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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 March 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 March 13th (and beyond)

Monday, March 13th
  • First Reconciliation for Second Grade Religion Students | 1:00 p.m. | Church of St. Monica's 
Wednesday, March 15th
  • Early Program Spring Sing (Fitzgerald/Messing & Rama/Simmons/Milton | 8:50 a.m. | Lobby
Thursday, March 16th
  • Early Program Spring Sing (Schneider/Dimmick & Wedding/Kelly/Mosley | 8:50 a.m. | Lobby
Friday, March 17th
  • Child Chat: The Doctor is In | 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Dr. Seracini's Office
  • Children's Assembly: Irish Step Dancing Team | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Monday, March 19th through Friday, March 24th
  • Spring Break - School Closed
  • Spring Vacation Program | Full or Half Day | Contact Mr. Kagan 
Monday, March 27th through Friday, March 31st
  • Spring Break - School Closed
  • Spring Vacation Program |  Full or Half Day | Contact Mr. Kagan
Monday, April 3rd
  • Faculty Workshop Day - School Closed
  • Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Tuesday, April 4th
  • Children return to school

Important: Student Medical Forms
As a reminder, student medical forms are required yearly. All are encouraged to call the nurse's office if unsure about the date of latest form on file. A copy of the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene child and adolescent health examination form can be found here. Other health-related documents are posted on our website here.

Child Chat: The Doctor is In, With Dr. Angela Seracini
Friday, March 17th | 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 .

First Reconciliation for Second Grade Religion Students
Monday, March 13 | 9:00 a.m. | Church of St. Monica 
Second grade religion students receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Parents of those students are invited; if neither parent can attend, you may invite a caregiver, relative, or close family friend to attend to support your child.

Early Program Sing
Wednesday and Thursday March 15 and 16 | 8:50 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Caedmon Lobby
Early Program students will share two or three songs for parents/caregivers at drop-off time. On your class' day, please bring your children to the lobby on time at 8:45 a.m. for a prompt start. The share will last less than ten minutes, so parents can be on their way to the rest of their day by 9:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, March 15: Fitzgerald/Messing and Rama/Simmons/Milton
  • Thursday, March 16: Schneider/Dimmick and Kelly/Wedding/Mosley
Spring Break Vacation Bridge Program For Beginners, EP, K, and Lower Level
Staying in the city during the March spring break? Registration for Caedmon's Vacation Bridge Program is now open on My Backpack! From Monday through Thursday, March 20-23 and March 27th through 30th, our door remains open for half day and full day activities with friends. Join Caedmon teachers and after school specialists, including dance/movement, music, theater arts, yoga, cooking, art, and courtyard on a daily basis or as needed.
  • Half Day (8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) cost is $62.50 per day.
  • Full Day (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) cost is $125.00 per day.
Tuition assistance is also available. Please contact Mr. Kagan at kagan@caedmonschool.org with any questions.

Sign Up for a Summer of Fun With Caedmon's Discovery Camp
Learn more and sign up for Discovery Camp here .  Sign up for camp by April 10th to receive our Early Bird Discount!  We also offer a 10% discount for each additional sibling attending camp!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our summer camp director, Brad Slepian at campdirector@caedmonschool.org.

International Table Top Day: A Day of Gaming at Caedmon
Saturday, April 29th | 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | The Caedmon 4th Floor
As in the past we will take over the Fourth Floor with games, tutorials, contests, and more!  This year we will boast close to 300 games for all ages and all styles of gamer. Anyone in the extended Caedmon community can come for any or all of the day.  There will be refreshments and of course there will be games. 
Update: There will be a live "escape the room" game  for teams of 4 to play!


Raffle Winners: Claim Your Prizes!
We still have unclaimed raffle prizes from last week's spring benefit! Check the table below to determine if you are a winner, and then come by the Development office to claim your loot! 

Raffle Item
Winning Ticket #
4 Yankee Tickets 861134
Trump Golf 402168
Laingdon Hotel 861008
Body Sculpting, Dr. Dele-Michael 404355
Lunch with Mr. Stuart 386150
Macbook Air 402092

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Monday, April 3rd 
The CFA needs your help in showing how much our teachers and staff mean to us. The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Monday, April 3rd, which is a professional day for the faculty and staff and the day before the children return to school for the spring trimester. The theme for this year's lunch is farm to table. 

There are many ways in which you can show your appreciation: 
  • Provide a dish: Cook or order in! 
  • Cash Contributions
  • Volunteer! Easy hours on the day of the event
More information is on the way! So browse your cookbooks, get friends involved, and send an email with "Teacher Appreciation Luncheon" in the subject line to Shagun and Gretchen. Thank you very much for making this a special event for the teachers!

It's Dad's Night Out!
Thursday, April 6 | 6:00 p.m. | The Pony Bar UES 75th and 1st Ave
Wind down with Caedmon dads for a night out at The Pony Bar at 75th and 1st. New to the Upper East Side, The Pony Bar serves a rotating selection of the finest craft beer America has to offer. A full bar and wine menu is also available, as well as a wide selection of tasty snacks and sandwiches to dig into. Please contact Caedmon dads Dale McComb or Chetan Vig with any questions.

Caedmon Book Club Selection
The next meeting of the Caedmon Book Club will take place shortly after spring break. The latest selection is The Mistresses of Cliveden, by Natalie Livingston. If you're interested in attending the next meeting, please contact Caedmon mom Jaymie Sullivan.

Volunteer With Your Family in New York City
Doing Good Together , an organization that will ignite your family's compassion-building activities, provides a free local listing service featuring family-friendly volunteer opportunities in NYC. Every big helps and even volunteering an hour of your time makes a huge difference.  Check listings here .