February 2008
February Highlights
View the full February calendar. Access important updates and notices, or go to the homepage of the Website at any time and click on Important Notices when it appears.
 1 Friday Community Supper
3 Sunday Super Camp Fair
7 Thursday Heads’ Forum
8 Friday Heads’ Forum
14 Thursday All-School Assembly
15 Friday All-School In-Service Day
(No Classes)
18 Monday Presidents’ Day Holiday
(No Classes)
24 Sunday Harlem Wizards Basketball (PDF)
26 Tuesday Inter-School Art Exhibition
Opening Reception
29 Friday All-School Book Drive Begins
(Through 3/7)
Letter from Steve Piltch
"As I walked into the school the first day after break, I was taken aback by the students’ liveliness and enthusiasm..." Read the letter.
To-Do List
News
 The MLK Day of Service demonstrated Shipley's committment to what Dr. King called "creative altruism." Read more.
Shipley first graders raised $1,200 for Brain Tree - enough to feed lunch for an entire year to 60 students. Find out how they did it.
The Middle School GatorBots worked through adversity and showed courage for the deed in a recent robotics competition, recording an all-time best score for the team. Read more.
Hosting a Fresh Air Fund child can be rewarding for families. Heather Riley, Upper School faculty member and Lower School mom, shares her experience as a host last summer. Read more.
Access these and other Shipley news stories.
Sports Highlights
 Shipley boys’ and girls’ swim teams competed in and won their first league meet of the season against Abington Friends.
Read more.
Shipley girls’ volleyball team is on track for a winning season - and maybe a championship title - with only one loss halfway through the season. Read more.
Six Shipley divers - three as exhibition divers - competed in the Hill School's Diving Invitational. Senior Norah Maxwell placed 10th out of 25 and freshman Ellie Andersen placed 4th. On the boys’ side, junior Drew Gardner placed 3rd out of 17 divers. Shipley will end their season next week with the Inter-Ac Championships. Drew Gardner will continue to Easterns this year as the first Shipley diver ever to compete there.
Boys' Basketball Coach Andre Brown '97 was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Read the Article.
The boys’ and girls’ squash teams are playing in the Mid-Atlantic Squash Association tournament on Friday, February 1st, and Saturday, February 2nd at Fairmount Athletic Club.
Read These and Other Sports Highlights.
Camps and clinics: The spring sports season is just around the corner. Shipley is hosting many camps and clinics to get your athletes in shape. Check out these indoor pre-season sessions.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
For your generous contributions to Shipley's Winter Drives. The MS Resource Room was filled with donations that went to people served by six different organizations.
Don’t Miss These Meetings!
 MS & US Parent Workshop:
Teen Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Tuesday, February 5, 8:30 a.m.
Beechwood
Health educator Brenda Conlan will address issues related to this important subject.
Read a letter about the meeting.
Heads’ Forum
Thursday, February 7, 7:00 p.m., ASDR
OR Friday, February 8, 8:30 a.m., Beechwood House
Curious about how your tuition dollars are spent? Head of School Steve Piltch will present a detailed report about the fiscal state of the School and answer your questions.
Interested in the Environment?
Tuesday, 2/19, 7:00 p.m.
MS Room 125
A meeting for parents and students in grades 5 through 12 who are interested in planning Spring Thing, Shipley’s EARTH DAY celebration. Email Deb Veraldi if you are interested in lending a hand.
Nuts and Bolts College Counseling Program for Parents of Juniors
Tuesday, February 19, 7:30 p.m., ASDR
Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 p.m., ASDR
Get the skinny on what's in store for your children as they begin the college search and application process.
Upcoming Events
 Community Supper & Basketball Games
Friday, February 1, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
ASDR & Yarnall Gym
Enjoy Rick’s famous pasta bar and do-it-yourself ice cream sundaes before heading over to Yarnall Gym as Shipley’s basketball teams face basketball powerhouse ANC.
Get more details. Email Sandi Richards to RSVP.
Super Camp Fair
Sunday, February 3, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Yarnall Gymnasium
Free admission and parking for one of the area’s largest camp fairs—right here at Shipley! Get more details.
Harlem Wizards Basketball Show
Sunday, February 24, 2:00 p.m.
Yarnall Gym
Bring the family to an afternoon of trick-hoops, alley-oops, and a comic dose of your child’s favorite teachers on the basketball court as they take on the famous Harlem Wizards. Proceeds from this event will benefit Shipley’s Multi-Cultural Parents’ Association. Order your tickets before sales open to the general public on February 8.
Download the flyer & order form >>> (PDF)
Inter-School Art Show and Reception
Tuesday, February 26, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Upper School
Artwork by Agnes Irwin, Haverford, Baldwin, Episcopal, Friends Central, and Shipley Upper School students will be on display in the Speer Gallery and the lobby of Riely Theatre. If you are on campus, please stop by to view the work of these talented students, which will be on display until March 17.
Help Out, Have Fun
Winter Teas
February is the last month of Upper School teas and cookie volunteers are needed for February 6 and 27. Please let us know if you are able to provide baked goods – either homemade or from a bakery. Thank you, Andrea Tanenbaum and Donna Blunt.
Secret Gardens
Let your thoughts turn to spring and the Shipley Secret Gardens Tour! This year’s tour on May 14 promises to be a lovely and inspiring day. Part of our success comes from wonderful volunteers who staff the gardens as hosts. You don’t need a lot of gardening knowledge – just a friendly smile. Please email Carrie Majors if you can help! Get more information.
Shipley Shops
Believe it or not, planning for 2008 Shipley Shops is already underway. Please email one of the Co-Chairs to sign up for a committee that matches your interests. Email Debbie Dunn, Laura Bradlow or Amy Eads. Let’s work together to make the 2008 Shops a successful event for our school! Mark your calendars: Shops will be Thursday, October 23 through Saturday, October 25, with a preview night on Wednesday, October 22.
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