Have a wonderful SPRING VACATION - SATURDAY, MARCH 13 - SUNDAY, MARCH 28! See you back at school on Monday, March 29.

Just a reminder …. boots may not be worn after Spring Vacation.

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Registration forms for summer clinics, workshops, and farm camp are available in the “Download Forms” section of Bulletin Board and in the Main Office.
June 14 - one week BASKETBALL clinic for students entering grades 5-8
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering PreK-4 through grade 6. (Weeks 1 and 2 of Sweet Peas program are filled!)
June 21 - one week YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC for upper school students
June 28 - one week YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC for upper school students
July 19 - one week IMPROV I & IMPROV IB clinic for current grade 5-8 students
July 27 - 4 day IMPROV II clinic for those taking IMPROV I / IMPROV IB

UPCOMING …..

DANCING FOR OUR STARS

Our annual AUCTION is Saturday, April 24 - a night of delicious food, fantastic entertainment, and our live and silent auctions. Mark your calendars - we hope to see everyone there! If you have items that can be used in our auction, please contact Mindee Blanco (mblanco2@metlife.com), Jessica Ryan (jessicaryan@optonline.net) or Andrea Pinto (ppintofamily@optonlin.net). Thank you in advance for your support!

Please join our new Unquowa School Facebook fan page by clicking the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairfield-CT/The-Unquowa-School/340068687289?ref=ts

FOOD DRIVE - MONDAY, MARCH 8 - FRIDAY, MARCH 12

We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the hungry in Fairfield County as part of the BREAD OF LIFE DRIVE (BOLD). This food drive was started in 1992 by the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island and has collected over 800,000 items of food. Any non-perishable food item such as rice, beans, cereal, peanut butter or canned foods (vegetables, soups, tuna, chicken) would be appreciated. We will have collection bins available in the classrooms. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

CAMPAIGN FOR UNQUOWA PRESENTATION - TUESDAY, MARCH 9

Join us in the Library on Tuesday, March 9 for a presentation by Sharon Lauer with Campaign Chairs, Mark Greenawalt and Joan Panagos. They will present background information on the upcoming Campaign for Unquowa in the Library for all parents who were unable to attend one of the recent cocktail parties.

PI DAY - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

We’ll be celebrating Pi Day on Wednesday with a variety of math events in our classrooms. Be sure to ask your child what they learned! In addition it’s a special CASUAL DAY and students should wear polka dots - or something with circles!

CASUAL PORTRAIT DAY - THURSDAY, MARCH 11

Rod from A Touch of Color Photography will begin taking photos of all our students Thursday morning. Students may dress casually this day and may bring in a “personality” item for his or her portrait - a favorite stuffed animal, a musical instrument, sports item, etc. He will take the photos inside this year and use a contempory background with vibrant red and blue tones. You will be receiving proofs within 10 days of the photo shoot. At that point you can decide if you’d like to place an order. The proofs are yours to keep even if you don’t order a package.

LADIES VOLLEYBALL - THURSDAY, MARCH 11

All Unquowa ladies are welcome to join us for a fun night of volleyball in the gym from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

NOON DISMISSAL - FRIDAY, MARCH 12

We have a noon dismissal on Friday. It’s school spirit day - a GREEN AND/OR WHITE CASUAL DAY!

SPRING SPORTS

We will be having 2 lacrosse teams this spring - Boys’ grades 5-7 and Girls’ grades 5-7. We will also have a Co-ed Tennis team for grades 7 - 8.  In addition, we will be offering Future Stars Baseball to students in grades K-4. Details will be emailed to parents in those grades before Spring Vacation!

Have a wonderful SPRING VACATION - SATURDAY, MARCH 13 - SUNDAY, MARCH 28! See you back at school on Monday, March 29.

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Registration forms for summer clinics and workshops are available in the “Download Forms” section of Bulletin Board.

June 14 - one week BASKETBALL clinic for students entering grades 5-8
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6. The Sweet Peas program is filling fast!
June 21 - one week YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC for upper school students
June 28 - one week YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC for upper school students
July 19 - one week IMPROV I & IMPROV IB clinic for current grade 5-8 students
July 27 - 4 day IMPROV II clinic for those taking IMPROV I / IMPROV IB

UPCOMING …..

DANCING FOR OUR STARS
Our annual AUCTION is Saturday, April 24 - a night of delicious food, fantastic entertainment, and our live and silent auctions. Mark your calendars - we hope to see everyone there! If you have items that can be used in our auction, please contact Mindee Blanco (mblanco2@metlife.com), Jessica Ryan (jessicaryan@optonline.net) or Andrea Pinto (ppintofamily@optonlin.net). Thank you in advance for your support!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 - SCIENCE FAIR

Science Fair for students in grades 4-6. Join us in the gym from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and learn from our scientists!

THURSDAY, MARCH 4 - ATHLETIC DINNER

Athletic Dinner from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. to celebrate our basketball teams. Our athletes and their families are all invited for a delicious dinner, recaps and photos of our successful season and presentation of awards by our coaches.

FRIDAY, MARCH 5 - NO CLASSES - PARENT CONFERENCE DAY

Parents will meet with their child’s homeroom teacher to review progress and trimester II report cards. If you haven’t set up your meeting time yet, please email your child’s teacher to make arrangements.

STEAK 102 - SATURDAY, MARCH 6

We have a few more openings for Saturday’s TRADITIONAL NEW YORK DRY AGED STEAK DINNER in our Unquowa dining room. The meal will be accompanied by wines selected to complement each course. Reservation forms available in the Main Office or from the Download Forms section of our Bulletin Board. http://www.unquowa.org/bulletin-board/category/download-forms/

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

June 14 - one week BASKETBALL clinic for students entering grades 5-8 (registration form available in “Download Forms” section of Bulletin Board)
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6
June 21 - one week YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC for upper school students
June 28 - one week YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC for upper school students
July 19 - one week IMPROV I & IMPROV IB clinic for current grade 5-8 students (registration form available in “Download Forms” section of Bulletin Board)
July 27 - 4 day IMPROV II clinic for those taking IMPROV I / IMPROV IB (registration form available in “Download Forms” section of Bulletin Board)

UNQUOWA OPEN SKATE

Students in grades K-4 - are you interested in ice skating? If we have enough interest, we will make arrangements for an Unquowa Open Skate at the
Milford Ice Skating Pavilion. The afternoon program would begin in April and be after school from 4:30-5:30. We would help organize car pools from Unquowa; students will need to be picked up at the rink at 5:30. Please email Al Boccamazzo if you are interested: aboccamazzo@unquowa.org

UPCOMING …..

CAMPAIGN FOR UNQUOWA PRESENTATION

Join us in the Library on Tuesday, March 9 for a presentation by Sharon Lauer with Campaign Chairs, Mark Greenawalt and Joan Panagos. They will present background information on the upcoming Campaign for Unquowa in the Library for all parents who were unable to attend one of the recent cocktail parties.

DANCING FOR OUR STARS

You should have already received your invitation to our annual AUCTION on Saturday, April 24 - a night of delicious food, fantastic entertainment, and our live and silent auctions. Mark your calendars - we hope to see eveyone there!
If you have items that can be used in our auction, please contact Mindee Blanco (mblanco2@metlife.com), Jessica Ryan (jessicaryan@optonline.net) or Andrea Pinto (ppintofamily@optonlin.net). Thank you in advance for your support!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26

It’s the last school day of the month and a CASUAL DAY!

LUNCH BUNCH

Reminder to PreK-4 parents - registration for Trimester III Lunch bunch is due now! Download the registration form from our website (http://www.unquowa.org/bulletin-board/category/download-forms/) or pick up a form in the Main Office.

STEAK 102 - SATURDAY, MARCH 6

There is still time to sign up for the TRADITIONAL NEW YORK DRY AGED STEAK DINNER in our Unquowa dining room. The meal will be accompanied by wines selected to complement each course. Space is limted to 40 diners. Reservation forms available in the Main Office or from the Download Forms section of our Bulletin Board. http://www.unquowa.org/bulletin-board/category/download-forms/

DANCING FOR OUR STARS

Mark your calendars - our annual AUCTION is Saturday, April 24 - a night of delicious food, fantastic entertainment, and our live and silent auctions. We are looking for items that can be used in our auction. Please contact Mindee Blanco (mblanco2@metlife.com), Jessica Ryan (jessicaryan@optonline.net) or Andrea Pinto (ppintofamily@optonlin.net). Thank you in advance for your support!

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Mark your calendars - registration forms will be available soon.
June 14 - BASKETBALL CLINIC (1 week) for students entering grades 4-8
June 21 & June 28 - YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC (2 weeks) for upper school students
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - INTRO (1week) for students entering grades 6-8 who did not attend last summer’s session.)
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - ADVANCED (1week for students entering grades 6-8 who attended last summer’s session.)

ADULT TOILETRIES DRIVE FOR OPERATION HOPE

We will be accepting donations of toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, razors, creams/lotions, nail clippers, shaving cream, combs, etc. through Friday, February 19.

SKI CLUB

The final Ski Club trip of the season - on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20. It will be a day trip to Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall - a full day of skiing!. The bus will leave Unquowa at 7:30 a.m. and arrive at the mountain at 9:00. We will be back on the bus at 4:00 and arrive back at Unquowa at 5:30. Details about the costs and the permission form can be found on our bulletin board. The deadline for sign up is Tuesday, February 16. Families are welcome to join us at the mountain! If you have any questions, please email Stefanie Leavy at sleavy@unquowa.org.

STEAK 102 - SATURDAY, MARCH 6

There is still time to sign up for the TRADITIONAL NEW YORK DRY AGED STEAK DINNER in our Unquowa dining room. The meal will be accompanied by wines selected to complement each course. Space is limted to 40 diners. Reservation forms available in the Main Office or from the Download Forms section of our Bulletin Board. http://www.unquowa.org/bulletin-board/category/download-forms/

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Mark your calendars - registration forms will be available soon.
June 14 - BASKETBALL CLINIC (1 week) for students entering grades 4-8
June 21 & June 28 - YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC (2 weeks) for upper school students
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - INTRO (1week) for students entering grades 6-8 who did not attend last summer’s session.)
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - ADVANCED (1week for students entering grades 6-8 who attended last summer’s session.)

ADULT TOILETRIES DRIVE FOR OPERATION HOPE

Please support our drive for Operation Hope with your donation of. toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, razors, creams/lotions, nail clippers, shaving cream, combs, etc. There is a box in the main entrance for your donations. The drive will continue to February 19.  Thank you in advance for your generosity to those in need.

PRESIDENTS’ WEEKEND

No classes on Friday, February 12 or Monday, February 15.

STEAK 102 - SATURDAY, MARCH 6

Last year it was Elk 101 - this year Steak 102! The Horse Tavern proudly presents a TRADITIONAL NEW YORK DRY AGED STEAK DINNER accompanied by wines selected to complement each course. Space is limted to 40 diners. Reseravation forms availalbe in the Main Office or from the Download Forms section of our Bulletin Board. http://www.unquowa.org/bulletin-board/category/download-forms/

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Mark your calendars - registration forms will be available soon.
June 14 - BASKETBALL CLINIC (1 week) for students entering grades 4-8
June 21 & June 28 - YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC (2 weeks) for upper school students
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - INTRO (1week) for students entering grades 6-8 who did not attend last summer’s session.)
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - ADVANCED (1week for students entering grades 6-8 who attended last summer’s session.)

COOKIES & COCOA for HAITI

A perfect way to start your day … and help Haiti. From 8:00 a.m - 8:30 a.m. on Monday, February 2 come to the dining room and purchase cocoa and cookies from Brienne Simmonds. Cookies are 75 cents each and cocoa is one dollar. Proceeds will go to Save The Children to benefit Haiti.

SKI CLUB - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

The second trip of the season for 5th through 8th graders. Information and permission forms are available in the Main Office or download them from our website bulletin board: http://www.unquowa.org/bulletin-board/

LAST CHANCE FOR COOKIES

Friday, February 5 is the deadline for ordering Girl Scout cookies from our brownie troop. Find one of our first through third grade brownies to place an order or stop in the main office.

STEAK 102 - SATURDAY, MARCH 6

Last year it was Elk 101 - this year Steak 102! The Horse Tavern proudly presents a TRADITIONAL NEW YORK DRY AGED STEAK DINNER for all Unquowa parents. More details to follow!

BASKETBALL

Check our calendar for upcoming games and come cheer for our teams! If you miss a game, check out the Sports Zone on our online bulletin board for photos and articles. Go Gators!

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Mark your calendars - registration forms will be available soon.
June 14 - BASKETBALL CLINIC (1 week) for students entering grades 4-8
June 21 & June 28 - YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC (2 weeks) for upper school students
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - INTRO (1week) for students entering grades 6-8 who did not attend last summer’s session.)
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - ADVANCED (1week for students entering grades 6-8 who attended last summer’s session.)

COFFEE WITH THE HEAD JANUARY 27

Join us after assembly for our coffee and listen to guest speakers, Doctors Frank and Diane Safran. Their topic will be Social Learning and Peer Influences: Learning the ropes from playground to playdates and beyond.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

Open gym from 1:00 - 3:00 for sixth through eight grade students!

WANT COOKIES?

Our Brownie troop is taking orders for cookies through February 5. Find one of our first through third grade brownies to place an order or stop in the main office.

PROJECT FEEDER WATCH

Second through eighth grade students are welcome to bird-watch with Mrs. Curran from 8:00-8:30 Monday and Tuesday this week.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 - BINGO NIGHT

All Unquowans are invited to our FUNraiser - Bingo Night! The festivites start at 6:00 p.m. Join us for fun, games, and dinner!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 - CASUAL DAY 

It’s the last Friday of the month!

STEAK 102 - SATURDAY, MARCH 6

Last year it was Elk 101 - this year Steak 102! The Horse Tavern proudly presents a TRADITIONAL NEW YORK DRY AGED STEAK DINNER for all Unquowa parents. More details to follow!

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Mark your calendars - registration forms will be available soon.
June 14 - BASKETBALL CLINIC (1 week) for students entering grades 4-8
June 21 & June 28 - YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC (2 weeks) for upper school students
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - INTRO (1week) for students entering grades 6-8 who did not attend last summer’s session.)
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - ADVANCED (1week for students entering grades 6-8 who attended last summer’s session.)

POSTURAL SCREENING - JANUARY 20

A Postural Screening Program to detect a possible curvature of the spine will be conducted for students in GRADES 5-8. Postural Screening is required for students in grades five through nine according to Connecticut State Law. The purpose of this program is to recognize signs of abnormal spinal development at its earliest stages so that the need for treatment can be determined.

School Postural Screening will be done on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20. Please note that if your child has a health assessment on record at school which was done during this school year, i.e., on or after July 1st, and indicated that your child was examined for postural deformity by his/her health care provider, your child will not be screened in school. Additional information on the screening process and proper attire for students for the screening can be found at: http://www.unquowa.org/bulletin-board/category/from-the-nurse/. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Magrone, our school nurse.

WANT COOKIES?

Unquowa Brownie Troop 33177 is now taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies Now through February 5. Order sheets will be available at assemblies or you may order them from your favorite Brownie troop member (girls in grades 1-3). If you have any questions, please contact Joan Panagos, troop leader.

COFFEE WITH THE HEAD JANUARY 27

Guest speakers, Doctors Frank and Diane Safran, will speak to parents. Their topic will be Social Learning and Peer Influences: Learning the ropes from playground to playdates and beyond.

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Mark your calendars - registration forms will be available soon.
June 14 - BASKETBALL CLINIC (1 week) for students entering grades 4-8
June 21 & June 28 - YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC (2 weeks) for upper school students
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - INTRO (1week) for students entering grades 6-8 who did not attend last summer’s session.)
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - ADVANCED (1week for students entering grades 6-8 who attended last summer’s session.)

GEOGRAPHY BEE

Students in grades 5 - 8 will compete in the National Geographic School Geography Bee in the Library at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 11. Parents are welcome to attend!

PROJECT FEEDER WATCH

For students in grades 2-8 every other Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Curran is supervising the winter-long survey of birds at the feeding station behind our school. Dress warmly and meet at the back door at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 11, Tuesday, January 12, Monday January 25, Tuesday, January 26.

YOGA

Holly Tortora will be offering yoga classes for students in grades 5-8 beginning this Friday, January 8 in the Dining Room from 3:30-4:30. Class dates: Jan. 8, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 19, 26. A second session will begin after Spring break.

She will be offering yoga classes for students in grades K-4 starting next Thursday, January 14 from 3:30-4:15 in the Dining Room. A sign-up sheet will be posted outside Mrs. Tortora’s classroom. This class will be limited to 20 students to ensure the safety of all. Class dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 18, 25.  A second session will also begin for Lower school after Spring break.

Mats will be provided if needed, and comfortable clothing  should be worn.

WINTERFEST

As always, our annual Winter Festival was spectacular. We have a number of photos on our website bulletin board in the “Around Campus” section. We also have additional photos available for viewing or downloading on our Flickr site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/unquowa/sets/72157623137567660/
The videos from the performance have arrived! If you ordered one, please stop in the Main Office.

YEARBOOK AD DEADLINE 

Ads for this year’s COLOR yearbook are due January 14! Click here for an order form:
http://www.unquowa.org/bulletin-board/category/download-forms/

4th GRADE BASKETBALL

We will be offering intramural basketball for fourth graders in February and March! Coach B. will be announcing dates and times towards the end of this month.

SUMMER AT UNQUOWA

Mark your calendars - registration forms will be available soon.
June 14 - BASKETBALL CLINIC (1 week) for students entering grades 4-8
June 21 & June 28 - YOGA / CREATIVE ARTS CLINIC (2 weeks) for upper school students
June 21 - July 16 - SUMMER FARM CAMP (4 weeks) for students entering Pre-4 - grade 6
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - INTRO (1week) for students entering grades 6-8 who did not attend last summer’s session.)
TBA - IMPROV CLINIC - ADVANCED (1week for students entering grades 6-8 who attended last summer’s session.)

SCHOOL REACH

FYI …. we have 2 lists for contacting parents through the School Reach phone system. The HOME phone number list is used for cancellations and delays. The CELL/WORK list will be used for early dismissals.