Bravo, Troupe 89245!
The Jr. Thespian Troupe performed their One Act, Only 13, at the District Five One Act Festival on November 18. They received perfect scores for their performance and were chosen to represent District Five at the State Festival in February 2018. Jonathan K. (’22) and Fiona W.-C. (’22) were also awarded Best Actor and Best Actress for their performances.
I Never Saw Another Butterfly is a moving one-act play based on the poetry created in a concentration camp by the Jewish children of Prague. The play details children’s account of life during the Holocaust. It is a heavy emotional piece. The play contains mature content and themes and is not recommended for children younger than 7th grade.
8th Grade Bonfire and Movie Night
Friday, December 1, 2017
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This annual student event is free of charge. Parents, please use the east (elementary) parking lot to drop off and pick up your 8th grader. Students will enjoy a wonderful evening of s'mores, friends, and fun on Wimbledon Field! Don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the movie on the lawn. Bug spray is also suggested.
RSVPs are requested.
*** Parents Night Out: Attend the play, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, Friday, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the CDS Theatre.
(Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.)
As we enter into the holiday season, please consider supporting the CDS Annual Giving Program. It signals your confidence in our mission to inspire confident, compassionate, independent and creative thinkers who embrace lifelong learning.
Thank you to all who have donated to the 2017-2018 Annual Giving Program. We appreciate you supporting our goal of 100% participation.
USF
Wednesday, December 13
The 7th grade will have an all-day field trip to USF on Wednesday, December 13. They will visit three facilities: the botanical gardens, the Forensics Department, and the 3D visualization center.
Departure for USF will be at 8:15 am, after attendance is taken in advisory. Students are asked to bring snacks, a bag lunch, and drink(s). These food items can be stored in a cooler that will be on each bus. Lunch will NOT be available from Flik. Students do NOT need spending money.
Students will return to CDS by 3:00 p.m. for regular dismissal.
Show your CDS 8th Grader how proud you are
with a Yearbook Ad!
Your personal message will be printed in the yearbook and treasured forever.
Quarter Page Ad: $150
Deadline for ad: December 17!
Click here for more information
Questions? Email Michele McCarty
Winter Break
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 2
SCHOOL RESUMES ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
Beginning of Winter Break
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
8:30 a.m. ~ Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Sara Rubinstein, Head of Upper School, invites parents to attend the next US Parents' Coffee. 8th Grade parents are welcome to attend these programs. These monthly get togethers feature a discussion on a topic of particular interest to parents.
The topic for the December coffee is College Counseling. Director of College Counseling, Mr. Joseph Runge, will focus on the college process for those families in the early years of upper school or transitioning from the middle school to upper school at CDS. Content will include:
Parents are encouraged to attend this event, as much of the information to be reviewed will help you assist your children through the college counseling and college admissions processes in the future.
Parents’ Coffee Mornings will be held once a month (generally on Tuesday mornings) at 8:30 a.m.
Additional coffees will be held on:
January 16, February 6, March 6, and April 3. Check the school calendar for information about each of these programs.
The next Gala Committee Meeting is
Monday, December 4
8:45 a.m. - Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Come be part of the party planning fun!
No experience necessary!
You should have received an auction packet in the mail with information on how you can contribute to the success of this important fundraising event!