Book Fair Returning to Peabody!
March 7-11th
Thanks in large part to great efforts by our school librarian, Mary Beth Perry, we're very excited to share that Peabody will be able to host a live book fair for students this spring. And for parents eager to start reintegrating into some of the school's daily life, the book fair also represents a bonus opportunity to volunteer at school for any two-hour shift(s) helping to support the fair's operations anytime that week. On the sign-up form here, you will find detailed information about the dates, available volunteer slots, and the different volunteer roles for the fair. If you have any questions about the fair or the specific volunteer opportunities, please email Mary Beth at [email protected]. We are excited to start seeing some of your faces back in the school again!
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Planning-New Date!
We love our Peabody teachers and staff and we are excited to celebrate them this year! Mark your calendars - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week will be May 2-6. This is one of the best weeks of the year and one that allows us to focus on all of the wonderful teachers and staff members that make Peabody an amazing place for our children. We will be having a virtual planning kick-off meeting on Wednesday, 02/23/22 @ 6PM. If you are interested in getting involved and being a part of the event planning committee, please reach out to Marianne Kish ([email protected]).
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Join Us for Peabody Partners in Action!
February
26: Hiking Club will gather at Patricia Anne Byrom Forest Preserve Park on Blackwell Hollows Road in Crozet at 10:00 AM for a fairly strenuous but quiet and beautiful 4-mile hike. Families with younger siblings who might not yet be up for this more challenging hike might be able to take the younger ones to the fabulous Wildrock Nature Play & Discovery Center just down the road while the older sibling(s) hikes.
March
5: Friends of the Earth will meet again at Rivanna River Company at 3:00 PM Saturday to clean up riverbanks and clear invasive plants, followed by refreshments together. Please BRING YOUR OWN DRINKING VESSELS and work gloves if you have them
April
2: Friends of the Earth will meet at Rivanna River Company at 3:00 PM Saturday to clean up riverbanks, help clear invasives, and plant natives. Afterward, we’ll have time to enjoy some refreshments together. Please BRING YOUR OWN DRINKING VESSELS
9: No outing, Spring Break
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Peabody Middle School Well Represented at Freeze Your Socks Off 5K Run/Walk
A group of ten Peabody students, parents, faculty, and staff braved what ended up being perfectly reasonable temperatures for the inaugural Freeze Your Socks Off 5K Fun Run/Walk at Darden Towe park this past Saturday morning. Although no socks were frozen off in the run-walking of this race, the event was otherwise completely as advertised: some ran, some walked, we all had fun, and we helped raise valuable funds for the Charlottesville chapter of the Ronald MacDonald House. The race organizers commented about how grateful they were to have such a substantial contingent from a local school, and we are all grateful to Ms. Harper for the inspiration to get outside and exercise for a worthy cause.
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Peabody Basketball Teams in Action!
Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Basketball teams for two hard-fought games this week. Our
girl's team went 1-1 on the week and secured their first win in the history of our fledging program! Our boy's team went 2-0 this week and had an exciting come-from-behind win after being down fourteen points at halftime against Charlottesville Day School. Congrats to all our athletes!
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Annual Fund
It is not too late to participate in the Annual Fund! Your participation in the Peabody Annual Fund provides essential operating support to Peabody. Income from tuition does not cover all of our operating expenses. The generosity of our community supports almost everything that keeps Peabody running, from salaries and classroom technology to arts and supplies. Lastly, the Fund supports financial aid as we ensure that any student can share in the Peabody experience. We hope that you will support Peabody in this area and that you will keep in mind that your Annual Fund gift, of any size, really matters to the school. Let's all MAKE AN IMPACT!
Thank you in advance for your consideration of a gift to Peabody School for the 2021-22 year and for being such strong supporters of our wonderful school! Please remember to keep us in your plans for the end of tax year giving.
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Sustainability Blip of the Week: The Problem of Waste
By: The Middle School Earth Action Team (Lisa, Avery, Hazel, Nora, Lyla, Madeleine)
How is Waste Produced?
Waste is produced in many different ways. It is produced through manufacturing processes and through the transportation of goods. It is produced through the consumption of goods. Some classify the types of waste broadly into industrial, commercial, domestic, and agricultural.
Interesting Facts:
- Our waste and recycling problem has only gotten worse during the Covid-19 pandemic, largely due to disposable masks and medical equipment, and increased consumption throughout online delivery services
- In 2020, there was a 6% decrease in hazardous waste
- The GPGP (Great Pacific Garbage Patch) is not the only garbage gyre in the oceans, just the largest and most well documented.
What Can You Do?
There are many things you can do to reduce your impact on the environment through waste. One important tip is to use reusable items such as reusable bags, water bottles, and utensils. Instead of taking a plastic fork with your lunch at school or at work, purchase a pack of cheap stainless steel cutlery to take, wash, and reuse. Of course, try to compost and recycle everything you can and keep an eye out for products that have compostable or recyclable packaging. Also, look out for products with the least amount of packaging or buy in bulk to reduce packaging waste. And finally, buying from consignment stores or second-hand stores can always help, and donate things when you’re done with them instead of throwing them out.
Challenge of the Week:
As you can see from above, there are many many things you can do to reduce your waste. The challenge this week will be to replace any plastic cutlery used with reusable cutlery, as well as replace at least two products you currently buy that have non-recyclable packing or too much packaging altogether.
What People are Doing:
In Vietnam and Pakistan, million(s) of dollars have been put into projects that help reduce the amount of solid waste that they produce. They are helping marine waste and reducing the amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere.
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Parent Information Center
- Financial Aid applications are due on March 1st.
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