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There will be an important informational meeting for all students who wish to travel to Costa Rica with Baldwin in June and their parents on Monday Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 127. If you are unable to attend this meeting be sure to contact Dara Solotoff at dsolotoff@baldwinschool.org.
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Planning for the Parents' Association Annual Community Gala is already on its way, but we need your ideas, enthusiasm and time. Please come and meet your teammates at the Gala kickoff meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the Playroom immediately after drop off (8:30 a.m.) Please note that this is a change from the previously announced date. At this fun meeting we will reveal the much-anticipated theme and venue.
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Homecoming is Saturday, Oct. 18. Enjoy a great day of children's games, varsity sports, barbeque lunch, a live DJ and school spirit. New this year – the Give and Take Jugglers! Many volunteers are needed. Please click on the downloads in the left column for more details and to sign up to help that day. Co-chairs are Cindy Evans at bigevansgang@aol.com and Erica Thaler at erica.thaler@uphs.upenn.edu.
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The Pumpkin Sale is coming Friday, Oct. 17. Place your pre-orders now! Many volunteers are still needed. Please click on the downloads in the left column to place your order and to sign up to help at this fun and festive event. Contact Gena Bezar at gbezar@comcast.net or Sejita Page at sejitapage@yahoo.com for more information.
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Baldwin will serve as one of the sponsors for “Read and Romp 2008 - A Family Event to Benefit ROR Greater Philadelphia” on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Baldwin School campus.
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Did you know that the Gift Wrap and Magazine Sale benefit the Baldwin School Community? All proceeds are donated to the school at the end of the year with the junior class keeping all of their net proceeds for the Prom fund. Everyone benefits so please participate by purchasing colorful wrap and gift items, and Baldwin receives 50 percent of the net proceeds.
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This summer, many people in our community read Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri. Dr. Diane Senior, Baldwin English teacher, will lead a discussion of the novel on Tuesday, Oct.14 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 127 in the Schoolhouse. Please join us. Please RSVP to Pooh Gephart, community affairs coordinator, at pgephart@baldwinschool.org.
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Because of the Vice Presidential debate at 9 p.m. on Oct. 2, the tenth grade parents’ meeting scheduled for that evening will begin at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30 pm. The meeting should run no longer than an hour and a half, allowing us all to return home in time to catch the debate.
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Please return all outstanding sports uniforms to the Athletic Office this week in clearly marked bags. Effective Monday, Sept. 29, student-athletes with outstanding uniforms will be changed accordingly on their incidental accounts. We ask that you please emphasize with your daughters the importance of accountability for these Baldwin uniforms. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Due to the upcoming holidays, the Baldwin Bookstore will be closed Monday, Sept. 29; Tuesday, Sept. 30; Thursday, Oct. 9; and Friday, Oct. 10.
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The Schoolhouse Library will begin extended hours on Monday, Sept. 29. Middle and Upper School students may use the library until 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Stephanie Afshar, a Bryn Mawr College student, will be supervising the library during extended hours.
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Baldwin has a vibrant and diverse community in which we all belong. We are here because we believe in the education and support of our extraordinary girls, yet we are also connected in many other ways. Come join us to begin exploring how we can all feel a stronger connection to our community through topics such as our common interests, diversity, and cultural values. The meetings will be held three times every day in an effort to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules. Please feel free to contact Pooh Gephart, Community Affairs Coordinator, at pgephart@baldwinschool.org with any questions. The first meeting will be held Oct. 8 at 8:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Museum on the second floor of The Residence. If this date does not work for you, please contact Mrs. Gephart to help schedule another meeitng.
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The fifth and eighth grade students were delighted to hear of a new program, “Bring a Friend to School Day.” On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the girls in those grades will be able to invite a friend to accompany them to Baldwin for the day, giving her the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a Baldwin girl.
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 Thanks to all who are representing Baldwin in the annual Main Line 5K Run and Fun Walk to be held Saturday, Sept. 27. Baldwin once again is a supporting sponsor of the event, which is run by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the Chamber's Foundation. All Baldwin runners are asked to wear a Baldwin shirt and meet at the Baldwin table in the Expo area. "Read More' to learn more details. |
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A Message from Upper School Director Eric Benke
The year is off to a flying start. Thanks for the great turnout and enthusiasm on Academic Evening. Remember that all students will be away from school this Thursday and Friday on a grade trip or college visit, as will most of the faculty. We have no school next Tuesday because of Rosh Hashanah; families whose girls who will miss Wednesday because of their religious observances should call the school attendance line in advance. Absences for religious reasons are approved as a matter of course; it is helpful to know who will be out. Note also that we have a holiday on Yom Kippur, Oct. 9, and an in-service day (no classes) on Oct. 10. As a result of those days, we have a regular school day on Monday, Oct. 13.
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Eighth grade parents are invited to the Parent Introduction to the Upper School, on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room. This event is designed for parents. For more information, call the Upper School office.
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A Message from Middle School Director Lois Pressman
What a great turnout we had for Middle School Academic Evening! The positive energy and enthusiasm among our parent visitors that evening were similar to what we observe among the girls during the day.
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A Message from Lower School Director Baiba Vasys
As you know, for the safety of students who have life threatening allergies, the school prohibits products containing peanuts and tree nuts throughout the entire campus. We thank you for your attention to this very important policy. It is found in the medical information on our website and in the handbooks. Granola bars, a variety of snacks, “Lunchables”, and other items, might list peanut and nut flours, and other nut products as ingredients. Some “Lunchables” have Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as a dessert.
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The new Athletic Center will open officially on Friday, Oct. 17 at 9:05 a.m. when students and faculty will gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening will include a pep rally for our Homecoming games, which will be held the following day.
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A Message from Head of School Sally Powell
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the 2008-2009 Community Directory & Student Handbooks. This document is a combination of the student handbook for each division and the directory that lists the names and contact information for our families. We are proud to offer each family household one complimentary copy and will have additional copies for sale in the for $25 each. The division directors will coordinate the distribution of these directories to your daughters over the next few days.
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