The next newsletter will appear Thursday, November 29.



Admissions Open House
For grades 5-12: Saturday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m.
For K-4: Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m.




Author and filmmaker John Badalament spoke to a room full of dads at USN last week.

USN’s MS and HS mathletes win big in Brentwood. Read more.

Does your USN child have a sibling you’d like to have at USN? Kindergarten sibling assessments take place on December 4, 5, and 6. Email lmosby@usn.org or call 327-3812 to schedule.

Fourth grade USN parents, are you curious about fifth grade at USN? You can pick a day to learn all about it. Read more.

Sixth grade parents are invited to meet USN’s seventh grade teachers on November 30. Read more.

Parents of USN 8th graders, get to know our exceptional high school. Read how.

The Sophomore Mindset: What ARE they thinking?
Don't miss the 10th Grade Parent Network Gathering on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gordon Multipurpose Room. Read more.



How do you diaper a moose? Very carefully! MS students earn Red Cross babysitting certification. Read more.

FCD is coming to USN and meeting with middle and high school parents on November 26, 27, and 28. Read more.

Interlochen Arts Camp
High school students are invited to an information session to learn about the Interlochen Arts Camp and USN’s Mary Interlandi Scholarship to Interlochen. Read more.

Jillian Berkman and Austin Boone attend the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Appreciation Breakfast at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza with Kia Bahner, assistant director of admissions. Jillian chairs USN’s group of ten mentors in the program, and Austin is a charter member.

Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents’ Day is next Tuesday, November 20. Complete the online Guest Information Form today.

LS parents: when you come to the Grandparents’ Day program for parents next Tuesday, stop by the bookstore’s sale table before or after the 1:15 program.

Another Kind of Thanksgiving Harvest
Consider making the Penny Harvest a part of your Thanksgiving weekend this year. Last year, a number of people told family and friends ahead of time that pennies and spare change would be collected for Common Cents on Thanksgiving. That simple gesture sparked lively conversations about where the school’s Harvest might go and brought to the forefront the holiday’s spirit of gratitude.




Become Part of the Mosaic
All USN parents will have their Annual Fund materials and pledge envelope by Monday, November 19. Please return your pledge envelope soon. With your support, we’ll reach our goal of 100% parent participation. Read more.




The Junior Class is holding a Talent and Auction Night for USN parents, friends, and faculty on Friday, November 30 from 6:30-8:30. Read more.



Miranda Merrick and Henry Gottfried in last week’s high school musical, Of Thee I Sing. photo by Chad McClarnon

Katy Clark ‘08, John Clayton ‘09, and Ben Easton ‘08 will represent USN in the Nashville Area Citywide Vocabulary Championship on November 27. These students scored the highest at USN on the written qualifying exam.

Mid-State Chorus
USN students sing at 6:30 today at TSU in the Mid-State Chorus, which features the best high school singers in middle Tennessee. USN is represented by Hannah Burney, Melissa Carlson, Emily Fish, Piper Jones, Charlie Kolarich, Miranda Merrick, Abby Perlman, Susie Ward, and Nicole Williams. Visit mtva.org for more information and directions.

Thursday, November 15
5th grade goes to Little Rock

Late registration for December 8 ACT

Coffee and information about HS for 8th grade parents, 7:45 a.m., Ferdowsi Conference Room

8th grade parent network meeting, noon, Morris Conference Room

HS Bowling vs. Brentwood Academy, 3:45, Tusculum Lanes

HS Swimming vs. Riverdale, 5:00, away

Friday, November 16
HS Girls’ Basketball vs. Hillwood, 6:00, away

HS Boy’ Basketball vs. Hillwood, 7:30, away

Saturday, November 17
MS Boys’ Basketball, John G. Mann Basketball Jamboree

MS Girls’ Basketball A, John G. Mann Basketball Jamboree

MS Swimming Invitational Meet, 9:00 a.m., TSU

Admissions Open House for grades 5-12, 10:00

Sunday, November 18
Admissions Open House for grades K-4, 2:00

Monday, November 19
HS Girls’ Basketball vs. Jo Byrns, 6:30, away

HS Boys’ Basketball vs. Jo Byrns, 8:00, away

MS Fall Sports Evening, 6:45, Auditorium

Tuesday, November 20
Grandparents’ Day performance for parents, 1:15, Sperling Gym

HS Girls’ Basketball vs. BGA, 6:00, away

HS Boys’ Basketball vs. BGA, 8:00, away

Grandparents’ Day, 6:30, Sperling Gym

Wednesday, November 21
No school: Thanksgiving holidays begin

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Music Night 2008
Ben Folds is playing at Music Night, Saturday, January 26. Stop by the USNA office today or tomorrow between 7:30 and 4:00 to purchase tickets, which are $75 for general admission and $150 for patrons. The concert, suitable for high school age and above, is at the Belcourt. Read more.

Call for Volunteers
USN’s annual offering of Evening Classes is just around the corner, beginning in January, and we need your help. We’re looking for volunteers to assist with both Hospitality and Registration. Read more.



Tibbott Gallery to feature Empty Bowls for sale from November 19 until winter break. Read more.