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November 19, 2010 Volume VI, Issue 11   Home Letter From Anne Dear Parents, Life is… wonderful…Life is…art…Life is…an evening of song that will make you laugh, smile, and celebrate the fabulous talents of our Upper School performing arts students. In my third year at Irwin’s, I continue to be impressed and amazed by the talent of our drama students, skillfully directed by Bill Esher. This performance is no exception, and I enthusiastically encourage you to be serenaded by the lovely voices of Phoebe Smukler, Virginia Small, the Davis sisters, Rachel Hansen, Rebecca Kamens and the delightfully impish chorus. The comic humor of Saida Harpi will be greatly missed when she graduates this spring, and the talented dancing and stage presence of senior Skylar Frederick will be hard to replace, while the staging, costumes, and lighting were a perfect level of simplicity. The Can Drive this past week was a huge success, with a total of over 2,700 cans collected, topped by the seniors at 1,500! There are many turkey dinners being assembled as well. Irwin’s won the first-ever Best School Participation Trophy for our involvement level of 30 students, parents, and faculty members in the Penn Medicine Radnor Run on Halloween. This week, the SOS Board and Girls’ Grant-Making had lunch with Hilary Morgan, nationally known homeless advocate, who regaled them with stories of Australia, refugee camps in the Philippines, Native Hawaiians and Alaskans, and the challenges of understanding the perspectives of the homeless. Senior Rachel Wahl comments, “It was a great opportunity to gain insight into the field of social work. Hilary shared many stories about her experiences with less fortunate people and the homeless. This was a great addition to our board’s focus this year on the homeless. I loved how Hilary focused on the importance of never judging a homeless person. No one chooses to be in that position; therefore, we have no right to stereotype. This message was very powerful for me and my classmates.” In the same vein, the 9th grade class will be working with Laurel House for their day of service on November 30th. Please also see the attached letter from Jenn Fiorini in the Downloads section, outlining local opportunities for personal service over the holidays. My holiday commitment has always been managing food collection in my community to support the Delaware Food Bank. Remember that even the smallest contribution can make a difference in the lives of others. Finally, we will be celebrating the accomplishments of our fall athletes on the Recognition evening on November 30th. Life is… Agnes Irwin! Anne Coming Up at AIS ... Fri., Nov. 19: Trustee Visiting Day   Fri., Nov. 19: US Musical Life Is... in the West-Wike Theatre, 7:00 p.m. Sat., Nov. 20: US Musical Life Is …. Two Performances: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the West-Wike Theatre   Mon., Nov. 22: Junior Parent College Evening in the West-Wike Theatre, 7:30-9:00 p.m.   Tues., Nov. 23: Upper School Term 1 Ends   Tues., Nov. 23: All-School Thanksgiving Assembly in the Laura Thomas Buck ’49 Pavilion, 9:45-10:15 a.m.   Wed., Nov. 24- Fri., Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Holiday Break, No Classes   Looking Ahead …   Mon., Nov. 29: Classes Resume   Tues., Nov. 30: 9th Grade Day of Service, All Day   Tues., Nov. 30: Fall Athletic Recognition Evening, Moran Gallery and West-Wike Theatre, 5:30-8:00 p.m.   Wed., Dec. 1: Multi-School Financial Aid Evening for Junior and Senior Parents in the West-Wike Theatre, 7:30-9:00 p.m.   Wed., Dec. 1:  Deadline for SSP Applications- See Downloads section   Sat., Dec. 4: SAT Test Date, Off Site, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Wed., Dec. 8: Senior Parent "Parenting Workshop" with College Counselors in the Upper School Lobby, 7:30-9:00 p.m.       Dining 101 Kick-Off Breakfast The Dining 101 Kick-Off Breakfast was a huge success!  Pictured above are chairs Amy Ferracci and Amanda Burch.  Click here to view photos from the event and to order your Dining 101card. Downloads 10th and 11th grade Parents:  SSP forms are due December 1.  Please click here for the forms.   9th grade Day of Service Schedule   Volunteer opportunities over the holiday season Announcements Today is the last day to order MANNA Pies!! Click here to order!  Delivery will be Tues., Nov. 30.    Results of the Can Drive! Seniors: 1500 cans Juniors: over 500 cans Sophomores: over 400 cans Freshmen: over 300 cans Great job everyone but especially to the SENIORS!!  Together, the Agnes Irwin community brought in close to 3000 cans!    PARENTS OF SENIORS- Please read this letter from The Wedding Shoppe regarding your daughter's 2011 graduation dress.    FAMILIES OF SENIORS- Dr. Katz wishes to remind you that parent ad pages for the 2011 yearbook must be submitted by Wednesday, December 1 as described in the letter that went home in early November.  Please click here for a copy of the letter.  He needs all parent ad pages at that time so they can be processed and layouts completed.  No new orders for ad pages may be taken at this time.  If you have any questions, please contact him at dkatz@agnesirwin.org     Holocaust Survivor Visits French Class As part of their unit on "France under the German Occupation," 11th grade students in French IV Honors had the opportunity to meet and converse with French Holocaust survivor Renee Hartz on Wednesday, November 10.  Mme. Hartz, who was hidden in the French countryside by ordinary people who risked their lives to protect this young Jewish girl and her family, is the subject of the touching memoir Your Name is Renee.