Raffle winners from Friday's Spring Benefit will be announced via e-mail on Monday, March 6th! 
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 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 6th
Monday, March 6th
  • After School & Music School Spring Trimester Begins
  • Beginners Classroom Observations Begin
  • Upper Level Capstone Mini-term
  • Project Cicero Book Donations Accepted
Tuesday, March 7th  
  • Upper Level Capstone Mini-term
Wednesday, March 8th
Upper Level Capstone Mini-term

Thursday, March 9th 
  • Upper Level Capstone Mini-term
Friday, March 10th
  • Upper Level Capstone Mini-term concludes
  • Child Chat: The Doctor is In | 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Dr. Seracini's Office

Caedmon Basketball Games 
The updated basketball schedule is now posted on our website. Come out and cheer for our teams! 

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
Child Chat: The Doctor is In, With Dr. Angela Seracini
Friday, March 10 | 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 .

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.

After School and Music School Registration Continues
Are you ready for the new spring after school and music school program? Registration is now open on My BackpackAn online version of the brochure is available here. Families eligible for tuition assistance on after school classes need to contact Andrew Kagan directly (kagan@caedmonschool.org), who will help complete the registration.

Connect Kids to Nature
Monday, March 6, 2017 | 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. | 48 East 80th Street
How do you grow an environmental advocate? This seminar follows this developmental arc with panelists sharing their work on getting city kids to connect with nature, teaching them about environmental issues, challenges and emerging solutions, and helping them take effective action in school, the local community, and the wider world. The event is free, but please  register here .

Fathers Forum: A Call to Action
Tuesday, March 7th | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Trevor Day School
Join Parents in Action's 8th Annual Fathers Forum as they tackle the tough questions. Bill DeHaven from Winston Preparatory School will lead a panel discussion about the unique role fathers play in today's rapidly changing social and technological world.  Register here .

Sign Up for a Summer of Fun With Caedmon's Discovery Camp
Registration for Caedmon Discovery Camp officially begins on Monday, February 6, 2017. Families can find out more information and sign up for Discovery Camp here  .

Some opportunities for families to take advantage of are:
  • Look out for 1 free week of Discovery Camp as part of the raffle at the Spring Benefit!
  • 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.


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.

Project Cicero Book Drive
March 6th through March 9th
Got books? TOO many books? Project Cicero needs them to distribute to under-resourced NYC public schools. Please bring new and gently used books for children and young adults to Caedmon's front porch during this annual citywide book drive! Please note: the program will NOT accept textbooks, library discards, adult books, or outdated non-fiction or reference books. For more information or to help with the collection effort, please contact Caedmon parent Julie Williams (julester1@aol.com) or Rosanna Ragone (rosanna.ragone@gmail.com).

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 at jaymie.sullivan@gmail.com.

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 .