Correction: Spirit Day will take place on THURSDAY, February 23rd! Dress in your best Caedmon gear!
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 January 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 February 20th 
Monday, February 20th 
  • Presidents' Day - School Closed
Tuesday, February 21st
  • School Closed
Wednesday, February 22nd 
  • Children return to school 
  • Caedmon Gear sidewalk sale | During Drop off on the front porch
Thursday, February 23rd
  • Spirit Day - 100th Day of School
Friday, February 24th
  • Child Chat - The Doctor is In with Dr. Angela Seracini | 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! 

Spirit Day and 100th Day of School
Thursday, February 23rd 
Celebrate the 100th day of school with us on Spirit Day this coming Thursday, February 23rd. Dress in your best Caedmon gear to show you school pride! All students will receive a complimentary gift on the big day and will have a special assembly that morning. Help us reach 100% parent participation in The Caedmon Fund by contributing by the 100th day of school! 

After School and Music School Catalog Now Available
Registration Opens Monday, February 20th 
Are you ready for the new spring after school and music school program? MyBackpack online registration will open at 12 noon on Monday, February 20th. The brochures are in the mail and will arrive very soon, but all pertinent after school information, including complete class descriptions and prices, may be found on MyBackpack. An online version of the brochure is also available here. Also, families eligible for tuition assistance on after school classes need to contact Andrew Kagan directly (kagan@caedmonschool.org), who will help complete the registration.

Child Chat: The Doctor is In With Dr. Angela Seracini 
Friday, February 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.

Sustainability: Connecting, Learning, Acting
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.

Music School Winter Recitals
Sunday, February 26th | 9:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. | The Caedmon Lobby
The Music School Winter Recitals will take place on Sunday, February 26th at 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Children should arrive by 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively and report to the Caedmon Dining Hall with their instruments and music. Parents may reserve seating in the main lobby. A reception will immediately follow.

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.


Spring Benefit Catalog & RSVP Card
In preparation for the big event on Friday, March 3rd, please take the time to shop from the official catalog, which is filled with enticing raffles, highest and best, class projects, and live auction items. If you have not yet submitted your RSVP, please print and fill out this card and drop it off in the box by Pauline in Reception. 

Project Cicero Book Drive
March 6th through March 9th
Got books? TOO many books? Project Cicero needs them. Please bring new and gently used books for children and young adults to Caedmon's front porch during this annual citywide book drive! Founded by Caedmon grandparent Laureine Greenbaum in 2001, Project Cicero has distributed almost 3 million books to under-resourced New York City public schools, homeless shelters and community centers-thereby reaching over 650,000 children in need. 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 .