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Parents need a loving and supportive community to help them with the important work of raising children. Children need a community that understands and supports them in their development. They need to see adults helping one another, working together for the greater good and having fun. Our Community Events calendar offers all of this. If you are a prospective parent and would like to join us for any one of our events, please call Sallie Ann Jacobs at 860-658-1144 ext. 107 to inquire.

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Page 1: Cobb School Community Events 2011-2012
Page 2: Cobb School Community Events 2011-2012

Dear Parents,

Children change our lives in a multitude of ways. When we

become parents, we naturally seek out other parents who

share the same values and aspirations that we have for our

children. We all need a loving and supportive community to

help us with the important work that we are doing for them

and for our society at large.

Our children also need a community that understands and sup-

ports them in their development. They need adults who will

understand them, even on a bad day. They need adults who

refrain from competition and who understand that each child

will develop at his or her own, unique timetable. They need to

see adults helping one another, working together for the

greater good, and also having fun.

We have many exciting events planned this year, and we truly

hope that you will take time out of your busy lives to partici-

pate and enjoy them. You may even find, as others have over

the last 38 years, that the relationships that you and your chil-

dren form at The Cobb School will last a lifetime.

Warmly,

Mary Lou

There is more to life than increasing its speed. ~Mahatma Gandhi

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Friday, September 16 at 8:30am

All Parent Welcome Coffee at the Friedmans

Don’t be shy! Drop in after drop off! Kitty & Peter Friedman have

graciously opened their home again to the entire Cobb School com-

munity, & everyone is invited to swing by 10 Brownstone Turn (off

Sand Hill Road) after drop off to enjoy a cup of coffee with friends.

Saturday, October 15 from 1pm-4pm Rain date Sunday, October 16

The Country Fair

The Country Fair is our signature

community event. Parent volunteers

come together during the first weeks

of school to begin planning for this

special day. When that perfect Sat-

urday in October arrives, Cobb

School children as well as children

from the greater community gather

on the grounds to make handmade crafts & eat delicious treats. The

Country Fair celebrates all things natural & wholesome.

Saturday, October 29 at 7:30pm

Potluck Hors’ d’oeuvres Gatherings

by Class

We are happy to announce we are reviving our

potluck parties hosted by parents from each of

our seven classes. It’s time to bring back these warm, informal gath-

erings where parents get the chance to know one another. If you are

willing to host your child’s class potluck, please let Windy know!

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Friday, December 2 from 7pm-10pm

“An Evening with Friends” Cocktail Party

We are also pleased to announce that we will host our holiday cock-

tail party this year. We like to say, “Back by popular demand!”

Please join us for this semi-dressy evening at the Hopmeadow

Country Club to enjoy hors’ d’oeuvres, a cash bar & the holiday

spirit with friends.

Wednesday, December 14 from 8:45am-9:15am Snow date December 16 at 8:45am

Primary & YCC Holiday Celebration

Please join us in the van

Gemeren Gym for our annual

holiday celebration. The Pri-

mary & YCC children will sing,

dance & jingle for you! We

love to share in their holiday

joy at this special time of year.

Thursday, December 15 from 6:30pm-7:30pm Snow date December 16 at 10am

Elementary Holiday Concert

Music teacher Colleen Casey-

Nelson & the Elementary chil-

dren invite you to this special

evening of music & dancing.

Ms. Casey-Nelson will lead the

children in a program that cele-

brates the true meaning of the

holiday season with songs from

many lands & many faiths.

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Saturday, February 11 from 9am-11:30am

Valentine Pancake Breakfast in the Gym

Do you love our Pancake Break-

fast? We thought so. That’s why

this year’s Pancake Breakfast will

be all valentines! Please bring

your entire family to school any

time between 9am &11:30am for

tasty griddle cakes & sausages in a

warm, cozy atmosphere. Be on

the lookout for messages from

Windy about ways you can help.

Friday, March 9 from 7pm-9pm

Opera Performance

Our Elementary children devote one

thrilling week to the preparation of the

annual opera, directed & choreo-

graphed by visiting artists, Bill &

Hollis Bokhout. Every Elementary

child has a critical role in the production of this full-length chil-

dren’s opera, & Extended Day students sing before the opera begins.

Monday, March 26-Friday, March 30

Circus Week

We welcome back Troy Wunderle of Circus Smirkus for another fun

-filled week of tricks & tumbling! Our beloved Clown-in-

Residence works with the children on movement, balance, concen-

tration & control. Parents are invited to join their child in the gym

for their scheduled visits with our guest.

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Friday, April 27 from 7pm-10pm

Spring Auction

Cobb’s Annual Auction is our most

important fundraising event of the year.

Parents work tire-

lessly preparing for

the extensive week-

long, online auction

that leads up to the

fabulous evening

event. On Friday

night the entire community is

invited to gather for food & fun. At this

party, items not included in the online

auction are sold to the highest bidder, &

parents enjoy the unveiling of each

classroom’s handmade gift.

Mothers’ Day Celebrations Monday, May 7 from 8:45-9:15am in Mrs. Ebersol’s class

Tuesday, May 8 from 8:45-9:15 in Ms. Pemba’s Class

Wednesday, May 9 from 8:45-9:15 in Mrs. Gallagher’s class

Thursday, May 10 from 8:45-9:15 in the Elementary Classrooms

Our children love to celebrate their moms. We hope you can come

to this morning gathering to see the unique way our children say

thank you for all you do.

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Friday May 11 from 8:30-11:00am

Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day

To end this important week in May, The Cobb School will wel-

come very special guests — our students’ Grandparents & Special

Friends. After gathering for a brief presentation in the van

Gemeren Gym, our honored guests will visit the classrooms where

their hosts will showcase their work & demonstrate their favorite

lessons. This is a wonderful morning in our children’s house.

Sunday, May 20 from 4pm-6pm

Art Show

Art teacher Chris Lyles & the Elemen-

tary children welcome the Cobb School

community to a celebration of the visual

arts. This year’s show will be held on a

Sunday afternoon in May. Parents &

their children are invited to drop in to

enjoy the beautiful artwork & deepen

their understanding of the power of

imagination in their children’s lives.

Primary Lunches Wednesday, May 30 at 11am Mrs. Ebersol’s Gratitude Lunch

Thursday, May 31 at 11am Mrs. Gallagher’s Salad party

Friday, June 1 at 11am Ms. Pemba’s International Lunch

You won’t want to miss our Primary class pic-

nics. Parents pitch in by bringing something

yummy to share, & our families find a shady

spot on the playground to enjoy lunch.

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Tuesday, June 5 from 11:30am-2:45pm Rain date June 6

Willem & Niels’ Picnic & Fathers’ Field Day 11:30am-12:30pm The Picnic

1:15-2:45 The Field Day for ED & EL students & their fathers

Families (& especially

dads!) are invited to attend

this school-wide picnic in

honor of Willem & Niels van

Gemeren, former members

of the Cobb School commu-

nity who passed away to-

gether in a plane crash on

August 3, 2005. Willem &

Niels’ memory lives on at The Cobb School in many ways. This

annual picnic is just one way we remember this special family.

Friday June 8 from10:00am-11:30

Recognition Ceremony Students arrive 9:30; doors open 9:45; ceremony 10am; light lunch 11:30am

This is a very special day at

our school, when the entire

community gathers to rec-

ognize those children who

have completed a cycle &

those who have completed

their Sixth Year. There are

speeches & songs before the

individual children are rec-

ognized. The Recognition

Ceremony is the crowning

event of the school year.