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September 9, 2009

Beautiful fall weather graced the campus as freshmen, sophomores and juniors returned to High Mowing. Seniors arrived the day before, and once again the school felt lively with the promise of a new school year.

Welcoming words were offered by Doug Powers, Executive Director, to the students, parents, faculty and staff members in attendance. Pat Meissner, Director of Admis-

sions, informed the audience that we are a com-munity of 93 students. And, our students come from seven countries around the world: Mexico, Germany, France, Canada, Korea, Switzerland and Japan. Teenagers from 11 states fill our campus, including California, Connecticut, Mas-sachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont and Washington.

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Opening Daycontinued Perhaps the highlight of the afternoon centered around the inspirational words of

senior, Dan McGuire, spoken largely to the incoming freshmen. His speech is repro-duced below:

Ah, High Mowing...where to begin? First off, who’s nervous, besides me?

Well, to those of you who aren’t, congrats. You don’t get to feel nervous on your first day, good job. To those who are, congrats. You get to witness the magical thing about High Mowing, whatever it is, that changes your nervousness into a warm feeling of inclusion. That magical thing could be anything from classes to lunch. It could be new friends or new teachers. I was so nervous on my first day I could barely even speak. I remember on the day I visited, I didn’t say a single word. It wasn’t until the orientation trips that I learned the names of any of my classmates. So if you know the name of the person sitting next to you right now, you’re already off to a better start than me. You will meet people here, or maybe have already met people, that you will stay in contact with the rest of your lives. I know I did. The friends you make here will be your friends for the rest of your lives.

I have a way at looking at things when I get nervous that helps me feel better. I always think things could be worse. Like I could be standing here in my underwear right now. Or things could be much worse for all of you. Cedar could be in his underwear.

When classes start after orientation, try not to think, “Oh man, I’m in high school. I need to step up the game and work absolutely the hardest I can.” Instead try to think, “Ooh cool, I’m on a different planet. And I still need to do my best.” High Mowing is really not a school, sure it’s where teachers and students congregate with intentions of teaching and learning, but you will not find any other place like it on the planet. So go into this year saying that, “I will do my best, and make this school exactly what I

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dreamed of, because you get out what you put in. The more you put in, the more you will learn, laugh and love.” If you sleep through classes, which I do not recommend, you will not get any-thing out of it, except bad grades and a messed up sleep schedule, which we probably all have already.

So go out, have a great time doing whatever it is you’re about to do for a few days. And remem-ber that people don’t want you to fail here. They want to help you. So if you’re having any trouble at all, teachers and students alike will be glad to help you, and are always willing to at least talk. Some never stop.

Also through classes, remember that things could be a lot worse. Because here, things are about the best.

— Dan McGuire, class of 2010

Welcome back to High Mowing for the 2009-10 school year.

We’re happy to see you!


Dear Parents and Friends,

This is our first issue of More Notes for the school year. It’s an exciting time for all of us as we welcome new and returning students, parents, faculty and staff. I am beginning my first full year as Executive Director. The position reflects a steady evolution at High Mowing as the Board and Faculty work to increase the effectiveness and accountability of school governance. The Executive Director chairs the Leadership Team (Faculty Co-Chairs, Dean of Students and Academic Dean). The Board estab-lished the Leadership Team to “honor the mission of Waldorf Education and enable High Mowing School to become an efficient, sustainable school in which management processes flow smoothly.” I invite you to let me know if you see an opportunity to make our processes and communication smoother and more effective.

We will plan to make More Notes as timely and informative as possible. We are also working on a complete makeover of the website to make it a useful communication and information center for all of us. Launch target date is Parents’ Weekend.

Parents’ Weekend is a very important event at High Mowing and it’s coming soon (October 23-25). Please sign up for parent-teacher conferences. See information on pages 5 and 6.

Please keep in touch, we look forward to hearing from you in person, by phone

or email.

Doug Powers

Executive Director

High Mowing School

[email protected]

603-654-2391

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from the Faculty

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Athletic News

The men and women’s soccer teams are both off to a solid start with the arrival of two fine coaches. Christian Gulden, a native German, recently arrived in the States with his family after living and coaching for the past six years in the Dominican Republic. He will be coaching the men’s team. Martin Wood recently arrived from Georgia where he was coaching women’s soccer at both the high school and col-legiate levels. He will be leading the girl’s soccer team. We offer a warm welcome to both coaches and wish them a successful season—which started this week with a men’s scrimmage against Dublin at HMS on Wednesday, September 16th.

High Mowing Professional Days

A distinctive feature of a Waldorf School is that nearly all decisions involving ped-agogy and the day-to-day running of the school are made within the faculty circle. At High Mowing, we begin and end our teaching year with three days of meetings known as our Professional Days. The title is apt, because we use this extended, uninterrupted time to look closely at our profession— teaching—and to discuss, debate and brainstorm ideas pertaining to improving and enriching the academic, artistic, social and emotional dimensions of our students’ lives.

The 2009-2010 school year began for us on Monday, August 31, with our first Professional Day. Among the many topics on our agenda was a discussion/planning session for a new forum (to be known as “The Academy”) to deepen our study and share our questions around the work we do in the classroom. Taking the time for this sort of conversation will provide both a source of support and inspiration for our colleagues.

Our work was not all serious however. Wendy taught us to duel with “air” broad-swords and Marybeth coached even our most timid vocalists into creating some sweet harmonies! In addition to the work we do, these days together give us a chance to enjoy each other’s company and to warm the space for our students before classes begin.


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The Leadership Team is quite aware of the concerns that parents have concerning notification of trip return times. This came to our attention during the orientation trips. Please look for a new policy regarding this issue in the next edition of More Notes.

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PAreNtS WeeKeND

october 23-25

Now that the school year is solidly underway, our thoughts

have turned toward inviting parents back to the campus! This year Parents Weekend begins at

8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, and ends with brunch on Sunday,

October 25. The weekend will include an opportunity to visit

classes, a general meeting with all parents and teachers, class meet-

ings with parents and mentors, individual conferences between

teachers and parents, performanc-es of eurythmy, chorus, chamber

music ensembles, jazz, soccer games, an Ultimate Frisbee game (which you can join!), Sinfonietta and more! Of course we will have

good food and time for socializ-ing. If you haven’t already, make

your travel plans now!

High Mowing Parents Are Invited to Attend Morning Classes Friday, October 23

If you are one of the many parents who has entertained the wish to attend High Mowing School—here’s your chance! As part of Parents Weekend, High Mowing’s faculty cordially invites you to join us for Morning Assembly, Block Class and the first two Track Classes of the day on October 23. If you would like to attend classes, please come to campus in time for Morning Assembly—which begins promptly at 8:00a.m.


Parents Weekend at High Mowing School

Friday, October 23

8:00a.m. - Noon Parents Attend Morning Assembly and Classes

12:00p.m. Lunch ($12.00)

1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Pre-scheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences

4:00p.m. Class Receptions for Parents and Mentors

9th grade / 10th grade / 11th grade / 12th grade: Locations to be assigned

5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Pre-scheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences

5:00p.m. Chamber Music and Eurythmy in the Big Room

6:00p.m. Dinner begins ($12.00)

7:30p.m. Chorus and Jazz Performance in the Big Room

Saturday, October 24

8:00a.m. - 9:00a.m. Pre-scheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences

9:00a.m. Parent Association Reception and Meeting in the Dining Room

10:00a.m. Meeting of Parents and Teachers in the Big Room

11:30a.m. Lunch begins ($12.00)

1:00p.m. Class Meetings for Parents and Mentors

Prospective Parents Math Room in Science Building

9th grade Digital Arts Room

10th grade Center Room

11th grade Auditorium (Science Building)

12th grade Library

2:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Pre-scheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences

2:30p.m. Ultimate Frisbee Game (Parents too!)

3:00p.m. Boys’ Soccer with Holderness

3:00p.m. Girls’ Soccer with Brewster Academy

4:00p.m. College Workshop: Guidance Counselor Andrea Badger in the Library

5:00p.m. Chorus and Jazz Performance in Big Room

6:00p.m. Dinner begins ($12.00)

7:30p.m. Chamber Music, Eurythmy, and Sinfonietta, in the Big Room

Sunday, October 25

10:00a.m. – 12:30p.m. Brunch ($12.00)

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How to schedule Individual Parent/Teacher Conferences

Individual parent/teacher conferences are pre-scheduled 20 minute meetings during Parents Weekend (October 23 – 25) between advisors, teachers, dorm counselors, our guidance counselor and parents. We will also have some time available the weekend after Parents Weekend (October 30 and 31).

We will make every effort to accommodate as many of these conferences as we can. However, we will begin with scheduling four teachers per parent (or set of parents). If there is time, we will schedule more. We will begin scheduling Wednesday, October 14. Requests after 9:00a.m. on Monday, October 19 will be filled on a space-available basis.

To arrange appointments for parent/teacher conferences:

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• Friday afternoon, October 23, between 1:00p.m. and 5:00p.m.

• Saturday morning, October 24, between 8:00a.m. and 9:00a.m

• Saturday afternoon, October 24, between 2:00p.m. and 6:00p.m.

• Friday afternoon, October 30, between 4:00p.m. and 6:00p.m.

• Saturday morning, October 31, between 8:00a.m and 12:00a.m

Determine the times during those slots that you are available for conferences.

If you want to go to performances at 5:00p.m. on Friday or Saturday, watch the soccer or Ultimate Frisbee games on Saturday afternoon, or attend the College Prep Workshop at 4:00p.m., on Satur-day, please do not request a conference during those times. See the Parents Weekend Program on the previous page.

Make a list of the teachers (including advisor, dorm counselors and guidance counselor) that you would like to see, and prioritize it: 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. Communicate your priorities to us when you request your conference.

E-mail Dianna Normanton, [email protected] with your list of teachers, which day(s) and times you are available for conferences, or call our receptionist, Lori Way (603.654.2391). Dianna will reply to all emails within 24 hours to indicate receipt of your request. If you do not get a reply, please email her again. Be specific as to which weekend you are request-ing (and please, do not call Dianna).

Dianna will collate all of the information from you (and the teachers) and will schedule all parent teacher conferences (a rather monumental task as you can see!). You will be emailed and/or called with your schedule a few days before your appointment. (If you don’t receive an email by Thursday afternoon, October 22, let Dianna know by email.) Please know that every effort will be made to meet as many requests as possible, but compromises will inevitably have to happen!

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from the Dean of

Students:H1N1

Letter to Parents

September 8, 2009

As you are certainly aware, there has been much in the news about the H1N1 virus and its projected resurgence this fall. High Mowing personnel have been following this closely and have been particularly mindful of the recommendations being given to schools. We have developed a plan of action for our school, which we would like to share with you.

At High Mowing, as elsewhere, we will be placing a strong emphasis on preven-tion. This virus causes a respiratory infection with the primary symptoms including fever (100 degrees or greater), cough, stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and extreme fatigue. Some may also experience vomiting and diarrhea. To support prevention the following will be emphasized:

• The importance of maintaining a strong immune system through healthy habits like good diet and adequate sleep.

• The importance of washing hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. The school is installing a number of hand sanitizers throughout the campus.

• The need to practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette. Coughs and sneezes must be covered using elbows, rather than hands. Alternately, tissues may be used, and then promptly discarded.

• The need to avoid sharing personal items such as drinks, food, or utensils.

• The critical importance of staying away from school if symptoms are present – and of remaining at home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone (without the use of fever-reducing drugs).

In addition, although there are no specific protocols given for cleaning, our staff will be stepping things up a bit by, for example, using a Clorox solution on door knobs, handrails, and counter tops.

Given these precautions, we are hoping for the best! However, should a dorm student come down with H1N1 flu symptoms, we are prepared to respond appropriately. For students who live within a reasonable driving distance, we will phone the parents and ask that the student be picked up so that he or she can convalesce at home. If this is not possible, the student will be cared for here at school, according to the protocols recom-mended by the Public Health Department. These include:

• Isolation from others. Students with single rooms will remain in their rooms,


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while those with roommates will be moved to an empty room for the duration of the illness.

• Fluids offered frequently, healthy food offered at mealtimes.

• Creation of an environment where the student can sleep undisturbed.

• Monitoring of temperature every 4 hours when awake.

• Administering of analgesics, such as ibuprofen, every 4 hours, if desired.

• Use of surgical mask by caregiver.

• Ideally, a private bathroom. Use of surgical mask by patient if using a non-private bathroom.

• Frequent communication with parents.

As stated above, we are remaining optimistic, but do feel prepared to deal with what-ever happens this fall. If you have any questions or concerns, please do feel free to contact us at any time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Beverly Boyer, Dorm Counselor and Health Teacher

Cary Hughes, Dean of Students

This year’s Naturalist classes are off and run-ning again with a series of outdoor adventures. Beginning students will find themselves deep in the woods practicing

aidless navigation techniques, while the intermediate group will revisit various primitive skills learned last year and apply them in the wilds! Advanced students will complete the construction of the Abenaki wigwam started last spring and prepare to use it this winter.

The Naturalist Program has evolved over a period of years to intertwine Natural History studies with practical crafts (or woodcraft), wilderness survival skills, rite-of-passage experiences, and placed-based education. In many ways it can be seen as an exploration into the realm of language, as it focuses on relearning the language of Nature, and establishing a living relationship with the world within which we live.


HIgH MoWINg’S

HoLIDAy ScHeDuLe

Please note that High Mowing School is in session on the following dates (these days are not school holidays):

Columbus Day

October 12, 2009

Monday

Veterans Day

November 11, 2009

Wednesday

Martin Luther King Day

January 18, 2010

Monday

Presidents’ Day

February 15, 2010

Monday

Memorial Day

May 31, 2010

Monday

Cary Hughes

Dean of Students

High Mowing School

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DirectorHigh Mowing School Admissions events for Inquiring Parents

Please encourage your friends, neighbors, relatives or coworkers with children in middle school (or another high school) to attend these upcoming programs for inquiring parents. Participants may attend one or all of the programs listed below to find out more about High Mowing School. Interested parents should contact Kim Govoni, Admissions Assistant, at 603-654-2391 ext. 103, or email her at [email protected] by the school day before the event to let us know you will be coming. Current parents are welcome, too!


SEPTEMBER 23 Conversation with Inquiring Parents: The Transition to High School

Wednesday Robert Sim, Dean of Academics

7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Gather for a peek into Morning Roll Call, followed by an overview of what to expect when your student moves from elementary or middle school to high school. How does High Mowing’s curriculum support the adolescent during this important stage of life?

OCTOBER 20 Conversation with Inquiring Parents: Developing the Capacities of Thinking, Tuesday Feeling & Willing 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Judy Wachler, Faculty Co-Chair

When the thinking in the high school years builds upon the feeling nurtured in the grade-school years and upon the will fostered in the preschool age, the result is a mind characterized by creative imagination (thinking plus feeling), coupled with a strong wish to bring ideas into practical reality (thinking plus will). It is a mind that sees relationships between the sciences or the world of nature on the one side and the humanities or the world of mankind on the other. It enjoys the interpenetration of the two. Such a mind also sees human activity, including thinking, as a harmonious art of a greater universal picture. Learn how these capacities are consciously developed at High Mowing.

OCTOBER 29 Open House for Inquiring Parents with Presentation on Sciences at HMS Thursday Kim McCormick, Science Teacher 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In the high school, cognitive and intellectual thinking awakens strongly, and students now work with teachers who are specialists in their own subjects. The students are helped to observe phenomena, especially in the sciences, so that they can formulate their own conclusions and learn to explain and defend them. The thrust is toward developing independent judgment in the students, rather than feeding them finished statements. By working with diverse points of view in their studies, the students become skilled in looking at questions from a number of sides and appreciating the differences that are uncovered.

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NOVEMBER 12 Conversation with Inquiring Parents: The Importance of Physical Activity in Thursday High School

7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Keith Badger, Athletics Director, and Cedar Oliver, Spatial Dynamics practitioner

What do sports programs (competitive and intramural), and forms of movement including Spatial Dynamics and Eurythmy do to support the healthy development of the adolescent?

NOVEMBER 17 Open House for Inquiring Parents with Presentation on the Naturalist Program Tuesday, Keith Badger, Naturalist/Science Teacher

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Naturalist Program at High Mowing combines natural history, field ecology, and experimental archaeology with elements of wilderness adventure. This popular elective program reinforces a student’s understanding of and connection to nature, and supports the student’s healthy physical, mental and emotional development. Find out how.

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COLLEgE EVENTS FOR HIgH MOWINg STuDENTS

Fri Sept 18, 2009 Reg. Deadline October ACT

Mon Sept 21, 2009 9:30a.m. - 10:15a.m. Castleton State College (VT) Where: Guidance Office

Tuesdays, Sept 22 to Dec 8, 2009 juniors and seniors: 7p.m. - 9:30p.m. Ivy Bound SAT Prep Class Where: Auditorium

Fri Sept 25, 2009 12:15p.m. - 1:15p.m. global College of Long Island university Where: Guidance Office

Thu Sept 24, 2009 12:30p.m. - 1p.m. Sterling College (VT) Where: Guidance Office 7p.m. - 9p.m. NEACAC College Fair Where: University of New Hampshire

Mon Sept 28, 2009 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Cornell College (IA) Where: Guidance Office

Wed Sept 30, 2009 2p.m. - 3p.m. The Evergreen State College (WA) Where: Guidance Office Thu Oct 1, 2009 Reg. Deadline Nov. SAT I/II

More Notes Fri Oct 2, 2009 10a.m. - 11a.m. Bennington College (VT) Where: Guidance Office 12:15p.m. - 1:15p.m. Hampshire College (MA) Where: Guidance Office

Mon Oct 5, 2009 12:15p.m. - 1:15p.m. green Mountain College (VT) Where: Guidance Office 7p.m. - 9p.m. NEACAC College Fair Where: Southern New Hampshire University

Thu Oct 8, 2009 12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m. Wheaton College (MA) Where: Guidance Office

Sat Oct 10, 2009 7a.m. - 1p.m. SAT I and II Where: Souhegan High School

Tue Oct 13, 2009 10a.m. - 11a.m. New England College (NH) Where: Guidance Office 12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m. Lesley university (MA) Where: Guidance Office

Wed Oct 14, 2009 8a.m. - 12p.m. PSAT for juniors/sophomores Where: High Mowing School

Mon Oct 19, 2009 3p.m. - 3:45p.m. Earlham College Where: Guidance Office

Sat Oct 24, 2009 7a.m. - 12p.m. ACT Where: Dublin School

Tue Oct 27, 2009 1p.m. - 2p.m. Marlboro College Where: Guidance Office

Fri Oct 30, 2009 Reg. Deadline Dec. SAT I/II May be the last time seniors can take the test in time for college deadlines

Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:30p.m. - 9p.m. Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Where: Boston Center for the Arts

Fri Nov 6, 2009 Reg. Deadline Dec. ACT May be the last time seniors can take the test in time for college deadlines 10a.m. - 11a.m. St. Anselm’s College (NH) Where: Guidance Office

Sat Dec 5, 2009 7a.m. - 1p.m. SAT I and II Where: Con Val High School May be the last time seniors can take the test in time for college deadlines

Fri Nov 6, 2009 12:15p.m. - 1:15p.m. university of Tampa (FL) Where: Guidance Office

Mon Nov 16, 2009 12p.m. - 1p.m. Maine College of Art Where: Guidance Office

Sat Dec 5, 2009 7a.m. - 1p.m. SAT I and II Where: Con Val High School

Tue Dec 8, 2009 seniors, juniors, parents: 7p.m. - 8:30p.m. Financial Aid Night Where: High Mowing School Sat Dec 12, 2009 7a.m. - 12p.m. ACT Where: Dublin Christian Academy May be the last time seniors can take the test in time for college deadlines


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Tue Dec 15, 2009 Reg. Deadline Jan. SAT I/II

Sat Jan 23, 2010 7a.m. - 1p.m. SAT I and II Where: Brentwood School, Merrimack Recommended Test date for juniors to take the SAT I. Last possible test date for seniors.

Sat Feb 6, 2010 7a.m. - 1:30p.m. ACT Where: Dublin Christian Academy Recommended test date for juniors

Sat Mar 13, 2010 7a.m. - 1p.m. SAT I only offered Where: test at a center near your home

Sat Jun 5, 2010 7a.m. - 1p.m. SAT I and II Where: Souhegan High School Recommended test date for juniors to take the SAT II’s

SAT Prep Class for juniors and seniors at High Mowing School

There is still time for juniors and seniors to sign up for the SAT Prep class held at High Mowing on Tuesday evenings. The course will provide test preparation for the critical reading and math sections of the SAT I for juniors who will take the test in January and for seniors who would like to try to improve their scores. The Ivy Bound SAT prep course will begin Tuesday, Sept. 22 (not Sept. 15 as previously advertised) and will run through Dec. 8. The class is 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. and will be held in the Science Auditorium. Cost for the course is $1250 (reduced from $1350). An additional preparation for the writing section of the SAT I will be held Sunday afternoons in November and costs an additional $400. For more information about the course or to register call Ivy Bound at 877.975.1600.

representatives from colleges visit High Mowing

A number of colleges will be sending admissions representatives to High Mowing throughout the fall. These visits provide juniors and seniors with an opportunity to learn about specific colleges and to make a personal contact with their Admissions Office. These events are posted on the High Mowing website calendar and announced to students at roll call. For your convenience, they are also listed here in More Notes on the previous pages.

college Planning Webinars

The Center for College Planning at New Hampshire Higher Education is hosting college planning webinars for juniors and seniors and their families. Topics include: Standardized Testing, Financial Aid and Funding, Writing the College Essay, Student Athletes, and Col-lege Prep for Seniors. Register today for the free webinars beginning Monday, Sept. 21 at www.nhheaf.org/events.asp!

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Upcoming Events | September

chapel and Parent Social: Next one September 20th!

For students, the evening begins with a dress-up dinner at 5:45 p.m., with Chapel at 6:45 p.m. It usually ends before 8:00 p.m. All students are strongly encouraged to at-tend—both day and boarding. Day students attending Chapel may eat dinner at no cost that evening.

The Parent Association would like to invite parents to gather at the Alumni House for a social time during Chapel. Please join us at 6:45 p.m.

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David Anderson Music Fund Benefit concert

Sunday, September 27, 2009, 2:00 p.m.In the Big Room

Featuring Juri de Marco on French Horn & The Sinfonietta, Mark Ferguson, DirectorDonations to the David Anderson Music Fund accepted at the door.

Juri is visiting from his native Germany, where he plays the French Horn with five orchestras, most notable are the Landesjugend Orchester Baden-Wuertemburg, the Junge Sinfonie, Reutlingen and Okomusica, Tuebingen. He has been playing French horn for seven years and has attended three master classes in chamber music at Jeu-nesses Musicales International. His most recent teacher was the late Sebastian Schorr, soloist with the Wuertembuger Philharmonic. In addition to playing French horn, Juri is skilled at composition, improvisation and music theory. He is in the 11th grade at the Freie Georgen Schule, a Waldorf school in Reutlingen.

The program features a variety of music including Beethoven’s Horn Sonata, Mozart’s, Adagio and Rondo for flute, oboe, viola, cello and piano, as well as Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 1 for horn and orchestra.

Morceau De Concert, op. 94 – Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 – 1921)Horn – Juri de Marco Piano – Mark Ferguson Sonata for Horn and Piano, op. 17 – Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)Movement I – Allegro moderato Horn – Juri de MarcoPiano – Mark Ferguson Adagio and Rondo, KV 617 – W.A. Mozart (1756 – 1791)Flute – Elise MacDonald Oboe – Sue HenkelViola – Christian Hoschek Cello – Zoë FalkPiano – Mark Ferguson Concerto no. 1 for Horn and Orchestra, K.412 – W.A. Mozart (1756 – 1791)Horn Solo – Juri de Marco

For more information, please contact Heather Carver at [email protected] or (603) 654-2391 ext. 135.


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High Mowing Parent Association

MONTHLY GATHERINGS of the Parent Association will be held at the Alumni House on campus or at local host homes, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. You will be notified by email with exact location and time. Refreshments are always welcome! You can access and participate in our meetings with our phone conferencing system. Call 1-712-580-7700 with the Password: 444466 on the day/time of the meeting.

The following is a list of our monthly gatherings for the 2009-2010 School Year:

Should you like to volunteer to host a Parent Association Gathering at your home, please contact Amy Conley or Ellen Friel. Volunteer forms can be placed in the Parent Association mailbox in the main office.

September 29, Tuesday High Mowing Alumni House

October 24, Saturday, High Mowing Campus

This is Parents Weekend — time and location

to be announced

November 12, Thursday The home of HMS parent Kurt Anderson

706 Abbot Hill Rd., Wilton, NH. 03086

December There is no PA Meeting held in December

January 20, Wednesday The Home of HMS parent Susan Danoff

121 Main St., New Ipswich, NH 03071

February 6, Saturday This is Winterfest Weekend— time and location

to be announced.

March 24, Wednesday to be determined

April 15, Thursday to be determined

May 11, Tuesday to be determined

Complete notes from our meetings are posted on the High Mowing website: www.highmowing.org/home/parents/news-and-calendar.html. Please see the next page of More Notes for additional information about the Parent Association.


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Associationthe Parent Association

The Parent Association is committed to open communication (between parents, students and the school), community development and fund raising. We support the mission, principles and continued growth of High Mowing School.

Chairpersons: Ellen Friel, Amy Conley

Faculty/Staff Liaison: Heather Cochrane, Director of Development and freshman parent

Recording Secretary: Donna Brown

Day Student Rep: Bob Meissner

Senior Class reps: Ellen and Phil Friel

Junior Class reps: Michael Moore, Deb Abrahams-Dematte, Evie Johnston

Sophomore Class reps: Paulo Santillan and Michael Dias

Freshman Class reps: Kurt Anderson, Mary Graham

Parent Volunteers are needed in every aspect of our Parent Association! We have many opportunities to gather and work, and to fund raise for High Mowing. We also have loads of fun!

Please look over the PA Volunteer form in your parent packet, and mail or deliver the form to High Mowing School / 222 Isaac Frye Highway / Wilton, NH 03086. Volun-teer forms can also be placed in the Parent Association mailbox in the main office. Information regarding the Sunday night Chapel at High Mowing is also included in your Parent Packet. Please take a moment to read this very important info.

Quick Notes from our first meeting:

Our first PA Meeting was a success. We gathered in the High Mowing Dining Room and there were about 50 parents present. All of our Class Reps were in attendance and were introduced. Elise MacDonald gave a summary of the music program this year. Minutes from this meeting are available at: www.highmowing.org/home/parents/news-and-calendar.html. Later, we were all treated to a very gracious gathering at the home of Kurt Anderson, Mary Anderson, and Mary Carroll Moore. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food, pool, company and hospitality! Sincere thanks to all who attended!

Please see the previous page of More Notes for our monthly schedule of meetings.




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Looking for images of HMS events and activities

Do you have digital photos of campus activities you’d like to share? If so, we’d love to have them for our new website! Photos are needed throughout the year of students, teachers and parents. Please burn them to a CD and place them in Nancy Tichanuk’s mailbox in the main building. They will be stored for future use on our server. A short note with the name and date of the activity would be appreci-ated. Thank you!

More Notes is published every other week throughout the school year by High Mowing School. If you would like to have an item considered for publica-tion, please submit it via email to: [email protected]

Submission deadlines:

Sept 28 Oct 12 Oct 26 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 7 Dec 21 Jan 4 Jan 18 Feb 1 Feb 15 Mar 15 Mar 29 Apr 12 Apr 26 May 10

May 24

High Mowing School

222 Isaac Frye Highway

Wilton, NH 03086

603.654.2391

www.highmowing.org

mailto:ntichanuk%40highmowing.org?subject=more%20notes

http://highmowing.org/

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