Headlines  -                                                                  May 25, 2013

Well, we did it again!   Kudos to all the teachers and parents who helped put on another successful camping trip.  Last night over 150 campers enjoyed the howling winds and sudden drop in temperature.  Based on my brief survey, our campers appreciated many different activities on the trip.  Swimming and beach time seemed to be a favorite of the younger ones (despite the seemingly sub-zero water temperatures) while the older students favored the climbing wall and night-time activities.  I always look forward to that end of Friday’s Meeting for Worship moment when all the activities are finished, all the announcements are given, and the last song’s verse has stopped echoing.  Despite the end being upon us, no one moves and you can feel a collective resistance to ending the camping trip.  It is a moment that is filled with friendship and affection for all; a moment to savor.  This is how a school community should be and I thank you all for your part in nurturing our unique school community.  Please enjoy your long weekend.

Dan

PS.  It seems that some ticks were hoping to join our community these past few days.  I have received two emails from parents who reported finding a tick on their camper.  Please remember to check everyone carefully today.  If you find any, there is more information about identification and removal at many web sites including this one from the CDC.  http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/

Announcements

Blue/White Soccer Match and Water Games - Our annual blue/white soccer game will be held Thursday afternoon, May 30^th. Activities begin at noon with a BYO picnic lunch and the game is slated to begin at 12:45 and last about an hour.  All parents and friends are encouraged to attend. After, students will have water games (weather permitting) for the remainder of the day.  Students should bring swim suits or a change of clothes, closed shoes that can get wet, and a plastic bag for wet gear on this day.

Last Day/Graduation – Friday, May 31, is our last day of school and graduation for our eighth grade students.  We will have Meeting for Worship beginning at 8:45 and continue into our moving up and graduation ceremony.   It will be a half day with dismissal and buses at noon.  Please pack extra snacks for your student as there will be no lunch time on Friday.

"Attitude is the crayon that colors your world"
Alan Klein