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Monday, February 13 Acorn Singers 3:15-4:30 “FAST” FINANCIAL AID ONLINE SUBMISSION DUE

Montessori fans are having such fun these days. Truly, it has been tremendously ex-citing watching Montessori take flight over the past year. In our small part of the world it might seem Montessori is merely a drop in the sea of school choice, but in reality Montessori is a raging river and we are basking in its delta. New Montessori schools are springing up while established ones are shoring up or expanding. Parents in cities such as Cincinnati and Milwaukee have lined up for hours, even days, to secure coveted spots in Montessori magnet schools, and inde-pendent Montessori schools have added elementary and middle school programs. Right now there are 16 Montessori high schools in the U.S., and you can count on that number climbing. Those of us long-committed to the Montessori philosophy smile and ask, “Is it any wonder?” And I hope you now count yourself among those smiling faces. In October Steven Hughes told us we can be proud because we were into Montessori before it was cool. Although cool is not the goal, it certainly is fun to be in-the-know. Be assured, Montessori is education for the 21st century. It creates independent, in-novative thinkers and doers. Children who are respected and valued grow up to re-spect and value others. Schools that create a climate where learning is in and regurgi-tation is out will shape the future. Communities that believe education begins at birth and that the precious period of childhood is brief and formative will change the world. Championing Montessori is perhaps the greatest thing we can do for the children on this planet. I hope you will share in that mission and have fun while you’re at it.

February 10, 2012

A Window into Their World

Wednesday, February 15 Auction Volunteer Meeting 8:30-9:30. All welcome!

Thursday, February 16 ONLY DAY FOR UEL MAKE-UP TESTING Chess Club 3:15-4:30 Art Club 3:15-4:30 Primary Night 5:30-6:30

Friday, February 17 Basketball Club 3:15-4:30 Ski Club 3:15-6:00

Last week’s fastdraw “Superwoman was already here” drew such rave reviews that we’re delivering a similar one today. Please enjoy Trevor Eissler’s “Montessori Madness.” 123, 859 views and counting. Just this week it was translated into Indo-nesian! Add that to the list! If you loved last week’s video, you’ll love this one as well. Bravo, Mr. Eissler!

Click the ACORN

to view slideshow.

Tuesday, February 14 Valentine Exchange in Primary & Elementary Outdoor Club 3:15-4:45

Parent Notes & Reminders

From the Business Office

The Cobb School Welcomes...

We look forward to seeing you at tomorrow’s Pancake Breakfast!

Paul Cryan Schedule (repeated) Feb. 22 9:00-10:30 YCC 10:30-11:45 Mrs. Ebersol’s MP & class 12:15-1:00 Mrs. Ebersol’s ED students 1:30-3:00 Maureen Hilsdon’s class Feb. 23 9:00-10:10 Miss Pemba’s MP & class 10:15-11:45 Mrs. Gallagher’s MP & class 12:15-1:00 Miss Pemba’s ED 1:30-3:00 Mrs. Gallagher’s ED Feb. 24 9:00-11:45 UEL 12:15-2:30 Joan Gwillim’s class

... William to the YCC! Please say hello to our newest student and his parents, Scott & Erika, when you see them in the hall!

This Week’s Photo Albums...

The Year of the Black Water Dragon Gettin’ Ready for LOVE

Please sign up for childcare during Thursday’s

Primary Night with Miss Margaret!

...Jennifer O’Dea and the Hospitality volunteers for the yummy luncheon last Friday. Thank you, Andrea Kinsley, Heather Kaliden, Jen Lambert, Preeti Maha-jan, Jo Marriot, Deb Reid, Liddy Doyle, Alison Un-tiedt, Sarah Sabbagh, Maureen Scudder, Laura Rad-more, Sue Joop and Dierdre Von Pechman!

Last week’s Cobb Tales provided a description of The Cobb School’s Financial Aid procedure and announced its due dates. As a reminder, applying for Financial Aid is done online. Please click HERE or visit our website under “Admissions” and “Financial Aid” to find the “FAST” logo/link. Again, online submission is due February 13, 2012, and Tax Return submission is due February 24, 2012. If you have any questions, please call Beth Rumsey at 860-658-1144, ext. 102 or email beth.rumsey@cobbschool.com.

The Cobb School Thanks...

Save the Date! The Cobb School

Elementary presents

Harlequin March 9 at 7pm.

Ticket order forms will go home with every

EL & ED child on Monday, February 13.

Calling All Volunteers! The Auction Committee shouts out to all volunteers to join them on Wednesday, February 15 8:30-9:30 in the library. Our annual spring auction on April 27th will be here before we know it. Please join committee co-chairs: Jennifer Filler, Carrie Firestone, Heather Kaliden and Tammy Ramenda to hear about ways to get involved. All are wel-come and encouraged to attend.

Mark Your Calendar! National Mythology Exam in UEL

Thursday, February 23

Open House

February 29 9am-10:30am

Call Sallie Ann Jacobs 860-658-1144, ext 107

... Henry. Congratulations to big brother Sam and par-ents, Shelly & Geoff. Such glorious news! Enjoy!

...members of the Chess Club for representing us so beauti-fully at an all-day chess challenge at Renbrook. Congratulations, boys, on your fifth place trophy and medal! You earned it!