The Shipley School: Middle School: Green Sheet

Green Sheet

THE SHIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
GREEN SHEET
May 9, 2008

ACCESS CALENDAR FOR SHIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR THE FINAL MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE!

FRIDAY, MAY 16 7:30-10:00 LOWER SCHOOL GYM 2 SHIFTS: 7:15-8:30 AND 8:30-10:15

PLEASE CONTACT CATHY GREEN: cathygreencpa@yahoo.com

MS NEWS:

MS BOOK FAIR – MS Resource Room, West Middle School - volunteers needed – sign up online

· Look for the 2008-2009 MS Summer Reading for grades 6, 7 which will be sent home with students early in May.

· The 9^th grade summer reading requirements will be sent home with current 8^th grade student also in early May. The MS Summer Reading is now available online. Download MS Summer Reading>>> (PDF)

· Reusable Bags - For the first time ever, Shipley is offering reusable shopping bags with the Shipley logo. They are available at the MS Book Fair. Support the effort to help the environment. GO GATORS. GO GREEN!!

HOURS:

Tuesday, May 13 7:45am to 4:00pm

Tuesday, May 13 7:45am to 11:30am – PARENT COFFEE – PLEASE JOIN US!!!

Wednesday, May 14 7:45am to 4:00pm

Thursday, May 15 7:45am to 6:45pm

ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL/INTERNATIONAL DINNER – is on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Main dishes will be provided by the school. As a requirement for their country project, 7^th grade French and Spanish, students have been asked to make a side dish or a dessert that represents their respective project country. Dishes should be brought to school to the Avery Silverman cafeteria on the morning of May 15^th or after school.

A schedule of the evening follows:

· 4:30p - 7:00p Art Exhibit

· 5:00p - 6:45p Family International Buffet Dinner – Download Dish Preparation Info>>> PDF

· Until 6:45p MS Book Fair

· 7:00p - 8:00p Concert in Goodhart Hall

Students should be in Goodhart Hall at 6:45pm.

Students should go directly to their assigned seats.

Students who are performing are required to attend

and should wear their SCHOOL UNIFORM.

Girls - white collared shirts; kilts; khaki or blue slacks;

Boys - white collared shirts and khaki or blue slacks;

ALL -NO SNEAKERS AND NO SHORTS - PLEASE

8^TH GRADE HEALTH/WELLNESS WORKSHOP - On May 20^th the 8^th grade students will participate in a workshop led by Andy Mozenter, an educational consultation, on bullying and various forms of harassment, issues increasingly prominent in the world these days. If you have questions about this upcoming event, please contact Helen Hamlet.

AWARD WINNERS AT THE 2008 LATIN WEEK COMPETITION: Congratulations! 6^th Grade students recognized in the PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL SOCIETY 2008 Latin Week Competition can be viewed on the Shipley website. 6^th Grade Latin Winners>>> (PDF)

8^TH GRADE FAMILIES – REMINDER – Please remember to send in the class dues of $35, which helps defray the costs of the 8^th students end-of-year events. Checks should be made payable to The Shipley School and brought the MS front desk. Thank you.

STUDENT COUNCIL - dress down day was moved to Friday, May 16^th (not May 9^th) with the cookout and MS Dance following. This is a free, (no $) dress down day sponsored by the MS Student Council to recognize and thank the students for their support all year. The cookout will be in the quad, outside of Avery Silverman Dining Room, followed that evening by the MS Dance at the LS old gym.

MS Dance: Friday, May 16, 7:30p to 10:00p

Donation: $5.00

7^TH GRADE WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP – Buses leave Shipley at 7:45am on the morning of Friday, May 30, and return to Shipley at approximately 4:00pm. Please return permission forms as soon as possible.

· Download Trip Forms>>> PDF

· Download LeHigh River Waiver>>> PDF

8^TH GRADE STUDENTS interested in German seminar next year (meets once a week), please contact Ms. Hoaglund in the Upper School - for more details. Her email is shoaglund@shipleyschool.org.

PARENT PROGRAMS:

Go Spring Shopping and Support Your School -- Special Shopping Opportunity at Smith & Hawken!
Please join us for a special shopping day on Friday, May 23rd. Our local Smith & Hawken store (located in Bryn Mawr at 1225 Montrose Avenue) has kindly agreed to offer Shipley families a 10% discount on all purchases made that evening between the hours of 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Simply mention that you are part of the Shipley community to receive this discount. In addition, 10% of all sales that evening will be donated to The Shipley School.

SECRET GARDENS - Spring is almost here! The Shipley Secret Gardens tour is scheduled for May 14th from 9:30 - 4:30. Interested in getting becoming a garden guide? Contact Carrie Majors majors66@aol.com. No experience is necessary. We have many opportunities to get involved. Contact Patricia Doolittle pm3doolittle@aol.com or Lise Miller lisemiller@aol.com for more information.

SERVICE NEWS - Please refer to the Shipley website, Upcoming Service Opportunities

ATHLETICS - Please refer to the Shipley website

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Shipley Squash Clinics
Beginner/Novice Boys & Girls, 3rd–6th grade
With Shipley Squash Coach, Shannon Hazell

When: Sundays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11
3/4 grade girls, 12:30–1:30 pm, 5/6 grade girls, 1:30–2:30 pm
3/4 grade boys, 2:30–3:30 pm, 5/6 grade boys, 3:30–4:30 pm

Where: Shipley Squash Courts

Fee: $130.00 for 6-week session

Bring Clean, non-marking sneakers and athletic clothing. Balls, rackets, and protective eyewear will be provided.

Questions: Email or call Shannon Hazell, shazell@shipleyschool.org, 610-212-7175

Download the Printable Registration Form (PDF)

Shipley Athletics and Field Hockey Present:
Striker’s Field Hockey Summer Camps at The Shipley School
Hosted by Shipley Varsity Field Hockey Coach Katie Whelan

Week 1 -June 16th to 19th grades 6th to 8th grade at Shipley’s turf farm fields

Week 2 -June 23rd to 26th grades 3rd to 5th at Shipley’s Lower School turf field

Time 9:00am-3:00pm for both dates
For more information and to register online visit: http://www.strikersfh.com/

Shipley Athletics and Boys' and Girls’ Lacrosse Present:
GameBreaker’s GIRLS' AND BOYS' LACROSSE SUMMER CAMP
Directed by Shipley's Varsity Coaches, Mark Duncan and Erika Baker

at Shipley's Farm Two Turf Fields in Gladwyne on Waverly Road
June 23rd-26th, 2008 - 9:00am-3:00pm
June 27th, 2008 Shooting and Goalie Clinic- 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages 8-18

Cost

$335 for Day Camp June 23rd-26th (Mon-Thurs)
$75 for Goalie & Shooting Clinic on June 27th (Fri)

Download Girls' Registration Form>>> (PDF)
Download Boys' Registration Form>>> (PDF)

Discount good until May 1st to sign up online for Shipley boys’ and girls’ - $25 off – use code gator08 (all lowercase) at http://www.laxcamps.com/

With Current and Former NCAA Stars for Camp Instructors:

Mark Duncan - Camp Co-Director, Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Athletic Director The Shipley School, Lehigh University NCAA Leading Goal Scorer,
Ward Melville HS, NY- State Champions
Erika Baker Frank – Camp Co-Director, Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Coach The Shipley School, West Chester University Record for Assists
Dave Rauch – Boys’ Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach The Shipley School, St. Paul’s School in Baltimore, MD and Denison University
Travis McDonnell – Boys’ JV Lacrosse Coach and Goalie Coach The Shipley School, U-19 World Team Finalist, Conference Record for saves in a playoff game
Katelyn Martin – Girls’ Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach The Shipley School, NCAA Division II Records for Goals and Points in a Career as well as Goals in a Single Game

for more information contact Mark Duncan at mduncan@shipleyschool.org call or visit http://www.laxcamps.com/

Shipley Athletics and Boys' Lacrosse Present:

LB3 Lacrosse Summer Boys' Summer Lacrosse Camp
at Shipley's Farm Two Turf Fields in Gladwyne on Waverly Ave
August 4-7th- 9:30-3:00pm
August 8th Shooting and Goalie Camp- 9:30am-12:30pm
Boys' Ages 7-18

Cost

$325 for Day Camp Aug 4th-7th (Mon-Thurs)
$100 for Goalie Shooting Camp on Aug. 8th (Fri)
or
$400 for 5 days! Mon-Thurs Camp and Fri Shooting and Goalie Camp

http://www.lb3lacrossecamps.com/

With Current and Former NCAA Stars for Camp Instructors:

Liam Banks- Director of LB3 Lacrosse, MLL's Sand Francisco Dragons, Warrior Lacrosse, Syracuse All-American and Final Four MVP, HS All-American Ward Melville HS, NY
Mark Duncan-Camp Co-Director, Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Athletic Director The Shipley School,
Lehigh University NCAA Leading Goal Scorer, Ward Melville HS, NY- State Champions
Steve Holmes- Germantown Academy Graduate, UVA Graduate and National Champion, MLL's San Francisco Dragons
Todd Fairlie- Widener University All-American, Coach Widener U, MLL's San Fran Dragons, NLL's San Jose Stealth
Greg Rommel- Syracuse All-American, MLL's Chicago Machine
Brett Schmidt- University of Maryland, PA HS All-American Upper Dublin HS