An overview of upcoming Parents Association events and committee activities
January 2011 Events & Activities
Karen DiGasbarro 314-822-1042 kfctslouis@sbcglobal.net
PARENTS ACTIVITIES – Susan Johnston, Vice President sjohnston@earthlink.net
COOKBOOK
Julie Flom, Co-Chair, (314) 443-9659 jbflom@hotmail.com
Tracy Jasper, Co-Chair (314) 862-3501 tkjasper13@gmail.com
The MICDS 150th anniversary cookbooks make great last minute holiday gifts. You can pick up your copy anytime in the MICDS
Bookstore. Please email: Julie Flom at jbflom@hotmail.com or Tracy Jasper at tkjasper13@gmail.com with any questions.
SPRING LUNCHEON
Nancy McKown, Co-Chair (314) 962-5153 njcje@aol.com
Stacie Franc, Co-Chair (314) 991-8990 staciefranc@charter.net
PARENT EDUCATION – Susan Hiemenz, Vice President shiemenz@aol.com
CULTURES WITHIN
Vicky Wroten, Chair, (314) 315-7700 vwroten@charter.net
Celebrating Heritage Months: Great success with Oktoberfest (German) in September, and the Tango Expo (Spanish) in October. In January we will be celebrating La Befana in the Italian class. Then in February, we will celebrate the Chinese New Year. In March we will celebrate Mardis Gras (French class) and the Passport event will be hosted by our Latin students on the afternoon of May 5 from 4-7 p.m. Anyone interested in helping in the Italian, Chinese, or French celebration, contact Vicky Wroten 314-315-7700 vwroten@charter.net.
International Exchange Programs: Students interested in going to Germany in the summer of 2011 (June 6-27 tentatively) need to contact Nancy Richardson nrichardson@micds.org for further details.
Students from China will be arriving in October of 2011. Host families are being confirmed at this time, so if any family is interested in hosting a Chinese student, contact Patrick Huewe phuewe@micds.org.
Passport event: Parent Consuls and Student ambassadors are needed to represent the following countries: Africa, Australia, brazil, Poland, Germany, Ireland, France, Canada, Japan, Italy, China, England, Greece, Korea, Finland, Israel, Bosnia, Egypt, Vietnam, Pakistan, India, Bulgaria, Turkey, Sweden, Russia, Hispanic countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala, Dominican Rep, etc. On Thursday May 5, the event will begin at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Volunteers will be setting up for this event at 3 p.m.
PARENT NETWORK
Marni Rebman, Chair (808) 268-5017 marnirebman@aol.com
Jen Goley, Vice-Chair (618) 781-4956 goley@sbcglobal.net
SAVE THE DATE – MARCH 28
MICDS in partnership with The JCC presents:
An evening with Dr. Wendy Mogel: Raising Self-Reliant, Opimistic Children in Today’s World
Wendy Mogel is an internationally known clinical psycologist and author of the New York Times bestselling parenting book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee which points the way to raising self-reliant, compassionate and ethical children. Her latest book The Blessing of a B Minus encourages parents to see beyond the drama of teenage crises and the competitiveness of college applications to the goal of raising resilient optimisic adults. Join us for her discussion of these two books. Following her presentation there will be an opportunity for questions and answers as well as a book signing.
Staenberg Hall at the JCC Mon 3/28 7:00-9:00 p.m.
BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE NOW IN THE MICDS BOOKSTORE – Look for further information including book discussion groups in the New Year.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
Terry Parkinson, Chair (314) 517-6993 parkinson5000@yahoo.com
Stacey Goltermann, Vice-Chair (314) 304-4000 smglsg@swbell.net
The Summer Opportunities Fair will be hosted by MICDS this year, January 29, 2011! The Summer Opportunities Fair is where you can discover exciting programs for children ages 3 to 18. This exciting event is looking for parent volunteers to work on the committee. Contact Stacey Goltermann, smglsg@swbell.net, or Terry Parkinson, parkinson5000@yahoo.com to volunteer.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY RELATIONS – Pele Childress, Vice President peleann@msn.com
AFS – American Field Service
Stacey Carman, Chair (314) 422-9894 carmans@swbell.net
Kelley Carman, Vice-Chair (314) 852-9798 carman@sbcglobal.net
ARTS BACKERS
Suzanne Dalton, Chair (314) 614-3388 scdltn@yahoo.com
The 2010 Winter Masterworks Concert took place on Friday, December 10, at Mary Eliot Chapel and it was a great success. Dana Self and Jason Roberts conducted the Concert Choir, Bella Voce Choir and Chamber Choir who had the opportunity to perform with a professional orchestra. According to Mr. Self, “Vivaldi’s Gloria has challenged our young singers and exposed them to a new realm of choral literature.” Annie Trulaske, Hadley Edwards, Caroline Rouse, Kelsey Major and Natalie Sannes did a great job in each of their solos. Thanks to Tonia Angle and Di Meine who organized the dinner for all the musicians before their performance along with organizing the cookie and water reception at the end of the performance on behalf of Arts Backers.
US Drama
Cast List for Hairspray has been determined after one week of audition and call backs:
Tracy Blair O’Brien
Penny Natalie Sannes
Edna Andrew Huber
Wilbur Edward Wroten
Corny Collins Patrick Beecher
Velma Caroline Rouse
Amber Annie Trulaske
Link Josh Taylor
Seaweed Corey Collins
Prudy Lucy Ross
Dynamites Kelsey Major, Tori Peacock, Amanda Olivastro
Spritzer John Moore
Lou Ann Lily Cella
Brenda Maren Heller
Tammy Katherine Bush
Shelly Hattie Smith
Stella Stephanie Clark
Ella Erin Holiday
Maxine Chelsea Kim
Hadley Edwards
Max Michael Wallach
Fender Sam Streett
Brad Michael Davidson
IQ Devin Chabot
Sketch Zandar Galluppi
Wally Joe Goley
Featured singers Olivia Gacka,Ellie Condi, Nora Chapin-Eppert, Rishub Keelra, Akshara Narra, Louis Miller
Goldenberg Sayash Raj, Kyle Adamson
Baltimorans Lucy Lloyd, Courtney Ittner,
Lunsford Schock, Lily Reed, Chris Dorr
Motormouth Moyo Akande
Little Inez Anjola Akande
Record store groupies Deon Summerville, Daryl Curie, Tomi Gilliam, Yasmin Musaddiq,
Taylor Osuji, Cami Thomas, Kelsie Augustin, Naja Pulliam Collins Troy Moore, Leah Thomas
Practices began November 28, right after the Thanksgiving holiday, which is amazing since the previous Troubadours musicals have started their practices after the Christmas holiday. There is a huge acting cast totaling 53 which does not include the lighting, technical, and set design student list. These positions are presently being confirmed and will be finalized soon. Since the performances will be held February 24-27, Mrs. Hood, Mr. Self and Summer Beasley have undertaken on an incredible task of coordinating practices for the acting, dancing and singing portions of the musical. We are all looking forward to a phenomenal show! Last year there were 3 high schools in St. Louis that presented the musical Urinetown, but this year, the only other high school performing Hairspray in April/may will be Marquette.
MS Drama
SAVE THE DATE! Mrs. Dougherty is directing the 7th and 8th grade play and will be presenting the musical “Homeroom” next spring at Freeman Theatre on March 3, 4 and 5 at 7pm.
LS Drama
A Night at the Art Museum A Musical
The fourth graders will premiere a brand new musical: A group of students on a very special sleepover field trip to the art museum have close encounters with the spirits of master artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O’Keefe, and Pablo Picasso. The Ghostly Artists and the school children are swept up in a mystery when Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” is stolen from its frame. Performances will be held during the school day in the Freeman Theatre.
Monday, May 16 — Day 4 (Both 4th grades Full Day Dress Rehearsals—without an audience)
Tuesday, May 17 — Day 5 (4A cast performs at 9:00, 4B performs at 2:00)
Wednesday, May 18 — Day 6 (4B cast performs at 10:00, 4A performs at 2:00
FACULTY APPRECIATION
Felicia Pulliam-Jones, Co-Chair/US (314) 220-4020 fapj1215@sbcglobal.net
Linda Werner, Co-Chair/US (314) 432-4180 plknwerner@aol.com
Bonita Otti, Co-Chair/MS (314) 616-2011 tibyt@sbcglobal.net
Barbara Richert, Co-Chair/MS (314) 984-9724 barbara.richert@sbcglobal.net
Lisa Johnson, Co-Chair/LS (314) 989-0862 lijohn@charter.net
Jobie Summers, Co-Chair/LS (314) 276-0008 jobieandmeade@sbcglobal.net
MICDS PARENT AMBASSADORS
Vicky Wroten, Chair MS/US (314) 315-7700 vwroten@charter.net
Michelle Cohen, Chair LS (314) 265-9684 michelle-cohen@sbcglobal.net
Anyone interested in helping the Admissions Office by becoming a Parent Ambassador, contact Vicky Wroten at 314-315-7700 vwroten@charter.net. You can have the opportunity of greeting and hosting events or conducting tours to help spread the great news about the wonderful learning experiences at MICDS.
PLANT SALE
Tracey Singer, Co-Chair, (314) 991-9006 tfs64@aol.com
Jane Southworth, Co-Chair, (314) 313-6472 janesw@charter.net
SPRING BOOK SALE
Michelle Cohen, Co-Chair (314) 265-9684 michelle-cohen@sbcglobal.net
Angela Martin, Co-Chair (314) 724-0946 mmartin05@aol.com
Tammy Walsh, Co-Chair (314) 469-1516 labtrw@aol.com
SPORTS BOOSTERS
Lisa Windsor, Chair, (314) 965-0699 wtalyf@aol.com
Bev Mach, Vice-Chair (314) 750-1752 bevmach@sbcglobal.net
Happy Holidays and New Year from the Sports Boosters Committee! We still need your support. Please consider joining Sports Boosters this year by clicking here or downloading the form from the athletic portal. Thank you to all the parents who have already mailed in their membership form. We appreciate your support! Thanks and GO RAMS!!
SPIRIT WEAR CLOSET
Mary Murawski, Chair, (314) 567-6530 m.murawski@yahoo.com
Vicky Wroten, Co-Chair, (314) 315-7700 vwroten@charter.net
Please continue to donate gently used items: MS Choir shirts, PE clothing, Boy’s navy blazers, MICDS-logo’d sweatshirts and t-shirts, Graduation dresses and Graduation ties. Bring your donations to the receptacle at the MS checkered hallway or US May Hall lobby. If the needed size is available, your student can have it at no cost. Anyone interested in helping with collection and distribution efforts throughout the year, contact Mary Murawski m.murawski@yahoo.com 314-567-6530
SCHOOL SERVICES – Bev Mach, Vice President bevmach@sbcglobal.net
BOOKSTORE
Laura Barnes, Co-Chair, (314) 997-2290 ldbarnes@mac.com
Martha Martin, Co-Chair, (314) 993-9659 marthamartin@sbcglobal.net
The Bookstore Committee needs your help! Please volunteer for a shift once a month. Sign up with a friend! There are usually 2-3 volunteers per shift. Several slots are available. Please call or email Martha Martin or Laura Barnes. They will help coordinate a time for you to work!
Laura Barnes ldbarnes@mac.com or 314-997-2290
Martha Martin marthahmartin@sbcglobal.net or 314-993-9659
GARDENING
Blair Thompson, Chair, (314) 569-0482 b_y_thompson@hotmail.com
GREENHOUSE
Kim Pope, Chair (3618) 616-2655 kimpopealton@yahoo.com
*Do you have any live green ferns you don’t want to “winter over”? The MICDS Greenhouse Committee would love to take these off your hands. The ferns will be kept in the Greenhouse and used all winter for decorating around podiums, for banquets, alumni meetings, guest speakers or dances…etc.
*Do you need a green fern or pretty live plant for your next school function? Call the Greenhouse Committee.
CONTACTS: Judith Stupp (314) 968-1462 or Kim Pope (618) 616-2655
HELPING HANDS AND HELPING HEARTS
Tracy Matrantuono, Co-Chair/US, (314) 963-9790 tam0420@sbcglobal.net
Barbara Richert, Co-Chair/MS, (314) 984-9724 barbara.richert@sbcglobal.net
Chalana Scales-Ferguson, Co-Chair/LS (314) 838-7705 chalanaf@sbcglobal.net
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
Chalana Scales-Ferguson, Chair/US, (314) 838-7705 chalanaf@sbcglobal.net
Leanne Morgan, Chair/LS, (314) 479-5328 lbones@sbcglobal.net
SCHOOL PICTURES
Peggy Sannes, Chair/US, (314) 775-5557 peggysannes44@gmail.com
Dee Anne Sjogren, Chair/MS, (314) 602-6295 dsjogren@thompsoncoburn.com
Amy Kalishman, Chair/LS, (314) 997-5111 jfkask@aol.com