Tomorrow’s K-8 Dismissal Times
Students K-8 will be dismissed early on Friday, October 4. For K-2, dismissal time is 11:20, and for 3-8, dismissal is at 11:30.

Last Friday evening USN families came to school to shop at the Fall Book Frenzy used book sale and watch movies under the stars at Fall Fest.





Click here to see more Kimberly Manz photos of the Fall Book Frenzy and Fall Fest.

AP Scholars
Seventy-four recent USN graduates or current seniors have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) Exams last May.

61% of the Class of 2007 is an AP Scholar, compared to 18% of the more than 1.4 million high school students in 16,000 secondary schools who took AP Exams.
Read more.


Freshman Class Field Trip Day
Tomorrow, October 5, all freshmen and their teachers will travel off campus for a day of experiential and inter-disciplinary learning. In the morning they will be at the River Campus and in the afternoon at the Parthenon in Centennial Park. Read more.

Governor’s School for Academics
Summer 2008 Academic Governor’s School applications for qualified students in the tenth and eleventh grades who would like to participate in a challenging program are now available in Mrs. Wallis’ office or online at www.tennessee.gov/education/govschools. Read more

Governor’s School for the Arts
Summer 2008 Governor’s School for the Arts applications are now available in Mrs. Wallis’ office or on line at www.tennessee.gov/education/govschools. The Governor’s Schools for the ARTS will offer talented high school students intensive learning experiences in the areas of Music, Theatre, Visual Art, or Dance.
Read more.

What’s New in Technology?
Summer and the start of school—always a busy time for the technology staff at USN, this year especially so. Read about this year’s technology upgrades and plans for the future.

Affordable Education
An October 30 workshop at USN reveals ways to make an independent school education affordable. Read more.

Calling all Dads
Join other USN dads, along with fathers throughout the community, to enjoy a meal together, interact with a dynamic speaker, and take away practical skills that strengthen your relationship with your children, no matter what their ages.
Read more.

Tennessee Environmental Educator of the Year


The Tennessee Environmental Educator of the Year is Cynthia Lee, USN’s Director of Outdoor Education and Lower School Naturalist. Read more.
Photo by Chad McClarnon.

10th Grade Parent Get-Together
The fall gathering for parents of 10th graders is on Sunday, October 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 at the home of Julie and Breck Walker, 1029 Chancery Lane.  Please bring an appetizer to share; beverages are provided.  RSVP to Mary Khim at mtkhim@charter.net or 599-1647 or Bettie Kirkland at mekirkland@comcast.net or 385-9047. 
See you there!

Students Chosen for Honors Choirs
More USN students than ever before were chosen for the All-State Honor Choir.
Read more.

Fall Break
High School has plans for the day before Fall Break. Read more.

Meet the Enrichment Teachers Too
Lower School parent/teacher conferences offer the opportunity to meet your child’s enrichment teachers. Read more.

Thank You to Parents
A huge thank you to Lower School families with hookups that include riders in middle and high school. Read more.

artclectic
This week’s artclectic spotlight is on North Carolina artist Calvin Edney. Read more.



artclectic Adds Sponsors
This year, businesses help underwrite the cost of artclectic, USN’s main fundraising event. Read more.

Do You Have a Digital Camera You’re No Longer Using?
A new middle school photography course needs your unwanted Canon Digital SLR cameras. Read more.

Library to Offer Red Cross Babysitting Certification Class
USN students aged 11-15 can register for a babysitting class to be taught November 7 and 8 in the Hassenfeld Library. Read more.

Improve Your
Parenting Skills
Author Barbara Coloroso speaks at MBA next Tuesday night on “Just Because It’s Not Wrong Doesn’t Make It Right,” following that lecture with a workshop for parents the next morning at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Read more.

Thursday, October 4
HS girls’ soccer vs. Webb, 4:15, home

Freshman volleyball, Father Ryan Tournament

HS bowling vs. Ensworth, 3:45, Hillwood Strike & Spare

Friday, October 5
K-8 dismissed at 11:30 for parent/teacher conferences

Late registration deadline for October 27 ACT

Saturday, October 6
SAT college entrance exam at USN

HS varsity volleyball, Blackman Tournament

HS XC, Memphis Brooks Twilight, 7:00, Mike Rose Soccer Complex

Monday, October 8
No school K-8, parent/teacher conferences

Library-arama: All About Safari Montage, 7:30-3:30, Hassenfeld Library Classroom  

College Counseling meeting for senior parents, "Residence Life," 7:00- 8:00 p.m.,  Gordon Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, October 9
8th grade Orientation to High School, 11:30

HS girls’ soccer vs. Davidson Academy, Senior Night, 4:30, home

HS bowling vs. MBA, 3:45, Hillwood Strike & Spare

Barbara Coloroso lecture, "Just Because It's Not Wrong Doesn't Make it Right," 7:00 p.m., MBA auditorium

Wednesday, October 10
USNA Meeting, 1:00, Morris Conference Room

HS bowling vs. Father Ryan, 3:45, Melrose Lanes

MS Boys’ soccer A team vs. Brentwood Academy, 3:45, away

Barbara Coloroso workshop, "Kids Are Worth It," 9:30-11:30 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church

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DATE CHANGE: USN/Davis-Kidd Book Fair moved to November 4
 
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for another fun evening benefiting the USN library.  The book fair, originally scheduled for November 11, has been changed to Sunday, November 4 from 5:00 to 7:00. Read more.