April 29, 2021
From the Head of School Town Hall Video Dear Families,
Thanks to everyone who joined us for last night's virtual Town Hall. It was great to connect as a community to hear what's on your mind. We have much to look forward to in the final weeks of the school year, including some exciting opportunities to safely gather in person. Below is a link to the video from last night's Town Hall. I want to especially thank Foote parent Dr. Jason Schwartz for again joining us and sharing his time and expertise on COVID vaccines.
Here are a few of the main topics we covered last night:
We have so much to celebrate this year and I look forward to doing just that in the weeks ahead. Our school community has done a great job prioritizing health and safety and we need to keep at it for a few weeks longer. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment.
Best,
Aléwa Cooper Head of School Parent Meeting Substance Abuse Educator Talk TONIGHT: Thursday, April 29 7:00 p.m.
Health and substance abuse educators from FCD Prevention Works (FCD) will host an informal parent discussion. The team will tell parents about the content they cover with students and offer support and guidance for helping children avoid the risks of drug abuse. Topics to be covered include:
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Middle School News Final Call for Spring Sports Registration for Session 2 of Foote's intramural spring sports program for students in Grades 6–9 ends tomorrow, Friday, April 30.
Session 2 runs from May 3–27. Sport offerings include lacrosse, baseball, softball, tennis (grades 7, 8 and 9 only), and outdoor basketball. For more information, including equipment lists for each sport, click here.
Register using the link below. Please complete one form for each child.
Middle School News Hangout with Ms. Cooper & Mr. Fulton Wednesday, May 5 7:00 p.m. Zoom link will be posted in Google Classroom
Middle School students are invited to an interactive Zoom hangout with Head of School Aléwa Cooper and incoming Head of Middle School Barry Fulton. Ms. Cooper and Mr. Fulton will share a bit about themselves before leading the students in an interactive game. Special thanks to Em & M Sweet Creations for providing a take-home treat to enjoy during the event. Parent Meeting PTC Meeting Thursday, May 6 9:30 a.m. Zoom Link (Passcode: 963481)
All Foote parents are welcome to attend the upcoming PTC meeting. Don't miss this opportunity to meet other Foote parents and learn more about how you can support community events. PTC News Cookbook: Deadline Extended The PTC is making a Foote Community Cookbook and you're invited to share a recipe!
You've likely spent more time than ever in the kitchen recently. Now it's time to share the fruits of your labor with Foote friends.
Step 1: Decide Which Recipe to Share We have created a sign-up sheet where you can add the name of the dish you plan to submit and check to see if anyone else is submitting the same one. Already see your preferred dish on the list? No problem—maybe you have a different take on the dish, or perhaps you want to choose another recipe instead.
Step 2: Make Your Dish and Take Photos Make your recipe with your family. Take "in-process" photos along the way and at least one photo of the finished dish. Photos of children and family members cooking are encouraged.
Step 3: Submit your Recipe Click here to submit your recipe and upload your photos.
All recipes will be collected into a beautiful cookbook that will be sold as a PTC fundraiser. All proceeds will directly benefit our children's Foote education.
New deadline to submit: Thursday, May 13.
Questions? Email PTC cookbook coordinator, Marisa Ferraro, at marisaeferraro@gmail.com. All School News Register for Foote Summer Camp! Summer Adventures offers four weeks of camp at Foote:
Click here for more information and click below to register.
PTC News Faculty Appreciation Breakfast The Faculty Appreciation Breakfast takes place Thursday, May 13. This is a wonderful opportunity to thank the Foote faculty and staff for all their efforts supporting our children's education and well-being. The breakfast is sponsored by the PTC and supported by Foote families.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Questions? Email Duffy Mudry at duffymudry@yahoo.com Curriculum Close-Up Can You Spot the Fake News? The internet is awash in rumors, questionable information and outright fake news—much of which looks indistinguishable from real news. It's enough to leave your average grown-up feeling a little unmoored. So imagine the challenge for adolescents.
In Grade 6, a four-part unit on bias in the news media is taking aim at disinformation—empowering students to become more media literate by giving them tools to separate fact from fiction.
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