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Inspiring Minds to Learn, Hearts to Love and Hands to Serve
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8th Grade Shakespeare Performance
Our 8th grade class has been studying Shakespeare. Yesterday, they performed
The Comedy of Errors at the Folger Library during the Secondary Shakespeare Festival. We are so proud of them! Read more about their award-winning performance below in the
Cardinal.
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~ Cardinal Character Trait: Generosity ~
"There was never any heart truly great and generous
that was not also tender and compassionate."
-Robert Frost
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In the Week Ahead
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STEAM Week Continues |
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Admissions Open House 9:00-11:00am |
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Enrichment: Games Galore 3:30-4:30pm
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Enrichment: Hands on Science 3:30-4:30pm
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| 3/14: |
Finance Committee Meeting 8:00am |
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4th Grade Field Trip to London Town (co-field trip with Grace Episcopal School) 8:30am-2:45pm |
| 3/15: |
New Student Contracts Due |
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Spring Break Camp Registration Deadline |
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8th Grade Science Fair |
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Enrichment: Hip Hop Class 3:30-4:30pm |
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Enrichment: Pottery
3:30-4:30pm |
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Enrichment: Sports Spectacular 3:30-4:30pm |
| 3/16: |
Regional Spelling Bee @ Bullis School |
| 3/18: |
Teacher Appreciation Week begins |
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Lower School Dress Rehearsal 1:00-3:00pm |
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Enrichment: Robotics 3:30-4:30pm |
| 3/19: |
Teacher Appreciation Week: Bring in a Healthy Treat for Your Teacher |
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Lower School Dress Rehearsal 1:00-3:00pm
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Enrichment: Music & Movement 3:30-4:30pm |
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Faculty Committee Meetings 3:30-4:30pm |
| 3/20: |
FREE DRESS DAY Teacher Appreciation Week: Dress in Your Teacher's Favorite Color |
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Lower School Musical:
The Journey of the Noble Gnarble 6:00pm |
Click for calendar details
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A Message from the Head of School:
Dear CES Families,
Life continues to be very busy at CES. In addition to various field trips and projects, STEAM Week is off to a great start. There have already been presenters here talking about cochlear implants, environmental conservation, vaccines, and computer technology. Later this week, students will get to see a geiger counter up close, hear from a wildlife biologist, and visit the 8th grade Science Fair.
As you know, CES is a 2019 Best of Bethesda Top Vote Getter in two categories, one of which is "Best Private School for Music/Arts." We are certainly staying true to our reputation. There is beautiful student artwork hanging all over the walls of CES; the Music Department is getting ready for their upcoming musical performances of
The Journey of the Noble Gnarble
on March 20 (Lower School), and
Mary Poppins, Jr.
on April 12 (Middle School); and the 8th graders performed Shakespeare's
The Comedy of Errors
at the Folger Library. They did such an amazing job and received a number of awards for their performance. Below is a description of the event written by 8th Grade Civics teacher, Mrs. Susan Scola:
The Eighth Grade class had the exhilarating opportunity to participate in the Folger Secondary Shakespeare Festival on Tuesday, March 12th. This annual multi-day festival celebrating the language of the Bard invites five to six schools a day to perform a 22 minute long edited version of a Shakespeare play, receive feedback from theatre professionals and peers, watch other students perform, and work collaboratively with students from other schools. CES actors performed
The Comedy of Errors,
and they were wonderful!
At the end of the activities, recognition is given to each school, and students receive a copy of a Shakespeare play and a tee shirt that reads, "I speak iambic pentameter, I speak rhymed couplets, I speak blank verse, I speak Shakespeare." In addition, a number of awards are handed out. The CES cast was recognized several times.
- The "Dynamic Duo" award for a funny partnership went to Ella K. and Justin N. for playing the twin Dromios.
- For her "witty, droll" performance as the abbess, Ani D. was recognized with a "Powerful Presence" award.
- Nate M., who had more lines to memorize than anyone else in his role as Egeon, was recognized with a "Taming the Text" award for mastering telling the story in Shakespeare's language.
- The "Excellence in Acting" award, for her "powerhouse performance" was given to Charlotte L. who played Adriana, demonstrating great agility in vocal as well as physical comedy.
In addition to the recognition these individuals received for their performances, CES received the most prestigious award of the day. Entitled the Brian Cabe Spirit of the Day Award it is given in memory of a young man who loved acting and participated in the Festival. He sadly died of cancer at age 19. This award is not only for a performance on stage but also recognizes enthusiastic participation in offering feedback to other actors and demonstration of a positive attitude in undertaking the activities of the day. For their "positive presence" on our Festival day,
Christ Episcopal School was given this award.
It was an amazing day of learning, celebrating accomplishments, and making new friends as well as a chance to demonstrate Cardinal Character away from school.
With love and gratitude,
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Other Highlights This Week
The Preschool Bears visited the Great Harvest Bread Company as part of their
Bread Around the World unit.
Kindergarten's
Study of the Seven Continents continues as they explored South America this week, and we love to use our culturally diverse CES community to help us learn! Gus and Lucia's mom, Fabiola Costello came to the class to teach them all about her home country, Peru! They learned about the climate, cultural dress, Inca history, and food from this beautiful country. The class also enjoyed trying on traditional Peruvian clothing and food.
 
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Friday is the
LAST CHANCE
to Register for Spring Break Camp
CES Spring Break is March 25-29. Are you in need of childcare?
Join our Spring Break Camp,
with a variety of fun
for all ages!
Consider coming with a chapel partner, CES or neighborhood friend.
Click
HERE for more information and the Registration Form.
Registration deadline is this Friday, March 15th.
Questions? Contact Marion Entwisle at
[email protected]
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Music Dates to Save
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NEXT Wednesday, March 20, 6:00pm
Lower School Musical
Journey of the Noble Gnarble
Friday, April 12, 6:00pm
Middle School Musical
Mary Poppins, Jr.
Saturday, April 27
Festival of Music at King's Dominion
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Don't Forget!
Bring Your Cleaning Supply Donations
for
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Spring Enrichment is
Open for Registrations!
Join our Spring Enrichment Program!
Enrichment is open for CES students and non-CES students.
You can do it alone or bring a group of friends from your neighborhood.
Click HERE for more information on class offerings and the registration form.
You can pay for classes
ONLINE NOW, through the main office, or
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 22nd.
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Calling for Sports Pictures!
Do you have any sports pictures from this year? If so, please share them with Mr. Maust!
He is putting together a slideshow for the Sports Banquet on May 2nd.
and put May 2nd on your calendar!
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Free Ways to Support CES
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Simply do your Amazon shopping
CES receives up to 15%!
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CES participates in the Boxtops for Education program. Have you been clipping Boxtops? Keep it up! You can drop them off in the main office anytime.
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Please link your Harris Teeter
VIC Card by asking
your cashier to use our school code
OR
Link it yourself online:
- Go to HarrisTeeter.com
- Go to "My Account"
- Type in our school name in the "Together in Education" section
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Please link your Giant Bonus Card using our school ID.
- Sign into your account at GiantFood.com
- Select "My Account"
- Select "Manage My Account"
- Select our school name in the "Rewards & Savings" section
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Thank you for your support!
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2019-2020 Calendar |
September 3
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First Day of School
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October 31
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Early Dismissal (end of Q1) - Extended Day available
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November 1
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Professional Work Day - No School for Students
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November 7
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Early Dismissal (Parent Conferences) -
Extended Day available
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November 8
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Parent Conferences - No School for Students
Childcare available by appointment
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| November 11 |
Veterans' Day Holiday - School Closed
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| November 26 |
Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
Early Dismissal -
No Extended Day
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November 27-29
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Thanksgiving Holiday
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December 20
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Early Dismissal - No Extended Day
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Dec. 23-Jan. 3
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Winter Break (Classes resume January 6)
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January 17
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Early Dismissal (end of Q2) - Extended Day available
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January 20
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Martin Luther King Holiday - School Closed
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February 7
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CES Auction & Gala
Early Dismissal - No Extended Day
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February 17
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Presidents' Day Holiday - School Closed
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March 20
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Early Dismissal (end of Q3) - Extended Day available
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March 23-27
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Spring Break
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April 9
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Optional Spring Conferences
Early Dismissal - Extended Day available
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April 10 & 13
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Easter Holiday - School Closed
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May 22
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Early Dismissal (Field Day) - No Extended Day
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May 25
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Memorial Day Holiday - School Closed
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June 5
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Last Day of School
Early Dismissal - No Extended Day
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Snow Make-Up Days (if needed):
- February 17
- April 10 as Early Dismissal with no Extended Day
- April 13
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