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Latest News and InformationGym Entrance Upgrade Have you noticed our spiffed up gym lobby and bathrooms? Completed in time for the Osprey Basketball Classic, the painting of the lobby in shades of blue, the renovations to the trophy case, and the soon-to-be revealed “Records Board” have made the entrance a place to pause and contemplate our athletes’ accomplishments. The bathrooms received a new coat of paint, also in a soothing shade of blue, thanks to the amazing combined efforts of Coach Walker, Jan Brown, alumni Sam Somers, Anna Moore and Emily Moore, and alumni parent, Andrea Moore. The varsity boys and girls basketball teams chipped in to wash mirrors and stalls, chip rust and sand the metal entrance doors, and tape doors and windows for painting. Nice work, everybody! Sock Puppet History Second graders wrote research papers on various topics relating to the War of 1812. To present their findings to each other and to visiting third grade from a somewhat unique perspective, each student selected a famous person from that time period, created a sock puppet to represent that person, and used the puppet to give their oral report. Calling All LEGO Aficionados Pre-K 3 & 4 is looking to build up their collection of Legos. These little building miracles are terrific for growing fingers and budding designers! If your children have outgrown their Legos and you’re looking for a good home for these fabulous plastic building toys, please feel free to deliver them to Pre-Kindergarten anytime. Thanks. Rainforest Crafts Kindergarteners and first graders teamed up to create rainforest animals, applying their knowledge of symmetry and patterns. This is in conjunction with the first grade’s current study of regions around the world. It’s also a great way for kindergartners, who are emerging first graders, to partner up with their future Lower School compatriots. Boxtop Winners for January Congratulations to seventh grade for winning the January Final Friday Box Top collection and returning the “trophy” (aka, the pizza and/or donut party) to Middle School. CAPPA’s Box Top fundraising goal for this year is to net $682. So far, through the tremendous help of all students and parents who continue to clip, they’ve exceeded that goal, having raised $698.40 for the benefit of Chesapeake Academy. How wonderful! Last year’s total earnings were $568. Since 2002, when CA first joined the Box Top program, we’ve made a grand total of $4,317! Thank you to all the students and parents who clip BoxTops out every month. It really does add up! Next pick up date will be: March 23 (for inkjet cartridges too!) Poetry Alive, February 13-18 This popular program will return to Chesapeake during the week of February 13 to 18. Two poet/actors will present poems to our Middle School students who will then learn poems and present them to the Lower School students on Thursday, February 16, at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium. All parents are welcome to attend. Lower School students will also have a Poetry Alive assembly on Tuesday, February 14. No School, February 17th & 20th! Friday, February 17, is the beginning of President's Weekend for our students. There are no classes for students on that Friday, however, it is a professional development day for faculty who will diligently work on updates to their VAIS committee reports. On Monday, February 20, school will be closed for both students and faculty. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 21. Family Reading Night, February 26-27 Look for "Family Reading Night" February 26 or 27. Simply set aside time to read as a family in your own home. Then, return the report form your child will get at school. Each family reporting will be put into a drawing for a small prize on March 1. Enjoy reading, all together, whether it’s the e-reader, newspaper, classroom reading assignment, or a favorite passage from someone's book. Just set aside 20 to 30 minutes to enjoy everyone reading. Read aloud, read independently, just read, and ENJOY! Live from Irvington, It's Saturday Night! On May 5, Chesapeake Academy will host yet another fabulous auction that is predicted to surpass the level of excitement and creativity of previous events! The SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! auction planning is well underway. Please submit your donations, ads, and sponsorship forms by March 4 to Catherine Emry at (804) 438-5575 or cemry@chesapeakeacademy.org . This event is successful year after year because of the large Chesapeake Academy family participation. Selling ads or purchasing a personal ad in the catalogue, sponsoring the auction, procuring or donating an item(s), as well as buying and selling raffle tickets for the 13’ Boston Whaler, will build enthusiasm and anticipation! Truly! March 4 is the deadline to have your name listed on the back of the invitation as a sponsor. Please call today to be a part of this amazing team and important annual event! ROOM PARENTS: Now is the time to plan and begin your class’s Auction donation! Osprey Nest News The CA logo belts are selling well. Coach Walker and Mrs. Rogers are sporting these belts, and we all know what trend setters they are for students. We will be ordering more soon. If there is a special order you would like to place, or you have any questions, please contact Betsy Stanley at betsystanley1472@gmail . You may check the following website to view items we can order: www.elizab.com. This is also the place where we get our logo flip flops for the summer months. Don’t wait until the osprey begin feathering their nests... be a trendsetter, buy now! CAPPA News CAPPA is looking for a secretary position for the 2011-2012 school year. If you are interested in fulfilling this position, please contact Katie Dew at horsleyre@yahoo.com. Scavenger Hunt Returns, March 17! Mark Your Calendars!! Building on the popularity and success of last year’s inaugural hunt, CAPPA will be putting together another fun filled scavenger hunt on March 17 (St. Patricks’ Day). Don’t miss out. A flyer and registration form will be sent home from Ms. Connie soon. Wine & Cheese CAPPA Meeting, March 23 CAPPA will be holding a Wine & Cheese meeting on March 23 from 6 p.m. to 7pm. in Chesapeake’s James Library. This is an adult only gathering. The meeting will feature a brief up-to-date on how CAPPA is doing this year plus some much anticipated socializing. Plus, there’s a door prize of a $25 gift certificate to Trick Dog Cafe for a lucky attendee! Please RSVP to Katie Dew horsleyre@yahoo.com by March 16. Lost but Not Yet Found The Lost and Found bin by Ms. Connie’s desk is overflowing: sweatshirts, lunch boxes, shoes and more, some with names on them, some without. Please, if your child is missing any items, come to the front and take a look in Lost & Found. Remember to bring a canned good to retrieve your lost item. Teaching our children the responsibility and importance of keeping up with their items is a must. Anything left in the Lost & Found will be donated to the Osprey Nest on March 1. February is Library Lovers Month The library has a bulletin board where faculty and staff may put their favorite book titles. Parents, you are welcome to do the same on a paper heart and attach it there. This could lead to great topic of conversation at home about your favorite books growing up and what you loved about them with your student(s). It is commonly thought that reading is taught and supported in school, but the LOVE of reading is "caught" at home. Kids continue to grow throughout the school year. As a result, kilts are getting shorter and shorter! Please check your daughter’s skirt length to make sure it meets the requirement: nearly to or just above the knee. Please delete previous email addresses for Adrianne Bugg and now use: a@pillarandpeacock.com . Additionally, Frederick and Jenny Johnson have a new physical address and home phone number: 173 Virginia Road, Irvington, VA 22480, (804) 438-8027. |
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