From the Director’s Desk:
I don’t know about you but I am craving BBQ this a.m.!  On behalf of the faculty and the precious children, we thank you for the amazing amount of work that only 21 sets of parents put in to ensure a successful fundraising event!  It was most impressive!  Particular thanks to Don and Janene Davison for their incredible leadership, andto Jody Wood for her ticket sale-a-rama!  To the men of meat, the BBQ was delicious; to the women of beans, my husband said he wants the recipe.  To the Mims/Aubins, Benards, Boullions, Bradleys, the Mike Davisons, Densons, Donlons, Galloways, Georges, Havards, Howreys, McClures, Patels, Smiths, Valbuenas, Vieaus, Weathers, Wessales, and Wilbers,  we think you are simply the greatest!

For those who couldn’t hear or were outside, Matt Havard was selected as PARENT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR!  Thanks, Matt, for all you have done to keep us “online” and for installing our laptops!  Your commitment to this is critical to our students’ enhanced educational opportunities!  Stop by and see the plaque where Matt’s name is the first of many “Parents of the Year!”

Calendar of Events:

Monday, May 9–Visit from Galveston Bay Foundation
Tuesday, May 10–May Tuition is due.
Wednesday, May 11–Books & Breakfast, 7:45 a.m.
Thursday, May 12–Parent Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Moody Mansion
Friday, May 13-Early dismissal at noon; faculty in-service

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

Science Fair, May 24th
Field Day/Cook Out, May 26
Upper School Awards Day–May 27

One More Thing to Remember:

RE-ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS ARE DUE!

Red aprons are for sale for $25 if you would like to order one; meat committee is welcome to purchase their own and as they are used, they will be $20.

Art:da Vinci to Rembrandt this week for Middle/Upper school students.  Chinese brush painting should excite Lower school and provide a new hall way exhibit.  Thanks to Mr. Jesifor his leadership in our table decorations and student art, and to Linda Denson for her guidance and talent–little fat red birds abound!

From the Director’s Desk:

Recently, several children have mentioned wanting a “no shoe day” at school.  It reminded me of an article I read about an Alabama physician, Dr. Robert Parker (Cynthia Smith knew him!).  He promoted no shoes in grades k-3 as a way for children to avoid sickenss.  His theory was that parents bundled up their children too much in cold weather which made them sweat and then get sick.  His own son, who attended that school, went barefoot and never had a cold.  The shoeless custon survives to this day in that school, and even survived the school’s implementation of uniforms.  One third grade teacher reports that barefoot kids never get sick.  Now it appears, however, that the original reason for not wearing shoes has been forgotten and it’s now all about not having to tie shoelaces.

I love this story, as it reminded me how often in life we can be swept away by cultural or media promoted trends–velcro, anyone?!?  How easily we can be convinced with the best of intentions that something is acceptable.  Having said that, while I have to say no to entire school year of no shoes, I can say yes to one day to celebrate carefree feet!  Just remember, “no” can and should be considered a term of endearment or a hug that says how much you love your child.  Only then will they learn to “tie their shoes” on their own!

“No Shoe Day” will be Wednesday, April 27th!  Wear ‘em to school, lunch, recess; ditch ‘em in between!

Calendar of Events:

• Monday, April 18–gymnastics from 3:45 to 4:45 (note the earlier start and finish!)
• Tuesday, April 19–drama class, 3:30-4:30
• Wednesday, April 20–Books & Breakfast, 7:45 a.m. Volunteers?
• Wednesday, April 20–Upper School to Ocan Star Drilling Rig
• Wednesday, April 20–gymnastics, 3:45-4:45
• Wednesday, April 20–Lower School Pajama Day!
• Thursday, April 21–drama class, 3:30-4:30
• Thursday, April 21–Coast Guard to visit Satori for water/boat safety (and San Jacinto Day!)
• Friday, April 22–No school; Good Friday Holiday
• Monday, April 25–Parent/Teacher Conferences; no school!

Art:

Students will be rendering work by Van Gogh and Eduard Munch this week.  They are also having lessons in mosaics and tiles.

Spanish:

Students will be studying Easter vocabulary and making cascarones (confetti eggs)

PE:

Students will be continuing their jump rope lessons.

Odds & Ends:

• Please note the change in the calendar; the last day of school will be Friday, May 27th, instead of school on Monday, Memorial Day, and Tuesday.  Many parents have already indicated that they would already be on vacation.  Field Day is Thursday, May 26, and we will return to school for hot dog cook out on the playground.  Friday, May 27th, will be Awards Day–no graduation until next year, as we will have sixth graders!
• Reminder that re-enrollment contracts are due Monday, May 2nd!  Any financial aid applications are past due!
• Calendar is set for next year; you will receive a copy with your child’s last report card.
• Conference sign-up sheets have been posted on the glass door–be sure to sign up!