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11/15/2008
Odyssey Recognizes National Chemistry Week with Unique Recycling
Project |
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theme for National Chemistry Week (October 19-25) was “Having a Ball with Chemistry!” In
celebration of this, the American Chemical Society partnered
with Nike to promote the “ReUse a Shoe” recycling
program. The students at Odyssey Day School participated
in this recycling program and were able to collect two big
boxes of used athletic shoes. These will be turned in to
the Nike recycling center in Framingham and converted into
material that will be used for playgrounds and sports field
surfaces for young people around the world. |
Ian Schwartz,
Grade 7, and Lori Conway, Head of School, proudly display
the used athletic shoes collected by the students at Odyssey. |
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10/29/2008
Student Council Election Results are In |
Following the courageous and engaging candidate
speeches held on October 20th, the student body has voted,
and the results are in. Congratulations to our new Student
Council President Isabel Gramolini, VP Emily Douglas, Secretary
Samantha Ross, and Treasurer Jeremy Wilkins-Keene! The faculty
and administration are so proud of all of the candidates who
ran for office, and wish all the best to Isabel, Emily, Samantha,
and Jeremy as they take on their new leadership roles in the
school. We know you will do a great job, and will be honored
by your service! |
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10/28/2008
Students Enjoy Fall Trip to Maine
After
studying the literary genre of tall tales, some of
our older students
embarked on an adventure to Bangor, Maine,
the land of Paul Bunyan. A good time was had by all in
the cozy cabins of the Point Lookout Resort. The Paul Bunyan
statue and birthplace were highlights of the trip, as
was a delicious legendary pancake breakfast. A stop outside
Stephen
King’s house just a week before Halloween was a
special treat as well. Everyone returned tired but exhilarated,
sharing
their own, shall we say, “tall tales” from
the trip!
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10/26/2008
Odyssey Day School Reading Challenge Met |
The 3-4 grade class has met the challenge of
reading 100 books before December 19th. Those third- and fourth-grade
students are now listed under the Hall of Fame section on the
Classroom Cares site through Scholastic. Now Scholastic will
donate 100 books to our chosen charity, Open World Family Services
in New Orleans, LA. This agency works to strengthen family
relationships through literacy and job training. Many of the
libraries were destroyed during hurricane Katrina, so this
is an area where Odyssey students can really make a difference!
And they have! |
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10/24/2008
Children’s Book Author Comes to Odyssey |
The
Odyssey Day School community is proud of former Spanish
teacher Ana Nuncio, who has published a
new children’s
book! Written by Lupina Vela and illustrated by Mauricio Luengas,
the book has been printed in both English and Spanish versions,
and is titled When My Dad Comes Home (Cuando regrese mi papa
in Spanish). It is about a child who is awaiting his father’s
return from military deployment in the Middle East. What perfect
timing with Veteran’s Day right around the corner. There
have been book signings across the country. Following Ms. Vela’s
appearance at Oddyssey, she will be doing a presentation
at the House of Seven Gables in Salem, MA. The book is currently
available in hardcover for children ages five and up. If
anyone
is interested in purchasing a copy of the book, please be
in touch with Ana. We look forward to November 4th, when
the author
will do a reading and signing with the students during All
School Meeting. !Las felicitaciones a todos! |
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10/8/2008
Successful Blood Drive Spearheaded by 7th and 8th Graders at
Odyssey |
On Wednesday, October 8, 2008, the Odyssey Day
School gymnasium was temporarily converted into a M*A*S*H unit
filled with blood donor stations, beds, tables with orange
juice and cookies, and lots of students and volunteer nurses!
The blood drive, coordinated by the 7th and 8th grade students
with the American Red Cross, brought together dozens of members
of the local community in a service project to collect much-needed
blood donations. The faculty and staff at Odyssey congratulate
Isabel and Ryan for their leadership role in this effort, and
thank all of the students who helped make the blood drive such
a success! |
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Odyssey
Day School 8th grade student Ryan Frank, Head of
School Lori Conway, and 8th grade student Isabel
Gramolini await blood donors at the recent blood
drive. |
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9/25/2008
Odyssey Day School Reading Challenge |
The 3-4 grade class is busy reading books! We are taking
the challenge to read 100 books by December 19th. Upon completion
of this challenge, Scholastic, Inc. will donate books our
chosen charity, Open World Family Services in New Orleans,
LA. This agency works to strengthen family relationships
through literacy and job training. Many of the libraries
were destroyed during hurricane Katrina, so this is an area
where we feel we can help.
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9/25/2008
Student Elections Coming Up |
The
Student Council began three years ago. It has evolved into
an integral part of the school with a significant number
of students enthusiastically participating. Over the next
few weeks, students running for office will campaign. Student
speeches will be held on October 20th. Elections will be
held on October 28th. Last year the students raised a total
of $1,950 for the school through fundraising activities.
The members of the council meet on a weekly basis to plan
events and discuss various student related issues.
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7/1/2008
Lori
M. Conway Appointed Head of School |
The
Odyssey Day School community is pleased to announce the
appointment of a new Head of School effective July 1, 2008.
Since 1988, Lori has served in varied roles in educational
institutions. She has been a school psychologist in many
public schools in Virginia and Massachusetts, and was a
member of the Admissions Committee at MIT for three years.
Most recently she has spent the last seven years as Director
of Admissions and Financial Aid at The Fenn School in Concord,
MA.
In addition
to her work in schools, Lori has worked as a freelance
copyeditor, developing educational materials and publications
for The Trustees of Reservations in Beverly, Massachusetts.
She co-edited the award-winning book Land of the Commonwealth:
A Portrait of the Conserved Landscapes of Massachusetts.
Lori
grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended Trinity
School for grades K-5, and The Lovett School for grades
6-12. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University
of Virginia, as well as an M.Ed. and an Ed.S. in School
Psychology from The College of William and Mary. Lori lives
in Concord with her daughter, Charlotte, a student at Concord
Academy.
When
not working, Lori enjoys spending time with her family,
reading, writing fiction and poetry, blogging, traveling,
cooking, and volunteering. |
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