Miss an issue of The Week Ahead at Caedmon? Each week's content is now archived under the 'Current Families' tab of our website .
The Caedmon School calendar can be found on our website  here . Please consult this calendar for the most up-to-date information, as it will be updated periodically throughout the year. 
The lunch menu for the month of October is posted on our website . View and print daily offerings from Winstead Caterers , including vegetarian options, sandwich & salad bar, fruits, cereals, and more.
Week of October 10th

Monday, October 10th
  • Columbus Day - School Closed
Wednesday, October 12th 
  • Yom Kippur: School Closed
Thursday, October 13th 
  • Early Program Observations Begin 
  • Parent Reception for Kindergarten & Lower Level
Friday, October 14th
  • Practice ISEE for Upper Level Students
  • Child Chat: Dealing with Temper Tantrums and Emotional Outbursts in Children | 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Church Basement
Saturday, October 15th
Story Time at Caedmon: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Collecting Donations for Hurricane Matthew Relief
Starting on Tuesday, October 11th, we will be collecting donations for Save the Children to aid victims of Hurricane Matthew. A collection box will be placed outside of Mr. Stuart's office, where children, parents, and caregivers are welcome to contribute what they can to relief efforts.

The Flu: A Guide For Parents
This guide is an example of information that is geared towards parents and guardians. It explains why seasonal influenza is serious, provides signs of influenza and tells parents and guardians how to protect their children from influenza by getting them vaccinated.

Child Chat: Dealing with Temper Tantrums and Emotional Outbursts in Children
Friday, October 14th | 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.| Church Basement 
All Caedmon parents are invited to join School Psychologist Dr. Angela Seracini for a group discussion on ways to handle children when their tempers flare. Dr. Seracini will recommend strategies and parents will have the opportunity to share concerns and ideas on how to respond to both young or elementary-aged children when their emotions get out of control. Coffee will be served.

Bring Friends to Story Time at Caedmon
Saturday, October 15th | 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | The Caedmon Lobby
Please join Caedmon teachers for a free story time for children ages 6 and under. Enjoy the experience with your child while we read, sing, and have fun! An adult must be present during this event. We encourage all Caedmon families to attend and to bring friends along!

Curiosity Class: Preschool Etiquette
Monday, October 17th | 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |Register here.
How do young children learn about etiquette? Bring your child and see how our teachers use songs, stories and games to teach the Montessori principals of grace and courtesy. You'll gain a sense of our curriculum as well as the philosophy and approach of The Caedmon School.

Parenting Talk: How to Manage Difficult Behaviors With Collaborative Problem Solving
Tuesday, October 25th | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Churchill School & Center | Register
Join Director of Think:Kids Dr. Stuart Ablon at Churchill School for a talk on the effectiveness of the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach with children and adolescents with a range of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Admissions is $25. Seats are limited, so please register here as soon as possible.
 

Photo Day
Wednesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 20th
Get those outfits ready -- the cameras will be here before you know it! We will again be working with the fabulous team of photographers from Stomping Ground Photo. To help you plan, class and individual portraits will be taken against a gray backdrop. 

A Note From Stomping Ground Photo:
  • Please make every effort to have your child present on Picture Day. 
  • Have them dress in something that makes them comfortable. 
  • Our staff will help make your children feel confident and natural.
  • Two to three weeks after picture day, you will receive a unique login to view a private gallery on our website. 
  • Place your order and receive it approximately two weeks after your school's Order Deadline.
Men's Night Out
Thursday, October 20th | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Bar Coastal - 1495 First Ave.
All Caedmon dads are welcome to unwind with bar food, drinks, and plenty of TV screens at this much-loved annual tradition. 
Volunteers Needed: Annual Halloween Party (and Save the Date!)
Saturday, October 29th
The annual, much-anticipated  Halloween party will soon be upon us and the CFA is looking for volunteers and donations. If interested in contributing,  please contact Mindy Lvoff at mindy.lvoff@gmail.com or Katie Taylor at Katie.b.taylor@gmail.com.


Curiosity Classes Open to Current & Prospective Caedmon Families
Dates Vary
In an effort to give prospective families more insight into the Caedmon community and curriculum, the Admissions Office will be offering a series of Curiosity Classes for families looking to apply to our school, which are open to current families as well. If you know of any families who are in the midst of their search for that perfect independent school for their child, please pass along information about each class and how to register by  clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer or Lynn in Admissions.

Fourth & Fifth Graders: Registration Open for Caedmon Basketball Teams
Mr. Kagan and Mr. Balon are excited to undertake our fifth season of Caedmon Team Basketball this winter, again competing in the Gotham Basketball Association. Any interested student in Fourth or Fifth grade, girl or boy, can play. 

Caedmon practices will commence on November 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Caedmon gym, once per week.  Interested families should contact Mr. Kagan at kagan@caedmonschool.org. And any family looking for some strong basketball instruction in the weeks leading up to the Caedmon basketball season should look into  Mo' Motion's Boost program . The instruction is excellent and the organizers are many of the same folks who put together the GBA season.

Spaces Still Available: Caedmon Music School Lessons & Classes
Start the school year with music lessons through The Caedmon Music School. A well-regarded program, our talented faculty of professional musicians offers private lessons in piano, violin, guitar, drums, recorder, cello, flute, voice, rock guitar and rock drums. In addition, Funikijam (a world music education program) classes are offered for the littles ones. Our doors are open to adults and non-Caedmon families as well. Register today on My Backpack. For more information, please contact Paula Flatow, Director of The Caedmon Music School, at flatow@caedmonschool.org.