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A Mother's Mission - Sally Goodrich to speak at Stoneleigh-Burnham |
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An Evening with Sally and Donald Goodrich: The Story of One 9/11 Family
Stoneleigh-Burnham invites you to attend a public lecture by Sally and Donald Goodrich on Thursday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Stoneleigh-Burnham's Geissler Gallery. The lecture is the second in the Miriam Emerson Peters Speaker Series in Global Awareness. We hope you can join us for what promises to be an engaging and enriching evening. Below are some details on the Goodriches' story and the talk.
Sally and Donald Goodrich, founders of The Peter M. Goodrich Memorial Foundation and the subject of the documentary Axis of Good: A Story from 9/11, will speak at Stoneleigh-Burnham School on Thursday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Capen Room. The public lecture is sponsored by the School’s Miriam Emerson Peters Speaker Series in Global Awareness.
The Goodriches lost their son Peter on September 11, 2001 when the hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 he was aboard hit the World Trade Center. Sally and Donald created a foundation in their son’s name, which works primarily in the Pashtun provinces of Afghanistan to support education and address the fundamental needs of fragile populations. Sally directs the work of the Foundation, which has included the building of a school for over 500 girls in Logar Province that opened in 2006, as well as the digging of a deep water well and reservoir in Kunar Province. More on this event.
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From the College Counseling Office |
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An SAT prep class will be offered to juniors at Stoneleigh-Burnham this winter and spring. This class provides an opportunity to focus on reading and writing, math, or all three together. The class will meet 6 times beginning at the end of March. Classes will meet from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (the student may choose either the full 3 hours or a 90 minute session) on five Thursdays and one Sunday. The price is $398.00 for math, reading and writing or $242.00 for just math or just reading and writing and includes a text and a CD.
A $100.00 deposit is due by February 2, 2010 and should be made payable to Karen B. Morgan. Ms. Morgan has been conducting SAT prep classes for a number of years and would welcome inquiries from families with questions.
Please contact Lauren Cunniffe, Director of College Counseling, at 413-774-2711 ext-280 or via email at lcunniffe@sbschool.org with any questions or for the contact information for Karen Morgan. |
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International Award-Winning Artist at Stoneleigh-Burnham |
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Following My Tune - January Gallery Exhibit and Artist Lecture
International award-winning artist Jinghua Gao Dalia will show her work in Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Geissler Gallery January 15-February 19. Following My Tune is a collection of Dalia’s traditional Chinese brush paintings of landscapes, birds, figures and flowers. Dalia will speak about her work during an artist lecture on Tuesday, January 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the Gallery.
Dalia began her art study at the age of nine with her father Gao Yi-hung, who was a leading Chinese artist and the calligraphy master to China’s President Chiang Kai-shek’s son. Dalia received a fine arts degree from National Taiwan Normal University. Her paintings have been exhibited in New York, Washington D.C., California, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Read more here. |
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SBS Students Explore Summer Travel Options |
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Madelaine Eulich and Chris Frantz from the Experiment in International Living office in Brattleboro, Vermont visited the Stoneleigh-Burnham campus on Monday, January 11th. They spoke to all students interested in the exciting offerings for travel abroad during summer 2010.
The students left the meeting very excited about the possibilities the Experiment in International Living summer program offers; ask your daughters about the event or read on for more information.
On an Experiment in International Living summer program, students can...
- Practice French skills during a photography program in Paris
- Horseback the Andean foothills of rural Argentina
- Learn the Flamenco in Andalucia, Spain
- Work with Peacemakers in Seoul, South Korea
- Go on a camping safari in South Africa
- Visit one of 30 countries world-wide in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific
Learn more at www.experimentinternational.org!
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Parents' Association News |
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Parents’ Association 2009-2010 Meetings:
- January 12 - Parent's Association Meeting, Blue Room 5:30 PM
- February 9 - Parent's Association Meeting, Blue Room 5:30 PM
- April 13 - Parent's Association Meeting, Blue Room 5:30 PM
- May 11 - Parent's Association Meeting, Blue Room 5:30 PM
For those who are unable to attend the meeting, we encourage you to call in and participate via conference call!
Dial-in number: 218-936-4700
Access Code: 385591
What is the Parents' Association?
The Parents' Association of Stoneleigh-Burnham School supports the academic, residential, and extracurricular programs in a number of ways:
- Welcomes new parents to SBS with formal and informal communications.
- Hosts events for prospective families.
- Volunteers to be Admissions Ambassadors.
- Creates programs and events that offer appreciation to the faculty and care for students.
- Connects with each other for support, creative planning, and information-sharing.
- Donates to the Parents' Fund.
- Supports daughters in their efforts to achieve and become their best selves.
- Supports the faculty, staff, Head of School, and administrative team with volunteer efforts, strong advocacy for the school's mission statement, and light-hearted respect and enjoyment of the people, animals and grounds of Stoneleigh-Burnham School.
For more information about the Parents' Association, please contact
Regina Mooney, Parents' Association Coordinator at rmooney@sbschool.org.
Parent Fund 100 Challenge Moving Ahead
As we approach 100 Nights until graduation, the Parent Fund 100 Challenge is gathering momentum. Remember, it takes every parent to give a gift in order for us to reach our goal. Your gifts will positively impact every area of Stoneleigh-Burnham School. Here is an update on our progess so far:
Parent Fund 100 Challenge
- Goal for FY10= $100,000
- Progress to date = $39,235
- Participation Goal for FY10= 100% giving
- Progress to date = 14% (up from 8% in November)
Visit the Parent Fund section of the website to chart our progress. Thank you for your participation! |
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From the Alumnae Office |
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100 Nights
This year 100 Nights will be celebrated on the evening of February 19th. The event will begin at 5:00 pm in the Reading Room of the library where parents are invited to join their senior daughters for photos and then proceed to the Capen Room at 5:30 for the 100 Nights ceremony.
100 Nights is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the beginning of the transition from student to alumnae. It is a time for the graduating Class of 2010 to map their goals for the last 100 days and to begin to think ahead to the important roles they will lead as alumnae of an institution steeped in a rich history. Soon they will join the women of the Mary A. Burnham, Stoneleigh-Prospect Hill, and Stoneleigh-Burnham Schools as alumnae and the distinction of being a member of the Alumnae Association will forever be theirs.
Equestrian Wall of Fame
Stoneleigh-Burnham School is excited to announce the inception of the Equestrian Wall of Fame which has been designed to spotlight and celebrate the achievements of alumnae in various sectors of the equestrian world. Stoneleigh-Burnham looks forward to honoring these alumnae who have made significant contributions and have brought distinction and excellence to the field. You are cordially invited to attend Vicky Castegren’s lecture, the Equestrian Wall of Fame induction ceremony and the reception to honor the inductees. Please visit our Riding page for more details on the Equestrian Wall of Fame.
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Annual Fund Auction Update! |
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50/50 Raffle Update
Thank you to all parents who helped their daughters sell tickets over the winter break. The girls raised $1,300 which brings our grand total up to $2,450! Quite the prize for the raffle winner!
Auction Update!
We still need donated items, services, or sponsors for the annual auction. Purchase a business ad in the catalog, become a sponsor, or donate a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant. There are many ways you can participate! Contact Stephanie Smith via e mail at slsmith@sbschool.org for more information.
Visit the auction website to view the catalog or donate an item: www.sbsauction.cmarket.com.
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In This Issue |
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Sally Goodrich to Speak at SBS
News From College Counseling
Gallery Talk at SBS
Students Explore Summer Options
Parents' Association News
From the Alumnae Office
DVDs on Sale at Bookstore
Annual Fund Auction Update!
What's Happening at SBS?
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