Celebrate the naming of a Baldwin crew shell Baldwin Crew invites you to a Boat-Naming Party on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Undine Barge Club, 13 Kelly Drive, Boathouse Row in Philadelphia

Baldwin Factoid of the Week Winnie the Bear, Baldwin's mascot, got her name from a contest held by the Athletics Department in the mid-1980s. Students were asked to submit suggestions, and a panel of student and faculty judges chose the winner.

Yoga class benefits cancer support organization The eighth grade will mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by holding a yoga class on Wednesday, Oct. 20 in the Multipurpose Room of the Athletic Center. The class is open to everyone. The cost is $10 per person, and all proceeds go to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

Bookstore closes Oct. 4 to Oct. 8 The Baldwin Bookstore will be closed Monday, Oct. 4 through Friday, Oct. 8.  If you need assistance in the Bookstore, please see the Business Office or contact Rosemarie Horn at rhorn@baldwinschool.org.

Lower School News A Message from Lower School Director Baiba Vasys This week’s Thursday folder will include a memo about scheduling parent teacher conferences for the first marking period, to be held on Thursday, Nov. 18.

Upper School Events A Message from Upper School Director Eric Benke Homecoming, PSAT, Parent Coffees  Homecoming! Saturday is pancakes, games, and activities for all. The Homecoming Dance starts at 7:30 p.m.; doors close at 8 p.m. and the party is over at 10:30 sharp. All Upper School girls are invited; dates are optional.

Middle School Parents' Visiting Day A Message from Middle School Director Lois Pressman All Middle School parents are cordially invited to Middle School Parents' Visiting Day on Friday, Oct. 1 from 8:15 to 11:25 a.m.

Children's author to speak at Baldwin Oct. 13 Best-selling children's author Patricia MacLachlan, who wrote Sarah, Plain and Tall, will share her perspective, writing process, and experiences as a female author in an evening program Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Residence Building. The talk is the first in a series of presentations sponsored by Baldwin's new Write Now program.

Get your spirit gear at Homecoming When you are at Homecoming this Saturday, make sure you stop by the Parents' Association Spirit Gear table near the Red Gym and the BBQ.  There will be an excellent selection of sophisticated spirit gear that you will be as proud to wear as you are proud to send your daughter to Baldwin.  For more information, please click on the Parents' Association Newsletter in the upper right hand corner.

Come to Homecoming this Saturday! Calling all Baldwin families! Rally for Baldwin! Homecoming is this Saturday, Oct. 2, and there is something for everyone. This year's theme - "The Tribe Has Spoken" - will offer jungle-inspired fun and games on Middle Field for Lower and Middle School students from 10 a.m. to noon, and tribal T-shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale to everyone.  Our varsity fall teams will compete in front of cheering crowds. Click on the Homecoming flyer in the right column for a complete schedule of events.