The 3rd annual Parents for Purple campaign for The Darlington Fund starts NEXT WEEK! Parents be on the lookout for messages from your grade representative. Email Julia Douglas jdouglas@darlingtonschool.org if you wish to volunteer!
Make your gift early and get your class ahead of the pack!
Interested students are invited to come to the College Guidance Office to meet with our representative from University of Alabama on Wednesday, October 17th during office hours (9:40 am).
Interested students are invited to come to the College Guidance Office to meet with our representative from Samford University on Friday, October 19th during office hours (9:40 am).
Flu shots will be offered by Floyd County Health Department on Thursday, November 1st, 3:30 - 5:30p.m. in Dodd Banquet Room for faculty and students. Cost is $20 for 18 and under and $35 for 18 and over. Boarding students can white slip. Insurance companies accepted are Aetna, BCBS, Cigna and United Health and you must bring a copy of insurance card at time of service. No appointments needed - just walk in. (Parents of Boarding students must email the health center if they wish for their child to have the shot)
There will be a Service Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 17 from 3:30-4:00 pm in the Thatcher library. We are going to discuss and decide projects for the year. Please come and join us.
We will have a meeting for all girls (new and returning) who are interested in playing lacrosse this year on Wednesday, October 17, during club period in Mrs. Smyly's room. If you will not be able to attend, please see Mrs. Smyly.
The Varsity Swim Season is only a few weeks away! Practice will begin Monday, November 5. Please email Coach Raymond (araymond@darlingtonschool.org) if you have any interest in joining the team - even if you haven't been on the team before this year, all swimmers are welcome. Practices are generally from 4-6 Monday through Friday, with a few early dismissals throughout the week. The schedule has already been posted on our team page, so please check that out as well. To prepare for the season, please just make sure that you have a practice suit and goggles. Team caps will be distributed. Thanks!
**Note - Middle School Season will also start on Monday, November 5. Practices are 2:30-4, Monday through Friday. Pick-up will be at the Huffman.
Monday – Oct 15
McHenry Primary School – leaving from the library steps at 3:45pm and returning to campus by 5:15pm. We will play with the students in their after-school care program. Everyone welcome!
Wednesday – Oct 17
Boys and Girls Club South - leaving from the library steps at 3:45pm and returning to campus by 5:15pm. We will be helping with homework and playing games with the children. Everyone welcome!
Thursday – Oct 18
Restoration Rome - leaving from the library steps @ 3:45pm and returning to campus by 5:15pm. This is for Restoration Rome mentors only.
Please sign up to help us determine bus needs:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gP4bKQ4ZEvUSXVjEV_4H6CxF9ZS1jHUm3WHD1nAUOHE/edit?ts=5b98109c
Dear Parents, Students, and Teachers,
This year, the library is getting into the fall spirit by having a pumpkin decorating contest. Darlington students and staff are invited to decorate a pumpkin like their favorite book character. It’s easy and fun for the whole family! Students and staff may bring in a decorated pumpkin to the school library and enter it into our contest starting Monday, October 22. All entries must be received by 3:30 PM the afternoon of October 30th. Entry forms can be found in the library and at Mrs. Payne's desk.
Contest Rules:
1. Pumpkins will be painted, hot glued, colored, Etc. Please use FAKE PUMPKINS this year as real ones will rot, attract bugs, and smell.
2. Pumpkins should represent a favorite book character. On the entry form, please write the title and author of the book. **I would recommend getting the book information first before even starting to decorate the pumpkin. **
3. This will be a home project and pumpkins should be done mostly by students. Pre-K thru 2nd grade students may work with parents to complete a pumpkin as a “family.” 3rd-8th grade students should do most of the work themselves, with only some assistance by parents.
4. Pumpkins will be judged according to the following categories:
Pre-K thru 2nd Grade “Family” Pumpkins
3rd Grade thru 5th Grade Student Pumpkins
6th Grade thru 8th Grade Student Pumpkins
Faculty & Staff Pumpkins
5. Judging will be conducted by a panel of judges.
6. Prizes: One winner in each category will be chosen. Each winner will receive a $20 Gift Card to Barnes and Noble.
7. Pumpkins will be sent home by Friday, November 2.
This is your last chance to sign up to go on the Spring Break Trip to England. We already have a great group of 28 students, parents, families, and friends who have submitted deposits, but we still have a few more seats reserved on the plane in case anyone still wants to join us. IF you would like to go, just be sure to let Mr. Moss know by Tuesday, and we will save you a spot! Attached is a link to the full itinerary with price and details. https://www.darlingtonschool.org/Today/Details/4680666
Middle School swim practice will begin Monday, November 5. Please email Coach Raymond (araymond@darlingtonschool.org) if you have an interest in joining the team. All swimmers are welcome to join even if you have not been on the team before. Practices are 2:30-4:00, Monday through Friday. Pick-up will be at the Huffman Athletic Center.
To prepare for the season, please make sure that you have a practice suit and goggles. Team caps will be distributed.
Restoration Rome and the Restoration Rome Center for Foster Care Services are local ministry initiatives of Global Impact International, Inc. Their mission is to partner with the Rome community to help every child reach their God-given potential.
Art supplies will be collected from October 3-19.
Each group needs to bring in 50 of their assigned item to receive a dress down day!
PreK-2: crayons and markers
3-5: glue and scissors
6-8: watercolors, construction paper, and card stock
Supplies will be collected in the Thatcher Hall library.
Thanks for supporting Restoration Rome!
Restoration Rome and the Restoration Rome Center for Foster Care Services are local ministry initiatives of Global Impact International, Inc. Their mission is to partner with the Rome community to help every child reach their God-given potential.
Art supplies will be collected from October 3-19.
Each grade level needs to collect at least 75 of their assigned item to receive a dress down day!
Items to be collected:
9th Grade: Markers
10th Grade: Crayons
11th Grade: Construction Paper and Card Stock
12th: Watercolors
Please bring items to the Upper School library by October 19.
Thanks for supporting Restoration Rome!
