Twenty Seniors Recognized in National Merit Competition

These seniors are six of USN’s seven National Merit Semifinalists.  An additional thirteen are Commended students in the competition. 
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Kids Care Club
Middle School Kids Care Club partnered with “More than Warmth” to send quilts to children affected by war.  Read more.



The Parents Council of Nashville sponsors a free lecture (“The Brain, Learning and Applications”) on September 18 at St. Cecilia.  Read more.


Lower School students begin to “swim the Cumberland” in the USN pool.  Read more.



High School students are invited to join the new USN Vocabulary team and compete for prizes, college scholarships, and glory. 
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New USN Golf Star Debuts at USNA Golf Tournament  
With the departure of Calle Nielson ‘07 to the University of Virginia on a golf scholarship, the field for the annual USNA golf outing seemed to be wide open. 
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9th Grade Parents’ Gathering Fun for All, New Parents or USN Veterans
Thanks to all who attended, and a reminder to retrieve your bowls and platters by emailing Debra Alberts at dalberts@usn.org.

“Dinner with Dads” at USN November 6; fatherhood guru John Badalament to meet with USN dads over dinner. 
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John Badalament talks with a group of USN fathers and daughters during one of his “Dialogue with Dads” workshops last year. Badalament returns to USN on November 6.



Wearing “French” clothing and sitting in Madame Interlandi's “cafe,” seventh grade French students memorize and recite a French poem about a pig hanging from the ceiling. This mademoiselle is Sarah Alberts.

Alexandra Burney

Retreats
Last week the ninth grade class, junior and senior PEAs, and 15 teachers went to Camp DeSoto in Mentone, Alabama for the annual Freshman Retreat, engaging in outdoor activities and challenges.

Derek Shyr
Photos by Justin Karpinos and Butch Granada



When the freshmen and sophomores were away on their retreats last week, juniors (above) attended workshops on SAT preparation, and seniors worked on college admissions.

Car Wash at USN this Saturday, September 15, between 10:00 and 2:00. Read more.

Can you bring food for High School Parents’ Night Thursday, September 20?
If you can contribute, please contact the person listed for your child's grade.
10th grade: Mary Khim: mtkhim@charter.net or 294-8040
11th grade: Susan Brown: sfbrown@comcast.net or 297-5837
12th grade Gail Warlick: gawarlick6543@aol.com or 352-8773

This event is always well attended and the food is greatly appreciated. 

New Parent Breakfast
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
7:45 – 9:00
Gordon Multipurpose Room


This week’s artclectic spotlight is on Rey Alfonso. A Cuban born artist, Rey creates metal “canvases” and applies pure pigment using extreme heat.



Book Buddies



Fourth graders gather with their kindergarten “book buddies” once a week during the year. Here, Ms. Marler’s class joins Ms. Avington-Scott’s class for Morning Meeting and then a read-aloud time. Fourth grade students selected some of their favorite picture books to share with their book buddies.

The Next College Counseling Meetings for Senior Parents
Monday, September 17: “Straight Talk” from parents of last year’s seniors
Monday, September 24: “How Involved Should I Be” by Jim Schleicher. Read the complete list.

USN families are needed to host two high school girls from Guatemala from October 18 until December 13.  Read more.

Thursday, September 13
HS Freshman Volleyball vs. Antioch/Maplewood/McGavock, 3:45, Sperling Gym

HS Golf vs. JPII, 4:00, Long Hollow

MS Golf B-Team vs. Harding Academy, 4:00, Harpeth Valley

MS Cross Country Quad Meet, 4:00, Percy Warner Park

Friday September 14
Late registration deadline for October 6 SAT

Saturday, September 15
ACT college entrance exam

Orientation for 9th grade parents, 9:00 a.m., Gordon Multipurpose Room

HS JV Volleyball, Franklin Tournament, away

HS Cross Country, Tennessee Classic, 9:00, Steeplechase

Car wash held by junior class, 10:00-2:00, 21st Ave. lot

MS Football vs. Holy Rosary, 12:00, Donelson Knights of Columbus Fields

Monday, September 17
HS Golf vs. MBA, 3:30, Ted Rhodes

HS Volleyball vs. CPA, 4:30, Sperling Gym

Baseball Fall League, A’s vs. Cubs, 4:30, River Campus

HS Girls’ Soccer vs. St. Andrews-Sewanee, 5:00, away

MS Football vs. Merrol Hyde, 5:00, Station Camp HS

College counseling meeting for parents of seniors, 7:00 p.m., Gordon Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, September 18
HS Cross Country Quad Meet, 4:00, Vaughn’s Creek

HS Girls’ Soccer vs. Davidson Academy, 4:30, away

HS Volleyball vs. St. Andrew’s-Sewanee, 5:00, away

HS Freshman Volleyball vs. Glencliff/MLK, 3:45, Glencliff HS

Baseball Fall League, Braves vs. Red Sox, 4:30, River Campus

MS Golf vs. BGA, 3:30, Spencer Creek

MS Volleyball (A, B, & C) vs. CPA, 4:00, away

Wednesday, September 19
LS Cross Country Parent/Coaches Meeting , 8:00 a.m., Gordon Multipurpose Room

HS Golf vs. Webb-Bell Buckle, 4:00, Riverbend CC

HS Freshman Volleyball vs. Father Ryan/Hunters Lane/Antioch, 4:00, Father Ryan

MS Golf B-Team vs. CPA, 3:30, Harpeth Valley GC

MS Volleyball B-Team, Freedom MS Playday, 4:00, away

MS Football vs. St. Joseph’s, 4:30, River Campus

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