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Letter from the Lower School Director

 

 

April 19, 2024

Dear Lower School Parents and Guardians, 

Wow! We have covered a lot of territory this week! From the Form V Eras Tours taking us through the rich history of CSG, to Wednesday’s walk back into 1898 at the Ohio Village, to Thursday’s Reading Festival in which we were captivated by the Form III Wax Museum, to today’s Scholarship Walk. There truly is no place like CSG!  

As a data point today, we gave each girl a star with each lap they completed. As a Lower School, the girls walked/ran the track with a  purpose today and completed 1,348 laps…that is 337 miles! Incredible! If you give Lower School girls a goal they are driven to reach that goal or even surpass it! This week we also had several Lower School students donate their own money to the Scholars Fund--several girls did so from the proceeds of their profits at the marketplace, and our CSG Form IV Girl Scout troop donated a generous gift from the proceeds of their cookie sales. Both big and small gifts are an important reminder of how we can give our time, talent and treasures back to those in our community.

Save the Date! Spring Events are in Full Swing!
April 20--Form V ROX Self-Defense Class 10:30-12:30 pm
April 22--Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?- 8:30 a.m. Unicorn Theater *Form V Families invited to attend and stay to see the Putt-Putt Golf Computer Science Projects afterwards
April 25-Forms I-II Broadway2LA Performance for students 8:30 a.m. and families at 5:00 p.m.
April 29-Form III Strings Showcase 8:30 a.m. *Form III families are invited to attend
May 2-Arts Exhibit 3:30-6:00 p.m. *Families are invited to tour the hallways to see the student art exhibit
May 3-Grandparents and Special Friends Day 1:30 p.m. 
May 9-Forms IV-V Music Concert 5:30-6:30 p.m.
May 10-Meet the Teachers-all parents/caregivers are invited to meet the teaching team for next year, learn about the hallmarks of the Form, and hear about summer practice opportunities. 8:30-9:30 am

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead!

Best regards, 

Betsy Gugle
Lower School Director

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Important Announcements and Reminders

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Art Show Volunteers Needed in April
Abigail Blosser, Lower School Art teacher is looking for volunteers to help prepare for the May art show. Click here to sign up.

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Meet the Teacher Event May 10
For rising Forms I-V families, we invite you to a Meet the Teachers event on May 10 from 8:30-9:20 a.m. and a Mix and Mingle opportunity with Special Area Teachers from 9:20-10:00 a.m. This will give you the chance to meet next year’s teaching team for your daughter and to learn about the hallmarks of the upcoming Form. This event is for parents/caregivers. Click here if you need childcare for your daughter during the event. 

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Parent Feedback Form (Optional)
At this time of year, we appreciate families providing feedback on how the year has gone and your hopes for the following year. 

Please click here  to access the letter. If you wish to fill out the questionnaire, you can download it to complete, then email it back to me. If you prefer, you can print the form and drop it off in the Lower School office. Don't forget to put your daughter's name, your name, and the date at the bottom of the questionnaire page. We would like to have all questionnaires back no later than Friday, May 3.

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ROX Mother/Daughter Event: Strengthening Communication & Connection For Moms & Daughters (Grades 4-5)
As girls grow up, it can feel more and more difficult for adults to connect with them. One day she’s bold and talkative, the next she’s distant and withdrawn. Between school stressors and social media pressures, she needs support to handle life’s challenges. Understandably, the communication gap can make being there for her in the ways that she needs a challenge. You deserve support, and so does she.

Join Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) for a fun and empowering morning for female caregivers and girls, grades 4-5, to strengthen connection and communication.

With the guidance of a licensed counselor, girls will get to connect with other girls and talk about what it means to “find their voice." Meanwhile, adults will learn simple strategies for empowering and communicating with their girls. The experience will culminate in a self-defense workshop where girls and adults come together to learn the verbal and physical skills needed for threatening situations.

Register Here

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Summer Camp
Get ready for a summer at CSG filled with laughter, learning, and loads of fun! Athletic camps, academic workshops, and explorations in art are just a few examples of the activities that will be offered this summer at CSG to captivate minds and spark inspiration. We're also thrilled to offer premiere programming this summer through our Institute for Innovation & Leadership. View a list of available classes and camps here and be sure to register now, as space is limited. We can't wait for you to join us! 

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Have questions?
Please reach out to me, Betsy Gugle, at 614-252-0781, ext. 110 or Jane Rudicel, Lower School Administrative Assistant at 614-252-0781, ext. 111. 

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