The Fine Arts Department is excited to present a season of presentations and performances to inspire creativity and explore the benefit and transformative power of the arts at Darlington School. We look forward to showcasing the art work of our students in Pre K through 12th grade. Please see attached calendar.
Did you know…?
The Darlington Fund supports 6% of Darlington’s overall budget – over $1 million every year!
Every gift helps support this 6% and gifts of all sizes count for participation. Here are some examples of what your gift can do:
Make your gift to The Darlington Fund as part of Parents for Purple today by going to https://givebutter.com/DarFund.
Overall parent particpation: 12% --> 17%
Parent Chair: Danielle Stitt
Pre-Kindergarten (2038) - Cassidy Carter - 28% --> 33%
Kindergarten (2037) - Tiffany Barnes and Marie Bouckaert - 18% --> 41%
1st Grade (2036) - Mary Ethridge and Parmelee Miller - 14% --> 26%
2nd Grade (2035) - Genna and Jonathan Harris - 14% --> 18%
3rd Grade (2034) - Miranda Bagley and Susan Connelly - 31% --> 43%
4th Grade (2033) - Danielle Stitt and Lauren Stone - 12% --> 24%
5th Grade (2032) - Ruth Mathews - 38% --> 47%
6th Grade (2031) - Julie Lucas and Parmelee Miller - 13% --> 25%
7th Grade (2030) - Ruth Mathews and Danielle Stitt - 16% --> 24%
8th Grade (2029) - Carolyn Brearley and Gigi Smith - 16% -->27%
9th Grade (2028) - Julie Lucas, Maloase Mogodi, and Suzanne Parsa - 5% -->13%
10th Grade (2027) - Becca Wood - 12% -->14%
11th Grade (2026) - Allison Daniel 11% --> 13%
12th Grade (2025) - Jennifer Bagby and Becca Wood - 11% --> 14%
A representative from LaGrange College will be here during office hours on Tuesday, October 1st to meet with interested students. Please come to the College Guidance Office if you would like to speak with LaGrange College!
The Darlington School Chapter of the National Honor Society will invite junior and senior students who meet all academic requirements to apply for induction starting September 27, 2024.
Students who are invited to apply will have attended Darlington School for a minimum of one semester, have at least junior status, and have no discipline or honor violations on record.
The following GPA requirements must also be met to be considered eligible for National Honor Society:
Students in grade 11: Overall average of 93 or above
Students in grade 12: Overall average of 90 or above
In addition, students must have successfully completed the following courses to be eligible:
Students in grade 11: 4 AP/Honors courses successfully completed
Students in grade 12: 6 AP/Honors courses successfully completed
The selection criteria for NHS will be based on a point system that evaluates students' performance according to the four criteria: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. In addition, points are awarded for students' extra-curricular activities, paid or non-paid work and a faculty recommendation. In order to be accepted students must obtain a total of 14 points with at least 1 point in service and 1 point in leadership.
Students who are invited to apply must complete the application by 5:00 pm on October 4, 2024.
For additional information or with questions, please contact the Darlington School National Honor Society Coordinator, Heather Shores. hshores@darlingtonschool.org
Uniform Source will be in the Dodd Banquet room on Wednesday, October 2 from 11:30-1:15 for a blazer fitting. This will be the only time blazers will be available on campus. Blazers are required beginning November 1.
We are so excited to offer a middle school girls lacrosse team this year at Darlington! There is no experience necessary to play as we are just starting this program. Any middle school girl in grades 6th-8th who is interested in playing lacrosse this Spring will need to fill out the Google Form below by October 18th so that we can adequately prepare for games and equipment needs. If you are interested and have questions, please email Coach Collier at mcollier@darlingtonschool.org.
Please see the video in the link to learn more about the Governor's Honors Program (GHP). This is a 5-week academic residential summer program. The program usually goes from mid-June to mid-July. If you are interested, please get in contact with Chad Woods to sign up. The last day to sign up will be Friday, October 4th. If more than 10 students sign up, then the Darlington GHP committee will interview all students and select the 10 nominees. Mr. Woods will need your name and area you are interested in.
Parents,
We will be offering the following after-school opportunities for the next few months. Some of these programs do overlap, so please check your calendars before signing up. Yes, you can sign up for more than one, but understand that you may miss a session or two due to conflicts. There is more information for each club below. Please email the leader of each program with specific questions. If you have a general question, you can email Chris Eberhart at ceberhart@darlingtonschool.org.
We are so excited that we can offer so many opportunities this season!
1st Grade
Girls That Code (Tuesday/ Thursday)- Oct 1 to Nov 7
Teach Me Tennis (Random Days)- Starting Nov 1 to Nov 17
2nd Grade
Berry Pumpkin Race Training (Tuesday/ Thursday)- Oct 15 to Oct 29
Girls That Code (Tuesday/ Thursday)- Oct 1 to Nov 7
Teach Me Tennis (Random Days)- Nov 1, 5, 8, 12, 14, 15, and 17.
3rd/ 4th/ 5th Grade
Berry Pumpkin Race Training (Tuesday/ Thursday)- Oct 15 to Oct 29
Advanced Chorus (Tuesday/ Thursday)- Oct 1 to Dec 17
Technology Club (Monday/ Wednesday)- Sept 30 to Nov 13
Lacrosse Club- (Monday/ Wednesday)- Oct 7 to Nov 13
Teach Me Tennis (Random Days)- Nov 1, 5, 8, 12, 14, 15, and 17.
REGISTRATION FOR TEACH ME TENNIS- CLICK HERE REGISTRATION FOR ALL OTHER CLUBS- CLICK HERE
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CLUB INFORMATION
Girls Who Code for 1st and 2nd Grade Girls!
Starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, we will offer an exciting after-school program focused on technology and coding challenges for 1st and 2nd-grade girls. (An additional opportunity for all 1st and 2nd graders will be available in the next after-school program rotation.) This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM, through Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Our goal is to provide students with a creative, hands-on environment where they can explore technology, develop problem-solving skills, and collaborate with their peers. Senior Linda Pan will also be working with the girls, sharing her passion for coding as part of her Senior Ventures project to inspire the next generation of “Girls Who Code.”
Here are some key details about the program:
Students: Open to 1st and 2nd grade girls.
Student Capacity: Maximum of 14 students, due to the number of robots available. This ensures all participants have a meaningful, hands-on experience.
Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday from October 1 to November 7 [12 sessions].
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM.
Location: Thatcher Hall 3-5 Science Lab. Mrs. Lynn will meet students at the Cottages after school and escort them to the science lab.
Pick-Up: Mrs. Lynn will escort students back to the Cottages at 4:00 PM, where they can either stay for extended care or be picked up at that time.
Cost: $48.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Leah Lynn at llynn@darlingtonschool.org.
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Teach Me Tennis for 1st to 5th
We are excited to announce that the Teach Me Tennis program will return this year, led by Coach Eberhart. The program aims to introduce the game of tennis to students in grades 1-5 in a fun, low-stress environment. Each session will focus on basic skill development through fun competitions and gameplay.
Offered through Rome’s “Teach Me Tennis” program, this experience will culminate in a tournament on November 17th, where students will compete against other local elementary schools.
Please note that all registrations must be completed through the “Teach Me Tennis” website, and each registration includes a tennis racquet.
Students: Open to 1st to 5th grade students
Dates: Nov 1, 5, 8, 12, 14, 15, and 17.
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM.
Location: Darlington Tennis Courts
Pick-Up: Parents should plan on picking up their child at 4:15 at the Darlington Tennis Courts. If your child can not be picked up by 4:20, they will be escorted to Extended Day, which does have a fee.
Cost: $55
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Chris Eberhart at ceberhart@darlingtonschool.org
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Berry Pumpkin Race Training for 2nd - 5th
Coach Eberhart will be getting our 2nd - 5th grade runners ready for the Berry Pumpkin Race on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm. This after-school club will have 4 practices and then the race on October 29th. This club is only for those that will race on October 29th.
If you want to just race, but don't want to do the practices, please do the following…
1. Email Chris Eberhart @ ceberhart@darlingtonschool.org
2. Pay the $7 entry fee. Make check out to Darlington School or cash.
3. Fill out the "waiver" and return it with the money by October 17th to Chris Eberhart.
Here is the schedule…
10/15- Practice until 4 pm
10/17- Practice until 4 pm
10/22- Practice until 4 pm
10/24- Practice until 4 pm
10/29- Race at Berry College's Mountain Campus starting at 4 pm
The fee of $24 will cover the 4 sessions and the entry fee for the Berry Pumpkin Race.
Please note that parent pickup for Running Club will be at the side door of Thatcher Hall at 4:05 pm. If your child is not picked up, he or she will be escorted to Extended Day, which does have a cost associated with it.
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Advanced Chorus for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade!
In this exciting group, students have the chance to explore their love of singing while developing their vocal skills and musical knowledge. We’ll dive into a variety of genres, learn to harmonize, and perform together as a team. Whether they are a seasoned singer or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join us on this musical journey. Students will have the ability to express themselves, make new friends, and create beautiful music with their classmates.
Grade Levels: Open to students in 3rd through 5th grades.
Student Capacity: Maximum of 40 students, but if interest exceeds that number we will be open to increasing the maximum.
Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday (besides school holidays) starting from October 1st and ending December 17th.
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:00pm
Location: Thatcher Hall Music Room
Pick-Up: Ms. Dunn will escort students to the front of Thatcher at 4:00 pm, remaining students will be escorted to extended day in the cottages.
Cost: $10
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Spenser Dunn at sdunn@darlingtonschool.org
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Technology Challenge for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades!
Starting Monday, September 30, 2024, we will offer an exciting after-school program focused on technology projects and challenges. This program will be available every Monday and Wednesday from 3:15 PM until 4:30 PM, continuing through Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Our goal is to provide students with a creative, hands-on environment where they can explore technology, develop problem-solving skills, and collaborate with their peers. Below are the key details:
Grade Levels: Open to students in 3rd through 5th grades.
Student Capacity: Maximum of 20 students due to the number of robots available, ensuring every participant has a meaningful hands-on experience.
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 30 to November 13 (except for Fall Conference Day, 10/9, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 10/14) — [12 sessions].
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM.
Location: Thatcher Hall 3-5 Science Lab.
Pick-Up: Mrs. Lynn will escort all students to the front entrance of Thatcher Hall at 4:30 PM. Students not picked up by 4:35 PM will be escorted to the cottages for extended day care.
Cost: $72.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Leah Lynn at llynn@darlingtonschool.org.
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Lacrosse Club for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades!
Through Darlington’s Senior Ventures Program, we are excited to offer an after-school lacrosse program led by Senior Brecken Laliberte. Beginning Monday, October 7th, 2024, this exciting program will focus on the fundamentals of lacrosse and run every Monday and Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:15 PM through Wednesday, November 13th.
Our goal is to provide students with an informative and engaging lacrosse experience, helping each student-athlete improve their skills and teamwork abilities. Students will learn key techniques such as cradling, scooping, passing, catching, and shooting, and will incorporate these skills into fun, interactive games. Below are the key details:
We look forward to seeing your child on the field!
If you have any questions or require further information about the program, please feel free to contact Brendan Leezer (bleezer@darlingtonschool.org) or me, Brecken Laliberte (blaliberte@darlingtonschool.org).
Come out to support the community and volunteer to join Rivers Alive as part of Make Polk Beautiful on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 a.m. For more information, see the attached file.
Picture Day for both divisions has concluded, and your children's official portraits for the 2024-2025 school year are now available for purchase!
As we did last year, we will use SmugMug for portrait ordering and distribution. The link can be found at https://darlingtonschool.smugmug.com/
Once you navigate to the site, complete the following steps to find your child’s portrait:
Click the folder that contains photos for the 2024-2025 school year.
Click your child’s grade level.
Find your child and select his or her portrait (students are listed alphabetically by last name).
Choose which way you would like to buy the photo (digital file, physical photos, etc.) – There are many sizes available, and you can buy as many as you would like.
If you have multiple children at Darlington, you may buy multiple portraits by navigating back to the home screen and following the above instructions to add multiple children’s portraits to your cart.
NOTE: Purchased photos will be printed without the watermark.
Additionally, if you did not have the chance to purchase your student’s portrait last year, those portraits, along with 2023-2024 sports pictures, are available for purchase, as well!
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Pender or yearbook@darlingtonschool.org.
