May 2013 Update     May. Spring has sprung and clearly this year will end as busy as it began.   The Forever Blue Gala was quite a success. This year’s Gala had a record attendance and was very successful in raising money for our girls - it way exceeded expectation.  Huge thanks goes to our Gala Chairs: Jolie Kahn, Sharna Liggett and Molly Terlevich. They created a night that showcased Baldwin girls, Baldwin traditions and Baldwin Blue pride. They contributed countless hours and energized our whole community. Congratulations on a job well done! Thank you to Jolie Kahn and Jody Kesslick for organizing the 3rdGrade Basket. And thanks all of you for your contributions to the Class Basket, Class Masterpiece, your purchase of Gala items and your attendance at the event. Your participation contributed greatly to the success of the event.   Special Thanks to Arlyn Landow her leadership contribution to the Baldwin Family Sports Festival on Sunday, April 28! It was a wonderful event with great sports clinics.   Although we are not quite through this school year; the upcoming fall activities will keep you enticed and excited all summer long. The Fall School year will see the launch of the Lower School DREAM LabTM. DREAMTMstands for Design, Robotics, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics and provides hands-on learning experiences in an interactive environment. The DREAM LAB will begin in the FALL under the tutelage of Mrs. Brie Daley.    Friday, May 3, 2013 Field trip to Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse of Dunwoody Saturday, May 4, 2013  Alex Wake Run  Sunday, May 5, 2013 Suzuki Solo Violin Recital - 2pm Sunday, May 5, 2013 Keller/ Harlamova Piano Recital- 4 pm Monday, May 6, 2013 Emily Bazelon Lecture- 7 pm Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Lower School Concert at Proclamation Church, 278 S Bryn Mawr Avenue 19010– girls should arrive by 6:30pm Thursday, May 9,2013 Field trip to Colonial Plantation at Ridley Creek State Park Mon, May 13, 2013 Grandparents/ Special Persons Day- 8:30 am Tuesday, May 14, 2013 PA General Meeting(All Welcome) 7 pm- Residence Thursday, May 16, 2013 Field trip to The Harriton House Friday, May 24, 2013 Grade III Colonial Day Thursday, May 23, 2013 HOPE Lunches Monday, May 24, 2013 Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Grade III Swim Meet 10:30am Friday, May 31, 2013 Grade III- V Field Day- 9 am

3rd Grade Forever Blue Gala Basket Each grade is assembling a Grade Basket as an auction item for the Forever Blue Gala The Third Grade will be assembling a "Cooking with the Kids" Basket. Jody Kesslick and Jolie Kahn will be leading this effort for the 3rd Grade. which is being held on April 20th. The items we are seeking for the Basket are: Hungry Girls 1-2-3 Cookbook Taste of Home Kid Approved Cookbook William Sonoma Kids in the Kitchen cookbook Lunchbox cookbook The cook book for Girls Cupcake cookbook The unofficial Harry Potter cook book Bake me a cake kids Apron (WS) Zoku Single Pop Maker (WS) Curious chef 17 piece Measuring Set Curious chef kids 6 piece fruit and vegetable prep kit Curious chef 5 piece pizza chef kit R & M 2256 kids home 12 piece baking set Playful chef 23 piece pink apron children's baking set MUkitchen minimu kids 3-piece apron set, sweet stuff Child's white twill adjustable Chet's hat Gift certificate to the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (Center City Philly) Gift Certificate to Viking School (Main Line - Bryn Mawr) All items are available from Amazon.com or Williams Sonoma and are each under $30 (other than the two gift certificates). It would be appreciated if each family could contribute one of the items or make a cash donation, and the leads will purchase the items. For those donating items, there will be a box outside of Mrs. Gates' classroom in which the girls can deposit the items (and email Jody Kesslick, jkesslick@comcast.net and Jolie Kahn, joliekahnlaw@sbcglobal.net so that they can keep track and avoid duplications), or if you would prefer to donate cash, please email them, and they can arrange to get this from you - cash and checks should not go into the box outside the classroom. Please note that the deadline for assembling baskets is April 4th, so they would like to receive all items before Spring Break so that we can have the basket completed by the April 4th deadline. Thanks to everyone for your help and participation.

March 2013 Update March, it's looking like it will be "in like a lion". And the month is going to go roaring by!   Special Thanks to our own Jenn Azara and Pat Sanford for leading the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day event.  A wonderful experience was created for the faculty and staff.  Thank you.   Upcoming Events Forever Blue Community Gala Patron Party On Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 7-9pm the Gala Patron Party will be held. We don't want you singing the BLUES by missing out on the upcoming Patron Party. Check your mailbox for the Patron Party invitation.  The party will be held at the fabulous Haverford Reserve Show House. New this year...all Sponsors will be invited to preview auction items at the Champagne Pre-Gala Reception and use "buy it now" technology. You can support the Forever Blue Community Gala by clicking the following links: becoming a sponsor, purchasing an ad in the Program Book, or by securing donation items for the auction.   Important March Event Dates Friday, March 1, 2013 In- Service Day: NO SCHOOL Thursday, March 7, 2013 Lower School Parent Coffee Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, 2013 MS Play "Alice in Wonderland" 7:30pm in the Gray Gym Thursday, March 14, 2013 Forever Blue Gala Patron Pre-Party 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Haverford Reserve Sunday, March 17, 2013 Blue Gray Family Sports Day 1:00 to 4:00 pm in the Athletic Center/Blue Gym Friday, March 22 to Monday, April 1, 2013 Spring Break Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Classes Resume