News for Collegiate School Families and Friends Holiday 2014

Preparing students to be competent participants in the world of discovery, here at Collegiate and beyond, is one of our primary missions, and we

are always looking for new ways to spark curiosity and make learning meaningful. This year, we’re strengthening our focus on the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), a key segment of the professional workforce that is projected to increase dramatically in the coming years. STEM lessons offer engaging and relevant cross-curricular opportunities that fortify 21st-century skills and support differentiated learning. STEM lessons can also incorporate non-fiction reading and writing and provide an authentic assessment of student understanding.

In the Lower School, technology teacher Liz Clayton is leading the initiative with an engineering curriculum that interfaces with math, science and technology studies and involves age-appropriate activities for each grade level. Starting in Kindergarten with ScratchJr and progressing through the Lower School with MaKey MaKey and Lego Wedo Robotics, students are learning how things work.

“The Lower School began incorporating engineering into its curriculum three years ago with 2nd Grade Engineering Day and an introduction to programming for 3rd and 4th Graders,” says Ms. Clayton. “This past summer, a comprehensive low-tech/high-tech K-4 children’s engineering curriculum was developed.”

Lower School students display their model of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including Lake Otsego in Cooperstown, NY and the Susquehanna River, leading to the Bay.

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Projects that integrate subjects expand possibilities for learning skills that have real-life applications.

Building for the Future

Learning by DoingThe 2nd Graders have completed our study of the Chesapeake Bay! This was a project-based learning unit, which included research, group work, and sharing of learned knowledge. Librarian Allison Williams, technology teacher Liz Clayton, and many others came into the science classroom to help with the research and provide guidance on the projects. The projects included three alternatives: creating a model of the watershed with an emphasis on Cooperstown, NY, Lake Otsego, and the Susquehanna River; marching with informative signs around the Lower School campus; and talking with an expert, “Mr. Cooper,” via FaceTime. All groups had the opportunity to share their projects with either their classmates or adults and students around the Lower School Campus and/or Mr. Cooper. As these 2nd Graders reflected on their experience during this unit, many said they had fun and enjoyed learning about how pollution can travel through a watershed, how our Collegiate campus is a part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and about the importance of the estuary to the blue crabs that live in the Bay! They said they would have enjoyed MORE time to share ALL they knew! — Ellen Clore, science teacher

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From the Head of SchoolDear Collegiate School Community,

It is hard for me to believe that the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year is almost over. My grandmother once told me that time speeds up the older you get. At the time, I did not give her musings much thought or the respect that they deserved. I realize now that she was a very wise woman.

As I have reflected upon these past three months, I realize that my Cougar journey has already been filled with a whirlwind of activity and a host of fond memories. The warm welcome and offers of support that my wife Mary and I have received from you have been humbling and very much appreciated. You have shared graciously your Collegiate stories, and your deep affection for this place has inspired me. Most importantly, daily

school life has revealed a learning environment that elicits the very best from our students and our faculty. What I have discovered is a community that strives each and every day to seek and to serve.

I have learned quickly that Collegiate School traditions are rich and varied. In the opening weeks of school, we have celebrated five such traditions, each offering an authentic expression of the core values that connect one Cougar generation to the next. Convocation, Pep Rally and Homecoming, highlighted by the ubiquitous green and gold, the spirited singing of the alma mater, and the unbridled joy unleashed at all grade levels, encourage us to celebrate that which unites us. Senior speeches evoke our commitment to achievement and to

personal accountability, while reminding us to always respect the dignity and worth of each individual. Finally, our newest tradition, The International Emerging Leaders Conference (IELC), underscores our openness to new learning possibilities and our commitment to embracing our shared humanity.

My journey to becoming a Cougar continues. Thank you for a most memorable beginning.

With deep gratitude,

Steve Hickman Head of School

Dr. Jill Hunter, Head of Lower School, to Retire At the end of October, Head of School Steve Hickman notified the Collegiate community that Dr. Jill Hunter will be retiring at the end of this school year after 27 years as the Head of the Lower School. The following is Mr. Hickman’s letter:

Dr. Hunter arrived at Collegiate in July 1988 and has been putting her stamp on Collegiate ever since. During that time, the Lower School campus was transformed and she attracted to our school many of the community’s finest early childhood and elementary teachers. Under her leadership, the Lower School’s curriculum has thrived. Spanish and Chinese were added, and she helped lead the development of a comprehensive Language Arts program and the new engineering program.

Her commitment to and advocacy for faculty professional development has influenced greatly Collegiate’s leadership in this area. Valuing highly collaborative instructional methods, she has facilitated and actively encouraged the use of interdisciplinary and project-based learning opportunities and training. Other Collegiate career highlights include the addition of math and reading learning specialists and the creation of the new six-day rotating daily schedule. For seven years, she coached the girls’ Cub basketball team.

Finally and most importantly, she has been a visible and vocal cheerleader for the Cougar community, and her love for Collegiate School has no equal. Dr. Hunter’s impact on Collegiate School will be felt for generations to come, and she will be greatly missed.

Of her departure, Dr. Hunter says, “Collegiate has a special place in my heart, and I will miss the children and all the people. I am looking forward to a new chapter, and I am interested to see what that will be!”

Dr. Jill Hunter will retire in June after 27 years as the Head of the Lower School.

Save the Date!

LS Grandparents and Special Friends DayThursday, April 2, 2015 1:00–2:30 p.m.

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Campus ConversationCentennial Calendar

On the eve of Collegiate’s Centennial year, January through December of 2015, plans are being made for a variety of celebrations. The following events are already on the calendar with more details to come:

Fall 2014 Senior Seminar: The School & The City: 100 Years of Stories

January 2015 K-12 Centennial Kickoff Celebration on Campus Stop Hunger Now Community Service Day for Alumni & Current

Families

February 2015 8th Grade Play: The History of Collegiate

March 2015 Centennial Book Release

April 2015 Centennial Torch Run from the original Monument Avenue site to the Mooreland Road Campus

Spring-Fall 2015 Centennial Speaker Series: Lee Wimbish ’80, Janet Jarman ’85, Laura Schewel ’02, Murray Fisher ’93

Summer 2015 Collegiate Family Night at the Diamond with the Richmond Flying Squirrels

September 23, 2015 Founder’s Day: K-12 Celebration/Convocation

In the Works…• Centennial limited edition of The Stuffed Cougar cookbook

• Centennial apparel in the Cougar Shop

• Greens vs. Golds Team Competitions

• Centennial concert

Start reminiscing now by following ourCollegiate Archives Twitter stream (@cougararchive)!

Shop the Cougar ShopWhen it comes to gift giving, the

Cougar Shop has you covered. Back by popular demand for the holidays, we’re offering the Cougar Shop Gift Wish List registry. During the months of November and December, students can fill out a wish list at the Cougar Shop which we’ll share with their families. We have a great assortment of educational games like Laser Maze and Gravity Maze, unique art supplies, winter accessories, Sherpa blankets and pajama pants to make your holiday shopping a breeze.

Also, next year is a big year as Collegiate celebrates its Centennial, and the Cougar Shop is your source for wonderful Centennial gifts just in time for the holidays. We’ll have a wide range of Centennial gifts including ornaments, glassware, a special edition of The Stuffed Cougar cookbook and a custom selection of fine gifts from menswear purveyor Alton Lane.

Short on time? Leave the wrapping to us as we can have the gift of your choice wrapped and ready to go. For more information on upcoming events, gift ideas and pictures of merchandise, please visit our website: http://www.collegiate-va.org/cougarshop. The Cougar Shop is open from 7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Winter Party & Auction: New Venue, Format & Live Band!

Chaired by parents Haley ’87 and Julian Ottley and Ann and Brude Stoever, this year’s Winter Party & Auction, “Light Up The Night!,” is moving downtown to The John Marshall! Mark your calendars for

Thanks to an endowment funded by the Whitfield family, each year the Upper School English department hosts an author who holds a workshop with students and speaks at assembly. On Oct. 29, writer David Quammen talked about his book Spillover, the story and history of cross-over viruses from animals to humans, and its relevance to the current Ebola outbreak. He also held a writing workshop with several Upper School biology students.continued on page 4

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Winter Party (cont.)Saturday, Feb. 21 and come support Collegiate School as we celebrate our Centennial Year. Bid from your own smartphone on our famous silent auction while enjoying cocktails and delicious food with other parents in this beautiful historic landmark building. The buffet-style reception (instead of a sit-down dinner) will be followed by a short live auction and dancing to the music of the hit cover band Three Sheets to the Wind!

Proceeds will serve to enhance our science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum as well as to provide for a phase one upgrade to the 3rd and 4th Grade playground. Invitations will mail in early January, so don’t miss out!

Summer at Collegiate … Since the ’70s!

It’s June and the school year has ended. But wait, the campus isn’t one bit quiet!

For the past 42 years Collegiate Summer Quest has continued the excellence of Collegiate School by offering a wide variety of camps and classes during the summer. Each year the program has thrived and continues to grow and serve the Richmond community, and we’re already hard at work on next summer’s schedule.

This past summer more than 130 programs were offered for Young Cubs through adults for 10 weeks of academics, enrichment, arts and sports offerings. The full-day and half-day camps are paired with extended care options to provide a full day of quality care as needed.

One important reason for Summer Quest’s continued success is that the majority of the programs are developed, directed and staffed by Collegiate faculty and staff. In addition, every year the camps are assessed and changes are made to keep them fresh and current. The staff is always on the lookout for new ideas, and we are fortunate the faculty is motivated to create new programs.

One of the most popular programs is the Hooked on Books camp, directed by Collegiate Kindergarten teacher Eileen Beane. Mrs. Beane says, “At Hooked on

Books, the children’s reading and writing skills are strengthened through a variety of literacy enrichment experiences. Teachers strive to meet each child’s individual needs through small group instruction. And, the enthusiasm is contagious as we gather each morning to become better readers and writers, and to have fun!”

With record enrollment numbers in 2014, Summer Quest is looking forward to another extremely successful summer for 2015. New camps are being developed for all ages including the current topics of coding and engineering and an exciting new arts program! Be sure to look for the 2015 brochure in your mailboxes and online at the beginning of the new year. Registration will start Jan. 30, 2015, so get ready for another Summer Better than Others! Questions? Contact Summer Quest Director Collin McConaghy at collin_mcconaghy@collegiate-va.org.

Activity Quest: Growing and Thriving

Activity Quest, Collegiate’s after-school enrichment program, can be compared to the story of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Just as a tiny bean grew into an enormous beanstalk, Activity Quest started six years ago as a small program (called “Plus”) to provide enriching activities for Cougar Quest students. At that time, about a dozen students participated. Today, over 200 students participate in over 50 activities, and it is

now open to all Collegiate students in the Lower and Middle Schools.

Parents and students can choose from a large number of fun and popular activities offered each afternoon for 5-6 weeks at a time. Activities include art, beadwork, pottery, Legos, computers, engineering, architecture, drums, ukulele, zoology, chess, cooking, photography, fashion, ballet and drama. Sports activities include tennis, swimming, track & field, archery, soccer, ice hockey, figure skating, lacrosse, baseball and outdoor adventures. In addition to Collegiate teachers and coaches, outside skilled professionals are used for our SwimRVA swim program, Richmond Kickers for soccer, NetPlay for tennis, Amazing Athletes for track & field, and Science Through the Eyes of a Child (STEC) for zoology.

For more information on Activity Quest, call Carole Kahwajy at 740-6477.

Girls have fun at the Summer Quest Drumming Around the World camp with Christine Hoffman.

Ukulele lessons are part of the Activity Quest offerings.

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Cougars Make the Day!Nearly 4,000 Richmonders attended

the first ever RVA MakerFest at the Science Museum of Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 27. Collegiate was a co-sponsor and responsible for the Idea Forum where students demonstrated their innovative concepts and attended maker-related talks. Our campus coordinators Melanie Barker, Allen Chamberlain, Liz Clayton and Carolyn LaMontagne gathered a group of students to participate and assisted them throughout the day on site. 7th Grader Luke Tyson, whose SEW for SOS project has now made more than 500 inspirational mini pillows for people needing encouragement, was the MC of the Idea Forum.

Many Collegiate students participated in the Student Showcase at MakerFest. The following Lower School students showed off interactive games they made using Scratch, WeDo, and MaKey MaKey: Marshall Ryan, Vivian Sievers, Carter Meagher, Molly Hutchison, Drew Atiyeh, Dunning Gould, Chase Sahingur, Ellie Leipheimer, Jordan Gross, Jack Stringer and Henry Patterson.

Middle School students taught MakerFest guests how to make paper circuits. Sparki the robot made an appearance, SEW for SOS showed visitors how they sew pillows to bring hope and cheer to people experiencing hardships. Middle School students who participated in the MakerFest include: Claire Hefko,

Connor Webb, Deven Pandya, Luke Tyson and Sammy Tyner. The Upper School was represented by Kathy Truong, Adam Kimbrough and Zak Mai. Zak greeted and registered MakerFest guests before heading back to North Mooreland Road to take his place on the Homecoming court. Adam spent the first part of his day at VCU where he attended robotics workshops before teaching MakerFest guests how to make LED Throwies for the LOVE sign in front of the museum.

Highlights of the day included playing with an Occulus Rift, a virtual reality headset for 3D gaming, at Defective Studios’ booth and watching a Finch robot rodeo at CodeVA. In all, there were 70 different makers, from potters, blacksmiths and glassblowers to data hackers, unmanned aerial vehicle pilots and creative technologists from Martin Labs, showing and telling about their processes.

“Many hands pitched in to make it happen,” says Ms. Barker. “We’re looking forward to 2015!”

Soup Is On And On, And On…The most often heard daily question

around campus is not about a test or an athletic score but rather, “what is the soup today in McFall Hall.” Why? Because Aladdin at Collegiate is fortunate enough to have Mr. Ernie Labrecque, a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh, PA. To say he can cook a mean bowl of soup is an understatement.

Unlike many chefs, Ernie was gracious enough to share the following Butternut Squash Bisque soup recipe with the Collegiate family. We invite you to give it a try (www.collegiate-va.org/ Page/Parents/Cafeteria-Food-Services/Recipe) and see for yourself why there is always a line at the soup counter in McFall Hall.

Middle School students with drone demonstrator Scott Strimple at MakerFest.

IELC Makes an Enduring ImpressionIn early October, students from 10 schools around the world came to Collegiate

to participate in the fourth International Emerging Leaders Conference. While here, they collaborated on solutions for various environmental issues in their respective countries, heard from experts from University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University, visited MeadWestvaco and toured Washington, DC. Following the conference, coordinator Anne Rusbuldt, who was leading the event in the absence of Director of Global Education Clare Sisisky, received a letter from a member of the Indian delegation. The following is an excerpt:

Greetings Mrs. Rusbuldt!

This is Ansh Mehra from Modern School, New Delhi, India. It’s been more than a week after IELC and I just can’t stop thinking about it. The Conference has made an everlasting impact on me both as a student and a human. The magnanimous efforts put in by you made sure that all the delegates have the best trip of their life. I think this was the first time when students from all around the world came together to solve problems using an actual scientific procedure! The way you organized each and every day of our Conference was so beautifully planned that nobody could resist participation! The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it. At the end of the day, we all had our fun but we were also able to do the job we came for! Everything was taken care of in the best way possible, whether it was the host families, the trips, the food, everything! I learnt more than I could have sitting in a classroom for a year. There were so many lessons that I experienced and valued. I don’t think anything else could’ve done that.

I was a bit anxious about how the people will be, how will my host family be, will the students treat me equally? But the day I reached the airport and met some of the students, I knew I was wrong. All students, all teachers, all delegations gave so much respect to me that I couldn’t believe I was far from home. The hospitality, the kindness shown by you and all the students was grateful! I wish I could stay more with you all. Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see. No matter where we all come from, our hearts beat in the same language.

I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for the whole world (quite literally) and I will never lose any memory from this Conference. It would be my uttermost honor and pleasure to be associated with you in any future initiatives and any other opportunity under your blessings and guidance. I hope Collegiate remains to be a game changer like always in all fields of education.

Regards,Ansh Mehra

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This is a Collegiate tradition you don’t want to miss.

Join us for a day of fun for the entire family including shopping, entertainment, music and food. Sponsored by the Parents’ Association, the proceeds from this event go back to Collegiate to fund programs and projects that directly benefit the entire Collegiate community.

There is something for everyone at this year’s

w Holiday Boutique: Specialty shopping!w Holiday Greens: Deck your halls!w Cub Boutique: K-6th Grade “kids only” shopping!w Jingle Mingle: Family fun entertainment!w Portico Gourmet Dinnersw Plantation Peanutsw Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Plus a festive atmosphere complete with music, food and fun!

New in 2014 … w Payment by Credit Cardw Dove Chocolate Discoveriesw Online ordering is fast and easy!

Thank you for your support! For more information, visit www.collegiate-va.org/tistheseason

The Collegiate Parents’ Association

invites you to join us for

Saturday, Dec. 68:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lower School Campus

Holiday Greens Sale, Friday, Dec. 58:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 100 Luck Hall (Kindergarten Bldg.)

Take advantage of the easiest way to buy your Holiday greenery including classic wreaths and roping, fragrant paperwhites and flashy poinsettias. Quantities of some items are limited so pre-order to ensure you can get your favorite! All sales benefit the Parents’ Association. Order online at www.collegiate-va.org/ tistheseason/holidaygreens.

Pre-sale pick up and shop on Friday, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in 100 Luck Hall (Kindergarten Building)

Shop on Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Estes Building

Stock your freezer with delicious dinners compliments of the chefs at Portico Restaurant, formerly known as Franco’s Frozen Foods. Enjoy these delicious Italian classics that feed six to eight people. Simply reheat and serve. To order online go to www.collegiate-va.org/tistheseason/portico.

Pick up orders on Friday, Dec. 5, 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the South Business Office Parking Lot.

Plantation Peanuts of Wakefield offers a variety of gourmet peanut products cooked to perfection in small batches. A great gift idea for family, neighbors and business associates! To order online go towww.collegiate-va.org/tistheseason/peanuts.

Pick up orders on Friday, Dec. 5, 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the South Business Office Parking Lot.

Dove Chocolate Discoveries offers a variety of gourmet chocolate confections. These ready-to-eat sweets are perfect for entertaining, gifting, or adding a little something extra to someone’s day. Dove Chocolate Discoveries is made by Mars, Inc., a company with more than 100 years of chocolate experience, and is not available in stores. To order online go to www.collegiate-va.org/tistheseason/chocolates.

Pick up orders on Friday, Dec. 5, 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the South Business Office Parking Lot.

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Holiday Happenings11/25/14 Feast of Juul: Senior boys and faculty

11/26/14 Brunch: Girls in Grades 5-12

12/5/14 Lessons & Carols: Boys in Grades 5-12

12/5/14 Holiday Greens Sale and Pre-Sale Pick Up

12/6/14 ’Tis the Season …

12/8-9/14 Christmas Pageant, All Saints Church: Girls in Grades 5-12 (everyone invited!)

12/12/14 3rd Grade Concert of Carols, River Road Presbyterian Church (parents invited)

12/18/14 Kindergarten Chapel, River Road Presbyterian Church (parents invited)

The Estes Multi-Purpose Room will be filled with all kinds of unique and exciting gifts for everyone! You might even finish your holiday shopping while contributing 15% of your purchase price back to Collegiate! For more information, go to www.collegiate-va.org/ tistheseason/holidayboutique.

Shop on Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Estes Building

ORDER DEADLINES w Nov. 12 Holiday Greens Ordersw Nov. 21 Plantation Peanuts Ordersw Nov. 21 Dove Chocolate Discoveriesw Nov. 21 Portico Gourmet Dinners Orders

PRE-SALE PICK UP Friday, Dec. 5, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Portico Gourmet Dinners, Plantation Peanuts, Dove Chocolate Discoveries – South Business Office Parking Lot

PRE-SALE PICK UP AND SHOP Friday, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Holiday Greens – Luck Hall (Kindergarten Bldg.)

Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Cub Boutique – Nunnally Hall

Jingle Mingle – Burke Hall

Holiday Boutique – Estes Building

Holiday Greens Sale – Estes Building

Tea Towel Order Pick Up – Estes Building

Tea Towels Pick up your previously-ordered Lower School tea towels in time for the holidays! A very limited quantity of tea towels, pillowcases and cutting boards for each grade will be available for purchase, so shop early if you missed the order deadline!

Pick up orders on Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Estes Building

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

The holiday hotspot for family fun! Join us in Burke Hall to listen to beautiful live music.Food for the kids (and grown-ups too!) available all day – no reserved seating required! Delicious donuts, coffee, drinks, and other food offerings available for purchase. For more information, go to www.collegiate-va.org/jinglemingle.

Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Burke Hall (Lower School Cafeteria)

No grownups allowed! K-6th Grade students will enjoy secret shopping for family, friends and pets! Elves will be there to assist your child. All gifts are $10 or less. Gift-wrapping is included! Print the shopping list at www.collegiate-va.org/tistheseason/cubboutique.

Shop on Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Nunnally Hall (3rd & 4th Grade Hallway)

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Bagels with Ben All Upper School parents are invited to these roundtable discussions with Upper School Head Ben Rein. They are scheduled for 8:15 a.m., Dec. 11 and Jan. 29, Craigie Board Room, Sharp Academic Commons.

Freshman Service Week Parent Meeting Come learn about what your 9th Grade students will be doing during Freshman Service Week from Andrea Miller. 8:15-9:15 a.m., Feb. 3, Craigie Board Room, Sharp Academic Commons

Parent Education Programs Three programs are scheduled for the next few months:• Driving Issues with Officer

Netherland Officer Netherland of the Henrico County Police Department addresses key issues facing teen drivers and their parents. All 9th and 10th Grade parents welcome. 7:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 20 in the Craigie Board Room, Sharp Academic Commons.

• Natural Highs and Healthy Choices … How to Parent Teens Using Positive Prevention Matt Bellace, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, comedian and author, will talk to

parents of 10th Graders. 7:30-9:00 p.m., Feb. 10, Craigie Board Room, Sharp Academic Commons.

• Leaving the Nest: How to Effectively Help Your Senior Transition to College Parents of 11th and 12th Graders are invited to hear from Linda Hancock, Director of VCU Wellness Center. 7:30-9:00 p.m., Feb. 12, Craigie Board Room, Sharp Academic Commons

College Counseling Programs The following events are offered by our College Counseling Office to help with the college admission process. • NCAA Recruiting Program for

freshman students and parents (sophomore and junior families also welcome), 7:00 p.m., Nov. 18, Craigie Board Room, Sharp Academic Commons

• Financial Aid Program for junior parents (senior parents also welcome), 7:15 p.m., Nov. 20, St. Catherine’s School

• Sophomore Process & Testing (for parents), 8:15 p.m., Dec. 16, Oates Theater

• Panel with Admission Deans (Junior parents), 7:00 p.m., Feb. 11, Oates Theater & Estes Cafe

Upper SchoolUpcoming EventsPlease check the website calendar for details.

11/25/14 Feast of Juul 11/26/14 Brunch 12/5/14 Lessons & Carols 12/6/14 ’Tis The Season 12/8–9/14 Pageant 12/11/15 Bagels with Ben 1/20/15 Parent Education: Driving Issues with Officer Netherland 1/28/15 Upper School Music Recital 1/29/15 Bagels with Ben 2/2/15 Winter Jazz Jam 2/3/15 Parent Education: Freshman Service Week 2/10/15 Parent Education: Natural Highs and Healthy Choices, with Matt Bellace 2/12/15 Parent Education: Leaving the Nest, with Linda Hancock

On Oct. 16, Collegiate’s Upper School 9th and 10th Grade service club, Outreach, once again met a group of kids from CHAT (Church Hill Activities and Tutoring) for an annual pumpkin picking event! Nine Collegiate students met with the kids to navigate the hay maze, hold hands during the spooky hayride, pick pumpkins and eat pizza.

With the 100th year celebration on the horizon, Val Siff’s advisory came up with the idea of stuffing 100 stockings to send to kids at Children’s Hospital and Peter Paul Center for Christmas. They partnered with Pamela Lowe’s Kindergarten class to create cards and stuff the stockings in time for Christmas.

In the Middle School

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Middle School Book Discussion with Sally Chambers Read Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. Discuss and develop a greater understanding of neuroscience and the teenage brain, as well as tools to strengthen interpersonal relationships. 8:15-9:15 a.m., Jan. 14, Reeves Center

Dads and Donuts: Mindful Living – What All Dads Need to Know All Middle School dads welcome! Alex Peavey, Upper School counselor, teacher and boys varsity basketball and lacrosse coach, will discuss how to approach parenting in a more mindful way. Please join us for this special opportunity to learn how being more mindful can improve your effectiveness and enjoyment in parenting and other areas of life! Check out Collegiate’s Mindful Living webpage (http://bit.ly/apeaveymindful). Coffee and donuts provided. 7:00 a.m., Jan. 22, Reeves Center

In our last issue of PAW PRINT, we mentioned Middle School art teacher Teresa Coleman’s summer grant that enabled her to attend a creative conference in Santa Fe, NM. Testimony to the way professional development impacts the classroom experience are these works by Ms. Coleman’s 8th Grade students. “Our subject was inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe and her iconic cow skull paintings. We used photos (that I took) of the cow skull I brought back from Santa Fe and of a skeleton, which the students gridded and then drew twice their original sizes onto white paper. They then worked to get in shades of gray to show volume, making the drawing appear 3-dimensional. These were then cut out and collaged over watercolor backgrounds that were painted using various techniques that the students had learned.”

Navigating Social Media – Parents of 5th/6th Graders Snap Chat? Instagram? Twitter? Vine? Facebook? Ping? Join the discussion over dessert and coffee about navigating the maze of trending social media. Hear from a panel of Upper School students that will give you their advice and perspective on social media use. Moderated by Fletcher Collins, Assistant Head MS-Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology and Sally Chambers, MS Guidance Counselor. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Feb. 5, Reed-Gumenick Library

Middle School Book Discussion with Sally Chambers Read Masterminds & Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World by Rosalind Wiseman. Discuss and improve communication with your sons, as well as help boys develop a strong inner self. All 5th-8th Grade parents welcome. 8:15-9:15 a.m., Feb. 26, Reeves Center

Middle SchoolUpcoming EventsPlease check the website calendar for details.

11/26/14 Brunch

12/5/14 Lessons & Carols

12/6/15 ’Tis The Season

12/8–9/14 Pageant

1/13/15 5th & 6th Grade Winter Concert

1/14/15 Book Discussion with Sally Chambers – Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, by Daniel J. Siegel,

1/22/15 Dads and Donuts: Mindful Living – What All Dads Need to Know

2/5/15 Parent Education Program: Navigating Social Media

2/20–21/15 8th Grade Play: The History of Collegiate

2/26/15 Book Discussion with Sally Chambers – Masterminds & Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World, by Rosalind Wiseman

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In the Lower School

Lower SchoolUpcoming EventsPlease check the website calendar for details.

11/18/14 Parent Education Program: Technology 11/25/14 1st Grade Pow Wow 12/6/14 ’Tis The Season 12/12/14 3rd Grade Concert of Carols 12/18/14 Kindergarten Chapel 1/28/15 Parent Education Program: A Look Down the Road 2/3, 2/10 & 2/17/15 4th Grade Chat & Chew 2/4, 2/11 & 2/18/15 3rd Grade Chat & Chew 2/6/15 2nd Grade States Fair 2/23/15 Cougar Classic

Parent Education: Technology Are all these devices and capabilities making you stressed? Do you feel like your kids are three steps ahead of you? Join us for a morning with Collegiate’s Lower School technology teachers and Lower School Counselor, Marella Gregory, to learn about the technology our kids know how to use, how to monitor it, and when to say when! 8:15-9:15 a.m., Nov. 18, Luck Hall, Room 100

Parent Education: A Look Down the Road Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the Heads of each division – Ben Rein, Charlie Blair, Jill Hunter, and our Head of School, Steve Hickman – as they talk about the K-12 experience, and learn how each division cultivates the five Collegiate values: Honor, Love of Learning, Excellence, Respect, and Community. 8:15-9:15 a.m., Jan. 28, Burke Hall

Our 3rd and 4th Grade Chinese students visited the VMFA where they saw the “Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing” exhibition. About 45 Chinese language students, along with faculty members Xin-yi Fergusson, Erin March, Allison Williams, Holly Smith and Christine Hoffman, explored the 600 years of Chinese history and civilization. Students had a hands-on experience in the Beyond the Wall exhibit afterwards. Collegiate alum Susan Turbeville ’84, a VMFA staff member, shared her professional experience of inspecting, packing and installing this particular exhibition. In addition, our Lower School Chinese students contributed $50 to the funding for the 3D model project that they are seen with in the photo.

In late October, the 4th Grade students planted Red Emperor tulip bulbs around the Lower School campus for the Journey North project. To help track change in seasons and climate around the globe in a scientific way, each fall, people across the northern hemisphere plant Red Emperor tulip bulbs in Journey North Test Gardens. In the spring, when the plants emerge and bloom, test gardeners report their data to the maps. One garden at a time, the relationship between climate, geography and the arrival of spring is revealed.

As a way to help Kindergartners catch the “Cougar spirit,” Molly Revere’s class took a “Cougar Cruise” around campus. “We visited Dr. Hunter, Mr. Hickman’s office, the real cougar mascot, got pencils from the Cougar Shop, and met all kinds of important people along the way, including the people who keep us safe, like Officer Jay Cable. We took pictures as we went and made a book for each child to take home.”

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CondolencesDoris Hazelwood Younger, mother of Christine “Teena” Younger Nunn, and grandmother of Jessica Nunn ’15, died August 20, 2014.

Charles Farrington Leahy, father of LS teacher Susie Leahy, died August 21, 2014.

Samuel Crane, Jr., father of Stella Alexander ’85 and grandfather of Heth ’21, Catherine ’18, and Libbie Alexander, ’18; and father of Libbie Crane ’89, and Harper Cuttino ’25, died Sept. 2, 2014.

John Sidney Davenport, IV, father of Jean Hershey, and grandfather of William Hershey ’24, died Sept. 4, 2014.

Sissy Martin Gorsline, mother of MS teacher Melanie Gorsline ’74; and mother of W. David Gorsline, Jr. ’76, and grandmother of David ’12, Jack ’14, Grant ’16 and Spencer Gorsline ’18, died Sept. 4, 2014.

Scott Henry Gustavson, brother-in-law of Katie Lareau, and uncle of Eva ’23, Claire ’25, and Emmett Lareau ’27; and brother-in-law of Megan Anderson, and uncle of Rhett Anderson ’25, died Sept. 3, 2014.

Jack Arthur Wilson, Sr., grandfather of Kristen L. Raper, and great-grandfather of Emily ’10 and Jaclyn Raper ’15, died Sept. 8, 2014.

Robert Basye Webb, Jr., father of Mark Webb, and grandfather of Sadie Webb ’25, died Sept. 12, 2014.

Daniel L. Coli, brother of Chuck Coli, and uncle of Kate Coli ’21, died Sept. 13, 2014.

Jerome Gumenick, father of Jeff Gumenick ’79, and grandfather of Lily Gumenick ’18; and father of Randy Gumenick ’81, died Sept. 30, 2014.

John M. Reifsnider, III, father of John L. Reifsnider, and grandfather of Carter ’12, Cole ’14, Jack ’16 and Travis Reifsnider ’17, died Oct. 13, 2014.

Arnold Strother, father of Cynthia Cecil ’81, and grandfather of Alexa ’12 and Wilson Cecil ’15, died Oct. 17, 2014.

Clifton G. Parker, Jr., father of Janie Pinney, and grandfather of Walker ’09, Caroline ’11 and Carson Pinney ’16, died Oct. 18, 2014.

Carolyn Randall Croxton, mother of Anita Croxton, and grandmother of Ymani Breedlove ’15, died Oct. 15, 2014.

William Allen LeSueur Deane, father of parent Allen Deane, and grandfather of Caleigh ’20 and Jordan Deane ’23, died Oct. 17, 2014.

Francis E. McGee, Jr., father of Chris McGee, and grandfather of Chris ’12 and Eleanor McGee ’15, died Oct. 27, 2014.

Frances Grimm Strother, mother of Cynthia Cecil ’81, and grandmother of Alexa ’12 and Wilson Cecil ’15, died Oct. 29, 2014.

Campus Conversation (cont.)

Pictured here are members of the Campbell family in attendance to honor Michael Campbell ’87 on his induction into the Collegiate Athletic Hall of Fame.

On the Courts at RobinsLast spring, several members of our community expressed interest in

forming a tennis league using the Williams-Bollettieri Tennis Complex at the Robins Campus. In response, we launched Round Robins Tennis. The response from the community was enthusiastic and encouraging. We had nearly 20 teams register for our first season of league play!

With the start of a new school year approaching, we searched for a unique and convenient fall option, launching a weekly clinic series that immediately follows Lower and Middle School morning drop-off. We recruited local pros and coaches from within our program to run the sessions, and the first edition of Round Robins Clinics was a hit!

We are already looking forward to hitting the courts again this coming spring. Please feel free to reach out to Spotty Robins at spotty_robins@collegiate-va.org with any questions, comments, or feedback on the program.

50 Years of VGF Fun!Started as a white elephant sale in 1965, the Village

Green Fair has grown into one of the most beloved events in the Collegiate community, and the largest fundraiser benefitting the Parents’ Association. This is the time to dig out those old scrapbooks and share your favorite VGF memories! We would love to see pictures, hear your favorite stories, and learn about your favorite treasures.

Who has the oldest surviving VGF t-shirt? Who remembers the pony give-away? What does VGF mean to your family? Send it all to vgfmemories@gmail.com or share on the VGF Facebook page (facebook.com/vgfcollegiate).

Help us celebrate 50 years of VGF – The Past, The Present and The Future at the Village Green Fair on Saturday, April 18!

Hall of Fame Honors AthletesOn Saturday, Nov. 1, friends and families of this year’s inductees into

our Athletic Hall of Fame gathered at a presentation, lunch and official induction at halftime of the football game. Inducted were:

Individuals: Rick Wiltshire ’64, George Whitley ’71, Michael Campbell ’87, Harry Wilson IV ’01, Jamie Whitten Montgomery ’03, Russell Wilson ’07

Teams: 1998-99 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team, 1996 Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team

Coaches: Lewis Lawson, Charlie McFall

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The low-tech portion of the curriculum is primarily hands-on problem solving. For instance, kindergarteners are challenged to design windproof hats, and 1st Graders must design Lego bridges that must meet certain criteria. 2nd Graders learn how to make paper mechanisms and then apply this knowledge later in the year when they create moveable animals as part of their “Build a Zoo” project. 3rd and 4th Graders learn about the engineering design cycle using simple materials such as paper, straws and tape.

The high-tech portion of the curriculum exposes grades K-2 to very basic programming concepts using the ScratchJr iPad app. 3rd and 4th Graders use Scratch to further build their understanding of coding. Additionally, in grades 2-4, students will be exposed to robotics using Lego Wedo kits. Robotics will be introduced into the 3rd Grade science curriculum. The end of the year project for 3rd Grade is the creation of physical-digital “Rube-Goldberg” chain reaction machines. For 4th Grade, the year will culminate with an expo that will include students’ robotics creations and student created “video” games.

“The dean of the engineering school at VCU once said that you have to grab children by 7th Grade if you want them to be passionate about engineering,” says Lower School Head Dr. Jill Hunter. “Our initiatives in the Lower School have our students thinking, planning, building and making things work. It is always a collaborative effort which seems to be the way ‘real’ engineering goes!”

Building for the Future (cont.)

1st Grade students read A House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman and then drew plans before building a variety of houses.

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Steve Hickman, Head of SchoolPhyllis Palmiero, Vice President-Finance and AdministrationAmanda Little Surgner ’83, Vice President-AdvancementBen Rein, Head of Upper SchoolCharles L. Blair, Jr., Head of Middle SchoolDr. Jill Hunter, Head of Lower SchoolDebbie Miller, Interim Academic DeanKaren Doxey, Director of Athletics

PAW PRINT is published multiple times throughout the year.Elizabeth Cogar ’77, editor phone : 741-9781 e-mail : ecogar@collegiate-va.orgBeth Flippo Hutchins ’88 and Marguerite Bostic, Parents’ Association CorrespondentsPAW PRINT may be read online at www.collegiate-va.org

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