Thursday, May 3, 2018
NEWSLETTER
FEATURES
WELCOME, NEW WOLFHOUND FAMILIES!
Starting with today's issue, we are delighted to add our new Wolfhound families to our weekly distribution of HoundsTruth. We hope you enjoy our articles and announcements regarding life at St. Patrick's. It's a wonderful way to keep up with all the latest news. All of us at St. Patrick's look forward to meeting our new families in person in September!
ST. PATRICK'S FACULTY MEMBER CAPTIVATES TEACHER AUDIENCE AT MATH CONFERENCE
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Lauren Lamb Grades 7 and 8 math teacher Highlights "Paths to Empowerment" at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference.
GRADE 7 STUDENTS TRAVEL IN SEARCH OF A MORE PERFECT UNION
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Each year, students in Grades 7 and 8 take multiday field trips to sites relevant to their studies during the school year. While the Grade 8 students' Civil Rights Movement trip will now take place from May 21 to May 23, our Grade 7 students have returned from a three-day tour through Philadelphia, Harper's Ferry, Antietam, and Gettysburg, true watersheds in our country's often turbulent course toward A More Perfect Union.
JUST DUCKY
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As of Wednesday, we have a duck nesting in the Church Courtyard. Early childhood science teacher Sam Mason's young student scientists put up signs urging quiet in order to protect the nest, where one egg was seen. Perhaps there will be a wild duckling splashing in the kiddie pool on the Nursery School Playground this spring. Upstairs on the Nursery School floor, duck eggs are incubating in the hallway. We have a lot to anticipate!
ST. PATRICK'S STUDENTS HAVE STRONG SHOWING AT ANNUAL MAESA FAIR
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Last Friday, April 27, St. Patrick's students took part in the annual Mid-Atlantic Episcopal School Association (MAESA) Spring Scholars Fair, held this year at the National Cathedral School.
MARCY FERENCE HOOPS FOR HAITI 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENT
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Show your support! Hoops for Haiti is coming up TOMORROW—Friday, May 4! Parents of registered participants should watch their email or click here for logistical information. https://www.stpatsdc.org/our-values/community-service/hoops-2018-details Please contact Hoops for Haiti Coordinators Will Cook - cookw@stpatsdc.org or Chris Bolger - bolgerc@stpatsdc.org with any questions. Thank you for your support! Sincerely, St. Patrick's Haiti Partnership Program Committee
HORIZONS SPRING SPLASH DRAWS SCHOOL COMMUNITIES TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
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The Horizons Spring Splash was a great success! Thank you to our St. Patrick's Host Committee and the many St. Patrick's parents who joined us for the Horizons Greater Washington (HGW) Spring Splash on Friday, April 27, at the Hotel Monaco.
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS
THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY - Cinco de Mayo
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"Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace." ― Benito Juárez To learn more about Cinco de Mayo, visit here! https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo
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NEWS BY DIVISION
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NURSERY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES THURSDAY, MAY 17
Please review important information about upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences.
NEVER TOO YOUNG TO THINK ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
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Nursery School children invite you to help in their celebration of Mother Earth.
NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS
Read more to learn about a variety of topics relevant to Nursery School parents.
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE IN NURSERY SCHOOL: MAY
Thursday, May 3: No Nursery School Chapel Friday, May 4: N1 & N2 Music Program – 8:45 am Thursday, May 17 - Nursery School Parent-Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL Wednesday, May 23 - Earth Day Celebration
WHERE DOES YOUR FOOD COME FROM?
Grade 1 students are learning about the farm-to-table process and the people who grow, raise, cultivate, and transport our food. They began with the question, "Where Does Our Food Come From?" and brainstormed ideas and questions about different types of foods. Then they became "food detectives," collecting produce stickers and labels to find out more about the origins of different fruits and vegetables.
BEE AWARE! IT'S KINDNESS WEEK
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This week, our Upper School focused on cultivating kindness. Led by our Grades 4-8 Student Leadership Council representatives, and inspired by the national GLSEN-led No Name-Calling Week, students on both campuses are examining the power of kindness.
WOLFHOUND WATCH
LACROSSE SEASON CONTINUES TO BRING WOLFHOUNDS GROWTH, SUCCESS
Congratulations! The boys and girls lacrosse teams continue to thrive on the playing field, with both varsity teams headed to CAC Tournament title games.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
TAKOMA PARK SUMMER SWIM TEAM - TPDC ALLSTARS
TPDC is a summer team for swimmers ages 5 to 18 competing in the Prince-Mont Swim League - Division A. During the 2018 summer season (May 29 to July 28), the team offers evening practices at the Takoma Park Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren Street, NW. Visit our website http://www.tpdcallstars.com/ for more information or contact Gwen Williams-Jones, mom of Mickayla, Grade 8.
SUCCESSFUL 2018 CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
Turns out that one man's . . . can be another man's treasure!
SECOND LOOK
GRADE 8 STUDENTS PRESENT SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS
The much-anticipated Grade 8 Science Fair will be held Thursday, May 10, from 8:15 - 10:00 am in the MacArthur Campus Cafeteria. Grade 8 students will be on hand to showcase and present their independent science projects.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LUNCH MENUS
GO WOLFHOUNDS!
Tuesday - May 8, 2018
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Immanuel Christian School
CALENDAR
May - 2018
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
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