New Drawing Raffle Winner: Winter Warming Goodie Basket

Because the prize has not yet been claimed, we have pulled a second raffle number. Congratulations to new ticket number:

6149141

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 December 5th

Monday, December 5th
  • After School & Music School Winter Trimester Begins
  • Book Fair Author Visit for Middle Level & Upper Level students: 10:45 a.m. to 11:20
Wednesday, December 7th
  • Parents as Reading Partners in Lower Level: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Lower Level Classrooms
  • Book Fair Author Visit for Early Program & Kindergarten students: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 8th 
  • Book Fair Author Visit for Lower Level Students: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Book Fair Reception and Author Panel for Parents: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 9th
  • The Caedmon School Book Fair: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | The Dining Hall
  • Financial Aid Application Deadline
  • How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season: A Special Child Chat: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Basement of St. Monica's (Accessible through the courtyard)
Saturday, December 10th
  • The Caedmon School Book Fair: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | The Dining Hall
How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season: A Special Child Chat 
Friday, December 9th| 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.| St. Monica's Basement (Accessible through the courtyard)
All Caedmon parents are invited to a special holiday edition of Child Chat. Please come join us for a discussion in which Dr. Seracini will talk about how to make the pre-holiday and holiday season as fun, meaningful and stress-free as possible. Parents will also share ideas with each other. Coffee and breakfast treats will be served in celebration of the holiday season.

FACES of Diversity Informal Meet-up After Drop-off
Thursday, December 15th | 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | The Caedmon Lobby
Join an informal FACES of Diversity community meeting to discuss issues around diversity, identity, empathy, and more. This meeting will focus on evaluating the group's plans for the rest of the year and assessing things thus far. Caregivers are welcome.

Caedmon at the Earthworks NYC Holiday Show
Early Program teacher Mrs. Messing will once again be displaying her artwork at the Earthworks NYC Holiday Show. The opening reception will take place on Wednesday, December 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the show will run from December 8th through the 24th. See more info here.



Elementary Potlatch Celebration is Coming Up!
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 our big Potlatch 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. 

After School & Music School Registration Continues
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). New music classes have been offered, including Suzuki Violin for Early Program and Kindergarten, and Funikijam World Music: Block Party for Early Program, Kindergarten, and First grade.  For any difficulties with MyBackpack log in or other questions, contact Andrew Kagan ( kagan@caedmonschool.org ).

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.

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. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer or Lynne in Admissions.


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. | Free Childcare is available
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. 

Caedmon will be offering free childcare for this event. To make reservations, please contact Mr. Kagan.