Volume 5, Issue 28April 1, 2010

April 2: School Closed, Good FridayApril 5: School Closed, Easter MondayApril 6: PA MeetingApril 6: Pennies for Peace NightApril 7: All-School ChapelApril 9: Dance for HaitiApril 13: Grandparent Book ClubApril 15: Leadership Corps Meeting

Dates & Events

Page 2: Reaccreditation Update Page 2: Graduation Slide ShowPage 3: PA NewsPage 3: Poetry Contest WinnersFlyers Attached: Pennies for Peace Night at California TortillaMath Special Dress DayOnline at St.AnnesSchool.org: Lacrosse Photos in Photo GalleryEnrich Annapolis Spring CatalogUpdated Sports Calendar

Inside & Online

The Annapolis Music Festival: May 1: 1-8 p.m.A Celebration of the Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Join us for the 2010 Annapolis Music Festival: The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll. Featuring music and living history demonstrations from:

Detroit/MotownRockin’ with Elvis in Memphis

Annapolis-Carr’s BeachThe British Invasion

WoodstockNew York City Goes Disco

There will be swing and disco dancing instruction, folk songs, an Elvis impersonator, professional and student performances and the Naval Academy’s popular Electric Brigade. The day will end with a band competi-tion from area high schools. There are sponsorship opportunities available for businesses who wish to get their name in front of the over 1,000 guests who attend the festival. Please see attached flyers for more information or contact Hutchey Doley at hdoley@st.annesschool.org or 410-263-8650.

The Constellation is published weekly for the families of St. Anne’s School. It is available on the school’s web site: St.AnnesSchool.org. To include your news, please contact Effie Dawson, Director of Communications, at 410.263.8650, x121, or edawson@St.AnnesSchool.org. by noon on the Wednesday before publication.

News and AnnouncementsAIMS Accreditation Visit:

Thank everyone who helped this week during the three-day visit by the reaccreditation team of the As-sociation of Independent Maryland Schools. This visit was part of the 10-year reaccreditation of our school with this prestigious association. You will receive an update next week from Head of School Fran Lukens about the visit and other aspects of this AIMS reac-creditation process. But we wanted to thank all the parents who helped during the visit. Our PA handled hospitality for our guests, providing meals and snacks here at school and at their hotel. A number of parents also met with members of the reaccreditation team to share their thoughts about our program and our school community. The parents’ role is extremely important in the reaccreditation process and we deeply appreciate your participation.We also want to thank our staff, who have spent almost two years preparing our self-study for the reac-creditation, working extra hours and over the summer to reflect on and write about St. Anne’s School. We will share more about what we as educators learned during the process and how this process enhances our school and your child’s education.

PA Lunch Volunteers:

Chick-fil-A (10:50-12:30)

April 12: Pat Baldwin, Carol BentleyApril 19: Shunda Franklin, Amy BrodaApril 26: Amy Brown, Denise Christian

Taco (11:50-12:45)

April 8: Betsy Park, Sherrie KelleyApril 29: Minoo Tavakoli, Kelly MaurerMay 13: Susan Cummings, Susan Hebden

Pizza (10:50-12:30)

April 9: Susan Hebden, Laurie MurchakeApril 23: Kris Merritt, Marie GallatinMay 7: Mary Price Reath, Heather Marsden

Used Uniforms:

There will be a Used Uniform Sale on April 15-16 with half off all winter items.

Eighth Grade Graduation Dinner Slide Show:

Thanks to those families who have sent photos to Lisa Wells for the slide show – including the follow-ing: Crawford, Heacock, Lomax, Bird, Dixon, Grimes, Kelley, Hebden, Dixon, and McDowney. The deadline for sending in photos is April 30 – ex-cept for those Kodak Moments that arise in May! If you e-mail photos through Outlook, please send them in their original size. Photos that are sent in smaller or compressed format generally do not have a high enough resolution for the DVD program and cannot be used. Alternatively, you can send a data stick or cd, and indicate whether or not you would like it returned. Also, if you have suggestions for music to for the DVD, send them along in digital format or a cd. Questions? Contact Lisa Wells at stannes2010@gmail.com. Thanks!

To gain a sense of history and context for the stories of the Old Testament, Fifth Grade religion students model clothing traditionally worn about 4,000 years ago, during Abraham’s time.

The Constellation is published weekly for the families of St. Anne’s School. It is available on the school’s web site: St.AnnesSchool.org. To include your news, please contact Effie Dawson, Director of Communications, at 410.263.8650, x121, or edawson@St.AnnesSchool.org. by noon on the Wednesday before publication.

From the Parents Association

“You have a gem of a school.”Congratulations to the faculty and staff at St. Anne’s School for an incredible three-day Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) accreditation visit! I had the pleasure to work with many other parents this week to ensure the AIMS visiting team felt welcome, never went hungry, and was able to do the important work they do in evaluating our school. When I visited with them briefly after two long days of observation and interviews with students, staff and parents, one team member said to me, “You have a gem of a school.” This comment came from an experienced educator who works in one of the very best schools. There is no higher compliment than to be complimented by a peer. Just as a woodworker can easily recognize fine craftsmanship, an educator can best recognize a quality school. And ours is a gem. Thank you to everyone who helped with the AIMS visit, especially our Teacher Appreciation chairs who coordinated hospitality for the week. And a sincere thank you and congratulations to the administration, teachers and staff at St. Anne’s School for all you do for our students everyday, not just when the AIMS team is in town. Be-cause this week was no different than any other in terms of the energy, love and learning you share with our children. What a wonderful feeling going into Easter weekend, a time of rejuvenation, celebration and rebirth. Many blessings to you and your family.

~ Haley DeMaria

Enrich Annapolis

Speed Stacking is one of the new classes planned this spring through Enrich Annapo-lis! Speed stacking is gaining popularity nationwide as a way to improve creativity and coordination. Check it out in the Spring Catalog online at St.AnnesSchool.org. Classes begin April 6. Below, Eighth Graders complete a group stacking activity in physical education class.

News and Announcements Poetry Contest Winners:

Evan M. (Eighth Grade) and Kaylee H. (Third Grade) were selected as Maryland’s first place winners for their grade level in the National Garden Clubs, Inc. 2009 “Our Beautiful World” Youth Poetry Contest. Their poems have been sent on to compete at the regional level.

Elle W. (Eighth Grade) won a silver medal in the Scho-lastic Art & Writing Awards for her poem. This is the nation’s largest, longest running program of its kind, and judging is done by professionals in the field. This year, 165,000 works of art and writing were submitted; her recognition means Elle’s entry was in the top 1 percent of submissions. The award ceremony is at Carnegie Hall in New York on, unfortunately, the same day as St. Anne’s School graduation!

Admissions Corner: Open Houses:

St. Anne’s School hosts Walk-in Wednesday Open Houses throughout the school year. If you know of families interested in St. Anne’s School, please let them know about the Open Houses. Families may also plan private visits by contacting Robin Jones at rjones@St.AnnesSchool.org or at 410-263-8650, extension 153.

Enrich Annapolis!OFFERING THE COMMUNITY CLASSES FOR AGES TWO - ADULT

SPRING 2010

The Annapolis TwosLaunching your two year old’s learning journey

The Annapolis Study CenterIgniting students passion for excellence with one-on-one learning

Archery, Chess and FencingReturn to the classics

Highlighting Spring, Sports and TrainingTee-ball, Soccer Skills, LAX and Personal Fitness

Music Lessons Featuring 20 Talented TeachersBrass, wind, percussion, string, piano and voice for beginner to advanced

The Constellation is published weekly for the families of St. Anne’s School. It is available on the school’s web site: St.AnnesSchool.org. To include your news, please contact Effie Dawson, Director of Communications, at 410.263.8650, x121, or edawson@St.AnnesSchool.org. by noon on the Wednesday before publication.

News and AnnouncementsDance for Haiti Relief Fund:

Darby W. and Katie D. have planned a dance to raise funds to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. This is their Eighth Grade capstone project. Here are the details:

When: Friday, April 9, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: St. Anne’s School Multi-Purpose Room

Who: St. Anne’s Families and Friends

How Much: $10 per person

Organizations that will be helped:

Mercy Corps: http://www.mercycorps.org/whowearePartners in Health: http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti

Fresh Air Fund:

The Fresh Air Fund Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the home of Robyn and Tip Clifton in Bay Ridge (46 River Drive).

Fresh Air is the non-profit organization that arranges for underprivileged, inner-city kids to experience life outside of New York City for two weeks in the summer. Boys and girls ages 6-12 are matched with families to experience running barefoot in the grass, swimming in a pool, and fresh air! Families in our area will be host-ing children from July 6-20.

We welcome anyone interested in learning more about this program to join us! Or call Robyn at 410-268-6866. Please e-mail me if you would like to come!! RZgorski@mac.com

Camp Annapolis: Registration and CITs:

The Camp Annapolis brochure is available online or pick one up in our front office. For more information, contact Ellen Montoya at: emontoya@St.AnnesSchool.org. Camp Annapolis still has a few openings for Counsel-ors-in-Training (CITs). Please contact Ellen Montoya if you are interested in becoming a CIT.

As part of Second Grade’s research on Asian studies, Mrs. Merritt visited the class this week. She adopted two daughters from China and has returned there numerous times. She taught students about Chinese writing, clothing and how to eat with chopsticks by picking up popcorn and popcorn seeds.

The Constellation is published weekly for the families of St. Anne’s School. It is available on the school’s web site: St.AnnesSchool.org. To include your news, please contact Effie Dawson, Director of Communications, at 410.263.8650, x121, or edawson@St.AnnesSchool.org, at least one week before you wish your information to appear. The deadline for news is noon on Wednesday.

School Calendar Month-at-a-Glance

Early Childhood (Preschool and PreK) = EC Lower School (Kindergarten - 4th Grades) = LS Middle School (5th - 8th Grades) = MS Afternoon Enrichment Program = AEP

April 5 -May 1

5

School Closed, Easter Monday

6 Girls Lacrosse Practice, 3:45-5:30 Tennis Match at Truxton Park, 4 Boys B Lacrosse at Sum-mitt, 4

PA Meeting, 7 p.m.

Pennies For Peace Night at California Tortilla

9

Pizza Lunch

Dance for Haiti, 6:30-9 p.m.

7

All-School Chapel, 11 a.m. Health e-Lunch

Girls Lacrosse Practice, 3:45-5:30 Boys Lacrosse Practice, 3:45-5:30

8Taco Lunch

Tennis Practice, 3:45-5:30 Boys A Lacrosse vs. Indian Creek, 4 Girls A Lacrosse at Indian Creek, 4 Girls B Lacrosse Game at Indian Creek, 5

12Chick-Fil-A Lunch

Boys A Lacrosse Game at Severn, 3:45 Girls A Lacrosse Game at Severn, 3:45 Boys B Lacrosse Game at Severn, 4:45 Girls B Lacrosse Game at Severn, 4:45 Tennis Match at Truxton Park, 4

13 Grandparent Book Club, 10:30-12:30

Girls A Lacrosse vs. AACS, 4 Boys A Lacrosse vs. AACS, 5 Tennis Practice, 3:45-5:30

16 MS Half Day, Portfolio Conferences EC/LS Open

14 Health e-Lunch

Girls Lacrosse Practice, 3:45-5:30 Boys Lacrosse Practice, 3:45-5:30

15 MS Half Day, Portfolio Conferences EC/LS Open Leaderships Corps Meeting

19

Sixth Grade Echo Hill Trip Eighth Grade Play Re-hearsal, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Chick-Fil-A Lunch

Oyster Gardening: Group 7

Girls Lacrosse Practice, 3:45-5:30 Tennis Practice, 3:45-5:30

20

Sixth Grade Echo Hill Trip Eighth Grade Play Rehearsal, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Tennis Practice, 3:45-5:30

23Special Dress Day: Math

Eighth Grade Play Reheasal, 10 a.m. Eighth Grade Play Pizza Lunch

21

Sixth Grade Echo Hill Trip Eighth Grade Play Rehearsal, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Health e-Lunch

Girls Lacrosse Practice, 3:45-5:30

22

Eighth Grade Play Re-hearsal, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Game at Rock-bridge, 3:45 Tennis Practice, 3:45-5:30

26

Lower and Middle School Testing Chick-Fil-A Lunch

27

Lower and Middle School Testing

30

Lower and Middle School Testing Fourth Grade Ellis Island Trip

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Annapolis Music Festival, 1-8 p.m.

28

Lower and Middle School Testing Health e-Lunch

29

Lower and Middle School Testing Taco Lunch

 

 

Music Festival Patrons 

Main Stage Sponsor          Sponsorship amount: $5000 The Main Stage features all headliner performances and student performances throughout the day and the Best of the Bands competition from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.    

Passport and Welcome Station Sponsor    Sponsorship amount: $5000 All guests to the Annapolis Music Festival pass through the welcome station to receive their passport with a map and schedule of the event and the sponsoring Business acknowledgements.  

Village Sponsors            Sponsorship amount: $3000 

  Detroit/Motown        1950’s – 1960’s 

  Rockin’ with Elvis in Memphis    1950’s – 1960’s 

  Annapolis Rock ‘n’ Roll Roots     1950’s – 1960’s     The Story of Carr’s Beach 

  The British Invasion        1960’s 

  Woodstock           1968 

  NYC goes Disco        1970’s All villages will feature regional food, a marketplace, educational displays in addition to professional musicians and storytellers.  

Dance Floor Sponsor          Sponsorship amount: $1000 The Dance Floor features dancing lessons throughout the day.  Guests can get their groove on with dance lessons from swing dancing to the Hustle.    

Story Booth Sponsors          Sponsorship amount: $1000 Does the music bring back memories?  The Story Booth invites guests of all ages to share those memories with a friend or family member and have the interview recorded.  

 

Student Showcase  Sponsors        Sponsorship amount: $500 St. Anne’s School students will help tell the story of Rock & Roll with song, dance, and art in the villages, on the Main stage and on the Dance Floor.   Multiple Student Showcase Sponsorships are available. 

      

Sponsorship Opportunities   

   Main Stage Sponsor     $5000  Center Stage banner  Inside front cover full page recognition in Passport  Mention in press releases  Acknowledgment in School newsletter  Link from Annapolis Music Festival page  to your corporate webpage 

Invitation to Thank You event with  Board of Trustees and Head of School 

 

   Passport and Welcome Station  $5000  Welcome Booth banner  Inside back cover full page recognition in Passport  Mention in press releases  Acknowledgment in School newsletter  Link from Annapolis Music Festival page  to your corporate webpage 

Invitation to Thank You event with  Board of Trustees and Head of School 

 

   Village Sponsor      $3000  Tall Village banner  Full page recognition in Passport  Mention in press releases  Acknowledgment in School newsletter  Link from Annapolis Music Festival page  to your corporate webpage 

Invitation to Thank You event with  Board of Trustees and Head of School 

   Dance Floor Sponsor    $1000  Signage by Dance Floor  Half page recognition in Passport  Mention in press releases  Acknowledgment in School newsletter  Link from Annapolis Music Festival page  to your corporate webpage 

Invitation to Thank You event with  Board of Trustees and Head of School   

 

   Student Showcase Sponsor    $500  Signage by Student Displays or Performances  Quarter page recognition in Passport  Mention in press releases  Acknowledgment in School newsletter  Invitation to Thank You event with  Board of Trustees and Head of School   

 

   Publication Sponsor     $250  Business listing in Passport  Mention in press releases  Acknowledgment in School newsletter 

      

 Please note: The deadline for inclusion in the passport is April 15, 2010.  Please send your logo and company information to development@st.annesschool.org before that date.  Please send logo as a PDF or in jpeg format.  Thank you! 

  

Please return completed form to Hutchey Doley, Director of Development, St. Anne’s School of Annapolis 

 Sponsor and Payment Information 

1.  Sponsor Information 

Name (as you wish to be listed): _____________________________________________ 

    I wish my sponsorship to be anonymous Sponsorship Level 

 Event Sponsor      $500   

 Grade Showcase Sponsor    $500 

 Publication Sponsor     $250     Company: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________ Website: _________________________ Telephone: ______________________________ E‐mail: ___________________________ 

 2.   Program Book (Passport) Information 

The deadline for inclusion in the passport is April 15, 2010.  Please send your logo and company information to development@st.annesschool.org before that date.  Thank you! Please send logo as a PDF or in jpeg format.   

3.  Payment Information 

Payments are due by May 14, 2010.   

 Enclosed is my check for $___________ payable to St. Anne’s School of Annapolis. 

 Please charge my VISA/Mastercard/American Express (please circle one).   Number: _________________________________   Expiration Date: ______________ Name on Card: _______________________________ 

 Please bill me for this sponsorship.    

Please return completed form to Hutchey Doley, Director of Development, St. Anne’s School of Annapolis 

 

        

Annapolis Pennies for Peace

“SPIRIT NIGHT” at California Tortilla of Annapolis 

Tuesday April 6, 2010 

5‐8 p.m. 

25% of the Proceeds will go to Annapolis Pennies for Peace  

{Elle Wells 8th Grade, Capstone Project} 

Phone orders count too just remember to the password  

“Pennies for Peace”  Check out: https://sites.google.com/site/annapolispenniesforpeacenow/ 

Or email at:  annapolispenniesforpeace@gmail.com 

April 23, 2010

St. Anne’s School

Special Dress Day

WE LOVE NUMBERS!

Come dressed

as your favorite

number or math concept.

As always, dress-down themes are optional and students may come in plain dress. We hope you’ll join in the fun!

Come Join Us

at the

Girls Engineering Camp 5 fun-filled days of engineering activities:

• Propulsion - Rocket Launcher • Structures - Bridge Building

• Motion & Forces - Luge Building • Hydraulics - Irrigation • Autonomy – Robotics

• Female engineer lunch talks

Camp Annapolis

June 21-25, 2010

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. To register, go to St.AnnesSchool.org