that computer science is the art of geniuses, but the actual reality is the opposite, just many people doing things that build on each other, like a wall of mini-stones."—Donald Knuth
AFTER-SCHOOL BAKING & COOKING BEGINS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
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Have a sweet tooth? Come join Baking and Cooking Made Easy! We learn basic baking and cooking skills while we make delicious cupcakes, cookies, muffins, and other treats. We also learn the important steps of measuring, following recipes, and handling various ingredients.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SESSION I AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS ENDS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
From Art Brains to Lego Robotics to Zambomba and lots in between! Exciting After-School Clubs! Come one, come all to After-School Clubs!
HORIZONS GREATER WASHINGTON ENJOYS ITS NINTH SUMMER WITH ST. PATRICK'S
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Horizons Greater Washington students again enjoyed a summer full of learning, enrichment, and fun this year, their eighth here at St. Patrick's and the ninth with St. Patrick's as a member of this public-private partnership. Horizons Greater Washington is a summer-based intervention intended to help students from economically disadvantaged families continue learning at a time when they might otherwise experience a decline in their academic development.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FAMILY FUN DAY
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Family Fun Day is right around the corner! Please take a moment to sign up for one of the many volunteer opportunities that help make this day a success.
NEWS BY DIVISION
WELCOME TO NURSERY SCHOOL!
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We are pleased to report that the Nursery School has had a fantastic beginning to the new school year. The strong start promises a wonderful year of growing and learning! The children, for the most part, are hopping out of their cars smiling and eager to see their new friends and teachers.
WOLFHOUND WATCH
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
FALL SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR ST. PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Join us on Sundays at St. Patrick's Church and for our Service Day on Saturday, September 30—all are welcome! 9:00 am Sunday School Service, geared to families with young children Most Sundays (check stpatrickschurchdc.org for full schedule) 10:30 am Traditional Service (also family friendly!)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ROOM PARENT MEETING TOMORROW, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, AT 8:15 AM
The kickoff meeting for 2017-2018 Room Parents will be held tomorrow—Friday, September 16—at 8:15 am in the Day School Conference Room. Please park in the two levels of the parking garage (normally reserved for faculty and staff) below the gymnasium. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Please contact Adelaide Barrett, Co-Director of Constituent Relations, at barretta@stpatsdc.org , 202-342-7008 or Lisa White, Co-Director of Constituent Relations, at whitel@stpatsdc.org, 202-342-3456.
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!
WHO'S WHO AT ST. PATRICK'S
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Come familiarize yourself with the faces of our St. Patrick's faculty and staff. Stop by to see the photos on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs near the Upper School Art Studio.
NEW! COFFEE & CONVERSATION
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Please join fellow St. Patrick's parents to mingle and get your daily dose of caffeine at this new monthly series, beginning Friday, September 29, from 8:15 to 9:15 am. Held in the Great Hall and serving specialty 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.
GET SOCIAL WITH ST. PATRICK'S
Our year is off to a fabulous start. Want to know more? Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram
LUNCH MENUS
CALENDAR
September - 2017
Sunday - September 17, 2017
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW • Washington, DC 20007-1598 • 202-342-2805