Speaking Of Reading

The CFA parent book club is getting geared up again! The club will meet on Wednesday October 27th from 1-2:30, in the Upper School Quiet Room. Thanks to Lynn Gallop who is organizing the book club meetings. You may contact me (Sarah) at the school and I will let her know that you would like to join.

This month the book "How to Parent Emma (and other teens) by Emma" The author is a 15 year old girl named Emma Dubin. It is self published and easy to read, short and insightful.

I look forward to reading the book and discussing it with the other members. Hope to have you there.

Encouraging The Love To Read

Time and again, learning study after learning study, reading has come out on top as how parents can directly improve both their child's ability in academics as well as strengthen their relationship with their child.

Below is a short list of where to start and go with this process. I'm sure many of you do these things already.


The most important thing you can do for your child is to encourage a love of reading and learning. To begin, here are five ways:

Every day, read to your infant or young child, or read with an older child.

Show that you enjoy reading. Let your child see you reading books, magazines, newspapers, school notices and other written materials.

Use your public library and discover its resources with your child. Talk about the kinds of books you want to check out. Make sure that everyone gets to check out a book!

Use your television as a teaching tool. Watch it with your child and talk about what you are viewing.

When you learn something new, share it with your child. Let your child see how learning continues throughout a lifetime.

PSAT - October 13th, 2010

PSAT information was given out to all students grades 9-11 to bring home to parents. The PSAT will be given on October 13th. The test will start at 8:00 am and will last until 11:30 am. Please have students arrive to school a few minutes early so that testing can begin promptly at 8:00.

Please reference the parent guide that was given to your student (on Friday 9/10 - in advisory).

Seventh graders that are participating in the Duke TIP program may also sign up to take the test.
All students should be encouraged to take this test seriously and try their best. We will be using PSAT scores to help with AP class choices.

At the conclusion of the test students will be given a break until E period begins at 12:00.Seniors will not have to report to school at the start of E period.

If you have any questions or concerns please call or email Sarah Collier, School Counselor in the Upper School