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April 04, 2008
Announcements 4-4-2008
ART FOR KIDS' SAKE BOOKS!
It is time once again for the Art For Kids' Sake Book!!! Gigi Obrecht and Nicole Leong have worked their magic to bring the art and poetry of our kids to us in these amazing books. With special thanks too to Adra Valentine, Rebecca Magill, and our wonderful teachers who help guide the projects featured below. Click on the following links to have a special
sneak preview of the fun:
Kindergarten Book - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/k.pdf
First Grade Book - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/1stGrade.pdf
Emily's Second Grade - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/2ndGrade_E.pdf
Patty's Second Grade - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/2ndGrade_P.pdf
Third Grade Book - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/3rdGrade.pdf
Forth Grade Book - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/4thGrade.pdf
Fifth Grade Book - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/5thGrade.pdf
Sixth Grade Book - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/6thGrade.pdf
Seventh Grade - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/7thGrade.pdf
Eighth Grade Book - http://www.posttool.com/gigi/8thGrade.pdf
These books are available now (through the order form listed below) http://www.posttool.com/gigi/Book_Order_Form.pdf
You can still sign up for the Director's Book Club!
There is still time to sign up for the Director's Book Club at $100. Just call or email Namrata (x106) if you are interested.
Ever wished you could sit down for a long conversation with the author after reading a really great book? Don't miss your chance to do just that in the cozy PHS library! Join the Director's Book Club and talk to 8 exceptional writers about their critically acclaimed books over wine and dinner in front of the fireplace. Among the guest authors who will come to the 6 bimonthly gatherings over the next year will be celebrated cultural thinker Susan Griffin (May 12), award-winning novelists Harriet Chessman (September 15) and Peter Orner (November 10), popular journalist Peggy Orenstein and film critic Mary Pols (January 15 2009), a surprise author (March 9), and special guests/friends of PHS, father and son David & Nic Sheff jointly discussing their just-published memoirs (date TBA). Click here to download a flyer about this opportunity.
From the PHS Parents Association:
* A reminder to please fill out the nominating form (click here to download - or click the link below for a way to complete the form online), which asks people within the PHS community to help nominate others or one’s self to work on important community projects, tasks, and events. Click here to download a cover letter about the form. Please complete this form and return it to PHS by April 11 or complete the form online by clicking on the link below: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=a6bPYdYcb1U8E9LYuY7flg_3d_3d. Please make sure you participate and help us initiate this new process. Please feel free to email Kimberley Spears kimberleyspears@yahoo.com or Regina Casciato at CasciatoReggae@aol.com for specific questions about the Presidio Hill Parents Association.
* Also, our next Parents Association Meeting will be on April 10 from 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to join us.
* Check out the latest PEN (Parents Education Network) Newsletter by clicking here.
FAMILY NIGHT!
PHS families are invited to enjoy a wonderful evening exploring space in all it’s various meanings through participating in a variety of activities at PHS. This fun event will take place on Thursday, April 24th and will be led by a few of our fantastic teachers. The evening will begin at 6:45 and will end at 8:30, though you do not have to stay the whole time if bedtime calls. In order to make sure you have a space at this popular event, please RSVP with your name, your child’s name and grade, and how many family members will be attending by Wednesday, April 9thth. You can RSVP to Tanya through email: tanya_finley@presidiohill.org or by phone by calling 751-9318, extension 115.
From Raymi Orozco
Spring Break: April 14-18
Reserve a spot for April Camp!
Open to K-5th graders, April camp will be held on April 14-18, from 9-4pm daily. Reservations MUST be made no later than 12 noon on April 7 to confirm a spot. Drop-ins will not be allowed. Camp fees are $70/day for 1-2 days and $60/day for 3-5 days, (financial assistance rates are available). An additional minimal field trip fee may be required on certain days. When making a reservation, please specify the exact days of attendance with approximate pick-up times. All children are required to arrive no later than 9:30 am and to bring a lunch. Field-trip/activity details to follow; check back next week or visit the after-school webpage.
*Camp will be offered contingent upon a minimum enrollment of 10 students.
Please contact Raymi at raymi_orozco@presidiohill.org or 751-9318 x.130 to make a reservation or if you have any questions.
Follies DVDs are here!"The Secret of Sparkly Shine" is now available on DVD!Much thanks to Carla Leshne, David Donnefield and crew, who shot and edited the video. Each DVD is $9.; You can pick up your Follies 2007 DVD from Martin at the front desk. (There are plenty to go around).In case you did not get a copy of the 2006 Follies show (Follywood), we also have some available for $6.
Dialogue Circle Save the Date:
At our next Dialogue Circle on Thursday, May 1st at 6 PM, “Built to Last: PHS, Progressive Education, and What’s Next,” we will discuss the practical nature of how we can continue to push the edges of the envelope of progressive education for the next 90 years. Alfie Kohn's article, Progressive Education: Why It's Hard to Beat, but Also Hard to Find which appeared in the NAIS publication Independent School will be a jumping off point for our discussion. This article appears in this issue of the Friday letter and has been mailed home. It can also be accessed by clicking here.