To view the Snapshot with photos and images click here.

Want to know what you missed at November's Parents' Association meeting? Tune in to hear Angie Reynolds P'12 talk about this year's initiatives at the November Parents' Association meeting. Watch the video here or visit Stoneleigh-Burnham's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/stoneleighburnham.

December's Parents' Association meeting is next Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. See you there!

"Step Up to the Plate," the 8th grade fall theater production is ready to take the stage! The play will be presented in Geissler Gallery on Friday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m.   

The story is about a young woman, Angela, who has a dream: she wants to pitch for the Yankees. Each student has had a vital role in creating the production, as actor, assistant director, designer or technician. They have researched the historical characters in order to better portray them. Their collaboration has been truly inspiring as they bring to the project their unique voices and creativity.

The performance is open to all and will be presented on Friday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. in Geissler Gallery. The performance is free and open to the public.

SBS students are unstoppable! Meet more unstoppable SBS students here... 

Winter sports are off to a nice start this week at SBS.  The athletic department is also busy planning for the 6th Annual Stoneleigh-Burnham School Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament that will take place on December 18th & 19th, 2009. For more information on this event click here.

All parents are cordially invited to the annual Stoneleigh-Burnham Community Holiday Party. Please join Head of School Sally Mixsell and the Stoneleigh-Burnham community in Geissler Gallery on Thursday, December 10, 2009 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

RSVP by December 7th, by calling 413-774-2711 ext. 262 or email: slsmith@sbschool.org.

Please bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to the party to benefit the Orange Food Pantry.

From the Dean of Students Office:

WINTER BREAK
Winter break begins Friday, December 18th - there will be no classes that day. Dorms close at 4:00 p.m. Students should return to campus on Monday, January 4th between 12:00-7:00 p.m. Please be sure that travel plan forms are turned in to Sharon Weyers as early as possible.

FROM THE ACADEMIC DEAN
Fall term grade and progress reports will be mailed on Friday, December 4th. Please let us know if you do not receive them in a reasonable period of time. The fall term Honor Roll Assembly will be held Thursday, December 10th at 11:40 a.m. in the Capen Room. Parents are cordially invited to attend.

Congratulations to the following students who have reached the BONUS level in the privilege system by not accumulating any absence points and by performing at least two hours of service to the school:

• Charli Brown
• Claire Callahan
• *Kiriko Emi
• Jessica Gale
• Rachel Gledhill
• Book Israsena
• Paige Koning
• Jade Macy
• Courtney McKnight
• Theresa Oh
• Tess Reed
• Hannah Reynolds
• Soobin Ryu
• Kate Strousse
• Linda Wang
• Bree Wisniewski

(*) New to the category.

Stoneleigh-Burnham School class rings will be on sale soon!
Balfour, the official ring company for Stoneleigh-Burnham will be on campus on
Monday, December 7, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Orders will be taken outside the Dining Hall.

• Celestrium (Stainless Steel) $249.95
• Premium Silver $349.95
• 10 Karat White or Yellow Gold $419.95
• 14 Karat White or Yellow Gold $519.95
• 18 Karat White or Yellow Gold $649.00

Rings must be paid for in full at the time of order. A $7.00 shipping and handling charge and 6.25% MA sales tax will be added to the price of the ring. Rings ordered on December 7, 2009 will be delivered to the school before the spring break. Payments can be made by cash, check or credit card.

Please call 413-331-0337 with any questions.

Make sure you don't miss out on any of the exciting events happening at Stoneleigh-Burnham School in the coming weeks and months. Horse Shows, the annual Winter Solstice Concert (this year featuring a dance inspired by Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar!), Stoneleigh-Burnham's Holiday Party, the Equestrian Center Open House, Parent Association meetings and much, much more.

Check out the online calendar for these dates and information on other upcoming events at Stoneleigh-Burnham School. And help spread the word about all the great things happening at SBS by telling a friend!

Catching up with the SBS PA

Step Up to the Plate - New Date!

Meet an Unstoppable SBS Student

News from the Athletics Director

SBS Community Holiday Party

From the Deans

Class Ring Sales Coming Soon

Saturday, December 5, 2009
SBS Horse Show

Saturday, December 5, 2009
First Day of Winter Athletic Games

Thursday, December 10, 2009
Holiday Party

Friday, December 11, 2009
Step Up to the Plate

Saturday, December 12, 2009
Equestrian Center Open House

Thursday, December 17. 2009
Winter Solstice Performance

Friday & Saturday, December 18-19
6th Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament