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A C U LT U R E OF GI V I NG by John Long, Head of School
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igh school parent Gregory Han volunteered to serve as an Annual Fund class captain this year, his family’s first at Post Oak. At the kick-off meeting for class captains, he connected the values lived out in the classrooms, the foundational culture of the school that the children experience, to our efforts with the annual fund. “Have you ever spoken about the culture of giving at Post Oak?” he asked me. His question is key. After all, our work with your children is not a business transaction; it is an expression of the soul, a generous contribution by our faculty to the life of each individual child and to human culture writ large. Every year we ask you to support that work with volunteer time and financial contributions above and beyond the tuition dollars which cover the basic operations of the school, and every year you respond generously. This year, in addition to our annual appeal, we will be asking you to support growth of the school’s
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chel Naomi Remen. It teaches medical students about service and compassion and thus, focuses future doctors on finding meaning in their work.” By encouraging young doctors to see their work from the perspective of the patients they are helping, and as a contribution to society, they begin to feel they belong to something larger than themselves and that adds meaning to their lives.
Middle School students assist with Primary noon dismissal each day and connect with the children on a personal level.
programs and facilities through the second capital campaign in the school’s fifty year history and we are confident you will respond with generosity. Where does Post Oak’s culture of giving originate? It begins with simple acts. A two-year old helps a classmate put on her shoe. A six-year old holds the hand of his three-year old sister as she walks to her classroom. A four-year old cuts strawberries for his class’s snack table. Upper Elementary students hold a bake sale to raise money for Red Cross relief activities. Middle School groups leave campus weekly to work in a variety of social service agencies: packing lunches at Interfaith Ministries’ Meals on Wheels, serving breakfast to the hungry at Palmer Church’s Way Station, playing with their young buddies at Small Steps Nurturing Center, and working with
the elders at the Hampton Retirement Community on the ‘Wish of a Lifetime’ project. High school students, through individual mentorships in the Museum District, are preparing themselves for a lifetime of meaningful work even as they make real contributions to the institutions they serve today. Post Oak students learn to give help and to receive help—wherever it is needed, whenever it is needed. Giving help builds self-confidence and compassion. Receiving help builds gratitude and humility. Together these actions build an awareness of mutual support and interdependence. At lunch today I read an article in Independent School magazine, “A Flourishing Future,” and came across this note: “Nearly half of the medical schools in the country now offer a course called ‘The Healer’s Art,’ developed by Dr. Ra-
Giving and receiving help, learning about service and compassion, are essential elements of a Post Oak education from day one. It is a part of the school’s culture. Even though we do not teach ‘The Healer’s Art,’ the Post Oak experience leads students to find meaning in their lives by emphasizing our inter-connectedness, and our opportunities to serve others individually, the immediate community, or our evolving human culture. Giving and service are a part of Post Oak’s school culture, and are valued by the adults as well. This takes many forms. Last year to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary we challenged families to complete 50 community service activities, a number that parents and children easily exceeded. Closer to home, look at the complex tapestry of volunteer opportunities for parents at the school: taking a shift at Field Day; driving on outings; being chaperones on camp outs; assisting in the library; chairing a committee for one of our events, or chairing the event itself; serving on the board of trustees. No one has ever
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accounted for all the volunteer hours expended in a single year to enrich the life of The Post Oak School, but it must be a gazillion. You give generously of time and talent. We also ask you to give financial support and Post Oak families have been consistently generous. Every year the Annual Fund exceeds its financial goal and every year we exceed 95% participation. Every other year the Gala is a great party and a fund raising success. And this year we will be approaching many of you to help us bring to a successful conclusion the Big Work capital campaign, raising funds to support additions and improvements to the school facilities and programs. We know that campaign will be successful as well because this is Post Oak. When Bill Gates addressed his alma mater, he quoted the parable of the faithful servant in saying, “From those to whom much is given, much is expected.” No, none of us is Bill Gates. But to all of us much has been given. To all of us who work here at the school, and to all of us who are parents at the school. And much is expected. We expect much of ourselves and we expect much of each other. Each of us gives what we can. We give time and talent and treasure. It is our contribution to the individual child, to the school community and to the culture. That giving adds meaning to our lives. And it helps to define Post Oak. •
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A Post Oak Parent’s Gratitude “I just got my e-newsletter and tore through it. I wasn’t able to attend the POPA dinner since I had a work retreat, but I so enjoyed reading Alison Wong’s remarks. The part that resonated with me the most was the comments on self-reliance. This morning I got to witness a little self-reliance in action in an unexpected way. I had one of those proud - “oh my god it’s actually sinking in” moments, when after getting the kids breakfast and heading upstairs to finish getting ready for work, I returned to the kitchen to find Julian with his stationary spread out on the counter, writing the thank you notes for his birthday presents. His party was last weekend. Other than writing down which present came from which guest as he opened them, and leaving that list out amongst other papers that night, we haven’t said a word about it in the 5 days since. I wonder what made him decide that today was the day! It was magical watching him taking such care with each note - tailored specifically for each friend and each gift. Expressive writing (a lost art to be sure - especially in letter form), and gratitude are life skills that are encouraged at Post Oak. We feel very lucky to be a part of a community that values and enables such practice each day.” ~written by Jennifer Zumbado
National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists We are pleased to announce these former Post Oak students who were recently named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists: Benjamin Brenner Daniel Brenner Emily Paul Mary Harvey Megan Routbort Stephen Spears Benjamin, Daniel, Emily and Megan finished 8th grade at Post Oak; Mary finished 6th and Stephen finished Primary. We wish them the best of luck in the future!
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TOGETHER WE CAN! Annual fund gifts helped the school in a variety of ways last year including: 1. Post Oak was able to send 16(!) teachers and administrators to the AMI Congress in Portland Oregon. The Congress is an important Professional Development opportunity that is held in different countries once every four years. This was the first time it has been held in the US in 20 years.
5. The Primary east pod had all ceiling tiles replaced to refresh and renew the building.
2. Additional professional development funds were directed toward our internship program. Eight Post Oak employees participated in Montessori training courses at different levels last year.
8. Nexus tablets, new laptops, new technology information management system (Haiku) were all implemented in Middle School.
3. Continued work on Primary garden renovations. 4. A new sprinkler system was installed and cold water pipes replaced in the Primary east pod.
6. New doors and deadbolts were installed for emergency drills 7. Full Middle School remodeling of furniture and room layout.
PARENTS 23%
EMPLOYEES 100%
9. Increased financial aid across the board. 10. The board continues its commitment to make annual contributions to the endowment from annual fund dollars.
TRUSTEES 100%
2014 -15 PARTICIPATION TO DATE
ANNUAL FUND AT WORK IN 2013-14
Our sincere thanks to Post Oak Fund Chairs Carol & John Howenstine and Class Captains for their efforts. Class Captains:
MOUDRY. . . . . . . . . . . .
Samantha Wykoff
TOWNSEND. . . . . . . . .
Carmen Dikmen
BASHAM . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jackie Phillpott
NICKERSON. . . . . . . . .
Stephan Kinsella
WINTON . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evelyn Su-McCain
BROOKS. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lisa Heyden and Steve Douglas
PARRAGUIRRE. . . . . .
Mayuri Patel
YEAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catherine Than
Abbe Forman
9TH GRADE . . . . . . . . .
Holly and Greg Han
DALSEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Todd Parsapour
E. PINTO. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suzan Samuels
10TH GRADE . . . . . . . .
Stan Watowich
HANSEN. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gina Fertitta
M. PINTO. . . . . . . . . . . .
Julie Styles
SMITH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shelley Quillin
11TH GRADE . . . . . . . .
Regina Mellinger
KLUK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mario and Janet Kapusta
SOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kim Yates
BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Long
MIDDLE SCHOOL . . .
TAJ MAHMOOD. . . . .
Diana Ayala
FACULTY/STAFF. . . .
Jeff Schneider
For printable response forms or to donate online, go to www.postoakschool.org or contact the Development Office at (713-661-6688) or christinacantu@postoakschool.org.
SATU RDAY, MARCH 7, 2015 THE HOUSTONIAN HOTEL Post Oak’s Biennial Gala is one of two major fundraisers for the school. THIS is a gala year and we hope to see you THERE!
We offer thanks to Creative Branch for their very generous in-kind donation of decorations for our upcoming spring Gala. The use of their decoration items free of charge will mean that more money raised will go directly toward school support rather than gala expenses. We hope you will consider supporting this company as they have supported Post Oak. Creative Branch offers home holiday decorating services, and if that is something you are interested in, please contact them and mention Post Oak School.
who are you wearing? JOIN POST OAK MOTHERS FOR AN EVENING OF
H ollywood Glamour ON THE TOOTSIE’S RUNWAY CHAMPAGE & LIGHT BITES WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29 5:30–7:00 P.M. COMPLIMENTARY VALET IN ADDITION TO HONORING THE HOLIDAY CARD, TOOTSIE’S WILL DONATE 10% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENING TO THE POST OAK SCHOOL.
Blaine Stacey, owner 713-861-5551
GALA CHAIRS:
Laura Citardi and Whitney Walsh
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FOOD TRUCKS! It wouldn’t be a true Field Day
VELCRO WALL! Get your best bounce and see how
without a picnic on the playground. Bare Bowls and Koagie Hots food trucks will be on the scene!
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CLASSIC GAMES! Because classic IS cool! Come and compete in three-legged races, sack races, and much more! Listen at the event for when your age group is called.
We ask that you bring reusable water bottles to reduce cup waste. Remember to bring a blanket to spread out on the playing field for your picnic! Please Note: Parents must supervise their children on the playground. To ensure your child’s safety, signs will be posted to identify the age levels for the different playground sections. Please pay attention to the signs as they reflect ASTM safety standards for the equipment. There are areas for Young Children’s Community, Primary, and the older children (Elementary – High School).
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All costs for Field Day are defrayed by the raffle of class Mystery Boxes. Room parents (and other coordinators) have made an enticing array of creatively decorated boxes to be raffled off. There will be drawings at three different times: 11:00 a.m., noon, and 12:45 p.m. Remember, this event is strictly a FUN raiser and not a fundraiser. However, we do want to cover the costs for the event, so please buy a raffle ticket or two, or ten!
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PARKING OPTIONS (see map) 1. Post Oak’s lot 2. EHS garage 3. Along Avenue B 4. Across Bissonnet at Feld Park 5. NO PARKING on the EHS driveway ellipse The entrance to Field Day will be at the gate off of the EHS driveway ellipse (near the Peace Circle)
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MYSTERY BOX RAFFLE • PARTY DJ FACE PAINTING • ARTS & CRAFTS PAPARAZZI BOOTH • MUSICAL DOTS BALLOON ARTISTS • INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO!
FIELD DAY FUN DAY! Mystery Box Themes Deidre Brooks: Bugs and Butterflies Sarah Moudry: City Child/ Country Child
Orly Kluk: Get Me Out of the House Beth Smith: Lego Mania
Phoebe Yeager: Family Game Night
Simran Sood: Disco Time
Tamara Basham: Family Night
Anita Taj: In the Kitchen
Danielle Dalsey: World Explorer
Debbie Nickerson: Gift Cards
Emily Hansen: A Day at the Zoo
Errol Pinto: Gift Cards
Julie Parraguirre: Famous Artists
Maya Pinto: Soft and Plushy
INCREDIBLE INFLATABLES! The Titanic
Tamara Townsend: Let’s Build a Fun Future
Middle School: Three branches of government
Slide, Rockwall and Moonwalk are all sure to be great hits!
Miriam Winton: Legos
High School: Gift Cards
cordially invites you to
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY (other relatives and close friends are also invited)
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Monday or Tuesday November 24 or 25, 2008 PAGE 9 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. See your grandchildren at work in their Montessori school.
Grandparents’ & Friends’ Days
To allow the younger students (Infant and Primary) to maintain their work cycle, we request that
you view them through the observation window. In the Elementary and Middle School levels,
you are welcome to interact with the students.
Join Us to Learn More Dear Post Oak Parents,
After months of careful planning, “the results are in!” Please plan to attend one of two meetings to hear the result of the Facilities Planning Committee’s summer work to determine the best path forward for the school. Both meetings are in the Bissonnet gym. Childcare is provided for Primary and Elementary on October 22. We look forward to sharing this next chapter in Post Oak School history with the community – See you there!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 7:00-8:00 P.M. -ORTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 9:00-10:00 A.M.
The celebration is particularly delightful for children because of the strong sense of love and family appreciation expressed through the creation of arts & crafts, toys and treats. We invite all students to bring a photo, memento, story, or even a favorite food of their loved ones to participate in Post Oak’s 20th annual Dia de Los Muertos presentations on October 30th and October 31st, 2014.
New Faces at Post Oak Linda King has joined us as our new Admission Assistant/Registrar. Linda has extensive experience as a school registrar on both the college level (Caltech) and at the Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Pasadena, California. Ms. King, new to Montessori, is eager to learn all about the work we do here and happy to be part of our vibrant community.
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For the festivity, ofrendas (prepared tables) are placed in public places (community offerings), homes, and cemeteries. The ofrendas are decorated with marigolds and other flowers, sugar skulls, food, folk art, candles, copal, and items that were special to our loved one.
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Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an important festivity in most Latin American countries. Rather than being a sad occasion, El Día de los Muertos is a happy one because it celebrates life and pays respect to our ancestors and loved ones.
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If you would like your child’s grandparents or other RSVP Please email christinacantu@postoakschool.org relatives and friends to be invited to this year’s with your name and address, the names of your Grandparents’ Days (November 24 & visitto visit. grandchildren, and25), whichplease day you plan Or mail back the enclosed postcard. www.postoakschool.org and submit their e-mail address via the link on the left menu of the page. Please include Eventhome schedule and directions are on the back. anyone you think would like to observe and/or interact with your children p are in their Montessori nd environment. Invitations RULE! will be mailed in midOctober, and after that will be e-mailed.•
My BackPack A reminder to parents to please keep your contact information up to date in My BackPack. If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Office at 281-822-8063 or technology@postoakschool.org.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW AT JOIN THE CLUB! Student Clubs for the 2014-2015 school year have begun! Offerings include Film Club, Mentre Leggeva, Psychology, Visual Arts and Photography, Creative Writing and Slam Poetry, Primitive Weapons, and Make Club.
By Amanda Phelps Smith, College Counselor
a student can have. Some of the key takeaways will be shared with the students in the coming weeks at The Post Oak High School. From essay writing tips shared by Yale, to insights on Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision from MIT, the information gathered was both valuable and exciting. NACAC was very reassuring to us that our High School students are in a terrific position as they plan to compete with college bound students from around the world.
The 70th National Association for College Admission Counseling Conference was a great success. Mr. Moudry and Mrs. Smith attended the the conference in Indianapolis with thousands of other High School College Counselors, College Admission Representatives and Independent Educational Consultants from around the world. Each day was Y ATHLETICS BE OU broken down into several sessions LO Our POHS Flag Football HE NG appealing to all facets of the college RE DID YOU KNOW? admission process. The NACAC team and their new coach Cliff conference was a great opportunity to McBride will play two games • “Demonstrated Interest” and share all of the incredible things that our on Saturday, October 25; against “touchpoints” play a vital role in students are doing at Post Oak. College Admission decisions as they Tekoa Charter at 1pm and St. look holistically at students. College Admission representatives Stephen’s at 4 pm. 6602 Winfield Rd, were eager to hear about our first group Houston 77050. 11th grade student • Depending on the university, applying of High School students, as well as our will be competing to different “colleges” within a recent IB World School authorization. As university may improve your chances in the Cross Country State Finals in many admission representatives echoed, of getting in, yet will still allow you to Austin on Saturday, October 18th. graduating with the IB Diploma is one take some of the same exact classes. of the greatest indicators of success that T e POST
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Admission representatives want you to put down the thesaurus then writing a college essay. The 17 and 18 year old voice matters. They can tell when they are reading a 45 year old voice! Here are some great essay writing tips: http://www.slideshare. net/getmetocollege
POST OAK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 SPOTLIGHT:
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Typically (but not always) admission and yield rates are higher when applying Early Action.
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Handwritten Thank You notes matter!
Q. What’s your favorite thing about POHS?
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E-mails sent to admission representatives can have just as much of an impact as a college application essay! Take every communication sent seriously.
A. The freedom to study what you are most interested in and entering that field early through internships.
News from the National Association for College Admission Counseling Conference
POHS IN THE NEWS 11th grade student is a student editor for the Bellaire School Buzz, a new blog that highlights what’s going on in local high schools from the perspectives of students. As a student correspondent, works to contribute stories, photos and multimedia reports.
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The following table ranks the major scholarship databases according to recall, and also reports the precision of each database.
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Q. What’s your favorite food? A. Schnitzel Q. What are your major interests and hobbies? A. Cello, games, tennis
Q. Title of the last book you’ve read? A. Name of the Wind
Scholarships.com 93% 75%
Q. What’s your favorite Houston hangout spot?
Peterson’s
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Scholarship Experts
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Q. What’s been your favorite J-term or A-term project so far?
A. The Odyssey trip to SHUMLA archaeological research center
NextStudent
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In 2012-13, full-time undergraduates at public, four-year schools received an average of $5,750 in gift aid from all sources; full-time undergraduates at private, nonprofit schools received an average of $15,680. These are merit-based scholarships awarded annually for all four years of college.
A. The EV Car Conversion Q. What’s your favorite TV show? A. The Blacklist and Lillyhammer Q. What colleges do you plan on applying to? A. Notre Dame, Rice, MIT, and Stanford Q. What’s your favorite color? A. Green
Q. Name someone who has had a strong impact in your life up until this point. A. Dr. Quillin Q. What is one of your short-term goals you are currently working on? A. Presenting the idea of studying physics through skiing. It would make a great J-term project!
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THE POST OAK
Individual student pictures
MIDDLE SCHOOL
EXPERIENCE
NEXT WEEK! MONDAY, OCT. 20 Middle School Tamara Townsend Tamara Basham Miriam Winton Orly Kluk
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 Errol Pinto Sarah Moudry Julie Parraguirre Danielle Dalsey High School
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 Maya Pinto Deidre Brooks Emily Hansen Simran Sood
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Fall Planting Tips from Post Oak’s Green Team Calling all gardeners experienced and new! Time for fall planting season. Where we live has the wonderful benefit of two growing seasons. If you already have a garden, be sure to clear out any old plants and mulch them if no bugs or disease are present. Also, make notes on how your plant varieties performed so you can review for planting next year. New gardeners take a look around the yard and pick a spot with good sun exposure. Sun is important with the shorter days over the winter months. Gardens can be any size. Pots and raised beds are a quick way to get started. Try to stay organic with your soils and plants. After all, healthy food is your key goal next to the joy and reward of growing your own food. Buchanan’s and SW Fertilizer are a couple of good places to visit for plants, soils and advice. Pay attention to the freeze warnings over the winter months. Last winter had plenty of freezing nights, so be ready to cover your plants.
THURSDAY, OCT. 23
To see specific vegetable varieties that are good for Harris County go to http://harris.agrilife.org/files/2011/05/vegvariety.pdf
Debbie Nickerson Phoebe Yeager Beth Smith Anita Taj Make-ups
The following is a list of plants that tend to do well for fall planting:
Broccoli Beets Beans Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Carrots
Cauliflower Cilantro Collards Cucumber Kale Leek
Lettuce Mustard Greens Parsnip Parsley Peas Radish
Spinach Squash Swiss Chard Tomatoes Turnips
Running Club Rocks! Post Oak Running Club members , and ran the Monster Mash Kids 1K at Sam Houston Race Park on Oct. 11. Join the Running Club for the Run in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Hermann Park! See http://www.hermannpark.org/ calendar/run-in-the-park/ for more details.
Come meet our POMS faculty and tour our dynamic learning environment. Parents will hear the voices of current middle school students and teachers. A panel of students will present “A Day in the Life of a POMS student.” We will also highlight the special features of our program including trips, community service, technology, clubs, occupations, specials, and academics.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 7:00 P.M.
Gala Project Fun! Primary Teacher Emily Hansen organized a magical Saturday morning garden and art party. The weather was perfect, there was a great turnout of parents and kids. Patrick Renner, a well known Houston artist (who was just featured on the cover of the Houston Press) was there leading the Gala project for Emily’s class. I overheard many times from parents “this is why we love Post Oak” and I know that we were all grateful to Emily for giving us all such joy. The kids were, in turns, absorbed by the painting, the planting, and the fun of being allowed to play on the elementary playground! ~ Post Oak parent Jennifer Wheler
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SCENES from The Post Oak School
1. Lower Elementary classmates discover the classic “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” 2. A Primary student pours the juice he has freshly squeezed for his classmates. 3. Upper Elementary students clean up after conducting a science experiment. 4. Map work in the Lower Elementary classroom is one of many activities that help students understand their place in the world. 5. Middle School students concentrate on getting their shoe designs just right in art class. 6. Lower Elementary students create paper flowers for the upcoming Dia de los Muertos presentations. 7. A child in the Young Children’s Community gathers the tools he needs to sweep the floor. 8. A Lower Elementary student works on a math problem using the bead frame. 9. Upper Elementary students do their History work side by side with pen and paper. 10. Juniors at the High School complete their History work as a group with their tablets. 11. A six-year-old works with the cubing material, a foundation for future math work..
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Individual School Pictures
Tue 10/21
The Post Oak Middle School Experience
Big Work Meeting 7:00 p.m. (in the gym)
Diwali begins at sundown Big Work Meeting
Thu 10/23
9:00 a.m. (in the gym)
CONFERENCE DAY Classes not in session: only students with expanded contracts attend YCC is in session.
Fri 10/24
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Mon-Fri 10/27-31
Middle School Washington D.C. Trip
Wed 10/29
Post Oak Moms’ Gala Event at Tootsie’s
Wed-Fri 10/29-31
Vision and hearing screening
Sat 11/1
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SPIRIT DAYS
SPORT YOUR POST OAK GEAR
Every Friday!
7:00 p.m. (all parents welcome)
Wed 10/22
Fri 10/31
N OT I C E B OA R D
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Halloween Dia de los Muertos
Check out our calendar online at www.postoakschool.org
LAST SOCCER GAME ON WEDNESDAY! OCTOBER 22 • 4:15 FELD PARK VS ST. STEPHEN’S
MIDDLE SCHOOL MICROECONOMY
WILL BE SELLING WATER AT THE UPCOMING SOCCER GAMES AT FELD PARK. COME THIRSTY!
Paperwork drop-off at arrivals If you have paperwork to drop off, you can hand it to one of the people assisting with arrivals and they will put it in a basket that gets taken to the front office every morning. No need to park! There are drop-off baskets in both the Primary and Elementary arrival lines.
Show Your Spirit! The Post Oak School and Bearkats logos are available at Lands’ End for embroidery or printing on a selection of high-quality clothing. Contact Lands’ End School Division directly at 1-800-469-2222 or online at landsend.com. Our preferred school number is 900115890.
Conference Registration The online parent/teacher conference scheduling is now open. Remaining conference days are October 24 (YCC is in session on the 24 th), and November 7. To sign up for a conference go to www.postoakschool. org ▶ For Parents ▶ Schedule/View a Parent-Teacher Conference and have your login information ready. If you are having problems, please contact technology director Mirna AndradeSalgado, at technology@postoakschool.org or 281-822-8063.
ABOU T TH E POST The Post appears every other Friday of the regular school year. You can receive a printed copy from your oldest child, or a PDF version online. Submit letters, articles, or photos in electronic form by 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before publication to Communications Coordinator Elisa Schmidt (elisaschmidt@postoakschool.org). If publication is on a Thursday due to school closure on Friday, then the deadline is 5:00 p.m. on the preceding Monday. THE POST OAK SCHOOL was founded in 1963 and accredited by both the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) 4600 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401 • Telephone: 713-661-6688 • Fax: 713-661-4959 • www.postoakschool.org