Vol. 11, No. 4 Tappahannock, Virginia, November 2008

Dear St. Margaret's friends and families,

Every year I marvel at how much happens in the first three months of the school year. Already we have lined up twice behind the bagpiper to process to St. John’s Church, and today, St. Margaret’s Day, it is clear that we are no longer the newly forming classes we were on opening day. We have become so much more! Looking back over the long line of students behind me, I remember other years, other processions, other girls, all joined by this tradition that stretches even further back to tie us to Queen Margaret of Scotland, a daring woman in her day who, like today’s students, left the security and comfort of her own home to reach out to others. With gratitude we look back at her example.

Already this month, in dance, song, games, prayer, words, actions and an unbelievable number and variety of photographs, we have become the St. Margaret’s School community of 2008, distinguished on the outside by our tartan kilts and on the inside by our commitment to the Honor Code and our own growth as individuals living in this close community. We all know that our strengths provide us with unanticipated opportunities and each choice holds a lesson. A quick click through our web site will show you how this looks!

November holds traditions that mark our heritage, reminding us of the legacies of those who have gone before us and challenging us to commit ourselves anew to our own missions of growth and service. With All Saints’ Day beginning the month, St. Margaret’s Day in the middle, and Thanksgiving at the end, we appreciate opportunities for celebration and reflection in our school community and with our families.

In our last all-school chapel, the junior class used their theme of gratitude to remind us that Thanksgiving is the time set aside each year when we all pause to express appreciation for what we have been given. What better time to reflect on the enduring gifts of a St. Margaret’s School education!

Sincerely,
Margaret R. Broad,
Head of School


 

Career Day:
Learning from professionals.......

Fall Athletes Honored:
Field hockey player selected for all-league team.......

Mock Election:
Students learn about the democratic process......

Art and Community Service:
Project demonstrates the meaning of community......

Admission reminders:
Picture Yourself Here at St. Margarets .......

Annual Fund:
Thank you for making a difference .......

THE CURRENT

	ADMISSIONS Picture Yourself Here St. Margaret's School Visits The Admission Office invites you to spend the night or a day at St. Margaret's School. Saturday Visit Days: Jan. 10 and Feb. 7 Overnight Visit: March 29 Contact us today: (804) 443-3357 admit@sms.org

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: Support SMS this Holiday Season Honor your daughter or someone dear to you this holiday season with a gift to the SMS Annual Fund. When you do, your honoree will receive a card announcing your generous gesture and recognition in the 2008-09 Annual Report. You may enjoy tax benefits if you make your gift before December 31! Visit www.sms.org/giving to make your gift online or call the Development Office at 804-443-3357 for more information.

	THE CURRENT Advertise in the 2009 Yearbook We know you are proud of all your daughter has accomplished. Let her know by placing an ad in this year’s yearbook. Visit www.sms.org/yrbookad.htm to order. Color ad content is due by January 4. Questions? Contact Yearbook Sponsor Shannon Spears at (804) 443-3357