editor’s note Examples of what defines the Harker community are particularly evident in this month’s edition: helping others at home and abroad; celebrating our own success, and those of others; feeling safe to try something new - and maybe not being that good at it; and simply having a good time and getting to know each other better. Here’s to more good times - and the meeting of even more Harker friends - and we wish you all a wonderful spring break! —Pam Dickinson, Director Office of Communications pamd@harker.org
quote “The show gets better every year. The kids are awesome, the teachers are really into it - it was superb!” —Gil Sangari, publisher, San Jose Magazine See special fashion show recap supplement in this month’s mailing!
ms update In the ongoing work to continue upgrading and beautifying the new MS campus, indoor lighting is currently being retrofitted by installing new ballasts and lamps throughout the entire campus. This new lighting, one of the items on the improvements list for this year, will greatly increase visibility and further improve campus safety. According to Mike Bassoni, facilities manager, the retrofit will also decrease our MS utility bill by approximately $16,000 annually.
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■ Mon.-Fri., April 3-7 — No Classes - Spring Break
Heartfelt Thanks!
■ Mon., April 10 — K-12 Classes Resume
April Student Performances ■ SPRING INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT Fri., April 14, 7 p.m. • LS Gym • $7/adults; $3/students Don’t miss this chance to hear all of Harker’s instrumental groups perform in this spring concert. Director Christopher Florio has put together a program of classical, jazz and movie hits sure to please all ages. Groups performing are the Bucknall Strings, the Gr. 6 Orchestra, the MS Orchestra, and the US Jazz Band and Orchestra. ■ “GUYS AND DOLLS” Thurs., April 20, 7 p.m. • Fri. & Sat., April 21-22, 8 p.m. and our first-ever matinee! Sat., April 22, 2 p.m. US Gym • $15/reserved; $12 adult; $10 student/senior Director Laura Lang-Ree and her team bring Damon Runyon’s short stories to life in this Broadway classic, with music by Frank Loesser. One of the most-beloved musicals ever written, “Guys and Dolls” is a charming, funny story of what happens when gamblers fall in love, and the “dolls” who love them in return. See our talented Conservatory students dance and sing their way through 1930s New York in a show appropriate for all ages! ■ ANNUAL KINDERGARTEN SHOW: “A RACE TO THE FINISH” Thurs., April 26, 9 a.m. (Lindsay); 10:30 a.m. (Sabeh) Fri., April 29, 9 a.m. (Robinson/Anderson); 10:30 a.m. (Curran) LS Gym • Admission Free Come see the well-known fable of the Tortoise and the Hare brought to life by Harker’s kindergartners. Director Sandra Mabee says every single child is involved with a line or a song. “The moral of the story is, of course, slow and steady wins the race,” she adds. To help you figure out which performance to attend, the name of the teacher follows the start time of each performance noted above.
The annual giving logo appearing at the end of some of our stories indicates those activities or programs funded by Annual Giving.
Two Months Left! It’s not too late to support our students and teachers by participate in the 2005-06 Annual Giving Campaign, which ends May 31, 2006. Gifts received from this point until the end of the Campaign will count toward the 2006 tax year. You can donate online (see the Giving @ Harker section of our Web site) or mail donations to: Advancement Office, 3800 Blackford Ave., San Jose, CA 95117. For questions on annual giving, contact Melinda Gonzales at MelindaG@harker.org; 408.345.0111.
■ FIFTH-ANNUAL SENIOR SHOWCASE Fri., April 28, 8 p.m. • MS Cafetorium • $10 This annual event marks the culmination of four years of study for our senior Conservatory certificate candidates. Dancers, technicians, actors and musicians present final per formances and designs from their portfolios, and are presented with their certificates signifying graduation from the program. You don’t want to miss this very special event for our graduating stars!
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Lucky to Have Fabulous Volunteers
Clif Wilcox – Accounting Manager: 553.0370
The Harker Advancement Office recently hosted a special St. Patrick’s Day luncheon titled, “Harker’s Luck of Fabulous Volunteers,” to honor and thank Harker’s many incredible parent volunteers. Over 100 Harker parents and administrators enjoyed the lovely festivities at the MS campus. Many thanks to all of Harker’s amazing volunteers.
At press time the Harker Business Office was moving to its new space on the MS campus. Their new contact information is: Marie Clifford – Business Manager: 553.0360
Randall Dukes – Accounts Receivable (student accounts): 553.0362 Kristin Neu – ACH Payments: 553.0366 Finance Fax: 248.2528 Watch for an update on this move in the next edition!
correction In our last issue we said that the photo on page 12 was of Harmonics performing at the Gr. 5 Step-Up Day. The photo is actually of the Gr. 6 Choir. Our apologies! Harker News — April 06