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Important Notice from Admissions
Dear Shipley Families,

There have been some recent changes of note in the Shipley School Admissions office. Linda Lattif, our Lower School Admissions Director of 15 years, unexpectedly needed to move to Florida to be near family. Amy Eads ‘88, our previous Middle School Admissions Director, has taken over Linda’s role in Lower School. In Middle School, the Admissions Directors are Dorothy Bond Maddock and David Rauch, both of whom have worked as Directors in Middle and Upper School, respectively. With the help of David and also of Monique Horshaw ’98, I will continue to serve as Director of Admissions and Upper School Director. Should you need the Admissions office in any capacity, you may contact any of us individually, either by e-mail (see below), or by calling the Admissions office, 610.525.4300. Zoe Marshall, Assistant to the Director, is at extension 4118, and Ashley Opalka, Admissions Assistant, is at extension 4119. Although we miss Linda Lattif, we look forward to another great year with our experienced staff.

Sincerely,

Greg Coleman
Director of Admissions
gcoleman@shipleyschool.org
aeads@shipleyschool.org
dmaddock@shipleyschool.org
drauch@shipleyschool.org
mhorshaw@shipleyschool.org
zmarshall@shipleyschool.org
aopalka@shipleyschool.org

Letter from Steve Piltch
“What do you remember about the Vietnam War? How do you compare it to Iraq? Those are two of the questions that our eighth-grade son asked me earlier this month for a history assignment…” Read the letter.

To-Do List

• Order Paperwhites by October 10
• Volunteer for Shipley Shops
• Purchase Shops Preview Party Tickets
• RSVP for the New York Theater Trip

News
Students in Shipley’s Green Gators Environmental Club were featured in the Lexus Eco-Challenge promotional video. Read more and watch the video.
Lower School takes on a bold character education initiative. Find out about the 2008 Acts of Courage challenge.
Upper School theater teacher Phillip Brown knows Hollywood, but he also knows about using theater to help others.
Read more about this new faculty member.
Presidential election fever is running hot—even in the 7th Grade. Read about how it’s hit Peter Schumacher’s history class.
Senior Zachary Laskin attended a lecture by globalization expert Thomas Friedman with fellow Global Studies students.
Find out what they learned.

Sports Highlights
The boys’ soccer team made School history by beating Chestnut Hill Academy for the first time ever. Read more.
Upper School students can now take Dance for their Athletics/PE credit.
Get more information >>> (PDF)
The fall sports playoff schedule has been announced.
Get more information.
Read more Sports Highlights.

Upcoming Events
Philadelphia Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, October 4
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come out to support 24 members of the Shipley community as they row for charity on the Schuylkill. The team is collecting donations for Shipley’s Cynthia Ebert Scholarship Fund. Email Cindy Auslander for the team’s tent location on race day.
Get more information about the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Festival.
Shipley Today Open Houses
Tuesday, October 7
Saturday, November 15
If you have a child not already enrolled in the School or have a friend or neighbor who might be a Shipley candidate, please let us know.
Email the Admissions Office. Get more information.
New Parent Reception
Tuesday, October 7
6:00 p.m., Lower School
All new parents are invited to join Steve Piltch to talk about the School, its present, and its future. RSVP online or call Alyssa Guers at (610) 525-4544 ext. 4155 for more information.

Shipley Shops Preview Party
Wednesday, October 22
6:00 p.m., Yarnall Gym
Order your tickets online for this gala cocktail party.

Shipley Shops Gift & Boutique Show
Thursday, October 23
Opening Day
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24
Alumni Day
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25
Family Fun Day
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Get more information about the Shipley Shops.

New York Theater Trip
Wednesday, October 29
See the award-winning “In The Heights” with other members of the Shipley community. Details and online RSVP.

Volunteer Opportunities
Shops Volunteers Needed
Interested in volunteering? Contact Susan Jarden, Chair of Parent Volunteers, at 610-989-0383 or email thejardens@earthlink.net. You can also sign up online to volunteer.
Spread the Word!
Place a Shops yard sign in your yard or place of business. Pick up signs at the Lower School main circle on Thursday, September 25 starting at 8:00 am or at the Middle School circle by Brownell on Friday, September 26 starting at 8:00 am. Contact Stacey at slhelmers@aol.com or 610-642-3052 to volunteer, arrange for alternative pick-up, or for more information.
Your Unloved or Unwanted Stuff Could Be Someone Else’s Treasure
The Collectibles booth of Shipley Shops is back by popular demand. If you want to part with antiques, prints, attic treasures, glassware, jewelry, or unique children's toys, the Collectibles booth will gladly accept them! Drop off donations in the Brownell living room. Pick-ups are not out of the question! If you have any questions, please contact Amy Eads aeads@shipleyschool.org.
Green Thumb Seeking New Member Volunteers
Shipley Green Thumb is off to a great start this fall, and we welcome anyone to join our merry band of plant and garden aficionados! We start with a Tailgate breakfast at Gentile’s on October 1 and fall decorating at Shipley. Many events this fall to keep everyone involved. Contact Susan Jarden by email at thejardens@earthlink.net or get more information about Green Thumb on Shipley’s website!

Service Opportunities
Philadelphia Cares Day
Saturday, October 18
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Make a difference in the lives of Philadelphia schoolchildren.
Get more information.

Green Thumb Paperwhite Sale
Funds raised go toward Shipley Sprouts and the greening of the Shipley campus.
Download and print an order form>>> (PDF)