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Writing Center Hours for BLUE WEEK 10/15-10/21

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A 55-word short story? A 500-word college supplement? A 3-page paper?

The Writing Center is a huge fan of these numbers!

(For all other number questions, please proceed to the Math Center!)

Here are the hours for this week:

Monday

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (C, F, D, E1, E2)

7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. (G, C, E, F1, F2, B)

7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Wednesday

NO DAY HOURS: SPECIAL SCHEDULE

7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. (B, E, G1, G2, C)

7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Friday

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (E)

10:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (G)

1:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (D)

7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Sunday

7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

There’s no need to make an appointment; just stop by during your free period or study hall! We will always do our best to fit you in, even if you don’t have an appointment. However, if you would like to reserve a spot for an evening time slot, please try the link below. This link will take you to an online signup where you can enter your name and choose a time. (If you can’t click on a time, that means it has already been taken.) Let us know what you think!

http://www.doodle.com/kbvzcdpqu62zfs47

See you soon!

Ms. Sawyer

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PSAT and Activities on Wednesday

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On Wednesday, October 17, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT. Freshmen and seniors will have class-specific activities during the morning. Seniors, please report to the dining commons by 8:45 a.m. for a presentation by Larry Dow, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Trinity College. Following Mr. Dow’s presentation, the College Counseling Office and members of the English faculty will offer application and essay support.

Freshmen should report to the Dodge Room at 8:30 a.m. After a brief overview of the morning’s plan, the class will break out into advisories and participate in a program that is part of the C.O.R.E. (Curiosity, Organization, Reflection, and Empathy) curriculum.

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Monday Menu: Oct. 15

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Breakfast
Poached eggs, corned beef hash, home fries, yogurt bar
Grill: assorted eggs

Lunch
Vegetarian split pea or mulligatawny soup
BBQ pork fillet, vegetarian blackend tofu, Capri Blend vegetables
Create-your-own panini with roast beef and assorted vegetables, ciabatta bread

Pasta bar: meat ravioli, cheese tortellini, tomato or herb sauce

Dinner
Beef sirloin tips with mushroom sauce, egg noodles, Asian shrimp with noodles, tofu stir fry, green beans, onion rings

Pasta bar: gnocchi, marinara sauce, alfredo sauce and broccoli
Bagel bar with assorted cream cheese

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Sunday Menu: Oct. 14

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Brunch
Pancakes, blueberry-pear cobbler, bacon, hash browns, make-your-own waffles with toppings, yogurt, assorted eggs and omelets at the grill

Lunch
Cheese pizza or creamed spinach and roasted garlic pizza, mixed squash, chicken tenders with BBQ or teriyaki sauce, potato puffs

Pasta bar: pasta, marinara sauce, pesto sauce and roasted vegetables

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Saturday Menu: Oct. 13

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Breakfast
Pancakes: plain or chocolate chip, hard boiled eggs, ham, home fries, yogurt bar
assorted eggs at the grill

Lunch
Pasta, meat or meatless tomato sauce, primavera sauce , roasted vegetables, baked fish, chicken parmesan, broccoli

Hamburg and hot dog station

Dinner
Char-broiled steaks, sautéed onions and mushrooms, baked potato, broccoli and cheese, vegetarian couscous pilaf, fresh scrod, green beans

Pasta station: pasta with marinara or meat sauce

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Grubbs Gallery: Ali Moshiri

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Falling Into Winter #1, 2012, oil & graphite on panel, 32 x 48"

This month, the Grubbs Gallery presents “In Its Own Nature,” paintings from 2010-2012 by Ali Moshiri. Fine arts teacher Natania Hume describes Ali’s work as “stunning.” A reception for the artist is this Sunday, Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m.

Ali’s work will be on display Oct. 4-31, 2012.

The Grubbs Gallery is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  For directions to the gallery, visit www.williston.com/grubbsgallery

Inquiries please contact:

William Baczek Fine Arts
By email or 413-587-9880

 

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National Merit Scholar Recognition

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Each year about 1.5 million students in more than 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the PSAT. About 3 percent of those taking the test qualify to receive program recognition. As a result of their scores, this year Williston has nine students who qualified for this recognition. During All-School Assembly on Friday morning, Associate Head of School Jeff Ketchum reminded juniors and sophomores, who will be taking the test this next Wednesday, that the PSAT was more than just practice for the SAT, it was also a chance for national recognition and possible scholarship money. The following seniors received certificates at assembly:

Mika Chmielewski
Devon Greenwood
Emma Hing
Kat Kaisla
Jiwon Lee
Mimi Phillips
Mairead Poulin
Keely Quirk
Eric Tallman

 

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Friday Menu: Oct. 12

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Breakfast
Monkey bread, hash browns, sausage, yogurt bar, make-your-own waffle, and assorted omelets at the grill

Lunch
Vegetable and barley soup and soup du jour, breaded or unbreaded chicken fillets with BBQ or honey mustard sauce, white bean stew, tuna noodle casserole, Italian blend vegetable

Pasta station: pasta with marinara sauce, spinach lasagna rolette

Dinner
Roast loin of pork with orange honey glaze, fried rice, steamed white rice, vegetable spring rolls, teriyaki or sweet & sour sauce, tofu stir fry, Asian-style vegetables, chicken pot stickers

Pasta station: pasta with marinara sauce
Pizza station: cheese and chef’s choice pizza

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