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September 2016 Volume 35 Number 1
A news publication of The Lovett School
Admission Information for the 2017–18 School Year The Admission Office is excited to gear up for the 2017–18 admission season. Interested families may apply online beginning in October. Class expansion occurs at Kindergarten, Grade 5, Grade 6, and Grade 9. New students will be admitted in other grades as space becomes available.
Have a child applying to Lovett? Please join us for Open Houses: Kindergarten: Saturday, November 12, program begins promptly at 1:00 pm Lower School Siempre Verde trip
Lower School: Grades 1–5: Sunday, November 13, program begins promptly at 1:00 pm Middle School: Grades 6–8: Sunday, November 13, program begins promptly at 3:30 pm
Siempre Verde Summer Highlights The summer of the 2016 was one of the busiest ever at Siempre Verde with six groups, totaling 115 people, in June and July. New this year, the Lower School parent/ student trip offered a unique mix of opportunities to 20 adults and rising 6th graders to explore the cloudforest and communities of Ecuador. The Upper School offered summer Spanish and science courses again this year to 11 students as part of the Cloudforest Classroom. We offered two separate Middle School trips this year for Lovett and Westminster students, and another all Upper School trip was filled by Savannah Country Day students. Last, but certainly not least, our adult trip was our biggest ever with 25 people. Among the highlights of the Upper School trips was the second year of our service project in Santa
Upper School: Grades 9–12: Wednesday, January 25, program begins promptly at 6:30 pm Current 8th grade families are invited to attend our Open House: Spotlight on the Upper School. The program will include student and faculty panels, and there will be an opportunity to tour the Upper School. Reservations are not required. All programs last approximately two hours and begin in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater. For more information, please call the Admission Office at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1244, or visit the Lovett website.
Financial Aid Information for the 2017–18 School Year Want to learn more about financial aid? Lovett awards close to $3.5 million in financial aid each year to students from all grade levels. All financial aid awards are based on a family’s demonstrated need. If you would like to learn more, please visit <www.lovett.org> and select Tuition & Financial Aid from the drop down list under Admission. To be eligible for consideration for financial aid, current Lovett families must complete a financial aid application by Friday, December 30, 2016. The Financial Aid Committee will communicate financial aid decisions to returning families in February during re-enrollment.
Spanish students doing homestays with families, and
Breakthrough Atlanta Celebrates 20 Years with Inaugural Fund-A-Scholar Event
science students working with researchers on tree and
Breakthrough Atlanta will host its inaugural Fund-A-Scholar event
bird diversity. We were especially excited to have Cody
at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Thursday,
Cox ’07 who teamed up with our station manager Sylvia
September 22, at 6:30 pm.
Rosa, purchasing and installing playground equipment,
Seger to mist net birds, showing our students how researchers assess bird populations in the wild. Thanks to the wonderful parents, students, and faculty who made this trip a success!
Chaired by Lovett parents, Hilton Ball and Erin Cay, the event will showcase Breakthrough Atlanta’s 20 years of providing an academically intense path to college for underserved Atlanta public middle and upper school students and hands-on teaching internships for high school and college students. All proceeds from
Tuition Tax Credit Program
the event will go directly to fund Breakthrough’s six-year, tuition
Since 2010, The Lovett School has participated in the
free, year-round, academically rigorous study skills enrichment
Georgia Private School Tuition Tax Credit Program. By
program.
doing so, we give our community the opportunity to
The celebration will begin with cocktails and a private view-
Hilton Ball and Erin Cay
redirect their Georgia tax liability to support financial
ing of the National Center for Civil & Human Rights, followed
aid at Lovett. The program does not cost you anything;
by a live auction, music and dinner. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear directly from Breakthrough
money that would be going to the state is used to assist
Atlanta graduates and teachers.
Lovett students instead. To date, the program has
Breakthrough Atlanta’s 20th anniversary is proudly sponsored by Aaron’s, Inc. Fund-A-Scholar sponsors also
generated more than $2.1 million for our students. Last
include Merrill Lynch, Hilton and Butler Ball, GPS Hospitality, Delta, Piece of Cake, Primus, Adrian and John
year, Lovett friends and family generated more than
Robinson, and SunTrust.
$370,000 in financial support for students coming to Lovett from public schools. We belive we can do even more in 2017! Individual filers can redirect a maximum of
$1,000;
Held throughout the school year and summer months, Breakthrough Atlanta has been housed at The Lovett School since its inception in 1996 and recently opened a second location at Atlanta Youth Academy. For more information, please contact Monica Rodgers at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1444, or visit http://www.breakthroughatlanta.org/fund-a-scholar-celebration
Married filing separately a maximum of $2,500;
Lovett International Alliance Welcome Party—September 18
Married filing jointly a maximum of $2,500;
The Lovett International Alliance (LIA) kicks off our tenth year with a welcome party for Lovett parents. This event
S-Corp, LLC, or Partnership up to $10,000; and
will be held on Sunday, September 18, from 5:00–7:00 pm at the Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center (Scout Hut).
C-Corporations and Taxable Trusts up to 75
The theme is a “Taste of Mexico.” Sample tasty treats and festive spirits while meeting with fellow parents and
percent of their Georgia tax liability.
members of the faculty. Look for details on the Lovett website at www.lovett.org/lia.
Please take a moment and follow this link to submit
LIA Membership includes more than 230 Lovett families hailing from more than twenty countries including
your application to GOAL for a 2017 tax credit: https://
Australia, China, Congo, Cuba, France, Honduras, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Nigeria, South
www.goalscholarship.org/for_donors/tax_contribution_
Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and, of course, the United States.
type.asp. Nothing further is required until payment is due in mid-March of 2017. Please contact Michelle Pope at michelle.pope@ lovett.org or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1365 with questions.
We welcome all families that maintain an interest in global affairs, foreign languages, and international travel. The Lovett International Alliance endeavors to further global awareness through social, educational and cultural events and programs for the entire Lovett community. Membership is gratis, and open to all.
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Headmaster’s Message
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Thank You to Three Lovett Legends Headmaster’s Remarks at Upper School Opening Assembly
In recent weeks, we have honored three people who have given heart and soul to Lovett for decades—Bill Railey The following is an excerpt from Headmaster Billy Peebles comments on August 16, 2016. (teacher and coach, 1976–2006), Jim Glasser (teacher and coach, 1975–present), and Clara Traver (teacher and Middle I want to take a few moments this morning and share with you the hopes and dreams I have for us as a school this School leader, 1970–present). Collectively, Bill, Jim, and Clara have given our school 112 years of extraordinary service. year. On October 4 at the LionBackers picnic, veteran teacher and nationally renowned wrestling coach Jim Glasser 1. First, I hope we shall eagerly embrace the challenges and opportunities for growth presented us by a new year. was honored with the announcement that a number of his wrestlers and wrestling parents have established the Jim Each of us—including myself—gets to start anew and fresh and that is a wonderful opportunity which we Glasser Wrestling Endowment Fund, which will support Lovett wrestling in perpetuity. Also made public was the should not let pass us by. news that the multipurpose competition space that will be a part of the new athletic center (which we hope to begin 2. I hope we shall give our best selves and that we shall support one another in giving our best selves. One of in the next 24 months or so) will be known as the Jim Glasser Room thanks to a major gift from one of Jim’s former the great traditions at Lovett is that we pull for one another and we cheer for one another in our endeavors. We wrestlers and his family. appreciate one another’s gifts and we salute one another when we have the privilege of witnessing those gifts. At Homecoming on October 21, we officially dedicated Bill Railey Field—the new multipurpose, artificially And in recognizing one another’s gifts, we are encouraging folks to go even further and deeper with those gifts. turfed playing venue being used by our football, lacrosse, and soccer teams and by physical education students, as 3. I hope we shall have a healthy attitude toward setbacks and toward failures, recognizing that when we make well. This naming was made possible by several alumni and families eager to express their great appreciation to Bill mistakes and when we are honest with ourselves about them, we are well on the road to more growth and more page 2 Lovett Lines for his 34 years of exemplary service as a teacher and coach, as well as their admiration for his being (with 200 wins) learning. one of the winningest coaches in Georgia high school football history. 4. I hope we will actively and daily embrace the preeminent values of our school—values captured so clearly Also at Homecoming, a reception was held honoring Clara Traver in celebration of her almost 42 years of service in our Character Pledge: honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion. If our school is to be true to who we to Lovett as a teacher, mentor, advisor, and leader in our Middle School. The last two years, I have had the privilege say we aspire to be, each of us must strive to live out those touchstone principles every single day. And, of co-teaching a ninth grade religion course with Clara. I have witnessed first-hand how good she is as a teacher, how remember that trust is the most important quality in any healthy community and that each of us has a much she loves teaching, and how deeply she cares about her students. At the Homecoming barbecue, we were proud responsibility for building trust. to surprise Clara Built with the news that several donors have made founding gifts to the Clara Traver Endowment Fund, “We Are Service” 5. I hope we shall workfor always to signal our fundamental respect for the God-given humanity of all with whom which will provide financial aid toward a deserving Middle Schooler, as well as to a student in Breakthrough Atlanta, we come in contact. our dealings’74 with one another—even when there is strong disagreement—let’s write and Brigadier General BurkeInW. Whitman a program that is a great passion for Clara and on whose advisory board she serves. speak and listen civility, empathy, integrity, and dignity. January 10 marked ourwith Founder’s Day chapel respect, service for all students, faculty, and staff. A number of parents, alumni, Our school family is enormously proud of Jim, Bill, and Clara, and so very grateful for all they have given our 6. I hope shallfaculty not be and afraid to have heroes. As myimportant “People ofcelebration the Book” and students mylife faculty colleagues trustees, andwe former staff also attended this ritualand in the of our community. school. Lovett know,alumnus I have a lot of heroes. Some ’74, of those areserves historical while others here at Lovett Burke W. Whitman who heroes currently as a figures brigadier general in are the right Marine Corps, was in our
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implored of us, as nations and as human beings, to do the same, to see ourselves in each other, and to make real that rise above those each obstacles.
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groups, intoUniform our spaces, intoSales our conversations, into our fellowship. Recycled
wish each of you asales fulfilling of get newa learning andallnew growth andneeds. new friendships. BillyIRecycled Peebles | Headmaster The Uniform are a year—full great way to bargain for your uniform We are located in the lower level of the Fuqua Center in the LPA office. We always appreciate gently used uniform donations throughout the
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year. Donation bins are located on the Lower School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and in the Middle School entrance foyer. Our sale dates for the school year are as follows: Wednesday Sales
Final Sales
Billy Peebles | Headmaster December 7, 8:00–10:00 am
May 2, 8:00 am–2:00 pm
January 4, 8:00–10:00 am
May 3, 8:00 am–2:00 pm
Green Corner
February 1, 8:00–10:00 am
Check here for updates on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community
February 29, 8:00–10:00 am April 4, 8:00–10:00 am
Walk to School Day: Is it really green? As coordinator for the Walk to School Days, the comment that I hear most often is in regard to the parents who park
As always, allUniform proceeds go directly to the school through the LPA! Come visit us monthly and enjoy great buys! Recycled Sale at the Cochise Club and walk across the bridge with their children to Lovett. Most will say good-naturedly that “this
Did you know that the LPA’s most lucrative annual fundraiser is the recycled uniform sale? Not only are the profits is not really walking to school.” Or others will say that driving and then walking is defeating the purpose. from this LPACorner project the largest of all the LPA’s fundraisers, but the store provides a critical service to many families Green I have to admit that when we began this project two years ago, I felt the same way. On our first walk day in who aretuned gratefulfor forupdates the significantly reduced cost of school uniforms! We are looking for gentlycommunity used and Stay on sustainability initiatives going onalways within the Lovett December 2010, I thought that we might get 30–40 walkers, but I had only counted on people who lived within a one washed Lovett approved uniforms to add to our inventory, including boys navy blazers. Please look in your closets for to two mile radius to walk from home. Instead, we had around 250 students sign in as walkers. The majority of them any items you would be able toSoon donate. E-Waste Drive Coming were Lower School students who were so excited to get to walk to school, that many of their parents had parked in the AfterGreen three Team years will of wonderful and dedication toDrive” the sale, Kelly the Light andofSteffanie have Lovett’s be hostingleadership it’s Fifth Annual “E-Waste during week January O’Neill 9–13. Over the Cochise Club or Canoe restaurant parking lot and walked with them over the bridge—which we never anticipated. passed themany recycled uniform sale toand themore capable hands of Holly Howell, andplace Kimto Schouest. holidays, of us get updated advanced electronics so theKristen E-WasteCauwenberghs, Drive is a perfect bring Since that time however, my perspective has changed and the reason is because we have many objectives for our Thanks to the hard work and planning by the past co-chairs, current LPA board, and thematerials very talented your used items, instead of just disposing of them in the trash. Manyco-chairs, electronics contain harmful that are Walk to School Days. One of our primary goals is simply to get kids out and walking. The distance from Cochise to Lovett builders, the store space was transformed into a shopper’s paradise this summer! Based on several comments hazardous when put into landfills. The vendor that takes care of our e-waste destroys all data, so computer hard the front steps of the Lower School is actually about a half mile, and the distance from Vinings Jubilee to Lovett is a made and even grandparents, everyone is very excited and impressed with the new layout. drivesbydothe notparents, need tostudents, be cleaned out. mile. For Lower School kids, this is a good morning walk and it is certainly farther than from their car door to the ComeItems in and seewe forwill yourself! that be accepting include personal computers, laptops, cell phones, microwaves, keyboards, curb. Even if a half mile cannot be considered exercise per se, sometimes it is in the practice of doing something that Finally, we encourage all parentsTelevisions who are looking a fun place other parents and make printers, copiers, and fax machines. will befor accepted withto anmeet additional charge of $10 each.a For a full list, we begin to learn the value of it. A half mile practiced is better than five miles contemplated. positive contribution to the Lovett community to volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Holly Howell at please check the Lovett website. Impact of exercise on academics. Some Lovett faculty members read a book this summer called Spark, which iamhollyhowell@gmail.com. Please do not bring washers/dryers, power tools, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, freezers, tires, blenders, or detailed the importance of physical movement on learning and brain. Early morning movement can actually fuel the The store is open the first Wednesday of every month, 8:00–10:00 am and 4–6:00 pm, and on May 12. Please check dehumidifiers. brain connections that we are trying so hard to achieve in the classroom. What better way to wake up the brain and the website for the to date information. Stay tuned formost moreup information about drop off locations! If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Metcalf the body in the morning than to take a walk before school in the crisp morning air? at bmetcalf@lovett.org. Environmental impact. Certainly as part of the Sustainability Committee, we are interested in having an environmental impact through our efforts. We can have that impact by taking cars off the road through carpooling,
Campus Store Store Campus Siempre Verde merchandise has arrived! Please Come in and check out all of our new Fall merstop in to see the great shawls, scarves, jewelry, chandise! Whether you are going to the game, bags, coffee, and more brought back from the entertaining at home, or headed to a party at your most recent student trip to Ecuador. All proceeds neighbors, we have everything you need to enjoy from this merchandise go to the community and this fall season. school in Santa Rosa, Ecuador.
Just In or Coming Soon
Please join us for the very popular “12 Days of Team Sports Christmas” event from Thursday, December 1, Youth Under Armour tees, hoods, and shorts through Friday, December 16. Each day we will Cutter and Buck polos, and men’s and women’s feature a special offer on one merchandise outerwear category. Please check out our website for further Columbia Sportwear fleeces details. Gifts Thanksgiving and Fall themed merchandise Want to be the first to know about these type of ENewton jewelry events? Send an e-mail to qwaidelich@lovett.org Kate Spade stationary accessories (Subject: Subscribe to Campus Store Emails) to Lily Pulitzer stationary accessories receive emails regarding sales, new merchandise, Spartina stationary, jewelry and zip wallets and special events in the store. Once on the list, New toys and games you can opt out at any time.
Campus Store
Need a Charge?
Have you done your holiday shopping yet? Did you Looking Ahead Come check out our Charging Station. You can know that in addition to Sale the merchandise we carry, Semi-Annual Sidewalk plug your iPhone, Android, or iPad in to charge there are many items that we can order especially Tuesday, March 19–Wednesday, March 21 while you shop. Check out our selection of phone forMarkdowns you? will be as high as 75 percent off the accessories, including Mophie phone case/charMonogrammed bags, towels, etc; original price for all merchandise categories. gers, wireless speakers and headphones, power Engraved jewelry, frames, and jewelry boxes; banks, and usb charging cords. Tervis Tumblers—personalized, NCAA schools, Annual Uniform Sale or just for April fun prints; Tuesday, 16–Friday, April 27
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Nams Cookies—personalized on candies All current families will receive labels 20 percent offSale on Please join us for our Semi-Annual Sidewalk or cookies; uniforms purchased during these dates. Tuesday, October 25–Thursday, October 27. Gaming systems (XBox, be Wii,limited Playstation) Sizes quantities due toand the end We areand taking it to thewill Sidewalk (or hallway to be games; and of the school year. However, rain checks precise). Personalized stationary and paper products. will be issued for all sizes that are not on hand Don’t miss our Annual 12 Days of Christmas’ during the sale. event Thursday, December 1–Friday, AsThe always: Uniform December 16.Order Form will be available online and All proceeds go back to the school. in the store April like 2. This Don’t miss out beginning on CampusTuesday, Store events the form We offer complimentary gift wrap on items can beSale faxed or 12 emailed toChristmas! the Campus Store Sidewalk and days of Join ourprior purchased inofthe store. to the dates the sale. You will be able to pick email list! We will send occasional emails regard- up Our prices are lower thanTuesday, retail. any timeand after April 16. as ingyour new order merchandise store events, as well There is no sales tax New familiesuniform will receive the sameinformation. discount in school-related and textbook August. Send an email to quincy.waidelich@lovett.org The Campus Store is open Monday through (Subject: Subscribe to Campus Store Emails). am –4:00 pm, and Friday, Thursday,our 7:30 Remeber, prices than retail, there Once on the list, youare canalways opt outlower at any time. am –3:30 pm. 7:30 is no sales tax, and all proceeds go back to the school. Campus Shop is open Monday through TheThe Campus Store is open Monday through am –4:00 pm, and Friday, Thursday, 7:30 Thursday, 7:30 am –4:00 pm, and Friday, –3:30 pm. 7:30 am –3:30 pm. 7:30am
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Lovett Moms in Prayer
We are excited to build upon the wonderful success of last year’s True Blue Annual Fund! Our Lovett community
Please join us every Tuesday morning for Lovett Moms
contributed over $2,600,000 for our school and we are ready to reach and exceed this year’s $2,750,000 goal. True Blue
in Prayer at the Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center.
is Lovett’s most important, annual, community-wide fundraising effort. Thank you in advance for your partnership
Coffee and chat is at 7:45 am; discussion and prayer is
and support!
from 8:00-8:30 am. We will have special speakers the
A number of new and renewed True Blue efforts are planned for this year:
first Tuesday of each month including Sarah Sullivan
12th Grade Parents Inaugurate Finish Strong
in October, Hyland Justice in November, and Elizabeth
The Class of 2017 is kicking off what it hopes will be a new tradition for Lovett! Finish Strong seeks to achieve
100 percent 12th grade parent support of True Blue as a sign of gratitude for all that Lovett has made possible
for their students.
Klump in January. All are welcome!
Yearbook Portraits
5-Week Parent Annual Fund Campaign Renewed
September 14: Lower School Grades 2–5
True Blue will once again limit our Parent Annual Fund effort to only five weeks, running from October 17 to
September 15: Lower School Kindergarten–Grade 1
November 18. This shortened appeal period is part of an effort to respect the many commitments of our parents
September 26: Middle School, Multipurpose Room
and our volunteers. Pledges may still be fulfilled through June 30, 2017.
October 20: All School Retakes, 7:15 am–2:00 pm, Poole
Young Alumni Circles added to The 1926 Society
Foyer
In an effort to recognize and honor those younger alumni who make a meaningful gift to our school, Lovett
November 9: FINAL All School Retakes, 7:15 am–2:00 pm,
has added Young Alumni Leadership Circles to The 1926 Society, with minimum gift levels that reflect their
Poole Foyer
stage in life. The 1926 Society welcomed these newest members at our Founders Reception on September 7.
More info at www.lovett.org/1926. In coming weeks, you will hear more about our True Blue effort from our 2016–17 True Blue Annual Fund Co-
Chairs Ellen Ferguson Schneidau ’85 and Marc Schneidau. If you wish to make an early gift or pledge, you may do so at www.lovett.org/givetrueblue.
Galen Fulford, the managing director at Biomatrix Water, will be visiting Lovett January 9–11 as the Sustainability Speaker-in-Residence. He will attend both
Feel free to contact our True Blue team with any questions: Kathleen Bryant, director of annual giving, at kathleen.bryant@lovett.org or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1240 Maggie Brewer, leadership and parent annual giving manager, at maggie.brewer@lovett.org or (404)262-3032,
Sustainability Updates
ext. 1356 Michaela Pease, alumni annual giving manager, at michaela.pease@lovett.org or (404)262-3032, ext. 1386 We are grateful for the loyalty, commitment, and generous spirit of our Lovett community. Thank you!
the Middle School and Upper School assemblies and will spend a day in classrooms in both divisions. The Upper School Green Team chairs are Michael Moore ’17 and Chris Ocana ’18.
Note from the LPA Presidents
Notes from the LPA
Welcome back to school! We hope that you will consider
Middle School
have found that volunteering at school has proven to be
getting involved in one or more of our committees. We
The Middle School was a buzz of energy when we welcomed our new families at orientation in August. Many thanks
very rewarding and the best way to get to know other
to the parents who volunteered that afternoon, especially Heidi Butler, who organized the event for the LPA. We are
parents. To register to volunteer, please go to www.lovett.
very appreciative of the countless students and parent peers who served as buddies this summer helping to welcome
org/lpa.
our new families. Betsy Givens did an amazing job leading that big effort on behalf of the LPA. Thanks also to
We would like to thank our current LPA volunteers.
Jennifer Srouji and her countless parent volunteers who treated the Middle School staff to breakfast and lunch during
Without you, all of the things that we do would not be
Fall conferences. If you haven’t already signed up to volunteer for Middle School events, we would love to have you
possible. We are grateful for your participation and hope
involved! You can find a link to sign up in the parent portal. We are looking forward to a super year!
you had a fabulous start to the school year. We look
Upper School
forward to serving you and encourage you to contact us
Welcome to the JU17GLE! The Class of 2017 kicked off the year with the Senior Supper on August 14, attended by
with any questions or concerns.
seniors and their parents. Thank you to Jaci Hardy, Catherine Collier, and Amy Smith for organizing a great event,
Shelley Marshall and Sue Suber | LPA Co-presidents
and to Tracy Hull for creating the special display of senior baby pictures. We hope everyone had a chance to see if they could “name that baby!” On August 27, The Lovett School, KIPP Through College, and The Westminster Schools hosted the second annual Kipp-Lovett-Westminster College Fair at the Cobb Galleria. Nearly 300 colleges and 23 high schools participated in this event. Thanks to Kerry Izard, Laura Nunnally, Darlene Tobin, and Victoria Wolle who worked with the Lovett College Counseling Office to pull off this event.
Middle School News How your Teachers Spent their Summer While summer offers a slower pace and time for relaxation, many of our Middle
art. Rachel learned about protein self-assembly structure and how misfolded protein,
School teachers were busy with professional activities, some of which are listed here.
which causes Alzheimer’s patients to have amyloid plaques in the brain, occurs. This
Thanks to all of our teachers for their dedication to their students and their craft of
work will allow Rachel’s students to connect the bonding and modeling of elements and
teaching!
compounds to what is currently being explored within the chemical engineering field.
Bradford Akers attended a weeklong national TPRS conference in Reno, Nevada, and learned many ideas about how to motivate and reach students. Yesenia Alonso, Morgan Rutherford, and John Rice attended the Nueva Design Thinking Institute at The Nueva School in California. They spent four days expanding their design thinking expertise, sharing methods, and creating assignments and projects. Yesenia Alonso and Petter Bauer served as chaperones on the Middle School Siempre Verde trip. Jill Chang attended Chinese teaching workshops to integrate Chinese culture and folk art into her lessons. Rachel Chou worked at Georgia Tech in the PRIME program associated with
Juli Fleming lived an experience in sustainability by camping off the grid, learning to live without electricity and the cell phone, while experiencing all types of weather from South Carolina to Canada. Cynthia Frazier worked with 18 Middle School students through the summer Speed Ahead tutoring program. Justin Hicks attended the National SEED Project, a peer-led professional development program that created conversational communities to drive personal, organizational, and societal change toward greater equity and diversity. Diane Husmann and Teresa Young attended Lovett’s Educating for Sustainability conference where they focused on the importance and development of rubrics. Kathy Kalnin and Diane Husmann led three one-week sessions of Study Buddies
CEISMC. She was paired with Dr. Paravastu in his chemical engineering lab and was
Live for rising 6th graders and one week of Study Buddies Live for new rising 7th and
charged to create middle school lesson plans that connected science, engineering, and
8th graders.
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Middle School News How your Teachers Spent their Summer continued from Page 3 Kelly Lecceardone traveled to Warsaw and Berlin to gain more information for the 6th grade World War II and Holocaust humanities unit. Maria Madden and Joseph Moody led a three day conference for new middle
Ben Posten worked on curriculum for the 8th grade English and civics classes. He also attended the 10th Annual CARE for Teachers program at the Garrison Institute in New York. CARE (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education) aims to bring
school deans through ISM (Independent School Management) in Wilmington, DE.
greater calmness, mindfulness, and awareness to teachers in the classroom to enhance
Andrea Morgan, Stacia McFadden, Kevin Sauter, and Shawn Mackinson all
their relationships with their students, their classroom leadership style, and curricular
attended Twitter Math Camp. Jen Murphy took her sixth trip to Siempre Verde with 14 rising 8th grade students
implementation. Symphony Romaine completed the Spoleto Study Abroad Teaching Fellowship
from Lovett. She also traveled to Hilton Head Island for the Association for Middle
in Spoleto, Italy. Through this adventure, she participated in and learned more about
Level Education conference.
collaborative, experience-based instruction.
Jack Parrish and a group of K-12 faculty that included Symphony Romaine,
Christina Smith, Elvira Chinen, and Anne Sams attended the iFLT conference,
Tyron Kirkland, Ginny Kowalski, Caroline Bagwell, Courtney Moss, and Ashley
all about teaching with Comprehensible Input, in Chattanooga, TN. Language teachers
Schick explored the topic of digital citizenship at Lovett. The group compiled and
from every state and multiple foreign countries attended this conference about best
reviewed relevant research, examined practices currently being implemented at other
practices in language teaching and second language acquisition.
independent schools, and developed a preliminary action plan of implementation at Lovett. They will continue their work throughout the school year as they pilot some of the actions identified this summer in their own classrooms.
Anna Sterne and Andrea Morgan attended the Instructional Coaching Institute in Lawrence, Kansas. Teresa Young worked at the Georgia Tech College of Computing summer camp teaching robotics.
Upper School News College Counseling
Standardized Testing
Stay Informed
Extended Time
Be sure to read the College Counseling monthly newsletter; it contains grade-specific
Please note that students seeking extended time in the PSAT/NMSQT, the ACT, or
tasks, relevant articles, reminders of upcoming events, and more. You will also find
the SAT must complete the necessary applications by the set deadlines. The approval
relevant information via our Twitter feed (@lovettcollegco), including updates on
process can take about seven weeks, so students must plan accordingly. Please contact
admission representative visits, local events hosted by colleges, and scholarship
Rebecca McGhee in the ARC for details. When completing forms, please be sure to use
opportunities. Additional information can be found on the Student and Parent Portals,
the student’s full legal name to avoid processing issues.
the College Counseling website, and Naviance Family Connection.
PSAT/NMSQT At 8:00 am on Wednesday, October 19, sophomores and juniors will take the
Guidance Counseling Student Programs September 17: PALS will meet their advisory groups for dinner as part of the SING experience. September 30, “What I Wish I Had Known”: To help the ninth graders with their transition to high school, the senior PALs will lead the freshmen through an assembly that focuses on the underclassmen’s academics, social relationships, and extracurricular activities. The PALS share personal stories and messages related to what they wish they had known as freshmen. Our goal is for the freshmen to connect with the messages
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT “provides firsthand practice for the redesigned SAT and gives juniors the chance to qualify for National Merit Scholarship Program” recognition and scholarships. You can access free PSAT practice resources through Khan Academy and the College Board’s Official SAT Practice at www.khanacademy.org/sat. Students should get a good night’s sleep, arrive to Lovett early, and bring two no. 2 pencils with clean erasers and a calculator. If you have any questions, please contact Irma Navarro Brown, associate director of college counseling, at irma.navarrobrown@lovett.org or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1321.
from the seniors and to make the most of their high school years.
Test Prep
October 17: Senior PALS will meet with their assigned advisories as a “mid-semester
Before contacting a tutor, please explore the free online test prep opportunities offered
check in.”
by ACT (www.actstudent.org/testprep), The College Board (www.sat.collegeboard.
October 19, My Name, My Story: The PALs, along with other trained student leaders,
org/practice) and Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org), which recently launched
will facilitate small group activities and discussions that will encourage and highlight
Official SAT Practice (www.khanacademy.org/sat); it includes four full length practice
personal stories. Students are taken through a journey of self-discovery, engage in
tests.
activities that create unity, and hopefully walk away empowered and inspired to work
ACT, SAT, and Subject Tests study guides are also available in the College
together on a cause bigger than themselves.
Counseling Office.
December 4, Cocoa and Cram: The PALs, along with US faculty, will help the freshmen
2016–17 ACT, SAT and Subject Tests Dates
begin to prepare for their final exams. The senior peer leaders will offer tips and
Students should discuss test-taking options with their college counselor. Juniors are
strategies on how to effectively study and organize for finals, as well as decrease stress.
encouraged to take the SAT or ACT for the first time during the winter or spring.
9th Grade Health: Upper School Guidance Counselors, Kelley Greer and Chase
Students should take the optional writing section of the ACT, as most colleges require
Jones, along with Ursula Christie, M.Ed., director of student assistance programs,
it. You may register for the tests by visiting the College Board website at www.sat.
CARON Treatment Centers, and James Lingo, education consultant, meet with freshmen
collegeboard.org/register or the ACT website at www.actstudent.org/regist/.
throughout the school year to discuss important issues related to adolescent health and
ACT
wellness. This semester the following topics will be discussed:
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
September 27: Introduction to US Counseling
October 22, 2016
September 16, 2016
September 30, 2016
October 6, Brain Drain: Connection between Physical and Mental Health
December 10, 2016
November 4, 2016
November 22, 2016
October 21, Addiction: The Facts and Risks
February 11, 2017
January 13, 2017
January 20, 2017
November 1, Alcohol: The Facts
April 8, 2017
March 3, 2017
March 17, 2017
November 10: Alcohol and Addiction: Values and Perceptions
June 10, 2017
May 5, 2017
May 19, 2017
10th Grade:
SAT
September 26–September 30, Freedom From Chemical Dependency (FCD): An
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
FCD educator will teach four lessons in both large and small group settings which will
October 1, 2016
September 1, 2016
September 20, 2016
facilitate meaningful conversations with sophomores regarding substance use among
November 5, 2016
October 7, 2016
October 25, 2016
teens, specifically social norms and false perceptions surrounding use.
December 3, 2016
November 3, 2016
November 22, 2016
September 26, SteerSmart: The 10th graders will listen to a powerful presentation
January 21, 2017
December 21, 2016
January 10, 2017
entitled “SteerSmart.” This presentation by Lauren Winborne will highlight the
March 11, 2017
February 10, 2017
February 28, 2017
consequences of bad choices while driving. The goal of this initiative is to help teens
May 6, 2017
April 7, 2017
April 25, 2017
become safer, more responsible drivers.
June 3, 2017
May 9, 2017
May 24, 2017
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Upper School Guidance Counseling Parent Programs Grades 9–12, September 26, “Freedom From Chemical Dependency,” 8:30-10:30 am,
Grade 9–12 Parent Program, September 26, “SteerSmart,” 10:45-11:30 am,
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Hendrix-Chenault Theater
FCD Prevention Specialists are highly trained professionals who have achieved long-
Parents are invited to attend the student assembly at which Lauren Winborne will be
term recovery from alcohol or other drug addictions. The FCD Prevention Specialist
speaking on how to minimize distracted driving.
will present a parent workshop to offer support and guidance in helping your children enjoy a drug-free adolescence. Parental involvement is crucial to our efforts to reduce
Grade 9 Parent Coffee, September 30, “Freshmen Fact or Fiction: What Every 9th
the risks teenagers face. We want our students to hear from both school and home that
Grader Needs to Know,” 8:30-10:00 am, Upper School 200
we are concerned about alcohol, tobacco and other drug use by adolescents, and that we
Parents will hear personal stories of success and failure from senior PAL leaders. PAL
are committed to keeping our children safe.
leaders will also give parents tips to help their child navigate life in the Upper School.
Some of the topics to be addressed include: Effective ways to communicate with your child about drugs and drug use; Up-to-date facts about current drug use and trends; What to say about your own experiences with alcohol and/or drug experimentation; and How to spot early warning signs of trouble and effective ways to respond.
Fine Arts News Friends of the Arts Welcome to another exciting year for the arts at Lovett! Friends of the Arts (FOTA) is the volunteer parent organization at Lovett whose mission is to support the students and faculty of the Fine Arts Department. Every year hundreds of families and individuals become members of FOTA, volunteer in the arts classrooms, serve as liaisons, work on various committees, and attend performances, concerts and gallery shows. Your membership donation allows you to partner with FOTA to advance and enhance the arts offerings at Lovett. As a FOTA volunteer, you have the opportunity to work directly with Fine Arts faculty and students from Kindergarten to the Upper School. In addition to funding the Lower School Spring Arts Festival, organizing and running the Art Show & Sale in November, and supporting the High Museum partnership, FOTA provides Applied Lessons scholarships and funds grants for new equipment. For example, this past year FOTA was able to purchase lights, a camera, and other supplies for the Film Department, 3D pens and supplies for Middle School visual arts, easels and a floor loom for Lower School visual arts, a pottery wheel for ceramics, and a camcorder and tripod for the orchestra department. We hope you will become a member of FOTA and volunteer with other parents who appreciate the value of a quality Fine Arts program as part of their child’s education. Visit the Friends of the Arts section of the Lovett website at www.lovett.org/fota for more information on joining FOTA and volunteering to serve as a classroom liaison or member of one of our committees. Members are recognized in the Fine Arts program (distributed at performances) and on the donor board in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater lobby. Thank you for supporting the Fine Arts at Lovett!
Last year, the following students attended the workshop in Mexico: Brianna Boardman, Eliza Fill, Kate Wallace, Olivia Davie, Stephi Howard, Senaidra Reynolds, Reagan Williams, Amelia Ault, and Dana Wertheimer
Summer Photography Workshop in Mexico July 10–17, 2017
Anne Marino | FOTA President
This 10-day photography workshop is located in San Miquel de Allende, Mexico. This course is designed for an advanced photo student to build on a personal
Save the Date Faculty Art Show and Sale
portfolio of work while exploring the beautiful region of
(including works from Lovett’s talented faculty, alumni, and guest artists)
Guanajuato, Mexico. If you have questions, contact Karey
Dates: Tuesday, November 15–Friday, November 18
Walter at karey.walter@lovett.org.
Opening Reception: Tuesday, November 15, 5:30 pm, Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center Show and Sale: Wednesday, November 16–Friday, November 18, 11:00 am–4:00 pm, Rogers & Westmoreland
Cameras Wanted
Activity Center
The Upper School photography department is looking for donations of 35mm cameras with lenses and 120mm medium format cameras with lenses for our students to
Visual Arts Galleria News
explore the beauty of these fine arts pieces of machinery,
PASSAGES
in addition to any other unique darkroom equipment.
September 19–October 28, 2016
We work with traditional darkroom techniques prior to
This exhibition is sponsored by The Lovett School’s
digital photography to offer a well-rounded experience in
Department of Fine Arts presenting work from Savannah
the history of photography. Please contact Karey Walter
College of Art and Design, Atlanta. The exhibition is part
at karey.walter@lovett.org for further info.
of Atlanta Celebrates Photography, a citywide festival of
Videography
photography, every October in Atlanta.
“What is video-streaming?” Again this year, you’ll be able to join us “LIVE” online for most of the Fine Arts performing arts events (band, chorus, dance, orchestra, and theater arts) brought to you by Atlanta’s own Proper Medium video productions company, owned and operated by Lovett alum, Blake Williams ‘98. For more information and access, visit the Above: Rajasthan, India, by Akash Das Below: Gloster, Mississippi, by JB Rasor
Fine Arts section of the Lovett website at http://www. lovett.org/page.cfm?p=1152.
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September 2016 Volume 35 Number 1
A news publication of The Lovett School
INSIDE Page 1 Admission Information for the 2017–18 School Year Page 1 Breathrough Atlanta Celebrates 20 Years with Inagural Fund-AScholar Event Page 2 Recycled Uniform Sale
The Lovett School Communications Office 4075 Paces Ferry Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327-3009 www.lovett.org (404) 262-3032
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Athletics News Melissa Wilhelm Named Assistant Athletic Director
LionBackers Membership and Volunteer Form
Lovett Director of Athletics, Steve Franks, has
raising” and fundraising. Through memberships, concessions, and the annual Golf and
announced the hiring of Melissa Wilhelm as the
Tennis Tournaments, the LionBackers are able to financially assist areas of athletics
Lions’ new Assistant Athletic Director.
and physical education not covered by the school budget. Throughout the year the
Wilhelm comes to The Riverbank from
LionBackers are essential to the success of Lovett athletic programs through their “fun
LionBackers host various events that help promote attendance and/or demonstrate
Georgia Tech, where she has served as Academic
support and spirit for the 23 varsity athletic teams. The organization keeps its members
Coordinator for the football program the past five
informed through a weekly e-mail newsletter that lists upcoming sporting events
years.
and reports results and highlights of previous contests. If you would like to receive
Prior to her most recent experience at Georgia
the weekly LionBackers e-mail newsletter, please complete that section of this form.
Tech, Wilhelm taught Language Arts and served as the varsity girls’ soccer coach at
The LionBackers welcome participation from the school community through its spirit
SLAM Miami Charter School. She also served in roles within the Georgia Tech and
committees, which provide assistance for special activities throughout the year.
University of Miami’s academic support departments. Previous coaching experience includes one season as the girls’ varsity soccer coach
It is hoped that ALL parents will become members of the LionBackers. Even if your child is too young to participate, your donation now strengthens the program that
at Miami Palmetto High School. Wilhelm played college soccer at Tulane University and
awaits your child in the future. Members receive two family passes to all regular season
then transferred to Florida State University, where she was a member of FSU’s soccer
varsity home sporting events. These passes alone represent a savings for each family!
team, which played in the 2006 NCAA College Cup semifinals, losing, 2-0, to Notre
Annual membership dues range from $85 to $250.
Dame. While in Tallahassee, she completed a B.A. in English, graduating Magna Cum
The LionBackers are in charge of all the concessions stands for varsity home events. Help is always needed for stocking the stands, manning the stands, and grilling. If
Laude, as well as finishing with a Master of Science in Sport Management. She was a
you would like be a part of this fun concessions group, visit the LionBackers tab under
Golden Torch honoree as the student-athlete holding the highest GPA on an FSU athletic
Athletics on the website.
team, an ACC Academic Honor Roll selection, and was on either the President’s or Dean’s List throughout her careers at both Tulane and FSU. Wilhelm looks forward to her new challenge with the Lions saying, “I am thrilled
24th Annual Mens Golf Tournament Monday, October 24, 2016
to join the Lovett community as Assistant Athletic Director. I moved to Atlanta five
Registration: 9:00 am
years ago and I quickly learned how special Lovett is. To be a part of a school with such
Shotgun start: 11:00 am
rich academic and athletic traditions is extremely exciting for me both personally and
Cocktail reception: 4:00 pm
professionally!”
Peachtree Golf Club
Swim Across America Lovett’s swim team participated in the 2016 Swim Across America (SAA) event on September 17 at Lake Lanier. This is the third year that Lovett has been involved with
The Lovett LionBackers’ largest fundraiser returns to one of the most prestigious clubs in America for a great day of golf. All monies raised go to support our athletic programs. Make sure to register early as this event sells out quickly each year. Registration for Major and Hole sponsorships is now open. Sponsors will be
SAA, thanks to Lovett parent Sheri Hart. The Hart Family has raised and their work
allowed to register to play, as well. Please check the Lovett website for sponsorship
with Swim Across America have raised more than $600,000 for cancer research (Aflac
details and to guarantee your tee time today.
Cancer Center at CHOA and Winship Cancer Center at Emory). Upper School English
Sign up early, space is limited! Price per golfer is $500.
teacher Kate Winne, who was greatly benefitted from SSA in her battle with cancer,
If you have any questions, please contact Jim Fite at
spoke at Upper School chapel on September 6 to share her store and raise awareness for the event.
Lionbackergolftournament2016@gmail.com.