VOLUME 2, NUMBER 8, OCTOBER 26, 2006 Michael McGrann ...

VOLUME 2, NUMBER 8, OCTOBER 26, 2006
Michael McGrann Previews Kastendieck Lecture
Upper and Middle School Latin teacher Michael McGrann gave Upper
School students a sneak peek at his upcoming Kastendieck Lecture in
Chapel on October 20.
His full presentation, titled "Ritual and Reason: Confucius, Plato, and
Philosophies of Rule," will be offered to Poly parents, students, and
friends on December 14 at 4:00 PM.
To read more, click here.
Bread for Bread Engages Students in Community Service
On October 31, many children celebrate.
But children at the Lower School celebrate in a unique way. They learn
about giving back to the community by participating in a bake sale called
"Bread for Bread" that supports UNICEF.
For details, click here.
Faculty Spotlight: Ed Ruck, Health, Physical Education, and Athletics
Q: How long have you been teaching at Poly?
A: 39 years. I got here in September '68.
Q: What's it like having been here for so long?
A: I've established a lot of great relationships. With several kids, I've
taught their parents!
To read more, click here.

Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity
Wednesday, October 18, marked the year's first SEED meeting at Poly.
SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) is a reading and
discussion group for faculty and staff seeking to develop strategies for
building inclusive curricula, classrooms, programs, and work
environments.
To read more, click here.
Sixth Graders Learn about Cartography
Liane Dougherty's sixth grade history class is going straight to the source to
learn about mapmaking. Last week, cartographer and Upper School librarian
Jim Kemp visited the class as a guest instructor.
As part of their study of Mesopotamia, the sixth graders are learning about
the region's geography and constructing a 3- by 10-foot bulletin board map of
the region.
To read more, click here.
Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Grades K-4 conferences at the Lower School will be on November 7.
Middle and Upper School conferences will be on November 16 and 17.
In order to make the most of your time with your child's teachers,
think about each meeting ahead of time and prepare accordingly.
Consider the following questions as a guide.
To read more, click here.
Mon., Oct. 30 Tues., Oct. 31 Wed., Nov. 1 Thurs., Nov. 2 Fri., Nov. 3
Lower, Middle, and
Upper School
Professional Afternoon.
Classes end at 12:00
PM. 12:30 buses only.
Form II into III
Students' and Parents'
Evening, Richard Perry
Theatre, 7:30 PM
ERB Testing for Form
III, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM.
Grade 5 Lewis and
Clark Day, 11:00 AM-
1:30 PM.
ERB Testing for Form
III, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM.
Sat. Nov. 4
SAT Exams, 8:00 AM-
1:00 PM, gym, student
center, classrooms.

Save the Date!
November 7: ERB Testing, Grades 5 through 8, 8:30 to 10:00 AM
November 8: Form V Parent Breakfast hosted by Bud Cox, 7:30 AM, Library
ERB Testing, Grades 5 through 8, 8:30 to 10:00 AM
November 8-9: Lower School Book Fair
November 9: ERB Testing, Grades 5 through 8, 8:30 to 10:00 AM
November 9-10: Middle and Upper School Holiday Book Fair
November 10: ERB Testing, Grades 5 through 8, 8:30 to 10:00 AM
Author Reception, 7:00-8:00 PM, Library
All-School Potluck Dinner, 8:00-10:00 PM, Commons
Kids' Night Out, 7:00-10:00 PM, team rooms
November 15: Form IV Parent Breakfast hosted by Bud Cox, 7:30 AM, Library
November 18: Form III and IV Play: Seven Stories
November 20: Tower Society Event, 6:30 PM, New York Yacht Club
For more Poly events, click here to visit the calendar.