Raffle Winner: Winter Warming Goodie Basket

Congratulations to ticket number:

6149119

Please contact Alissa Dufour at dufour@caedmonschool.org to claim your prize.
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 December 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 November 28th

Wednesday, November 30th
  • CFA General Meeting: Spring Benefit & Montessori Independence at Home - 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | The Caedmon Lobby
  • Private Dinner with The Gipsy Kings at Mela East -  7:00 p.m. | Mela East
Friday, December 2nd 
  • Child Chat: The Doctor is In - 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Dr. Seracini's Office
  • Photo Day Retakes: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | The Caedmon Dining Hall
Saturday, December 3rd 
  • CFA Holiday Fair: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | The Caedmon Dining Hall
  • ISEE Test for Upper Level Students
Upcoming
The Caedmon School Book Fair (See below)
Child Chat: The Doctor is in with Dr. Angela Seracini
Friday, December 2nd | 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.| Dr. Seracini's Office
Have something on your mind that you'd like to discuss with Caedmon's psychologist, Dr. Seracini? Make an appointment or just drop by during offiice hours. Dr. Seracini's office is just beyond the Nurses' Office on the Main Floor. E-mail address: seracini@caedmonschool.org. 

An Elementary Potlatch Celebration at Caedmon
Tuesday, December 13th
Our annual holiday Potlatch party for faculty, staff, and students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade is one of our school's most revered traditions. A true celebration of giving, not having, this year's event will take place the morning on Tuesday, December 13th.

All K-5 students, as well as faculty and staff members secretly select the name of another, and in the weeks leading up to the big celebration, ponder a gift to bestow upon their Potlatch Person. On December 13th, we will share our Potlatch gifts with each other. 

To best experience the spirit of Potlatch, the following rules apply:

1. We may not go to the store and buy gifts! We are not allowed to spend money.
2. Our gift may be something we create, bake, or compose, with our Potlatch Person especially in mind.
3. Our gift may be something we already possess and would like to pass on to our Potlatch Person because we know he or she would love it.
4. Gifts may be wrapped and decorated in shopping bag paper, newspaper, or homemade wrapping paper.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to your child's classroom teachers.

New After School Curiosity Classes for Current & Prospective Families
3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. | Dates Vary
We are offering additional Curiosity Classes over the next two months for current families and applicants. Classes are taught by Caedmon teachers and are geared to young children within the community and beyond. Learn more about our offerings and register by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact   Jennifer  or  Lynne  in Admissions.

After School & Music School Registration Open
Online registration for the upcoming winter After School and Music School term is now open. Please go to  MyBackpack to sign up. Families with current private music lessons are automatically reenrolled at the same day and time for the winter term unless notification is given to Ms. Genduso ( genduso@caedmonschool.org). For any difficulties with MyBackpack log in or other questions, contact Andrew Kagan ( kagan@caedmonschool.org).

Take a Brief Survey to Help Us Spread the Word About Caedmon
Because you are the best source for bringing new families into our school, we are asking parents and caregivers to complete  this brief survey to tell us about your connections, whether community or religious organizations, social clubs, or work places where fellow employees may be interested in learning more about the private school application process in NYC.  Your input will help us to raise the visibility of The Caedmon School and to bring more wonderful families to our community.  Thank you for your participation!

Submit Your Financial Aid Application
Deadline December 9th
The Affording Caedmon section of our website contains information which explains the process of applying for Financial Aid. All information must be submitted by Friday, December 9th. The Financial Aid Committee will not consider your application unless you adhere to the deadlines and submit a completed application as outlined on the website. The Financial Aid Committee is scheduled to review applications and determine awards immediately after the December 9th deadline. If your application is not submitted on time, the Committee will not review it in these first rounds of meetings. 

Elementary Holiday Concert 
Wednesday, December 14th | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Unitarian Church of All Souls
New Location: This year's Elementary Holiday Concert will take place at the Unitarian Church of All Souls on Wednesday, December 14th. Students from Kindergarten through Fifth grade will be performing. Please mark your calendars and be aware of the location change. More information about the concert will be distributed as the event nears. 

Winter Bridge Program & Basketball Camp
December 19th through December 30th
Remaining at home for the holiday break? Please check out Caedmon's Winter Bridge Program and Basketball Camp. From Beginners through Upper Level, The Caedmon School remains open for both weeks of the holiday break. Campers can select a 90-minute small group basketball workout led by Coach Vonetta Trotter or either a half day or full day camp program which includes Theatre Arts, Dance/Movement, Yoga, Courtyard, Music, and more. Registration is accepted online via MyBackpack. Please email Andrew Kagan (kagan@caedmonschool.org) if you have any questions.



See the Gipsy Kings with Caedmon 
Wednesday, November 30th | 7:00 p.m. dinner; Music 8-10 p.m. | Mela East
Have a private dinner party with the legendary Gipsy Kings at Mela East! Tickets are $30 per person for entry and then every ticket holder must purchase at least one drink and one entrĂ©e. Proceeds from the ticket sales go directly to the CFA!  Due to space constraints, we are limiting ticket allotment to 2 tickets per family.   If you are interested, please email  CaedmonCFAEvents@gmail.com  with: y our name,  your ticket # request, and a  phone number contact you.  A parent will reach out to you within the week with details on how to pay for your tickets.


General CFA Meeting: Spring Benefit & Special Presentation on Montessori and Independence at Home
Wednesday, November 30 | 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Lobby

Join us on Wednesday morning, November 30, for a special CFA meeting to discuss planning for the upcoming Spring Benefit. In addition, there will be a presentation from Caedmon faculty and administrators about building your child's independence, a key value of Montessori education. We will explore both how we empower this at school and how you can encourage it at home.
A child has dozens of opportunities each day to become more independent, whether by putting on her own coat, pouring his own water, washing dishes, folding laundry, or opening containers. However, at times, adults may stand in the way by giving too much assistance.

Caedmon Holiday Fair
Saturday, December 3rd | 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | The Caedmon Dining Hall
Shop For the Holidays! Clothing, jewelry, soft home furnishings, greeting cards, clutches, bags, and more. A percentage of all proceeds goes directly to Caedmon. Do your part in not only supporting local businesses this holiday season, but supporting the school we love as well. View an event flyer here.

CFA Book Fair & Reception
Thursday, December 8th through Saturday, December 10th
The Caedmon Book Fair will soon be upon us! With a slew of events leading up to the big event on December 9th and 10th, children will be treated to author visits and readings, and will have plenty of time in their classrooms to craft a wish list of titles to take home.

Book Fair Guide for Parents
Please consult the parent guide for a full schedule of events and additional information on purchasing opportunities.

Book Fair Parent Reception
Thursday, December 8th | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Come out and bring friends for a special parent reception on December 8th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to hear from various children's book authors and activists. More information about the panelists can be found here.