Summer SAT Prep Class Offered at Baldwin Baldwin is pleased to offer a summer SAT prep course for rising juniors and seniors. This course will be instructed by Marion Brewington, Ph.D. Marion is a Baldwin alumna, class of 1990.  This program will take place on Baldwin’s campus. Meetings will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 17 and continue through Saturday, Sept. 24, preparing girls for the October SAT.

Parent Annual Fund Participation Update We are pleased to report the exciting progress we are seeing from Baldwin parents who have made gifts or pledges to the Annual Fund. As you may know, last year we were the leaders amongst all area private schools and can proudly boast that we had the highest parent participation! Let’s keep the momentum going as we strive to achieve our goal of 100%. Currently we stand at 58% parent participation.   Congratulations to the Grade VI class for leading the way with the highest class participation–currently at 87%! Close behind them is the Grade IV with 75% class participation. Great job! Annual Fund class participation charts have been hung around the school-- please check them out to see how your class is progressing. If you have already made your gift this year, thank you! Your support is greatly appreciated.  If not, we hope that you will support the annual fund with a gift that is comfortable for you.

Family Sports Day - 3/20 @ 12:00 p.m.   Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 20, the 3rd Annual Family Sports Day.  All students and their families are welcome to drop in the Athletic Center from noon to 4:00 p.m. for fun and games. Download the flyer for details on this popular event, presented by Blue Gray.  Click here to download the event flyer.

Gala Gazette You don't need to get on a plane to become a Monte Carlo Jackpot, Baccarat or Blackjack Patron.  Simply click on this link, fill out the form, and attend the phenomenal Patron's Pre Party on Friday, April 8.   This is also the last opportunity to have your company's ad placed in the keepsake program book, or to support your favorite Baldwin girls and their inspiring artwork. Don't delay! Click here to purchase your program book ad today. For more Gala information, please click on the Gala button in the upper right hand corner.

Faculty Work On Display   The Residence Art Gallery is currently showing the work of Harry Eichelberger. Mr. Eichelberger is the long-term substitute in the art department, teaching grades V through VIII. On view are photographs, hand-made books, mixed media works on paper, and ceramics. The show will be on view until April 14th.

Lower School News Dear Lower School Parents,   Grandparents’/Special Persons’ Day is on Monday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Thank you for providing us with addresses of grandparents and special persons who would like to attend. We will be sending out invitations just prior to Spring Break.   We also have an important message from Cathie Schulte, Chair of the Baldwin Music Department, regarding a change of date for the LS Spring Concerts. The concerts were originally scheduled for May 3. They are now scheduled for Tuesday, May 17.   The concert for Grades I-III will be 7-7:40 p.m. The concert for Grades IV-V will be 8:10-8:50 p.m.   Warm regards,   Baiba Vasys

Middle School News A Message from Lois Pressman   Mini-Week 2011 is quickly approaching!  The girls received a brochure describing 13 outstanding workshops that will be offered Tuesday, March 22 through Thursday, March 24.  Each student selected her top choices and this Wednesday she will meet with her assigned workshop group to receive permission slips for a parent signature as well as a guideline for the specific plan for the three days.

Ready for Summer, Already?       The Baldwin Summer Experience is open for registration!  Check out the updated list of courses by clicking on "Baldwin Summer Experience" under the "Links & Downloads" section.

Fact of the Week  Ada Mutch is Baldwin's oldest alumna. She is 106 years old and graduated from Baldwin in 1922!

Athletics News The Baldwin Ball Girl (BBG) Program is kicking-off for Spring! Students in grades IV-VIII who are interested in serving as ball girls at MS and Varsity Lacrosse and Softball games can click on the BBG links under the "Links & Downloads" section.   Finally, Baldwin Crew's Dinner Dance Fundraiser will be held Friday, May 6 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Beat Street Station in Manayunk. Proceeds will directly benefit the Varsity Crew Team. For details, please see the Dinner Dance flyer or e-mail BaldwinCrew@gmail.com. Go Bears!

Evening Session for Internet Safety - 3/23 @ 6:30pm The use of and access to the Internet has exploded in the past ten years. When your daughter goes on-line, she is able to explore educational resources, obtain up-to-the-minute information on current events, send mail instantly to people around the globe, participate in real-time forums on topics of interest and more - the possibilities are truly limitless. However, on-line usage does carry some risks and it is imperative that you are well informed to help your daughter navigate any potential issues that may arise. On Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m., David Anderson, Laura Blankenship, and Kelly Grimmett will host an information session about Internet safety, in the Assembly Room. We highly recommend this informative event to all of our parents and hope to see you there! Any questions, please contact David Anderson at danderson@baldwinschool.org or 610-525-2700 ext. 284.