Week of October 5, 2009

Bear Night was a huge success. Fifty students donated over $200 to Father Tony's ministry, and a very good time was had by all!

The tetherball court was originally a student idea. Two CFS grads designed and built it. They would be happy to know that it gets lots of use. During every Break and lunch, students are waiting in line to play.

Amelia's Drawing & Painting students are receiving instruction in the art studio.
Frances's Advanced Biology: Permaculture class is preparing the land in back of the Meeting Hall for a cold frame. This class is studying ecology and designing an ecological garden.

Bob is tutoring students on the deck.

Fancy Friday has become a weekly event. These students and one dapper staff member have dressed up for the occasion.

Jon's advisee group is enjoying lunch at a picnic table for their advisee time. In the Upper School, we have advisee time every Friday during lunch, from 12:15-1:35.

Here is a picture of Father Tony with our students and Tim at the Episcopal Ministry in Newton Grove. Susan was taking the picture.

We are looking ahead to a very full week in the Upper School.

PICTURE DAY

Wednesday, October 7th. No need to order pictures on this day. Once you receive the proofs, then you may order copies.

OUTDOOR ACADEMY PRESENTATION for FRESHMEN

The Outdoor Academy offers a semester-long educational experience in the mountains for sophomores. Each year, a representative comes to CFS to make a presentation to the freshmen. This year's presentation will be made during lunch on Thursday.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Our Back to School Night is Thursday, from 7-9pm. Our Parent Liaisons will host a social time from 6:30-7:00 when you are invited to meet and greet one another. In response to feedback from last year's Back to School Night, parents will visit their children's periods 1-6, when most of the core academic classes meet. Consequently, we will have a very tight schedule. Please plan to arrive on time so we can get you to class on time!

ADVISEE DAY

Our fall advisee day is Friday, October 9. Many groups have planned service work in addition to fun. Your child's advisor should be communicating with you about their group plans. Service projects include the following: Chapel Hill Early School, fencing for a new orchard at CFS, Eno River clean-up, and painting the bathrooms in the old log cabin building. Building community is at the core of our philosophy. As we state in our US Community Affirmation, "A community like this does not just exist; it is created and actively maintained." US staff members continue to affirm that the time we take to get to know one another and bond in advisee groups on days like this advisee day is time well spent.

IN THE WORDS OF A STUDENT...

Guillermo is teaching a class in Poetry and Music. I thought I would conclude this blog with a section of Jamilah's poem, "What is Poetry?" (I'm not sure what this blog will do to Jamilah's spacing. I will do my best to keep it true. Enjoy!)

Poetry, lines to capture the mind

Poetry

A sense of space and time

Looking deep inside not just to rhyme but to subtly comment on one another's

state of mind and find a way to consume feelings,

Without damage to release built up tension that the mind itself cannot manage

Poetry...

Thank you, Jamilah! Have a great week everybody.