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A GOLDEN CELEBRATION  The BLUE/GOLD GAMES and barbecue, Saturday's Alumnae Reception, the Cardinal McCarrick mass and brunch, all truly made this a weekend to remember, despite the rain and bluster. Seeing the former principals and faculty and meeting the visiting Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus was fun for alumnae and current families, as was listening to Cardinal McCarrick's inspiring words. The food, the photos, it all made for a golden couple of days! We are reviewing all the images now, and will have photos to view shortly! Thanks to all who made this such a fantastic event.
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WALKATHON THIS FRIDAY |
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 Our HELP THE HOMELESS WALKATHON is this FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7.
The forms were due YESTERDAY, but if you still have one, please send the signed one in. Please include the $15 registration fee or sponsors/donations of any amount made payable to “Fannie Mae Help the Homeless/CFNCR.” EVEN IF YOU CANNOT DONATE (some donate more, so we can generally cover our walkers), please send in a form. If we document every walker, the donations increase. The more walkers, the more money that the Fannie Mae Foundation will donate to the shelters, New Endeavors by Women and Bethesda Cares! On behalf of our sponsored agencies, thank you for your support! Also, remind your girls that this is a BLUE/GOLD event. |
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VIRGINIA COFFEE TOMORROW |
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Join fellow parent and trustee Janice Obuchowski as she hosts a now-annual "get to know you" coffee for the Virginia contingent of our community, TOMORROW, Thursday, October 6. Share ideas with staff and your neighbors on how to make Holy Child the go-to school for NoVa. Click here for the invitation and event details. |
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Book Club TOMORROW Night |
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Don't forget! Our Book Club get-together is THIS Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Come join a fascinating group to talk about this summer's reading: The Paris Wife and The Art of Racing in the Rain. Who knew that Hemingway's life and a dog as narrator could make for such great reading? RSVP to Meg Mayo ( mmayo@holychild.org); if you can bring a beverage or snack, let her know that as well.
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BLUE/GOLD GAMES |
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 Despite rain and cold, we had a great day of games and food and moon bouncing! Blue and gold were everywhere! Here are the results:Powder-Puff Football: BLUE won 63-35 = 100 points
Middle School Soccer: TIE 1-1 BLUE = 50 points; GOLD = 50 points
Best Costume: Lindsay Goetzenberger ('14) GOLD = 10 points
Our most recent contest, the Student Council Car Wash, garnered the BLUE team 25 points.
Here is the tally so far: BLUE 175 points GOLD = 60 points
The next BLUE/GOLD event is THIS FRIDAY's Walkathon for the Homeless.
Come on Gold, you can do it!
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FALL CLASSIC |
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 Make your plans for the most fun outing of the fall! If you want to play golf and tennis, or just attend a great party after the competition, click here (or on the Fall Classic button on the home page) to RSVP. (You will be receiving an invitation to the party soon; you don't have to play to party.) If you do compete during the day, your dinner dance ticket is included.
It's a beautiful venue, at Bretton Woods Country Club (at the end of River Road); join us on
OCTOBER 21, 2011
Golf: registration 11:00 a.m.; lunch cookout begins; 12:30 p.m. is the shotgun start
Tennis: registration 1:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. round robin begins
Awards ceremony: 5:00 p.m.
PARTY AT THE CLASSIC! 6:00 p.m.
Open bar; dinner buffet; all are invited (adults, that is...)
Don't miss the opportunity to bid at our auction for these great donations:
· Urgo Hotels 3-5 nights at Singer Island
· Four Streams foursome with Mike Micholas
· Golf lesson with Steve Bosdosh, PGA Director of Instruction at Four Streams:
“GOLF Magazine Top 100 Instructor and 2009 Middle Atlantic PGA Teacher of the Year”
· Congressional CC foursome including lunch with Kevin Virostek
· 4 Ravens tickets for the game vs. Cincinnati on November 30th.
The Fall Classic is proud to announce the Corporate Sponsors to date:
Brickman; Ernst and Young, LLC; Matan, Inc.; and Savantage.
Thank you!
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OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 23--PLAN TO COME |
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 You are the best advertisement for our school, and the greatest advocate to bring potential students--your daughter's new classmates--into our community.
Spread the word about Open House, Sunday, October 23, 12:00 noon to
2:30 p.m., the best way to experience all we have to offer! Pick up flyers from admissions to hand out and posters to post. Plan to attend to offer your testimonials...
Questions, write to Pat Harden, pharden@holychild.org or Allie Abbondante aabbondante@holychild.org.
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Ninth Grade Parents: If you have not yet made an appointment to meet with Ms. Teri Boragno, please do so...it's important to check on your daughter's progress. Write to tboragno@holychild.org.
Spring Break Spain Trip: The deadline to sign up is this week; please contact Sra. Meyer if your daughter is interested.
Testing: Last call for the PSAT, Saturday, Oct. 15. Please contact Teri Boragno for information at Tboragno@holychild.org
SAT Achievement: Congratulations to ninth grader Victoria Yuetter who took the SAT last year as an eighth grader as part of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Talent Search. Victoria received an award of distinction for scoring above the average college bound senior on the verbal portion of the test.
Sophomore Mixer at Stone Ridge: Stone Ridge is hosting a mixer October 7th from 8-11 p.m. and would like to invite the Upper School students at Holy Child. The theme is "Highlight the Pike." Here is the flyer; and click here for the registration form.
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MINI-WALKATHON for the HOMELESS
For the schoolwide Walkathon THIS Friday, October 7, the Middle School is walking for Bethesda Cares--our 15th year supporting this shelter. If EVERYONE participates (and turns in their form to that effect), they will receive a tag day in October. Don't forget your forms!
LOCKER ROOM KUDOS
Congratulations to the sixth grade who kept their row in the locker room clean for the entire month of September! They were treated to donuts Monday morning at break in celebration of their achievement.
TSUNAMI PRESENTATION
This coming Tuesday, October 11th, Mr. Gilak, father of Lucy Gilak, will be coming in to speak to the 7th and 8th grade about the earthquake/tsunami that occurred in Japan this past March. Over the summer, all 7th and 8th grade girls were required to read and write a summary about an article that addressed this incident. The nuclear engineer (who worked at Calvert Cliffs for a time) will be giving a personal perspective on the incident in addition to talking to the girls about earthquake basics, electrical power generation, nuclear power characteristics, and nuclear reactors that are close to Holy Child. He happened to be in Japan changing planes when the tsunami occurred, so this is firsthand.We are thrilled to have him come in and speak to the girls; it is a wonderful opportunity for them to expand their knowledge of the event by hearing an expert’s perspective!
EIGHTH-GRADE TESTING
This year eighth grade students will take the SSAT Benchmark test during the morning of October 19. Letters concerning the test were mailed home. All students will take the SSAT tests with their eighth grade teachers. Students who are entitled to extended time or other accommodations will have an opportunity to take the test with those accommodations. Questions, write to Mary Hopkins mhopkins@holychild.org
FIELD TRIP
The seventh grade will be making a trip to St. Mary’s City on October 19, 7:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m. Rain or shine! More information will be coming home with your daughters in the weeks to come, but we want to let you know early so you can plan for the extended school day.
G&T PROGRAM
Montgomery College Continuing Education Youth Programs will be offering MC Adventures for gifted and talented students in grades 4, 5, and 6 on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Sessions include Chess Strategies, Going Wild with Clay, Robotic Adventures, and The Art of Storytelling. There is also an optional workshop for parents entitled Beating the Bullies. Brochures may be found at www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth
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Girls in Technology |
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The Women in Technology Association has a Mentor Protege Fall program. Your daughter will have the opportunity to hear about careers in science, technology, engineering and math, as well as have the opportunity to meet with a one to five year and senior level executive as a mentor. Dates are October 19, November 2, and November 16. High School girls only. We have extended the deadline for applications. Hurry, program starts October 19th. Click here for the application; print it out and sign it, fax to KMoore@att.net. If you have questions, feel free to contact Mary Ann Glueckert (mother of Maddy '12), masglueckert@verizon.net
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| SCHEDULES | | | | | | Remember to check the website weekly for schedule updates. Day-of-game weather changes will be posted on the home page, but additional changes to games happen for other reasons, and may be posted weeks ahead.
Mark your calendars for our special end-of-season SENIOR GAMES, coming soon.
TENNIS: Wednesday, Oct. 12 4:15 p.m. @ Avenel vs Oakrest
FIELD HOCKEY: Friday, Oct. 14 4:00 p.m. vs St Johns College HS
SOCCER: Thursday, Oct. 20 4:15 p.m. vs Holton
VOLLEYBALL: Thursday, Oct. 27 4:15 p.m. vs Don Bosco
(Cross Country--no seniors)
Thursday, October 6
2:45 PM MS Soccer vs Sidwell HOME
2:45 PM MS Field Hockey @ Sidwell
2:45 PM MS Tennis @ Sidwell
4:15 PM JV Soccer vs German School HOME
4:15 PM JV Volleyball vs German School HOME
4:15 PM V Tennis @ Holton
Friday, October 7
2:45 PM MS Soccer vs SSSA HOME
3:30 PM V Soccer @ St. John's College HS
4:30 PM JV Volleyball vs Christ Chapel HOME
5:15 PM JV Field Hockey vs St. John's College HS HOME
5:30 PM V Volleyball vs Christ Chapel HOME
Tuesday, October 11
2:45 PM MS Soccer vs NCS HOME
2:45 PM MS Field Hockey @ NCS
2:45 PM MS Tennis @ NCS
4:15 PM V Soccer VS Madeira HOME
4:15 PM JV Soccer @ Madeira
4:15 PM V Field Hockey @ Potomac
4:15 PM V Tennis @ Sidwell
5:30 PM JV Field Hockey @ Potomac
Wednesday, October 12
4:00 PM V Volleyball vs Holton Arms HOME
4:00 PM JV Volleyball @ Holton Arms
4:15 PM V Tennis vs Oakcrest @ Avenel (Senior Match)
Thursday, October 13
2:45 PM MS Soccer vs Saint John Episcopal HOME
4:30 PM JV Soccer vs Visitation HOME
4:30 PM JV Volleyball vs Visitation HOME
4:30 PM V Field Hockey @ Visitation
4:30 PM V Soccer @ Visitation
5:30 PM V Volleyball vs Visitation HOME
5:30 PM JV Field Hockey @ Visitation
Friday, October 14
2:45 PM MS Cross Country @ Holton
2:45 PM MS Field Hockey @ Holton Arms
2:45 PM MS Soccer @ Holton
2:45 PM MS Tennis @ Holton
4:00 PM V Field Hockey vs St. John's College HS -- Senior Game HOME
4:30 PM JV Volleyball vs Thurgood Marshall HOME
Saturday, October 15
10:00 AM V Tennis vs Maret @ AU
Sunday, October 16
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| RESULTS | | | | | | Field Hockey
Varsity Field Hockey is having a great season so far, with an undefeated record (with just a single tie). Come out and watch!
Cross Country
On Saturday, October 1,Varsity runners Abby Peterson and Dorothy Hastings defeated all Bullis Varsity runners and all but two St. Stephens and St. Agnes runners in a three-team cross country meet run on the Bullis School course in Potomac, Maryland. Both sophomores held their own, running with a competitive and strong St. Stephens and St. Agnes squad. These athletes literally crossed the finished line together running times of 23:59, finishing 3nd and 4th overall on a dreary cold and damp day. Great efforts. They will be runners to watch as Holy Child continues to make its mark in ISL Cross Country.--Coach Dennis Coleman
Equestrian
Holy Child had another great showing at Sunday’s Horse Show at Full Moon Farm in Finksburg, Maryland. The Key School was Champion with 34 points, however, the girls of Holy Child were just one point behind, reserve champs with 33 points. There were two schools behind us with 32 and 31 points. Maya Whitaker won her division, Hope Thomas was reserve champ in her division, and Sarah Holladay and Mackenzie Myers added points to the tally. Lizzy Cornfeld, Bernie Coyle, and Rose Meima rode beautifully. It was a very competitive show, as illustrated by the close points. The horses were great, the Holy Child girls and parents were superb and Molly Doyle did a fabulous job of coaching the girls, who all rode unfamiliar mounts. Congratulations, Tigers! | | | |
| Basketball Open Gyms | | | | | | There will be open gyms during the fall for anyone who is planning on trying out for basketball. These shoot-around sessions (not official practices) are not mandatory but a good opportunity for you to get into the gym.
Sunday, October 9 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Sunday, October 16 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Sunday, October 23 OPEN HOUSE [students/players available for visitors] | | | |
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Virginia Families' Coffee
8:15 a.m., Avenel Clubhouse
Book Club
7:00 p.m., Library
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
Walkathon
during school
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
9th Grade Class Social
7:00 p.m. co-hosted by the O'Berry's at the Womack home
MONDAY, OCT. 10
Columbus Day--NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
11th Grade Parent Social
7:00- 9:00 p.m.
hosted by Richard & Cynthia van Bruygom at their home
7th Grade Parent Social
7:00 p.m.
hosted by the Looney/Hinton family at their home
(includes separate party for 7th grade girls)
SUNDAY, OCT. 23
OPEN HOUSE
12 Noon-2:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28
6th Grade Parent Social
7:00 p.m. hosted by the Soistmans at their home
TUESDAY, NOV. 1
Cardinal's Holiday--NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, NOV. 7
WINTER UNIFORMS
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Cardinal’s Day Off |
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As many of you may have heard, Cardinal Wuerl gave the school a day off when he celebrated our Mass of the Holy Spirit on Friday, September 9. Mrs. Appel has decided that Tuesday, November 1, will be observed as the Cardinal’s holiday.We hope you enjoy your Halloween on October 31, and especially the opportunity to sleep in later the next day.
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Remember, there truly is something for everyone, whether you can give a little or a lot, want to use your talents at home or at school. Click HERE to sign up online! Contact Mary Ellen Jorgensen about volunteer slots: mejorgensen@norcotech.com.
OPEN HOUSE: We need parents to help set up before the noon event on October 23, and to stay and talk to prospective families. This week, we need you to pick up posters andn folks and distribute them around the area. Write to Allie Tarka, now with a new married name, at aabbondante@holychild.org, or Pat Harden, pharden@holychild.org.
TIGER SHOP VOLUNTEERING
It's easy to schedule your hours for the Tiger Shop; just sign up with Volunteer Spot! Questions, write to Mary Fairbanks ltjkfair@gmail.com.
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Tiger Shop Contributes to Breast Cancer Awareness |
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In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the zip pink sweatshirts will be on sale for $40 during the month of October, and $5 of each sale will be donated to the breast cancer research division of the National Foundation for Cancer Research. Purchase yours today!
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HOT LUNCH...Order October NOW |
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 PLEASE NOTE: don't forget, you must order a week in advance. It's so easy to order; Click here to go to the hot lunch page on our site for the information on how to register, and the link to the ordering site. Eat well! Direct your questions to Diane Boragno, dboragno@holychild.org. |
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College Rep visits |
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The girls know that they should sign up ahead of time, and work around classes to meet with college representatives who visit campus. Meetings are held in the college counseling conference room, off of the lobby. Any questions, please contact Meg Mayo, mmayo@holychild.org.
Thursday, October 6
George Washington
Cabrini College
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Your Trash, Our Treasure |
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Mayfield Market’s Always Chic Boutique Wants What You Don’t
It’s time for fall cleaning and Holy Child can help you with that chore. If you are already thinking ahead towards the holidays (Christmas is just 80 days away!), consider donating that table lamp, artwork, bookends, coffee table, wicker chair, sets of dishes, knickknacks, even patio/deck furniture to Holy Child’s “Always Chic Boutique.” Questions? Contact Marni Holifield – ktmscooters@aol.com.
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Sunday, November 13--Save the Date! |
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Mark your calendars for Holy Child’s annual Father/Daughter Communion Breakfast, at Holy Child. Mass will be in the chapel at 9:00 a.m. with a breakfast immediately following. Msgr. John Enzler will preside and alumna Meghan Rodgers ’92 will be our keynote speaker. It’s a great way to spend a couple of hours with your daughter, and hear from an accomplished graduate. Invitations will be sent out within the next two weeks.
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DID YOU MISS IT? |
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We will use this space to point you to articles of interest that faculty and staff have come across in local and national media. The articles will also be posted on the Parents Resources section of the website.
The July/August issue of The Atlantic had a fascinating piece about how too attentive parenting may not be the best choice!
Click here to read "How to Land Your Kid in Therapy: Why the obsession with our kids’ happiness may be dooming them to unhappy adulthoods. A therapist and mother reports." By Lori Gottlieb
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