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While the rain may have dampened Thursday, May 14, students were still full of energy and excited to celebrate Spearth Day 2009. The morning was full of community service opportunities both on and off campus. In the afternoon, students enjoyed the talent show, snacks and games, including "Dunk Your Favorite Administrator." The highlight of the afternoon was the distribution of the 2009 yearbooks.

Dear SBS Parents,

As the academic year builds to its natural crescendo, I am sure you are reflecting on how your daughter’s year has gone. Is she a strong learner? Is her confidence intact? Is she curious, friendly and caring? How has she been prepared to navigate challenging times?

What a remarkable time of change and growth we’ve seen this year, four our students and indeed, for Stoneleigh-Burnham School. As we celebrate the School’s 140th anniversary with great pride and optimism, we are ebullient with enthusiasm for the course we are charting into the near and distant future, even despite the economic challenges that face our entire world.

Deerfield Academy will host the 28th annual International Independent Schools' Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC) next October 1-4, 2009. Stoneleigh-Burnham School has agreed to partner with Deerfield to organize the event, one of the most well respected English speaking independent school competitions in the world.

As a host school for one of the World Tournament’s qualifying public speaking events, Stoneleigh-Burnham has been invited to compete in the IISPSC this fall, and three of our students will compete in the tournament.

Deerfield is expecting approximately 150 students and 50 coaches to attend from 60 schools. Schools that are invited and likely to attend include Andover, Exeter, Hotchkiss, Roxbury Latin, Wellington College (UK), Kings Academy (Jordan), Eton College (UK), and St. Paul's. Additionally, two dozen of the top Canadian schools, as well as schools from Bermuda, Cyprus and England will be invited. Finally we hope that schools from Peru, Turkey, and Hong Kong will consider attending.

Year-End Shipping Needs

Having trouble getting your daughter’s stuff home from school? Stoneleigh-Burnham School has made special arrangements with The UPS Store® to ship it nearly anywhere in the world. From computers and stereos to boxes of books and clothes, The UPS Store® can solve all your shipping problems. All packages must be marked to be shipped by The UPS Store®. Each box must have a completed Parcel Shipping Order form. Pick up will be Monday, June 1st and The UPS Store will contact families to discuss packing/shipping solutions and payment arrangements. The UPS Store’s telephone number is 413-549-1070.

Travel Information

• Friday, May 15 – Deadline for boarding students to submit End-of-Year travel form to the Dean’s office.
• Friday, May 29 – The 140th SBS Commencement followed by a buffet luncheon. Summer vacation begins for all students at 12:00 p.m. Middle school students and seniors leave campus before 4:00 p.m. Dorms close and all remaining students depart campus by 8:00 p.m. Students must check out with resident faculty before leaving.
• Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Resident Assistants and all international students arrive by 12:00 noon.
• Wednesday, Sept. 9 – New domestic students arrive by 12:00 noon.
• Thursday, Sept. 10 – Returning domestic students arrive by 12:00 noon.

On Saturday, May 9th, the SBS Chamber Players performed at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductor's Association (MICCA) Festival at the Concord/Carlysle High School. Eight students represented the school: Julie Bae ’09, Morgan Bae ’10, Moon Jung Choi ’10, Kiriko Emi ’12, Lydia Feng ’10, DoYeon Kim ’10, Jane Lee ’11 and Saya Shisai ’10. Click here to read about their success!

Stoneleigh-Burnham School is proud to continue the great work we do throughout the school year by offering a number of summer programs. All programs are residential and directed by current SBS faculty and staff. We offer programs in riding, dance, debate, softball and academic review. Below is a brief description of each program:

• Bonnie Castle Riding Camp – a two-week camp for girls ages 9-16. Participants ride twice daily, take an equine studies class and participate in other activities which vary by session including arts and crafts, dance, tennis and softball.
• Sorvino Dance Intensive – a week-long dance intensive designed for intermediate to advanced dancers between the ages of 11-17. Dancers will take part in classes for ballet, modern, jazz and West African, with optional classes in tap and pointe. In addition, participants spend one night at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, MA.
• A Voice of Her Own – a public speaking and debate experience designed for girls ages 11-17. This program can help the accomplished debater hone skills and improve her delivery, and can take the most novice speaker and help build confidence in the strength of her voice.

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Saturday, May 16
The Velveteen Rabbit

Saturday, May 16
SBS Schooling Event

Friday, May 22
Middle School Performing Arts Presentation

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26-27
Upper School Exams

Wednesday, May 27
Last Day of Class for Middle School

Wednesday, May 27
Vespers Ceremony

Thursday, May 28
Middle School Moving Up Ceremony

Thursday, May 28
Awards Ceremony

Thursday, May 28
Spring Dance Performance

Friday, May 29
140th Commencement Ceremony