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September 2007
September Highlights
View the full September 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.
.jpg) 3 Monday Labor Day (School Closed)
5 Wednesday LS Opening Day
6 Thursday MS Opening Day
7 Friday US Opening Day
8 Saturday Family Welcome Back
Barbecue
13 Thursday Rosh Hashanah
(School Closed)
19 Wednesday All-School Assembly
27 Thursday Introduction to Volunteering
at Shipley Coffee
29 Saturday Super Saturday/Sports Day
Welcome Back!
Important Notice for Upper and Middle School Parents: Changes have been made to morning drop-off procedures. Get more details.
Letter from Steve Piltch
“‘It’s always wonderful coming back, isn’t it?’ That was the query from my wonderful assistant, Liz Dempsey, as she and I both returned from our vacations to countless emails, voice mails, regular mail, and other messages. It’s clear that the 2007-08 school year is off and running…” Read the letter.
To-Do List (Click on the items for information):
 Sports Highlights
Will the Gators continue as a dominant force in the Friends Schools League? How many championship title banners will we hang in Yarnall this year? Pre-season practice is in full swing as athletes get ready for the upcoming season.
Read the Fall 2007 Sports Preview and see what’s in store for our fall sports teams.
Admissions
The process starts earlier each year. If you have a child who is 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.
Shipley Today open houses are scheduled for Thursday, October 11 and Saturday, November 17. RSVP by email to the Admissions Office, or call 610-525-4300, ext. 4118 or 4119.
 Speer Gallery Exhibits
Each month, the Speer Gallery (in the Upper School Campus) hosts exhibits by local artists who are selected by the School's Fine Arts Committee. This month, Photographer Peter Miraglia's portraits from India and Ruslan Khais's landscape paintings will be on display through October 7. Indulge the art lover in you and stop by the Speer lobby to take it all in.
Get more information about this month's upcoming exhibit.
9th Annual Family Welcome Back Barbecue
 Saturday, September 8,
12:00 – 2:00 p.m., LS Campus
Celebrate the Shipley Community in true back-to-school fashion. Barbecue fare, face painting, and fun for all. Spend time getting to know other parents while a DJ gets the kids rockin' and rollin'.
RSVP by September 4 to Sandi Richards, Coordinator of Community Life.
Volunteer Forum Kick-Off Coffee
Thursday, September 27, 8:30 a.m., Beechwood House
Kick-off the new school year by learning about the many ways to get involved in the Shipley community. Meet the chairs of the various volunteer committees and find out how you can lend a hand. No pressure to sign up! Past volunteers, as well as new ones, are welcome to attend! If you have any questions, please email Sally Hyman, Chair of the Volunteer Forum. Get more information about the Volunteer Forum.
Super Saturday ~ Super Sports Day
Saturday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.,
Yarnall Gym & Gladwyne Farm Fields
Enjoy a carnival atmosphere while helping to raise money for two charitable organizations. Once you and the kids have filled up on cotton candy and popcorn, head over to the Farm fields in Gladwyne to support the Gators in matches against Church Farm School and Agnes Irwin. Get more information about Super Saturday ~ Super Sports Day.
Shipley Shops
 Thursday – Saturday, October 17 – 20,
Yarnall Gym
The 47th Annual Shipley Shops Gift and Boutique Show is quickly approaching. Watch for your Preview Party invitation to arrive soon—and plan to attend this invitation-only event on Wednesday, October 17.
Volunteer for Shops: Can you spare a few hours or a day? We're looking for help during Shops and we welcome all volunteers. Sign up online or come to our next committee meeting on September 20, at 8:30 a.m. in Brownell House.
Purchase an ad in the Program Book and help support Shops. Highlight your business or send a family congratulatory message. The deadline is September 10. Learn more about the Program Book.
Questions about Shops? Email Karen Brown, Director of Parent Programs and Special Events.
Wrapping Paper & Gift Sale
Thursday, September 6 – Friday, September 28
The Sally Foster Wrapping Paper & Gift Sale is an annual fundraiser sponsored by the Alumni Association and benefits special programs within each division of the School. Catalog order forms will be sent out the first week of the school year. Product pickup is November 15-20 in Brownell. Orders may also be placed online. Online sale runs until January, and all online purchases are delivered directly to you.
Get more information about the Wrapping Paper Fundraiser.
Annual Fund
More than $1.4 million were raised at the close of the 2006-2007 Annual Fund on June 30. Annual Fund contributions are the single largest source of yearly income for the School after tuition, and Shipley’s continued financial health is dependent on the success of the yearly Annual Fund effort. The funds raised were used to enhance the quality of education for the 870 students in the Shipley community. Thank you very much to everyone who supported the 2006-2007 Annual Fund.
Serve as an Annual Fund volunteer: Responsibilities include signing solicitation letters to your peers twice each year, participating in phonathon sessions (two to three evenings per year), and attending Annual Fund Volunteer Meetings (three per year).
Email Margaret Anne Ritter, Director of Annual Giving, or call her at 610-581-4655 for more information.
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