Sunday, April 22, 2007

4 Iyar 5767
Calendar
Tuesday, April 24th
AIMS College Fair at Goucher College
Friday, April 27th
Grandparents' Day
Sunday, April 29th
Outdoor Adventure for accepted and prospective students
Wednesday, May 2nd
Exploring College Options
Thursday, May 31st
Junior/Senior Prom
Sunday, June 3rd
The Amazing Race
Wednesday, June 13th
Inaugural Commencement Ceremony
Currently through June 10th
of Doors and Keys Exhibit at the Norman and Sarah Brown Art Gallery

Reflections from the Head of School

Dear Cardin Community,
Some of you might be aware of the difficult time my family and I had getting to Israel for Pesach.  Our plane from Baltimore on Wednesday was delayed and we missed our connecting flight in Newark.  While 2 of my children were able to board a plane leaving Thursday, the other 4 members of my family had to wait until Sunday, losing 4 precious days with our dear, dear Israeli friends.  Ironically, the subject of punctuality was discussed in Thursday’s faculty meeting, in respect to students being tardy to class. While arriving on time to class might seem trivial compared to arriving on time for a connecting flight, the loss of instructional time is, to me, vastly more detrimental than the loss of a few vacation days.  I encourage everyone to look at the far reaching implications of our actions in order to realize what is really important.  
Kol Tuv,
Barbie Prince
 
  
Admissions Update
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The numbers for next year are looking solid. Our “rolling admissions” policy has been productive, and we continue to greet visitors who are interested in attending Cardin in the fall. Several successful outreach initiatives have garnered curiosity and inquiries. Please encourage friends and neighbors to contact Margi Hoffman at extension 207. It is not too late to “Consider Cardin.”
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 Help Needed- I am searching for current Cardin families who would like to serve as “buddy” families for our newest additions. This is a wonderful way for us to welcome new students and parents to Cardin. Call Margi Hoffman for details.
 
  
CAPTS (Cardin Association of Parents, Teachers & Students)
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CAPTS is looking for several parents to take the lead in fundraising and programming projects.  If you can volunteer even a few hours, please contact Dee Marcus, marcusfamily@comcast.net or Shellie Cassel, haydencas@msn.com. If you are interested in running for office and have not contacted Sue Crystal please do so before the April election meeting.
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Upcoming CAPTS meetings: (all held Wednesdays at 7:30)
April 25 (annual meeting/election), May 30 (installation of new board)
 
  

 

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SCHOOL NEWS

Classes in Action
Did you know that basketball courts can be used for math class?  Ms. Moffets’s 11th grade class utilized the half-court circle in order to understand the meaning of radians in a concrete fashion. The students measured the radius of the circle and cut 6 pieces of red string the length of the radius and another piece a little more than a quarter of the length of one of the 6 pieces.  We then placed the 7 pieces of string end to end around the circumference and aha! the circumference of the circle was 2 times pi times the radius.

Beyond the Classroom
On Tuesday, students will experience the transition from the somber Yom HaZikaron, Day of Remembrance, to the celebratory Yom Ha’atzmaut, Independence Day. After enjoying an Israeli lunch, students will participate in a ceremony commemorating the fallen Israeli soldiers and terror victims. Then, the 9th and 10th graders will watch a political film highlighting the lives of young Israelis, while the 11th and 12th graders will meet with a representative of the David Project to learn about Israel advocacy and what they can do in their lives to promote a love of Israel. To conclude the events of the day, students will join together to compete grade vs. grade in a series of exciting games highlighting facts about Israel.

The modulars are indeed in the works.  The latest update indicates that we should receive the building permit from Baltimore County around the third week of May, and the unit should be delivered approximately one week after we receive the permit.

The Board of Trustees continues to actively pursue a permanent site.

COLLEGE SCENE
The AIMS College Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 24 from 5-9pm at Goucher College.  The College Fair will be a great opportunity for sophomore and junior students and parents to pick up college literature and talk with admissions representatives. 

Exploring College Options
The Admissions Staffs of Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford will conduct an information session in the Baltimore area for prospective students and their parents. They will provide information on each of the institutions, selection practices, financial aid opportunities and other issues related to selective college admissions. It is a free session.
Wednesday, May 2, 7:30 pm
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
You do not need to RSVP. Please call Ms. Villet if you have any questions.

Tactical College Consulting, LLC is offering group tours of Northeast and Midwest colleges to Maryland high school students.  For more information about the tours, call Craig Meister at 410-526-2558.

UPCOMING EVENTS - HOLD THAT DATE!
The Cardin School’s annual Grandparents’ Day is this Friday, April 27 beginning at 8:15 a.m. 

Outdoor Adventure: We invite 9th and 10th grade students are invited to join newly accepted and prospective students this Sunday, April 29, from 12:30 – 6:00 for a fun-filled day of hiking, games and team building activities.  We will depart from Cardin and enjoy the day at Patapsco State Park. Lunch and snacks will be included. Please RSVP to Margi Hoffman at extension 207 by Tuesday.

The Amazing Race - Sunday, June 3 at noon. Use your wit and creativity as you participate in an intriguing race through the Inner Harbor area. Students in grades 9 and 10 are invited to join newly accepted and prospective students. Watch for your invitation!