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A Monthly News Update From the St. Margaret's Campus
Vol. 11, No. 1 Tappahannock, Virginia, August 2008
CAPTAIN'S CORNER
Dear St. Margaret's friends and families,
Is there anything more exciting than the beginning of a new school year? We love our summer months here on the river, painting, planning, pausing to enjoy long evenings with old friends and new books, but it is definitely time for our community to come together again. One of the special privileges of life lived at St. Margarets School is the opportunity to be part of the process of building a widely diverse group of individuals into a cohesive community where each of us has a part, from the newest eighth grader to the longest serving faculty member.
Creating a community takes both leadership and plans. I love the way writer and educator Parker Palmer encourages us to think about these:
Leadership is a concept we often resist. It seems immodest, even self-aggrandizing, to think of ourselves as leaders. But if it is true that we are made for community, then leadership is everyones vocation, and it can be an evasion to insist that it is not. When we live in the close-knit ecosystem called community, everyone follows and everyone leads.
From the very first day, everyone is known and everyone counts! Yes, some of the adults have the titles and some of the students have the tee-shirts that remind us that they are our selected leaders, but each of us has the responsibility to embrace the common mission that has brought us together and support each other in our pursuit of individual and community goals. These are the achievements we will celebrate in the pages of our publications, in the words spoken in private or in public, and in the lives of each member of this school community.
These are such important years in the lives of our students, years that will influence how they see themselves and how they understand the world. Our deliberate strategic decisions to bring together young women from across the country and around the world and to create programs that allow each one of them to build on individual strengths while gaining an appreciation for their differences give us a possibility-filled community.
Welcome to this new year! I look forward to sharing the stories of the fulfillment of these possibilities with you throughout the year. I also hope that you will share your perspectives with us.
Sincerely,
Margaret R. Broad,
Head of School
COMPASS POINTS
Have a Great School Year!
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Helpful hints for making a smooth back-to-school transition.......
Sports Highlights:
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Lacrosse returns.......
River Day Preview:
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Find out what your daughter will experience......
Save the Date:
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Mark your calendar for Fall Family Weekend and other important event.......
Admission reminders:
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St. Margarets Overnight Visits or Day Visits.......
Alumnae Weekend 2009:
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Reunion Weekend - A Time to Connect and Reconnect.......
THE CURRENT
Welcome to our new faculty and staff:
Shannon Abbott a graduate of Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in education, will teach English.
Kimberly Cossey will teach English as a Second Language and serve as the Director of the International Program. She has a master's degree in intercultural relations and international education from Lesley University and a bachelor's degree in international studies focusing on Russian studies from the College of William and Mary.
Carol Cresson a graduate of Wake Forest University with a bachelor's degree in art history, is a Dorm Counselor and School Life Intern.
Jennifer Cutter a graduate of Virginia Tech with a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in mathematics, will teach Math.
Wendy Jenkins is the Director of Marketing and Communications. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Richmond and a master's degree in Strategic Public Relations from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Joanna Meyer a graduate of the University of Virginia with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and mathematics, is a Dorm Counselor and Math teacher.
Elizabeth Tilbury a graduate of St. Mary's University College in London with a bachelor's degree in professional and creative writing with English, is a Co-curriculum Intern.
THE FORECAST
Important Dates
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24..Prefects return
25..Peer leaders return
26..All faculty/staff on campus;
26..Athletes return
27..International students arrive
28..Day family dinner and Orientation
30..All boarding students arrive
31..All student orientation
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1.. Classes begin
5-7.. Closed weekend
11-13.. Closed weekend, River Days
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Link: School Calendar for the Year
Save The Date:
Fall Family Weekend, October 10-11
As you look ahead to fall, be sure to mark your calendar for Fall Family Weekend, October 10-11, 2008.
You will be able to spend quality time on campus with your daughter, talk with her teachers and advisor, and connect with other St. Margaret’s parents. A complete schedule of events is available on the parents’ page of the SMS Web site and will be updated as the event approaches.
The River Craft Festival
Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The craft festival will feature unique crafts, gifts and collectibles.
10th Annual River Walk/Run
Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8 a.m.
Register for this 5K walk/run online at www.sms.org
Silent Auction
Saturday, Oct. 11 in the Library Reading Room
The auction is sponsored by St. Margaret's Parent Council.
Link: School Calendar for the Year
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ADMISSIONS
St. Margaret's School Visits
The Admission Office invites you to spend
the night or a day at St. Margaret's School.
Saturday Visit Days: Jan. 10 and Feb. 7
Overnight Visits: Dec. 7 and March 29
Class Visit Days: Oct. 6, 8, 20 and 27
Contact us today: (804) 443-3357
admit@sms.org
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ALUMNAE - Mark Your Calendar:
St. Margaret's Reunion 2009
June 5-7
Reunion 2008 was one of the best times in memory as a record number of alumnae returned to the river to renew friendships and catch up with classmates. Visit the alumnae section of the website at www.sms.org to view photos from the weekend.
And remember, keep those class notes coming. Please submit any news to your class agent or
submit news directly to the school at
mdonoghu@sms.org
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