FAMILY MEMO #11

Week Ending Nov. 14, 2008

                                       
“Understanding human needs is half the job of meeting them.”—Adlai Stevenson

“I wish to publicly acknowledge the generosity of the Lubin and Steven families who hosted seventh grade and eighth grade parents and teachers this past weekend. Taking time out from their busy lives to welcome us into their beautiful homes, they made it possible for many of us to become better acquainted.  I also thank the class parents, Linda Gans, Robbin Jordan and Joanne Agresti, for organizing the events, purchasing paper goods, wine, foods trays and much more, and we thank everyone who brought the delicious culinary delights to share.  It was lovely seeing so many of you. Thank you for attending. ”  --Suellen Newman.   
                               
MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Friday, November 14                             8:00 p.m.  Opening Night of Fall Musical “Sondheim Review Revue”
                                                                7:30-9:30 p.m.  9th grade parent-teacher social at Smith’s, 143 Grand St.
                                                                                                               
Saturday, November 15                         8:00 p.m. “Sondheim Review Revue”
Sunday, November 16                            5:00 p.m. “Sondheim Review Revue”
 
Tuesday, November 18                          8:30 a.m. Sixth graders to Hawthorne Family Farm. Meet at 5th & Clinton Sts.
 
Wednesday, November 19                     8:30 a.m. Students in grades 7 & 8 to Camp Mason. Meet at 5th &Clinton Sts.
 
Friday, November 21                             3:30-4:30 p.m. (approx.) Grades 6, 7 & 8 return from overnight trips.
8:00 p.m. Last Weekend of Fall Musical “Sondheim Review Revue”

A LOOK AHEAD

Saturday, November 22                         8:00 p.m.  Closing Night to enjoy “Sondheim Review Revue”

Monday, November 24                          4:30-7:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences, by appointment. Grades 5, 7, 9, 11.  Be sure to return slip attached to report card promptly.
Tuesday, November 25                          4:30-7:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences, by appointment. Grades 5,6,8,10,12. Be sure to return slip attached to report card promptly.
 
Wednesday, November 26                     Homecoming. Alumni share impressions of college. 12:15 p.m.  DISMISSAL.
                                                                12:301:30 p.m. Alumni-Faculty basketball game (tentative)
 
Thurs.  & Fri., November 26 & 27          SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
 
Sunday, November 30                          3:00 p.m. “Three Chicks and a ‘Cellist” Chamber Music Concert at The Hudson School (80 minutes plus intermission). Featuring Pamela Ross, piano; Jennifer Axelson, violin; Una Tone, violin; and Paul Ognissanti, ‘cello.
 
Monday, December 1                           Deadline for essays from current Hudson School eighth graders who wish to be considered for Hudson High School.  Interviews and visits will follow.
 
Friday, December 5                              7:00 p.m. “Between the Lines” concert/talent show.
8:00 p.m. Juey Ong, will be performing as a member of the NY Choral Society with Peter, Paul and Mary and the Brooklyn Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall.  For tickets, contact ong@mindspring.com:
 
Saturday, December 6                         1:00-4:00 p.m. Admissions test for prospective middle school students       
                                                                7:00 p.m. “Between the Lines” concert/talent show.
 
Thursday, December 11                       12:30-3:30 p.m. German students to Hoboken Historical Museum.
                                                                6:00 p.m. THS Musical Recital at Community Church, 6th & Garden Sts.  Instrumental and vocal performances by students in grades 5-12. FREE.
 
Friday, December 12                            7:00 -9:00 p.m. 11th grade parent-teacher social at the Proctor’s.
 
Saturday, December 13                       1:00-4:00 p.m. Admissions test for prospective middle school students       
 
Thursday, December 18                       7:00 p.m.  “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” by Hoboken Children’s Theater, directed by Chase Leyner at The Hudson School.

Friday, December 19                            8:30-Noon Visits to local day care centers & distribution of gift books.
7:00 p.m. “You’re Good Man, Charlie Brown” at THS.
 
Saturday, December 20                       11:00 a.m. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at THS.
 
Sunday, December 21                          3:00 p.m. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at THS.
 
WORDS OF THE WEEK:  entreaty, adjure, beseech, obtest, supplicate
THEME:  Asking nicely