What the Upland Community Needs to Know
Early February, 2012
Questions or Comments?
Contact Grace McKay: gmckay@uplandcds.org or 610-444-8115
In This Issue
Website Updates
- Click HERE to read about recent math and science activities at Upland.
- Click HERE to access the Pizza Order Form for Session #3
- Click HERE to learn about Upland’s belief in the educational value of travel, and to view pictures from the 6th grade’s recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg.
- Click HERE to see pictures from the 2nd graders’ performance of “The Three Bears v. Goldi Locks”
- Click HERE to access the Upper School Honor Roll for the 2nd marking period.
- Click HERE to see a preview of Upland’s offerings for the Summer.
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Upland Auction ’12: The Black and White Ball
Friday,
March 30, 2012
Mark your calendars, because the Upland auction is the biggest event of the year, and you do NOT want to miss this! Mix and mingle with friends and family as you browse the many wonderful items up for auction, such as vacation homes, wine collections, unique experiences, artwork, signed sports memorabilia and gourmet meals. The list goes on and on! And let's not forget those class baskets. They are fantastic this year and are sure to be a hit! This will be a fun-filled, fast-paced evening with some friendly competition thrown in. Get ready to raise those paddles high and often in support of our school.
The success of this event is only possible with your help. We depend on the generosity of families, friends, and businesses to donate goods and services for the auction, so please consider giving. Proceeds from the evening will provide our school with programs, facilities and equipment needed to support quality education.
The Black & White Ball will be held in the Gold Ballroom at the Mendenhall Inn. The cocktail party and a silent auction begin at 6:30, and dinner and the live auction begin at 7:30.
Tickets are $85 per person, which include cocktail hour, seated dinner, music and dancing. Invitations will be mailed soon, so be on the lookout for yours!
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DragonFly Learning Offers Webinars to Parents
So what is a Webinar, you ask? A webinar is an online seminar that you “attend” on your computer. Webinars are offered in real-time (that is, the presenter(s) are speaking at the same time that you are hearing their voices, and in some cases, seeing them). Most webinars are interactive; participants can type in questions, or answer polls. If you are unable to be online at the time of the webinar, you can often view an archived version (which won’t be interactive). DragonFly Learning, the subscription to which has been so generously given to the Upland parent community, is presenting two webinars in February that might be of interest. The first is for parents of students aged 13 - 18. Airing on Monday Feb. 6 from 8 - 9:00 pm, this webinar is titled, “Additives, Preservatives and Flavorings: Defining Nutrition in a World of Chemicals.” Further information can be found here. The other webinar is geared toward parents of students aged 5 - 12. “Science-Based Strength and Endurance: Gaining the Competitive Edge on Youth Fitness” will air on Feb. 7 from 8 - 9:00 pm. Details are available here.
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Pizza Ordering Open
The sign-up sheet for the 3rd session of Pizza Wednesdays is now available on the web HERE. This session covers 10 weeks, with delivery beginning March 7. Completed order forms and payment are due Feb. 24.
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“Soup-er Bowl” Tag Day
On Friday, Feb. 3, the Student Council is sponsoring a “Soup-er Bowl” Tag Day. The “cost” for wearing Tag Day attire (including a hat) will be two cans of soup. The soup will go to the Kennett Food Cupboard.
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Friday Night Lights!
Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey v. CCSC
Come out to the rink on Friday, Jan. 20 at 6:15 pm, and cheer on the Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey as they take on the CCSC. And there will be a special treat - an Upland student will be singing the National Anthem before the game! Go Upland!!
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Athletic Club 5k
On Saturday, February 4, the Athletic Club will participate in their final 5k run of the season. The runs are sponsored by (and start at) the Athlete’s Closet in West Chester. Race time is 9:30 am.
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Upland Parents’ Association
Monthly Meeting 2/7
The UPA will have its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 8:30 am in the Barn Gallery. All are welcome - come out and get involved!
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6th Grade Production of
Voices from the Titanic
On February 8, you will have the opportunity to watch history come alive, as passengers and crew of the Titanic speak about the fateful voyage that occurred 100 years ago, in 1912. When Frederick Fleet spots the iceberg, all the officers are called upon to carry out the most dreaded command Capt. Smith ever had to issue: "Get the lifeboats ready!" Come aboard as the Titanic sets sail from the Barn at 1:30 pm, and again at 6:30 pm.
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Kennett Community Event:
Empty Bowls Dinner
On Thursday, Feb. 9, there will be a special event to benefit the Kennett Food Cupboard. The “Empty Bowls Dinner” will be held at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Come and share a simple, delicious meal of soup and bread, participate in the celebrity bowl silent auction, and take home a handmade ceramic bowl created by local community groups. Some of the bowls were made by Upland students (PJ J., Will M., Jake S., Chris S., Caroline Y., Julia W., Michael L., and Scott D.) on MLK, Jr., Service Day. Tickets cost $20.00. For more information, call 610-925-3556 or check out the website www.KACSonline.net.
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Grades 4 and 5 Valentine’s Tea on Feb. 10
It’s time for another of Upland’s traditions! The 4th and 5th grade Valentine’s Tea will be held in the Library on Friday, Feb. 10, from 9:30 - 10:30 am. This is a special occasion; formal invitations are sent to faculty members offering “lively conversation and refreshments.” The students wear “special dress” on the day of the Tea, and when their guests arrive, they escort them to the buffet table. When some treats have been chosen from the variety of delicacies available, the students sit with the faculty and are responsible for chatting with them as they eat. It’s a nice way to learn about and practice good manners, and to become more comfortable conversing with people they may only know slightly - a skill that will serve them well all their lives.
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2/10: Upper School Valentine’s Dance
The Student Council will be holding a Valentine’s Day Dance for the Upper School on Friday, Feb. 10, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. The cost is $5.00. Jeans (no holes or rips) are allowed, but ONLY when worn with either a red, white, pink, or purple shirt (note- the shirt needs to be predominantly of the chosen color).
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2/15 Foreign Travel Meeting
Grades 8 and 9 Girls and Parents
There will be a Foreign Travel meeting for all 8th and 9th grade girls and their parents on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:00 pm. Topics to be covered include packing, how to contact home when you're abroad, spending money, behavior rules, and the trip itinerary.
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2/16 Primary Center Dental Health Presentation
On Thursday, February 16, the Primary Center will have some visitors from Hendrix Orthodontics at 11:15, who will give a presentation on Dental Health.
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2/17 - 2/20 - NO SCHOOL
Upland will be closed on Friday, Feb. 17 and Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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Mouthguard program for URA participants
Any students who are participating in Unionville Recreation Association activities are eligible for a free custom mouthguard from Cari Orthodontics (located at 201 Marshall St., Kennett Square, PA 19348). Please call their office at 610-444-2343 to make an appointment. They will take an impression of the athlete’s teeth so that they can fabricate a custom mouthguard, which will be available for pick-up approximately one week after the impression. Note - If a student is currently in braces, Cari Orthodontics does not recommend a custom mouthguard, but will provide an orthodontic mouthguard.
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Request for Pictures!
Please consider sharing any photographs you’ve taken of Upland events. We are especially in need of pictures from the pre-K through grade 2 Winter Concert. We are also interested in photos of any athletic events, such as the 5k races or any Ice Hockey games or tournaments. Please contact Grace McKay at 610-444-8115 or gmckay@uplandcds.org to arrange the most convenient way to share your pictures. Thank you!
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Looking Ahead
- 2/21 Upper School Interims mailed
- 2/23 Faculty v. 9th grade Hockey game @2:00 pm
- 2/24 Skating Exhibition 9:00 - 10:30 am
- 2/24 Friday Night Lights Girls’ Varsity Hockey v. Ed Snyder Youth Hockey
- 2/24 Boys’ Varsity Hockey departs for Rumsey Hall Tournament
- 2/26 Boys’ Varsity Hockey returns
- 2/26 Upper School Winter Athletic season ends
- 2/27 - 3/2 Window Week - 3:00 dismissals for Upper School
- 2/27 - 28 Alumni Phonathon
- 2/28 Walnut Street Theatre production @ 9:45 for Upper School
- 2/29 Boys’ Varsity Hockey dinner 6:00 pm
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Next Edition
The next
NEWS! from Upland will be sent out on February 15th, 2012. The deadline for submitting items to be included is January 27. Please send any information to Grace McKay
gmckay@uplandcds.org or call 610-444-8115. Thanks!
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Last updated on: 4-Jan-2012
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