Thursday, October 18, 2018
NEWSLETTER
FEATURES
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AS HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR THE DAY—FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26—GRADE 3 STUDENT MORGAN SABEL FOCUSES ON PAJAMAS, PIZZA, AND PUDDING
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Each year at the Auction to Benefit the Financial Aid Program, one or two lucky students get the opportunity to serve alongside Head of School Peter A. Barrett as Head of School for the Day. Next week—on Friday, October 26—3B's Morgan Sabel will fill that role, from morning-arrival carpool through the call to dismissal at the end of a full day.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES START TOMORROW FOR GRADES 1 TO 8
There will be no school TOMORROW—Friday, October 19—or Monday, October 22, for students in Grades 1 to 8 so that parents and teachers (and students in Grades 7 and 8) can meet for fall conferences. The Nursery School (Nursery and PK), and Kindergarten will remain open for regular classes on both of those days. Their Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Friday, November 10. Childcare is available while parents are attending their conferences, and Extended Day coverage is available for students who are contracted for that program.
CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION: TALKING ABOUT RACE WITH YOUR CHILDREN . . . AND EACH OTHER?
Is having a conversation about race awkward and uncomfortable? You are not alone.
WRITING & LEARNING CENTER PARENT COFFEE - THE HEALTHY USE OF TECHNOLOGY
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Please join us on Tuesday, October 30, at 8:15 am at the Whitehaven Campus for our second Writing & Learning Center parent coffee, The Healthy Use of Technology, led by Dr. Edward Spector.
BOOK FAIR 2018 DATES: NOVEMBER 6-8
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Need a good book for the holidays? Looking for your favorite author? Check out the Book Fair for all your literary needs!
THE ANNUAL FUND IS OFF AND RUNNING!
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It's all about community, and we need YOU! We are extremely grateful for the strong early support for the 2018-2019 Annual Fund, the Day School's top philanthropic priority. A very special thanks goes to our dedicated faculty and staff, 100% of whom have supported the Annual Fund once again! Please click here (www.stpatsdc.org/donate) if you are ready to join them by making a gift today. Annual Fund volunteers will be reaching out to answer questions and encourage your participation. Contact Director of the Annual Fund Megan Maturo at 202-342-7010 or MaturoM@stpatsdc.org for more information.
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS
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THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY - October Is Disability History & Awareness Month
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"Abled does not mean enabled. Disabled does not mean less abled." ― Khang Kijarro Nguyen Visit disabilityinkidlit to learn more about visibility and representation of characters with disabilities in children's literature.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE DURING CONFERENCE DAYS AND PROFESSIONAL DAYS
Please review details regarding field trips and childcare during conference days.
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NEWS BY DIVISION
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NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS
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Vision Screening. Helping Hands Days. Seasonal Clothing. Illness Protocols. Halloween. Conference Sign-ups. Arrival Times.
UPCOMING NURSERY SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Attention, Nursery School parents! Please take note of the following October/November dates.
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WOLFHOUND WATCH
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SOCCER TEAMS ROAR INTO CAC TOURNAMENTS
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The Wolfhounds prepare for exciting ends to their season!
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PARENTS ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
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LOOKING AHEAD TO GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS VISITING DAY
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Please update grandparent information before Grandparents & Special Friends Visiting Day!
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
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Please mark your calendars for our next Coffee & Conversation next Friday, October 26, at 8:15 am in the Great Hall on the Whitehaven Campus. Coffee & Conversation is an excellent opportunity to catch up with your friends or meet new ones, all while enjoying espresso drinks from our barista!
SUPPORT ST. PATRICK'S AND SHOP FOR GREENERY, SPRING BULBS, AND AMAZON!
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Holiday Greens, Spring Bulbs, and Amazon!
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Please join us for a special service celebrating All Saints Day on Sunday, November 4.
MARET SPEAKERS SERIES - Becoming Nicole
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The Maret Speaker Series is hosting an evening with Amy Ellis Nutt, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Becoming Nicole: The Extraordinary Transformation of an Ordinary Family, on Tuesday, October 23, at 6:30 pm, in the Maret Theatre.
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PARENTS COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON
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PARENTS COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON
Please review information from The Parents Council of Washington (PCW).
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SECOND LOOK
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THE ADMISSION OFFICE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
We hope you will share your wonderful St. Patrick's stories with family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues—word-of-mouth is how most families find us! In addition, please let your network know about our upcoming admission events:
NEW FLU INFORMATION FOR 2018-2019
Please review this important information about our current flu season. We have already started to see students with positive flu test results. Symptoms reported by students vary but include fever, cold-like symptoms, feeling sluggish, sore throat, and vomiting. The Health Office does track any reported positive flu reports so that we can identify any patterns early.
HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS AND PARADES—WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
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The Nursery and PK Halloween Parade begins at 9:00 am, and the Kindergarten to Grade 8 Parade begins at 1:45 pm on Wednesday, October 31. On Halloween, and throughout the year, we want to be respectful of the traditions and beliefs of every family in our school. If, for religious reasons, your child will not be wearing a Halloween costume, please let his/her teacher know so that we can respond appropriately and supportively.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME SELECTIONS NEED FAMILIES' THOUGHTFUL CONSIDERATION
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At month's end, St. Patrick's will celebrate Halloween with our traditional parades for all students. Our enjoyment of Halloween stems in large part from the positive opportunity it presents for children to try on different roles and personas. We hope that the tradition allows for—really carves out one more special place for—the play of imagination and creativity in the lives of our children.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE TO BENEFIT MARTHA'S OUTFITTERS
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Please help us in our third year as we support the costume drive for Martha's Outfitters! Forget the Tricks! Let's collect some costume Treats for those less fortunate.
EMPOWER THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY WALK FOR 2018
Each year, we use the Day School's Halloween Parade as an opportunity to raise awareness in our community about homelessness in the Washington, D.C. area. Please help in whatever way you can.
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COMMON SENSE MEDIA TIPS
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OCTOBER TIPS FROM COMMON SENSE MEDIA
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As a Common Sense Media Supporter School, St. Patrick's receives Common Sense tips that may benefit our community. St. Patrick's families who RSVP can also obtain free tickets to Common Sense Media evening events.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
UNCLAIMED LOST & FOUND ITEMS TO BE DONATED
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Our Lost & Found area is growing as the weather changes. To help solve this problem, we will continue our practice of donating all items, not claimed by students or parents, at the end of each month, regardless of when that item made its way to Lost & Found.
LUNCH MENUS
Thursday - October 18, 2018
Chicken Ginseng Soup - GF
Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Tofu **
Veggie Lo Mein
Lemon Bars
Friday - October 19, 2018
Nacho Station With Chicken Or Black Bean & Corn ** With Assorted Toppings - (GF)
Tuesday - October 23, 2018
Baked Potato Soup
Jerk Chicken - GF
Jerk Veggies ** - GF
Plantains - GF
Jamaican Jerk Couscous
Blondies
Wednesday - October 24, 2018
Red Pepper & Gouda Soup
Pepper Steak - GF
Bok Choy Stir Fry **
Steamed White Rice - GF
Thursday - October 25, 2018
Italian Wedding Soup With Meatballs
Chicken Scaloppini
Tofu Scaloppini **
Egg Noodles
Sautéed Kale - GF
Assorted Pudding - GF
Friday - October 26, 2018
HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR THE DAY - SPECIAL LUNCH
Pizza Station
Pepperoni or Cheese **
Green Beans - GF
Chocolate & Vanilla Pudding - GF
GO WOLFHOUNDS!
CALENDAR
October - 2018
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW • Washington, DC 20007-1598 • 202-342-2805