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Friday, October 10, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
What's Up
Brief descriptions of the events of the week
News & Updates
Special announcements and notices
Calendar
The Week's event times and locations
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Important Links
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WHAT'S UP
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Fall Break, No Classes
Monday, October 13 |
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In-Service Day, No Classes
Tuesday, October 14 |
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Break Camp for PK – 8th Grade Hoppers
Tuesday, October 14, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
The first of this year's break camps promises to be fantastic! We’re going to the farm! Campers will enjoy a day of pumpkin picking, hayrides, and learning about a working farm on this excursion to Homestead Farm in Poolesville, Maryland. Campers will return to GDS for a picnic lunch, followed by barnyard games in the gym. In the afternoon, campers will participate in farm-inspired art and cooking projects. Extended day offered. Read more and register online at www.gds.org/programs. |
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12th Grade Parent Potluck & Meeting
Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 PM @ HS
Contact Ellen Goldmuntz at egoldmuntz@niaid.nih.gov with questions. |
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L/MS Learning Resource Seminar (Parent Coffee)
Thursday, October 16, 8:30 AM @ L/MS |
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10th Grade Parent Potluck & Meeting
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 PM @ HS
Contact Jane Mahaffie @ jjmahaffie@starpower.net or Kay Kornman @ kkornman@msn.com with questions. |
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PSA Meeting
Friday, October 17, 8:15 AM (note earlier time!) @ HS (Peter’s Conference Room)
Guest speaker Kevin Barr, HS principal, will share his insights with GDS parents. Kevin plans to explore topics that affect children of all ages; all GDS parents are encouraged to attend. (See next item.) |
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New Format for Monthly PSA meetings
Choose the PSA meeting that is right for you!
PSA meetings have something to offer everyone! PSA meetings will now include theme-based discussions and frequent guest speakers. Speakers and agendas will be set in advance, so keep an eye out for the meeting that most interests you. Next Friday, October 17, High School Principal Kevin Barr will address the monthly gathering. Please note that meetings will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a discussion of PSA administrative business. At 8:35 a.m. we will begin our general conversation. |
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An Evening with Acclaimed Author Andrew Sean Greer '88
Friday, October 17, 7:30 PM @ HS Library
The GDS Alumni Association invites GDS parents to An Evening with Andrew Sean Greer '88 on Friday, October 17. Andy will read from The Story of a Marriage, his third novel, released earlier this year and which received rave reviews from the likes of John Updike and The New York Times. He will also offer insights into the story and plot research. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Parking is available in the garage. Please RSVP acceptances to Darren Silvis, Director of Alumni Relations, at dsilvis@gds.org or 202-295-1062. |
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Country Market Day is right around the corner!
Saturday, October 18, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM @ L/MS
Fun rides, games, cool prizes, cotton candy, and Bottlemania! A rock climbing wall, a batting cage, a moon bounce! GDS logo gear! Ben's Chili, quesadillas, burgers, and dogs from the grill! Yummy international foods and the sweetest bakery in town! Be there! All proceeds benefit GDS Student Financial Aid.
And YOU can still help!
• Volunteer for an hour or so. Contact Theresa Singleton at theresa_singleton@hotmail.com to volunteer. Help us make the day a success by contributing some of your time at Country Market Day!
• Bake a sweet treat and deliver it Friday, October 17, to the Multipurpose Room—all sweets are welcome!
• Prepare a special dish to share at International and Gourmet Foods. These items can be delivered on Saturday, October 18, at any time before 11 a.m.
• Bring in used books, DVDs, CDs, videos, and the like to contribute to the Used Books section. We'll take donations for this time-honored tradition until October 16.
• Return your Bottlemania bottles and Quilt Raffle tickets as soon as possible to GDS! The beautiful quilt is on display in the L/MS lobby. (HS Parents: If you would like to purchase Quilt Raffle tickets, contact Cathy Strong at tcstrong@starpower.net.)
Please contact Country Market Day co-chairs Katie Brown at katiebrown65@yahoo.com and Cathy Strong at tcstrong@starpower.net with any questions. And thank you all so very much for the many ways you contribute to this community event. See you on the 18th! |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, March 7, 2009, "All Hands In . . . Coming Together for Scholarship"
Contact auction chair Lisie Gottdenker at lisie@thegottdenkers.com or visit www.gds.org/parents/auction.cfm for details! |
NEWS & UPDATES
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Thank you, Sue and Jessica
Sue Cohn ’76 and Jessica Gladstone coordinated a picture-perfect day for gleaning! About 30 GDSers showed up at Miller Farm to pick ("glean") vegetables left in the fields after the farmer has harvested the crop. Sue reports that the gleaners provided 800 pounds of collard greens (800 to 1000 servings) for the National Capital Food Bank and local food kitchens.
Sue and Jessica also collected your generous school-supply donations and delivered them to Raymond Elementary School and to the GDS HS KidPower tutors. What's next for this tireless duo? Gently used Halloween costumes—see next! |
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WANTED: Used Halloween Costumes
Outgrown dress-up items welcome, too. A collection box will be in the L/MS lobby Friday, October 10, through Friday, October 24. Contributions will be given to KidPower, a wonderful local youth organization. GDS HS students and faculty provide weekly tutoring, an arts program, and a program on social justice for KidPower kids.
Questions? Contact Sue Cohn at LBNovey@aol.com or Jessica Gladstone at JRGladstone@verizon.net. |
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Congratulations, Quinn!
On October 9, MS science department chair and HS varsity men's soccer coach Quinn Killy was inducted into the Talawanda High School's Hall of Fame. Read more at http://www.daytondailynews.com/story/content/oh/story/sports/2008/09/26/op092608thshallfame.html and at the Talawanda High School website at www.talawanda.net. |
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Cross-Country Fans
The GDS cross-country teams will compete in the DC & Maryland Cross-Country State Championships Meet for Private Schools on Saturday, November 8, at the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, MD, a few miles from the Shady Grove Metro Station. GDS needs to provide six or so volunteers to oversee parking from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., mostly in the earlier hours when the crowds are arriving. There should be ample opportunities to observe the GDS teams in the varsity, JV, and MS races. If interested in volunteering for some or all of the time, please contact HS cross-country coach Anthony Belber at 202-295-6196 or abelber@gds.org. |
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Rent the Lower/Middle School Gym
A few time slots for renting the L/MS gym are still available. Rentals are $100/hour for the GDS community. Spaces not reserved by GDS community members by October 17 will be offered to the outside community and interested leagues. Contact Vinita at vahuja@gds.org for details. |
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Earn Money for GDS Every Time You Shop!
Get details at http://www.gds.org/parents/receipts.cfm. |
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Sally Foster Gift-Wrap Fundraising Goes Green at GDS
All the details at www.gds.org/parents/sallyfoster.cfm. |
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CALENDAR
Next Week at GDS
Monday, October 13, 2008 - Sunday, October 19, 2008
Monday 10/13/2008
- Columbus Day (Observed)
- Fall Break
Tuesday 10/14/2008
- HS Rotation Day: Tu
- Staff In-Service Day (No Classes)
- Break Camp for PK–8th Grade
- MAC Golf Championship (9:00 AM @ Worthington Manor)
Wednesday 10/15/2008
- HS Rotation Day: PSAT, 1, 7
- Seniors in at Noon (@ HS)
- 9th Grade to Calleva (8:15 AM @ HS)
- PSAT (8:15 AM)
- 12th Grade Parent Potluck & Meeting (6:30 PM @ HS)
Thursday 10/16/2008
- HS Rotation Day: Th
- L/MS Learning Resource Seminar (Parent Coffee) (8:30 AM @ L/MS)
- MAC Golf Championship (rain date) (9:00 AM @ Worthington Manor)
- 10th Grade Parent Potluck & Meeting (6:30 PM @ HS)
Friday 10/17/2008
- HS Rotation Day: F
- PSA Monthly Meeting (8:15 AM @ HS)
- An Evening with Acclaimed Author Andrew Sean Greer '88 (7:30 PM @ HS)
Saturday 10/18/2008
- Alumni Reunion (@ HS)
- Country Market Day (11:00 AM-3:00 PM L/MS)
- 12th Grade Student College Application Workshop (optional) (9:00 AM @ HS)
See the calendar for upcoming events.
http://www.gds.org/calendar
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