Peabody HOODIES!  Due September 30th!

Please fill out the order form here: HOODIE ORDER FORM .
  • All sweatshirts are grey hoodies featuring our Peabody Panther logo. 
  • Youth sweatshirts are $20/Adults sweatshirts are $25.  
  • Please pay by cash or check to Peabody School after you submit the form. Write HOODIE/SWEATSHIRT on the check. 
  • Payment is due to the Front Office BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019. NOTE: Items will not be ordered if payment is not received by deadline!  
  • Sweatshirts should arrive mid-October.

Questions?  Email Diane Krehmeyer . Thanks!
Peabody Speaker Series: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Connect Children with the Natural World

By Nancy Striniste, Founder and Principal Designer at EarlySpace, LLC

Come join us on October 3rd at 7PM in the Batten Building for engaging book talk by Nature Play founder Nancy Striniste. Nature play can awaken children’s senses, challenge their bodies, inspire their imaginations and build self-confidence. In order to grow up healthy and happy, children need abundant, unstructured time to play and explore in the natural world, but today’s children rarely have the opportunity to roam free outdoors. Bringing nature to the places where children spend their time is an answer.

Nancy will also be working with our Grade 4 Environmental Science classes to design a new natural playscape in our woods! We hope that you can join us on October 3rd! Please RSVP here.
Birthday Treats Reminder

We love celebrating our students' special day! Just a reminder that special treats for birthdays should be approved and scheduled in advance with the students’ teachers . Parents are encouraged to carefully consider the nutritional value of these treats and help us monitor the sugar content provided to students. Please consider alternatives to donuts, cookies, cupcakes etc . Birthday treats provided for the class should always take into account any students with dietary restrictions/allergies in the class. Contact the teacher for more information and guidelines.
Mountain Biking at Peabody!

We are looking for parents with mountain biking experience to ride along with our brand new middle school mountain biking course on Mondays from 9:20-10:20. Big thanks for Rachel Lloyd Miller for leading our group...she is looking for a few parents to commit to ride along even for one week. Here's the sign up:  Sign Up Genius -- Mountain Biking Ride Along
Middle School Back to School Night

We are excited to officially welcome back all of our families during our Middle School Back to School Night. Families will have the opportunity to visit their student's classroom and get an overview of the program from the teacher. The Middle School night is being held next Thursday, September 19th. Please see the schedule for your child's classroom presentation. This is an adult only meeting. We hope you can join us!
High School Information Session September 19th

We cordially invite all middle school parents to our High School Information session on Thursday, 9/19 from 5:30-6 pm (prior to MS Back to School Night).  This 30-minute session gives an overview of local educational options and suggested next steps for high school planning.
Peabody Potluck 

We hope you and your family can join us for a Peabody potluck on Sunday, October 6th from 3-5PM at Darden Towe. We'll kick off celebrations for Peabody's 25th anniversary with a casual, fun-filled afternoon at the park. Please be on the lookout for an invitation and food sign up sheet coming soon!
Middle School Attraction Books


It's that time of year again--we are selling Attractions Books to fundraise for the Peabody Middle School Music program! The goal is for each student to sell at least two Attractions Books. They can be sold to family, neighbors, teachers, or anyone else you can think of! If your student is unable to sell the two Attractions Books, that is completely fine. 
 
We distributed Attractions Books to each student today during their Flex Block. Unsold books or $50, either via check or EZPay, are due back to the school no later than Friday, October 25th. This is the day of the school dance. Students will be expected to turn in their books/money before attending the middle school dance that evening. To keep track of who has paid, it is very important that if you are paying by check your student makes sure that their name and "Attractions Books" are written either in the memo line of the check, or on an envelope containing the check.
 
This letter contains payment information. If you have any other questions, please let Ms. Colleen know!
Peabody Now on Instagram!

In honor of our 25th anniversary this year, Peabody is entering new social media territory and has joined the world of Instagram!  Please take a moment and follow us HERE at: @peabodyschoolcharlottesville.
 
This year will be focusing this account on remembering our 25-year history, and we will be updating it regularly with photos of past faculty and students, our alumni, and past adventures at school!  We are hopeful that the Instagram account will allow us to better connect with our Peabody alumni, so feel free to share the word to any alumni you know!
Charlottesville Family Awards Voting Now Open!

The voting for the annual Charlottesville Family Favorite Awards will run August 15-September 15, 2019. Please consider voting for Peabody School in the areas of Best Preschool, Elementary, Middle School and Best Teacher. We appreciate your support!
Parent Information Center

  • There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 20th due to a Teacher Workday.

  • In lieu of individual student shadowing, CHS will be offers a more robust and informative opportunity for prospective students. CHS will host prospective students 3 times this school year. Prospective students may attend 1 event and must register before the deadline. More information and the registration link can be found on the CHS school counseling website.

  • This is a GeoMap of all the Peabody families for the 2019-20 school year, which includes student & parent names with their addresses. If you are interested in carpooling, please be sure to check it out!


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