Baldwin Factoid of the Week The Elizabeth Forrest Johnson Schoolhouse was fully refurbished and modernized in 1997-1998. During the year of remodeling, all Upper and Middle School classes met in the Residence. Look here every week for a new Baldwin Factoid!

Invite your friends to a Baldwin Open House! Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to attend one of our upcoming Admissions Open Houses on Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. For more information, click on the download in the right column of this newsletter.

Lower School News A Message from Lower School Director Baiba Vasys Autumn is my favorite time of year because it is a season of intense sensory contrasts.

Middle School News A Message from Middle School Director Lois Pressman Conferences with your daughter’s teachers will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Upper School News A Message from Upper School Director Eric Benke A Grade IX Parent Coffee will be held on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 8:30 a.m. in the Schoolhouse, Room 001.

Are you planning a company or holiday party? Maybe a wedding or a family reunion? Consider hosting your event at the School’s Residence  building.  You are cordially invited to a catered open house on Friday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to learn more about holding your special event at Baldwin.

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Saturday Enrichment Session focuses on communication skills Beginning Oct. 30, Kimberley Kleczka will offer “Inside the Actress’ Studio,” a Saturday morning program for girls in grades two through five that focuses on presentation, etiquette, social interactions, and communication skills. This program will take place on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. To read more about this program please click here.

Informational session on June Costa Rica trip An informational meeting for all ninth to 11th grade Spanish students interested in traveling to Costa Rica in June 2011 and their parents will be held Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in Room 127 of the Schoolhouse.

Parents' Association Notable News Girl Power.  It isn't just a great phrase, it is a great evening.  Join other Lower School Mothers/Special Persons and daughters on Friday, Nov. 5 for a powerful evening of creativity and compassion.  Don't forget about the Bloomingdale's Shopping Event and the Halloween Fair which are happening this week! Click on the PA News button for more info.

Learn about the 'State of the School' Oct. 26 You are invited to join Head of School Sally Powell on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Residence for a State of the School gathering.

Exercise your mind and body tonight Start your evening off with a lively discussion of  David McCullough's John Adams at the Baldwin Book Club at 6 p.m. in The Residence (free), followed by Downward Dog for a Cause, a yoga event to benefit Living Beyond Breast Cancer, at 7 p.m. in the Athletic Center ($10).