Take one last look at the high school exam schedule. Read more and see the schedule.

See the 8th grade exam schedule.

Pick up your 8th grader at 11:30 tomorrow, not at 9:45 as stated in last week’s newsletter.

“Here’s a way to bone up faster,/ Aptly entitled Knowledge Master.”
Learn how some high school students fared in the Knowledge Master Open.

Parents of two USN alumni and two USN high school students have something to say to you. Read more.

Evening Classes are Coming
Start the year off right by signing up for one (or more) of USN’s Evening Classes 2008. Read more.

Plan to come to the Scholastic Book Fair in the Hassenfeld Library, January 28-February 1.

What are USN high school students doing this summer? Read about a new option.

Have you given any thought to what your children will do next summer? USN offers a new answer to that question. Read more.



At the end of their study of Antarctica, first graders heard from two people who have spent time there: HS geology teacher Steve Smail, who shot this photo near the Shackleton Glacier in 1995, and Janet Huddleston ’75, who has spent 9 seasons working on the continent.

If you have a digital video camera (one that uses MiniDV tapes) or a 35mm digital SLR still camera that you are no longer using, a MS electives course would welcome a donation of that equipment. Email Lyonel Gilmer at lgilmer@usn.org.



A ceramic artist visits USN. Read more.




Shop the USN Bookstore for holiday gifts, with 15% off all spirit wear through December 20. Bookstore Hours 7:30-Noon and 1:00-4:00 each school day.

Ben Folds is playing at Music Night, Saturday, January 26. Tickets are $75 for general admission and $150 for patrons. The concert, suitable for high school age and above, is at the Belcourt. Read more.




December has been a musical month at USN: the MS and HS instrumental concert (above), MS Classical Music Night, a lunchtime recital by the HS chamber ensemble, and, this week, the LS holiday songfests (below).







This past weekend, USN choristers sang for the Nashville Ballet's Nutcracker Suite. Read more.

Generous artists have donated more bowls, filling the Tibbott Gallery. Read more.

Do you need help finding holiday gifts? Here are some ways to honor a teacher, an alumnus, or a student.

Thursday, December 20
HS exam, C period classes

8th grade algebra exam

Reception for college-age alumni, 3:30, Hassenfeld Library

Friday, December 21
5th grade breakfast, 7:45 a.m., Gordon Multipurpose Room

8th grade science exam

HS exam, F period classes

6th grade Museum Day, 9:00, auditorium

Winter break begins at 11:30

Wednesday, December 26
Deadline to register for January 26 SAT

Friday, December 28
HS boys’ basketball, SBEC tournament

Saturday, December 29
HS boys’ basketball, SBEC tournament

Wednesday, January 2,
Adult fitness program, 8:00, fitness center

Thursday, January 3
Adult fitness program, 8:00, fitness center

Friday, January 4
Deadline to register for February 9 ACT

Adult fitness program, 8:00, fitness center

Monday, January 7
Classes resume; HS spring semester begins

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Plan now to lose the weight you’ll gain over the holidays-enroll in the spin class offered to members of the USN community. It starts January 7. Read more.



Would you like to get a strong start on your New Year’s health resolutions? Put yourself in the hands of Zaf Ahmed, coach of USN’s state champion cross country teams, on January 2, 3, and 4. Read more.

Lost something? It will be easier to find now in the MS Lost and Found. Read more.