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Thank you families for making this Spring Family Weekend such a huge success. Attendance was the highest we have seen in years and the weather could not have been better. What a great way to enter the home stretch of this academic year as we prepare for Commencement and other end-of-year activities.

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from the weekend!

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.
• Paul Bassett Softball Academy – a softball program geared towards girls ages 12-16. PBSA is an excellent way to improve skills learned during the season. The program offers sessions on base running, hitting, fielding and bunting, as well as the psychological aspects of the game. We also offer a free windmill pitching clinic for all interested.
• OwlBridge – a three-week academic experience for girls entering grades 8-10. The program focuses on math and English and students receive one-on-one attention in small class settings. Please talk with your daughter’s advisor to see if OwlBridge is right for her.
• Intensive Riding Camp – NEW this year, a week-long program designed for competitive riders ages 14-18. Riders will work with all 40 school horses and learn techniques for adapting to different mounts. Created with the methodology of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association in mind, the IRC introduces girls to the concept of riding effectively within the constructs of IEA practice.

For more information on any of the programs offered or to sign-up, please contact the Summer Programs Office at (413) 774-2711 x 256 or via email at summerprograms@sbschool.org .

The Development Office is proud to report that our 3rd annual online auction and 1st ever silent auction event collectively generated $8,100 to support the School’s Annual Fund! The silent auction was a great success, and we hope to double or even triple the participation and attendance next year. The impressive outcome of both auctions was largely due to our parent volunteers. Angie Reynolds P ’12 and Linda Gledhill P ’13 spent many hours soliciting businesses, making phone calls, gathering items to be auctioned off and offering their expertise to help us deliver a beautiful event. We thank you both!

As we look towards the future and begin planning for next year, we hope to reach out to you. If you have a favorite restaurant, an antique or even a service you would like to offer, please contact Stephanie Smith, Development Assistant. We are already beginning to build our auction catalog. It’s a fun and exciting way to raise money for your daughter’s education.

Privilege System Update
The Dean of Students Office is proud to announce those students who are in Bonus Category under the Privilege system:

Mia Anthony
Kristina Athey
Kat Bordewieck
Denise Bremar
Charli Brown
Claire Callahan
Bryna Cofrin-Shaw
*Athena Coleman
Callan Franchi
Lizzy Galluzzo
Eudora Lin
Colleen Mangan
Courtney McKnight
*Tess Reed
Hannah Reynolds
Julia Short
Dylan Tomalin
Yvette Tsai
*Ornella Umubyeyi

(*) New to the category

Students in the Bonus Category can not earn any infractions and must do more than two hours of Service to the School.

Students under the Bonus Category are allowed:

• An additional 2 hours of the wireless network each day
• May sign off campus for dinner one weeknight each week with parental permission
• May sign off campus for lunch one day each week with parental permission
• Is exempt from breakfast check-in (but should check-in with Sharon Weyers by 9:00 a.m.)
• Is exempt from 10:30 evening check-in (but expected to be on her hallway)
• Is exempt from daytime study hall if in good academic standing

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Click here to see what is happening on the SBS campus and read about the "Pansies for Pals" event put on by the SBS Green Team.

Upcoming Parents’ Association 2008-2009 Meeting

The final PA meeting of the year will take place on May 11th at 7:30 am.

If you are planning to attend this meeting or would like information about joining the conference call, please email Sara Brown Gibbons at sgibbons@sbschool.org or call (413) 774-2711 ext. 247. We look forward to seeing you there!

For minutes from the last PA meeting or for more information about the SBS Parents' Association Click Here.
 

Friday, May 1
Alumnae Event Alexandria, Virginia

Sunday May 3
Debate Event at Deerfield Academy

Tuesday, May 5
Middle School Founders Day

Tuesday, May 5
Community Dinner

Monday, May 11
Parents' Association Meeting

Thursday, May 14
Spearth Day

Saturday, May 16
The Veveteen Rabbit

Saturday, May 16
SBS Schooling Event