Pre and Lower School Newsletter

May/June 2010

From Katie Signer and Gina Hurd:

It is hard to imagine we are writing a newsletter that will essentially bring our school year to a close. This final month of school is filled with many opportunities to celebrate our students and their remarkable achievements this year. Please take time to review the important dates and events outlined below and do not hesitate to call with any questions you might have.

Many thanks go to our wonderful parents for a very special Teacher Appreciation Day. The bulletin boards were amazing and the sentiments that the boys shared on soaring eagles will certainly be treasured for years to come. The delicious luncheon, the beautiful bouquets, the eagle cookies, and the gifts were much appreciated as well. Thank you to all of our parents for making the day such a treat.

Field Day, May 4: Pre and Lower School students will gather for a fun-filled athletic day coordinated by our fantastic physical education team. It will be a Lower School Civies Day and all boys will be asked to wear a red or white shirt depending on their team. The Pre School boys will travel to King Street with their teachers via the Brunswick shuttle bus. Following these events, the Student Council will sponsor a soda sale for the Lower School boys. Weather permitting, it promises to be a great afternoon. In case of rain the events will be rescheduled for Tuesday, May 11.

Dates to Remember in May and June:

5/4          PS/LS Field Day
5/5          “Popsicle Playdate” for NEW PK Boys
5/6          Kdg. Mother-Son Tea
5/7          Lower School Appreciation Assembly
5/7          PK Mother’s Day Celebration
5/10        Kdg. Community Service Trip
5/12        Lower School Arts Night        6:00pm
5/13        2^nd Gr. Trip to Bush-Holley House
5/14        1 D/D Assembly Presentation 8:25am
5/20        Pre K Class Party
5/21        BPA Sponsored Assembly – Repertory Theatre
5/24        Kdg. Class Party
5/25        PK Field Trip: Stamford Nature Center
5/25        1^st Gr. Class Party
5/26        Upper School Graduation       3:00pm
                    PS & LS Early Dismissals:
                Pre School:           11:45pm
                     Grs. 1 & 2:             12:00pm
                Grs. 3 & 4              12:15pm
5/27        2^nd Gr. Class Party
5/28        Civies Day
6/1          3^rd Gr. Class Party
6/2          4^th Gr. Class Party
6/3          Pre School Closing       10:00am
6/4          Lower School Closing   10:00am

We are looking forward to celebrating the artistic talents and efforts of our Lower School boys at Arts Night 2010. Lower School families are cordially invited to take part in this special night on Wednesday, May 12^th. The festivities will begin at 6 pm in the Burke Field House. Under the direction of Ms. Wamunyu, boys in grades one through four will entertain us with a collection of songs celebrating “All Creatures Great and Small.” Following the concert we invite all families to enjoy a gallery of artwork displayed throughout the Lower School. Every boy’s artistic talent will be showcased so be sure to allow plenty of time for browsing and admiring. With guidance this year from Kim Amussen and Juliana Belcastro, the boys have created a truly spectacular display.

Pre School Closing: All Pre School families are cordially invited to join us at 10:00am on Thursday, June 3^rd when we celebrate the closing of our Pre School. Boys are asked to arrive a half-hour early at 9:30am. Pre Kindergarten boys should be dressed in nice slacks and a collared shirt; Kindergarten boys in jacket and tie. Refreshments will immediately follow giving everyone a chance to say goodbye and take some memorable photos. Please note, parking will NOT be available at the Women’s Club so any effort to consolidate cars would be much appreciated.

Lower School Closing: Friday, June 4^th is our last day of Lower School. Traditionally, it is a special day for the Lower School boys, teachers and parents to honor the Fourth Grade class as they prepare to move on to Middle School. All boys are required to attend the closing ceremony that will begin at 10am. In addition, they are asked to wear a jacket and tie and should arrive in their classrooms at 9:30am. If you are unable to attend the assembly, please pick up your son at the Lower School at 11:30am. Please note that there will be no bus service on this day.

Report Cards: Teachers will take time this month to carefully complete a final report card documenting your son’s growth and learning this year. All reports will be mailed the second week of June.

Summer Work Assignments: Lower School students will receive their summer math, reading and writing assignments during the last week of school. We encourage the boys to spread the work over time and keep it in a safe place. All completed work should come to school next fall.

Lost and Found: Be sure to claim your lost articles before the end of school. After June 9^th they will be donated to families in need.

A heartfelt thanks goes to our BPA Division Representatives, Ellen Mosher and Ali Hazlett, and all of our parents for your overwhelming support this year. On behalf of our Pre and Lower School faculty and staff, we wish you a restful, healthy and happy summer.

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