Astronomy Night returns with a Bang! The Baldwin Science Department invites Middle and Upper School families to “A Family Evening of Astronomy.” Now in its fifth year, this popular event will take place on Friday, Nov. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Athletic Center’s Multi-Purpose Room.

Baldwin Factoid of the Week Baldwin began as a boarding school; but in 1972, the Board of Trustees voted to close the boarding division, and the last class of boarders graduated in 1974.

Baldwin hosts 'One Book One Lower Merion' program "One Book One Lower Merion" is a series of varied programs that are relevant to a book selected by the One Book One Lower Merion Committee. This season's book is Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier, a fascinating story of two women who changed the course of scientific understanding of evolution through their discovery of fossils in 18th century England. Baldwin will host one of these programs on Thursday, Nov. 11 when Dr. Ted Daschler of the Academy of Natural Sciences is the featured speaker. For more information, click on the download in the right column of this newsletter.

Winter sports begin this month Middle School winter sports begin Nov. 15, and Upper School winter sports begin Nov. 22.  Click "read more" for more information.

Introducing a new collection of beautiful Baldwin jewelry Do your holiday shopping now! The Baldwin Alumnae Association is offering a beautiful collection of Baldwin jewelry for sale. Items include charms, bracelets, necklaces and cuff inks. For information and photos, please click on the download in the right column.

Upper School News A Message from Upper School Director Eric Benke Grade XI parents are invited to the Parent/Student College Night on Wednesday, Nov. 17. A junior parent-advisor dinner in the Dining Room at 6:30 p.m. will precede the event. We hope to see you there as well.

Middle School News A Message from Middle School Director Lois Pressman Girls in Grades VII and VIII will participate in Tunic Wars Friday, Nov. 12 at 2:40 p.m. when we challenge students from The Haverford School in our annual field hockey and, for the first time this year, volleyball competition. Please join Grade VI and the faculty/staff for a fun-filled afternoon on campus and cheer the girls on to victory.

Register now for winter after-school programs Our After School Enrichment Program, "Thinkingirls After School," offers a wide variety of fun and engaging courses for girls in grades PK through V. Winter courses begin the week of Dec. 6 and end the week of Feb. 14.

Sports and Athletics Blue Gray is selling caps with the Blue Gray logo and “Supporting Baldwin Athletics” tagline in the for $15. The quality hats are a terrific way to display your support of our girls and to sport at upcoming athletic events! The hats come in navy and white. Click on “read more” for Homecoming items.

Book Fair returns to campus Dec. 5 The Baldwin Book Fair returns to the Baldwin campus Sunday, Dec. 5  through Tuesday, Dec. 7.  Come to the Assembly Room for a variety of wonderful events including a performance by the Middle School Chorus, books and treats by the fire with Mom/Dad/Special Person, and a special appearance by local author Beth Kephart.  Click on Book Fair for more information and click on the PA Newsletter button in the upper right hand corner for more PA information.

Maskers invite you to an evening of 'Rumors' The Baldwin Maskers will stage Neil Simon's hilarious Rumors Friday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 13 at 2 and 8 p.m. in the Multipurpose Center of the Athletic Center. You are invited to the 10th anniversary dinner party for the Deputy Mayor of New York City and his wife, where you will enjoy, according to the New York Post, a "light, frothy and fun" evening of farce and comical miscommunication.