Thank You! You went the extra mile. - Woodlynde School

what’s happening atM o n t h l y N e w s l e t t e r • M a y 1 , 2 0 0 8 • Vo l u m e 3 I s s u e 9Dear Friends,By now the fabulous Social and Auction may be old news, but the excitement certainly lingers. What agreat example of multiple constituencies combining to produce a stellar evening filled with merriment, fellowship,gourmet cuisine, and unbelievable generosity.Our parents truly set the standard for volunteer effort and support, and they were ably assisted by the entireAdvancement team, our maintenance crew, and the many faculty and staff who pitched in to make theevening such a success. Of course, Richard and Karen Shusterman’s (P, Lindsay ‘06, Allison ‘09) funding ofthe entire faculty wish list clearly made a statement about their commitment to Woodlynde and also servedto stimulate a philanthropic spirit in the rest of the audience. It is events like this that really allow our schoolcommunity to shine so brightly!On behalf of every Woodlynde student, and all of us who work daily to carry out the Woodlynde mission,and who are the beneficiaries of your generosity...weThank You!You went the extra mile.Hench MurrayWoodlynde School | 445 Upper Gulph Road Strafford, PA 19087 | 610.687.9660 | www.woodlynde.org

HEADLINERSWOODLYNDE PARENTS “GO THE EXTRA MILE” AND MORE!The annual Spring Social & Auction, “GO THE EXTRA MILE” took place on Saturday, April26. Over 230 guests attended, and the proceeds will significantly benefit the school and every childwho attends it. A huge thank you to Co-Chairs JoAnn Magnatta, Eileen Reilly and AnnLagos, and all the many wonderful parent volunteers who worked long and hard to make this eventsuch a smashing success! The delicious food and colorful decorations, including a photo of everystudent with a statement regarding how they go the extra mile, took us over the finish line. And abig thank you to all in our community who donated so generously and/or purchased items at theauction.What a wonderful Woodlynde success! Look for the dollars raised in the June newsletter.ANNUAL FUND 2007-2008 - AWESOME RESPONSEThe support for this year’s Annual Fund campaign is unprecedented in Woodlynde’s 32 year history!We are so excited by the investment that the school community has made, demonstrating theirconfidence in Woodlynde’s mission and program.The campaign concludes on June 30 and weencourage you to support Woodlynde with a gift. No matter how large or small, every gift counts! Tomake a contribution, please send your check (payable to Woodlynde School) to the AdvancementOffice, or go to the school’s website and look under “Ways to Invest.” Thank you to all of ourdonors who have already pledged their support!RECOGNIZING YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE TO WOODLYNDEWoodlynde continues to recognize employees for their years of significant service to the school. InMarch and April, during two special extended morning assemblies, employees who have been at theschool for 20+ years and 15+ years were honored for their dedication and commitment toWoodlynde and our students.20+ years of service 15+ years of serviceSue Van Den AcreSally BrodiePenny MoldofskyMaureen CharnitskiFrank NunezDavid SimsonBarbara MennigKathy HoffmasterClaire BorchardtIrene van ZijlAt both assemblies, words of appreciation were shared by colleagues, and these programs expressedthe school’s gratitude in a formal and public way. Please join us in congratulating all of these valuedWoodlynde employees!TALENT SHOW - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PERFORMERS!The entire student body and faculty were treated to a rockin’ talent show on April 11. Overtwenty students, from all three divisions, shared their talents with the school community. Fromplaying guitars and singing, and multiple witty masters of ceremony, to ballet and piano solos, theperformers (including a faculty rock band) demonstrated their passions outside the classroom.Theevent was organized and directed by Jenn Hanak, Music and Drama Teacher.

WOODLYNDE GOES GREEN - GETS LAUNCHED!The new Woodlynde Goes Green campaign was launched during Earth Week and met withgreat energy and enthusiasm from the community. Everyone is excited about the on-going initiativeand our “Green Team,” consisting of students and faculty, will formalize our efforts next year.We accomplished our goal of generating awareness about how simple changes can benefit theenvironment. Thank you again to Charlie Bromberg ’12, for his initiative and leadership!ARTS BANQUET - CELEBRATING OUR STUDENTS IN THE ARTSAll students in grades 6 - 12, who are involved in the arts, and their parents, are invited to attendthe Arts Banquet on Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. Awards are given in the areas ofart, music, drama and fashion.Tickets are $20.00. For more information please contact Middle andUpper School Music Director, Jenn Hanak at hanak@woodlynde.org. or at610.293.6644.OPEN HOUSE - TUESDAY, MAY 13Our next Admissions Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 from 8:45 -10:30 a.m. If you know anyone whose child could benefit from the Woodlynde program, pleaseinvite them to attend.To register, contact Denise Pritchard at 610.293.6552 or email atpritchard@woodlynde.org. A big thank you to all the parent ambassadors who have assistedwith our open houses this year.Your commitment to Woodlynde is noteworthy and very muchappreciated!PARENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (PCA)VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFASTThe final Parent Community Association meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast is scheduledfor Wednesday, May 7 in the small cafeteria. Breakfast will be served at 8:15 a.m. and theParent Community Association meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome!WOODLYNDE IN THE COMMUNITY (W.I.C)UPPER SCHOOL’S “MUNCH MADNESS” FUNDRAISER CONTINUESAccording to faculty sponsor, Chris Mellor, WIC will run “Munch Madness” until themiddle of May. Beginning with 16 contestants, the baking competition for teachers (and a fewstudents) to determine who is the best baker in the school, continues to offer tasty treats to theschool community. For $1.00 you can purchase a sample of the day’s two baked goods and thenvote on your favorite.Tune in to the June newsletter to find out the winner and how much moneywas raised for the Bright Lights Initiative.

LOWER SCHOOLCAREER FAIR FOR UT STUDENTS ON MAY 8Guidance Counselor, Sarah Gotthold, is hosting a Career Fair for the UT students ofthe Lower School on May 8, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Parents and friends will share informationabout their professions with the children.The students will learn what kind of backgroundeducation and training are needed for different careers, what a typical day looks like, and why thespeakers chose a specific career.The goal is to share a realistic sample of the variety of jobs thatmake our world a better place, and for the students to see that endless possibilities exist for them.TRANSITION DAYS FOR UT 3 AND UT 4 - MAY 5 AND 6On Monday, May 5, some Middle School students will visit the UT 3 and UT 4 classes to talkabout 6th grade and answer their questions about life in Middle School. On Tuesday, May 6,the UT 3 and UT 4 students will visit in the Middle School to meet the teachers, take a tour, andeven try the lockers.Afterwards, the Lower School and Middle School students will gather for anice cream social.WOODLYNDE SUMMER 2008 - ADVENTURES IN THE FAR EASTThe Woodlynde 2008 Summer Program (June 23 - July 18) and Adventure DayCamp for students entering grades one through sixth, is currently accepting applications.Theprogram offers classes in reading, writing, mathematics, and an afternoon adventure day camp.There will be an optional after-camp activity program as well. Please contact Denise Pritchardat 610-293-6552 for an application.MIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICEOn Wednesday, April 23, the Middle School participated in their third and final Day ofCommunity Service for this year. Students in 6th grade returned again to the PierceElementary School in Philadelphia. Sixth grade teacher, Paige Fetzner shared the followingdescription of the experience.“While there the kids were broken into groups and placed in theyounger classrooms (Pre-K through 2nd).The students basically worked with small groups ofchildren helping them to read, write, and create various projects. Our students have really enjoyedthese trips to Pierce.They feel that they’ve made a difference in the lives of others, helping both inand outside of the classroom.”The 7th grade visited Valley Forge Park for their day of service cleaning up some of the trails thatare used for tours. According to Anne Marie Bruce ’13, “The trip actually turned out to bepretty interesting. Some interesting events that occurred included: A.J. Cruciani ’13 finding therib-cage of a deer and Isabella Tognini ’13 walking into a spider web. After we were donecleaning we went to McDonald’s. Overall I think we all had a lot of fun and did a good deed in theprocess.”

The 8th grade spent the day at the Philabundance Food Bank in Philadelphia. In order toaccomplish their assignment to pack boxes of food for the elderly, the kids were divided into “foodpackers,” “trash picker-uppers,” and “box stackers.” Assisted by their teachers, Len Byron, AnneEckert, Tracey Szmajda, Michele Coghlan and Kathy Gogola, the students packed600 boxes (at 25 lbs. each) or a total of 15,000 pounds, which is equivalent to 7 and ½ tons of food,for the elderly in the Philadelphia area.SUMMER AT WOODLYNDE SCHOOLWoodlynde provides a dynamic 6 week summer program designed for our students and students inthe surrounding community. Our Middle and Upper School program offers academicclasses that are individualized to provide challenge and support. In the afternoon students maychoose from a variety of engaging and imaginative activity classes.The program begins on Monday,June 23 and runs for six weeks. For additional information contact the Director of Summer atWoodlynde, Jenn Hanak, at 610.293.6644 or Summer@woodlynde.org.UPPER SCHOOLBEN GRANT RECOGNIZED BY THE YOUTH WORK FOUNDATIONCongratulations to Ben Grant ’09, on being one of 280 young people chosen, by 56Delaware Valley youth agencies, to participate in the 62nd Annual Youth Work Day on May 8, 2008.This event is sponsored by The Youth Work Foundation of the Union League ofPhiladelphia and honors the students for demonstrating a high degree of good citizenship.TheYouth Work Day includes workshops and small group discussions on the responsibilities ofcitizenship. Good Citizenship Awards will be presented at an evening banquet.UPPER SCHOOL ARTISTS IN 2008 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITIONFive Upper School students, Genny Brusilow ’08, Nick Daller ’08, David Gilbert ’08,Avery Clark ’10, and Michaela Anderson ’11 were selected to participate in the 2008Congressional Art Competition. This is a prestigious contest in which students across theUnited States compete to have their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.The artwork is currently on display at the Wayne Art Center, and the exhibit will run until May 9th.Krystal Reinhard, Art Teacher, has facilitated the entrance of our students’ work in thisendeavor. She encourages the Woodlynde community to celebrate the accomplishments of thesestudents and visit the exhibit.A press release from Congressman Joe Sestak’s officeannounced that “Michaela Anderson, 9 th grader at The Woodlynde School, won HonorableMention in the category of Mixed Media for her work titled Life through My Eyes.”Congratulations to Michaela!ELMIRA COLLEGE KEY AWARDED TO EMMA LIPSCHUTZUpper School student, Emma Lipschutz ’09, has been awarded the Elmira College Key, bythe college’s Alumni Association. High school juniors are nominated for having demonstratedoutstanding school and community leadership and a minimum grade point average of 90. If Emmaenrolls at Elmira College she will be eligible for a scholarship. Congratulations, Emma!

COMCAST AWARD TO MICHAEL MAGNATTAMichael Magnatta ’08, has been chosen to receive $1,000 by the Comcast Leaders andAchievers Scholarship Program, to go towards her tuition at Villanova University.Theyrecognize students who have been active in service to their communities, and have demonstratedoutstanding academic achievement and leadership. Congratulation, Michael!WOODLYNDE’S SPORTS MONTHLY STAFF COVERS THE 76ERSThanks to the efforts of former Woodlynde Board member and 76er’s President andGeneral Manager, Ed Stefanski, Advancement Director, Diane Tuppeny-Hess,and the Philadelphia 76ers, Ben Grant ’09 and Jerome Bailey ’09, had theopportunity to cover the 76ers game with the Detroit Pistons on April 9 as members of the press.This included eating at the pre-game buffet, sitting on press row during the game, takingphotographs courtside, meeting local journalists and newscasters, and covering the pre- and postgamenews conferences.A lively Special Sixers Edition of Sports Monthly was the result of theirevening.The boys were accompanied by Jeff Gelman, their journalism teacher and mentor, whoenjoyed taking great action photographs right from the baseline. Special thanks also go to facultymembers, Bob Rowan, John White, Kim Riehl and Krystal Reinhard, for providingtechnical support to the boys.JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM - A NIGHT IN THE TROPICS - MAY 9The Junior-Senior Prom will be held on May 9 at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Pictureswill be taken by a photographer from The Joseph Gurcsik Studios. Any student who would like topurchase pictures should submit their money to Dorinda Shank by May 9th. If you have anyquestions regarding the prom, please contact Dorinda Shank at 610.293.7768.PRETZEL DAY CONTINUES THROUGHOUT MAY!Soft pretzels continue to be on sale every Wednesday during snack break. The cost is $1.00 andproceeds benefit the junior/senior prom. Pretzels will be on sale in the Middle/UpperSchool hallway. Please take advantage of the opportunity to buy a treat and support this cause atthe same time!UPPER SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS - FUN WHILE LEARNINGOn Friday, April 25 the entire Upper School participated in field trips in Philadelphia.The9th and 10th grades participated in a history scavenger hunt around Philadelphia, organized byfaculty members Charles Brennan and Loren Smith. Brennan reports: “The purposeof the field trip was to acquaint the students with different aspects of the city, both historical andcultural. To start, they had to decipher a cryptic clue. Once they decided on the implied locationthey had to answer a question about something at that location. The clues took them to theReading Terminal Market, Chinatown, and Washington Square. It also required them to ride thesubway and answer questions about pieces of public sculpture. Any help that they might haveneeded had to come from perfect strangers, because, as was requested, the Woodlynde chaperonesdid a wonderful job of keeping mum. The students had to cooperate with the others in theirgroups, while taking a crash course in orienteering. It was a day of fun, mistakes, sunburn, sore feet,and just soaking in the flavors of Philadelphia.”

The 11th and 12th grade students traveled to the Constitution Center for a day ofinteractive experiences. Since the 12th grade social studies curriculum during the first semesterfocuses on political science and American government, the trip functioned as preparation for the11th graders and a culmination of their studies for the 12th grade.Accordingto history teacher Chris Mellor, who planned the trip, the students particularly enjoyed thefeature show “Freedom Rising” and the traveling exhibit “Baseball as America.”SUMMER PROGRAM FOR UPPER SCHOOLA flexible and dynamic program is available for Upper School Students beginning June 23 andrunning for six weeks. See the information listed in SUMMER AT WOODLYNDESCHOOL above under MIDDLE SCHOOL. For more information contact Jenn Hanak, at610.293.6644 or summer@woodlynde.org.COLLEGE CALENDAR - SPRING SAT DATE AT WOODLYNDE ON JUNE 7The registration deadline May 6. (Please note that only students who have been approved forcertain accommodations may test at Woodlynde.)COLLEGE ACCEPTANCESCongratulations go to the following seniors and their families on their acceptances to the collegeslisted below!David Gilbert:Stephen Hill:Stockton Morris:Pratt Institute (NYC)Widener University (Chester, PA)Mitchell College (New London, CT)ATHLETICSATHLETIC BANQUET - MAY 22The Athletic Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 22 at the Westover Country Club, inJeffersonville, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.Tickets are $30.00. Hopefully, everyone has received aninvitation. If you need one, contact John White at whitej@woodlynde.org. or610.293.6510.OVERNIGHT SPORTS CAMPOur Overnight Sports Camp will be held at Camp Nock-A-Mixon from Monday, August18 through Friday, August 22. Our camp is open to all Woodlynde students entering 7ththrough 12th grade. Brochures are available on line or in the front lobby at Woodlynde. For moreinformation contact John White at whitej@woodlynde.org.

DIRECTORY UPDATEChange of Address:Jennifer Crawford (daughter, Sarah, Grade 10)749 Hillview RoadMalvern, PA 19355New Home #610-644-4790New Family:Maureen and Jim Manousos (daughter, Margaret “Maggie,” PTB)2075 Grantham AvenueBerwyn, PA 19312610-296-4661ADDITIONAL DATES FOR YOUR CALENDARMay 7May 15 or 16May 27May 28PCA Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 8:15 a.m.(Small Cafeteria)Field Day 1:00 p.m. Exact date to be determinedthe week of the event depending on theweather forecast.Middle School Academic Awards Assembly1:45 p.m.UpperSchool AcademicAwards Assembly 1:45p.m.June 2June 5June 6Senior Class Breakfast and Project Presentation8:00 a.m.Lower School Celebration of Success 8:00 a.m.and Graduation 9:30 a.m. Middle SchoolGraduation 5:00 p.m.Commencement 5:00 p.m.