Next week is the year’s first Second Tuesday Coffee, a chance for you to chat about USN with Vince Durnan, other parents, and administrators. Come to the Payne Library Room at 7:45 a.m. on September 9 for conversation and breakfast snacks. Read more.



Lest the flurry of activities and articles obscure our view, Vince wants to point us toward John Badalament’s visit to USN. Read more.



On September 16, author John Badalament presents “Taking The Lead: How USN Dads Can Make a Better, Safer World for Our Daughters, Sisters, Mothers, Wives and Friends.” Read more.

It’s time to recycle your used books. The Fall Book Frenzy, USNA’s annual used-book sale needs all the books, movies, music and games that you don’t need anymore. Read more.





Fall Fest

Celebrate the new school year with two fun back-to-school events. USNA invites the entire USN community to the Fall Book Frenzy and Fall Fest Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, September 26, on the main campus. Read more.



Volunteer for USNA. Read more and download the form.



Plan now for USNA’s annual Drive for the Green golf tournament, Sunday, October 12. Read more.

This Saturday and Sunday are the Playground Work Days. Read more and learn how to sign up for a shift.



August 19 saw us welcoming 120 new students to the start of their USN experience. Who’s in that group of 120? Read more, and learn why that number is small.



Be a Good Will Ambassador for USN. Read more.



One more middle or high school family is needed to host a Guatemalan student for eight weeks this fall. Read more.



We hope that you will join TAP, the support group for the Performing Arts and your talented students. In the letter you received about TAP, the thriving MS and HS strings programs led by Katie Greenebaum should have been included in the "Instrumental" category. Though they were not mentioned by name, they play a vital role in the growth of the Performing Arts at USN.






Save the date for the artclectic Patrons’ Party–an elegant evening of fine drinks, fine food, and fine art.

September 11 is HS Parents’ Night. It begins at 7:00 in your child’s advisor’s classroom and lasts until 8:40.



Parent Orientation on September 13 offers parents of freshmen a chance to listen to and talk with those who know plenty about high school at USN. Read more.





The High School Community Service Officers are ready for another rewarding and productive year. High Schoolers should be on the lookout for training sessions for Edgehill Community Center, KIPP Academy, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters, all commencing next week. Plans are underway for a spring service trip to Appalachia, and the Operation Smile chapter is already gearing up. Meanwhile, Lily Alberts and Kayla Ducklo are finalizing plans for the HS annual Community Service Day in November.

Last Wednesday the senior class went to Belmont University for Senior Induction, where they set goals for the year, then returned to USN in time to be recognized as leaders at the high school’s weekly assembly. photo by Kimberly Manz





Lorna Morris’ AP Environmental Science class took a field trip to the Hill property last week to see a rare stand of old-growth forest, where they gazed at one of the trees holding the state record for its kind. Hickory, in this case. photo by Connie Culpepper

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At student urging, USN has formed its own Middle School team to compete in this year’s Lego Robotics competition. The group plans to meet weekly after school to prepare. Volunteering their time to provide leadership are 5th grade science teacher Wilson Hubbell and HS physics teacher Bill Rodriguez. Above, 7th grade team members get acquainted with their new toys at the group’s first meeting last week (l. to r.): Will Jones, Mr. Hubbell, Grant Eidam, Brandon Awh, Sam Bollen, and (in the background) Christian Floyd.

Middle School Parents’ Night tonight begins at 5:00. Read more.






Dr. Howard Rosen (Dr. R.) presents a special kickoff discussion to the 8th Grade Physical Science study of “Force and Motion.” Dr. R. is in his seventh year of volunteering as a classroom assistant for our eighth grade science course. Drawing from a long and respected career as a physician in Nashville, he brings an uncommon and well-informed perspective into the classroom.

Hopes and dreams for Ms. McKay’s third grade class
All lower school students share their personal goals with their classmates. This activity creates a sense of community and common purpose for the year.

Learn about the exciting opportunities for girls through Girl Scouting at USN. Girl Scout Recruitment Night on Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 in the Gordon Multipurpose Room. New troops are forming, and existing troops have openings. For more information, contact Susan Brown sfbrown@comcast.net or 297-5837.

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HS Volleyball team begins season 3-0

HS Girls’ Soccer team travels to Knoxville

HS Golf teams fall to BGA

MS Girls’ Golf team starts with a win

MS Volleyball teams off to a good start

MS Cross Country has good results at CPA

The middle school football team defeated Currey Ingram last week 30-0. Read more.



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