| | Grade 6 News Both the Middle and Upper School at SPSG communicate with parents primarily through email on a weekly basis. Therefore, it is extremely important to read your newsletter and advise Jill Crooks Karpovich ’91 if your email address changes. Middle school parent newsletters are sent via email every Wednesday throughout the school year, excluding vacation periods. Each newsletter contains information and details about upcoming events and activities that are specific to that grade. You can also find additional information under the Parents section of SPSG's website. Please contact Noelle Hopper in the Communications Office should you have any questions. GRADE NEWS - Tuesday, September 1: Kenzie Day
- 8:00-11:30 a.m.: All new 6th graders are required to attend. Uniforms do not need to be worn, but students should bring their white uniform polo for student ID photos.
- 12:30-2:30 p.m.: All returning students will have their picture taken. Uniforms do not need to be worn, but students should bring their white uniform polo for student ID photos.
- 8:00-8:30 a.m. in the Alumnae Center: Coffee and muffins for parents.
- 8:30-9:00 a.m.: Parents will meet grade-level deans. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Bortner, Director of Parent and Alumnae Relations, at 443-632-1038.
- Wednesday, September 2, 7:55 a.m.-3:05 p.m.: First Day of School
School will run on a Friday Schedule.
- Sixth Grade Class Coordinators
We look forward to the start of the school year and meeting new families and students. Trudy Burke, Caillin's mom, and Christine Moore, Megan's mom, are the class coordinator and assistant class coordinator for the sixth grade, and we are happy to field any questions you may have during the year. Enjoy the last week of summer! SCHOOL NEWS - New School Hours
In order to protect our students’ safety and to meet the needs of our families, the school building will be open to students at 7:00 a.m. and doors will be closed at 6:00 p.m. All students who arrive between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. should report to the Commons for supervised before-school care. Breakfast will now be offered for purchase in The Gator Café starting at 7:15 a.m. each morning. - All students will be expected to be out of the school building by 6:00 p.m. These hours will be strictly enforced, so please ensure that your daughter has appropriate transportation to and from school.
- LMS
Teachers are currently working on updating their LMS pages, please disregard any construction you may encounter. Thank you.
- Welcome back from the Development Office
We have set our sights high this year as we strive to reach 100% parent participation and raise $650,000 for SPSG's annual operating budget. In the coming weeks, you will learn more about the Gator Fund, however, in the meantime, please mark your calendars for October 15 when we will celebrate Gator Day, our annual online social media fundraiser.
- Monday, September 7: Labor Day, School is Closed
- Wednesday, September 9-Thursday, September 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Middle School Hopes and Dreams Conference
Please remember to schedule your Hopes and Dreams conference with your daughter's advisor. These meetings are an opportunity for parents and advisors to connect and talk about goals and expectations for the year ahead. Please contact Kendal Sutphen, the Middle School Administrative Assistant, to schedule your appointment before the first week of school.
- Friday, September 18: Middle School Dress-Down Day
More information to come. UPCOMING EVENTS - Thursday, September 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Commons: Middle School Parents' Night
- Wednesday, October 14, 8:30-9:00 a.m. in the Crane Library: Middle School Parent Coffee
Parent coffees will be held throughout the year for all middle school parents. Join Montanna Wilson and faculty members for coffee and conversation to hear about what is going on in the middle school.
ARTS - Monday, August 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Studio 322: The Dance Conservatory Open House
The Dance Conservatory at the St. Paul’s Schools program has been designed to identify, nurture, develop, and train the community's children in the art of dance. Learn more about TDC and class offerings at spsfg.org/TDC.
- Saturday, September 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in The Ward Center: Visiting Artist Duane Sabiston Reception and Lecture
Duane Sabiston's exhibition will run from September 1-October 9 in The Ward Center.
- Wednesday, October 14-Friday, November 20 in The Ward Center: Joint SPSG/SP Middle School Art Show
ATHLETICS - Tuesday, September 8, 3:45-4:45 p.m.: Middle School Sports Begin
Please contact Erin Howland with any questions.
- Friday, October 23, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., SPSG/SP Tennis Courts: Gator Open
This is a women's doubles tennis event with a compass format that is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. All are welcome to play: alumnae, parents, grandparents and friends! Funds raised from the Gator Open will support the athletic programs at SPSG, specifically strength and conditioning resources for our students. Register here! PARENTS' ASSOCIATION NEWS FOLLOW US - Follow us on SPSG'S various social media sites to see more about what's happening within our community:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Trudy Burke
Lead Class Coordinator
trudyburke@comcast.net | |
