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February 7, 2019

NEWS

UMOJA Weekend. Students can enjoy a game night with snacks, take a trip to the Newtown Farmers Market, go rock climbing, perform in an open mic and talent show, and attend the Lunar New Year parade in Philly this weekend. Full schedule.

Parents Association Meeting. The next Parents Association Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library Conference Room. A light dinner will be served beforehand in the meetinghouse from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Speaker Mindy Schwartz, an ADHD/Executive Function Coach in Newtown, PA, will present What is Executive Function? and share strategies to support your teen.

Commencement and Senior Events 2019. Details about graduation week activities are on our website. Rochester Formal Wear will be available outside the dining room in Main Lobby on Friday, February 15 and Friday, February 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to measure those who would like to rent tuxedos for the Senior Dinner Dance. They will also be taking measurements for Commencement attire. Please refer to the Commencement email or our website for details.

Course Planning and Course Selection. Thanks to all the parents of 9th and 10th graders who attended the Course Planning Workshops on Parents Visiting Day. The recorded presentations and handouts are available on the parent portal. Students are working with their advisors on course selections now, and the paperwork is due on February 15.

College Counseling Meetings. Sophomores are invited to attend a one-on-one college counseling meeting between now and February 28 to answer any questions they may have about what to expect during junior year. Students must see Terry Tuttle in college counseling to schedule an appointment.

GS Athletics Calendar. Visit the Athletics section to view upcoming matches.

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The Parent Plan-It is designed to inform parents about campus events and deadlines. Please contact editor Katharine Sipio with comments, suggestions, and news at 215.579.6576 or by email at ksipio@georgeschool.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 8. Great Green Give

Feb 13. Parents Association meeting in the MDA Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.

Feb 20. Career Pathways meeting in the Small Dining Room at 6:30 p.m.

Feb 22-23. Winter Musical Performance Side Show

Mar 8. Spring Break begins

Mar 26. Classes resume

Mar 30. Junior Dinner Dance

Apr 10. Parents Association meeting in the MDA Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.

Apr 12-13. Dance Eclectic

Apr 14. Grandparents and Special Friends Day

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