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2009 Spring & Summer
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Raising Healthy Children - learning real coping skills:
by Joan Walker
From Health & Healing in the Triangle
June 17, 2009 |
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Congratulations to the Class of 2009
More than 600 family, teachers, alumni, and friends gathered to take part in the graduation ceremony of the 40 members of the CFS Class of 2009 on Saturday, June 6 2009 in the Carolina Friends School gym. To see photos, read quotes, and more, click here……
June 16, 2009 |
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In Memorium: Cal Geiger--CFS teacher, Volunteer, Board Member
If you learned the value and joy of service at CFS, Cal has touched your life.
If you were a student in the Upper School in the ‘70s and 80s, you remember Cal Geiger.
If you took basket weaving in a Lower School interest group during that last 20+ years, you knew Cal Geiger.
Carolina Friends School lost a wise and steadfast friend and leader on the morning of June 1, when Calhoun Geiger died peacefully at his home in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
A Memorial Meeting for Worship under the care of Durham Friends Meeting will be held at Carolina Friends School, in the Center Building, on Saturday, June 27, at 4:00 p.m.
To read more about Cal, click here.......
To share and read memories of Cal, click here.....
June 3, 2009 |
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CFS Alumni are busy all over the globe: competing in NCAA III Finals in New Jersey; premiering four short dance films as part of a fourteen film collaboration in Berlin; finishing a book tour for his widely praised first book; and more. To keep up with our alumni, go here……
May 19, 2009
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Evian Patterson ('98) talks about how an interest in Islam and the Middle East has led him from North Carolina to Cairo and now to New York University where he's earning a masters in public service.
May 12, 2009
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Congratulations to the CFS Class of 2009 on their offers of admission to a wide array of fine colleges and universities.
. . . read more . . .
May 7, 2009
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Grammy winning CFS alumnus performs for the Upper School
Jim Lauderdale (CFS ’75) performed songs and reminisced about his days at CFS for a group of CFS students on his recent visit to the school.
To see photos and learn more about Jim, click here…..
May 7, 2009 |
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"Footloose" in the Upper School
The Upper School's production of "Footloose" was a huge success. The large cast of actors, dancers, singers, and musicians played to sell out crowds.
To see a selection of photos from the play, click here......
May 7, 2009
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Students of Color and Their Families Picnic and Potluck
The Students of Color and Their Families Picnic and Potluck will take place on Sunday, April 19 from 4 to 6 pm. The location is the gym lobby. For more details, click here.....
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CFS students admitted to N.C. Governor's School
Two rising seniors from Carolina Friends School have been accepted to attend the N.C. Governor's School during the summer of 2009. Admission is highly competitive. The students were chosen from among a large pool of highly qualified applicants from across the state. Read more...
March 20, 2009
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From the PSA: Save the Date
Sunday March 29,
4:00pm
Upper School Meeting Hall.
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PSA and Community Read present a Documentary Double Feature:
Chocolate
Country and T-Shirt Travels.
Click here to read more.
March 20, 2009
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CFS Civil Rights Documentaries
The Carolina Friends School Fall Civil Rights Class
cordially invites you to the world premiere of two short documentaries: Talking about Race and Selma Stories.
Join us Wednesday, March 11 @ 6:00pm in the Upper School Meeting Hall. Click here to read more...
March 5, 2009 |
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WE DID IT!
Donations to the Friends of Friends School Fund have topped our goal of $250,000. To date, our total is $275,327! Our goal this year was 47% larger than our previous annual giving goals, so this is quite an achievement.
Thanks go to our many parents, Board, alumni, grandparents, staff, and friends who made donations.
To see photos and read more, click here
March 3, 2009
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Lower School Students Create Hydraulic Models
Students in Lower School's Forest Class recently created these colorful design projects based on their study of hydraulics and closed systems.
Click here to read more...
March 3, 2009 |
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CFS Founder Receives Distinguished Service Award
Peter Klopfer, a founder of Carolina Friends School, and emeritus professor of biology at Duke University, was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Service Award by the Samuel Dubois Cook Society on February 17, 2009. The Society works to foster racial equality at Duke and in the broader community.
To read more.......
February 18, 2009 |
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Curriculum Independence at CFS
CFS is a member of the newly formed Independent Curriculum Group, an organization of schools that has declared independence from standardized tests that dictate curriculum. We are part of a growing movement of nationally recognized college preparatory schools that have either dropped or de-emphasized the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Learn more here ...
February 17, 2009 |
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Raising Healthy Children - neuroplasticity: changing how we comprehend learning
by Jon Lepofsky, PhD.
From Health & Healing in the Triangle
February 17, 2009 |
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Spotlight on Staff - Patience Vanderbush
Our current installment of “Spotlight on Staff” features girls varsity basketball coach Patience Vanderbush. Click here to read more.
February 5, 2009
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Spotlight on Staff - Ida Trisolini
Our current installment of “Spotlight on Staff” features Middle School teacher Ida Trisolini. Click here to read about Ida and her work at CFS.
January 29, 2009
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Out of Many, We are One
On Monday, January 19th nearly 700 members of the Carolina Friends School community gathered for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration. For photos and the story, click here.....
Read the invitation from the MLK, Jr. Day Planning Committee and check out the schedule of events!
January 28, 2009
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Raising Healthy Children - Children as Healers
by Lisa Wilson Carboni
From Health & Healing in the Triangle
January 15, 2009 |
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PSA DANCE PARTY!
On Friday, January 30, CFS will host a Mid-Winter Dance Bash for current and past parents, staff, and board. Please plan to join us for a festive evening of dance, refreshments, and friendships. Click here for more info...
January 14, 2009 |
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Spotlight on Staff - Bob Druhan
This week's installment of “Spotlight on Staff” features Upper School science teacher Bob Druhan.
January 8, 2009 |
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Captivating Performance by Alumni Dancers and Actors
On Saturday, January 3, alumni dancers and actors returned for an
impressive dance ensemble and theatrical performance. Read the reflections of Upper School teacher Susan Kincaid and view more
photos here.
January 5, 2009 |
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CFS Alumnus Eric Garner ('80) has been elected President of the International Bar Association Water Law Committee.
The committee works to address the decreasing quantity of fresh water and the effects of climate change on water resources around the globe. This is the first in a series of profiles/news articles about what CFS alumni are doing.
December 19, 2008
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Spotlight on Staff - Sara Daily
Read about Durham Early School teacher Sara Daily in the current installment of “Spotlight on Staff”
December 12, 2008
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Carolina Friends School Develops
Economic Relief Program for Middle-Income Families
In response to increasing pressure on middle-income families at this independent Quaker school, Carolina Friends School has developed an Economic Relief Program for middle-income families, in addition to its ordinary tuition aid program. Read more here. . .
December 8, 2008 |
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We & Thee - Fall 2008 Issue
Read the latest copy of We & Thee!
Click here for issues you may have missed.
December 4, 2008
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Spotlight on Staff - Toni Williamson
Our third installment of “Spotlight on Staff” features Middle School teacher Toni Williamson. Click here to read about Toni and her work at CFS.
December 1, 2008
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From Friends Council on Education:
Why the Obamas Chose Sidwell Friends
Irene McHenry,
Executive Director of the Friends Council on Education shares an anti‐elitist view of the Obama's choice of a Friends school for their children. Read more here. . . .
December 1, 2008
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| Congratulations to Nate Vernon,
Durham Herald Player of the Week
Nate's interview from HeraldSun.com Nov 21, 2008:
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Basketball (power forward/small forward/shooting guard/point guard) |
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Senior |
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The 6-5 senior recorded a triple-double to lead his team to a season-opening win Monday. Vernon had a team-high 31 points, 19 rebounds and 11 assists in the win over Cresset. |
Blue Devils, Tar Heels or Wolfpack? |
Tar Heels |
Favorite Movie: |
White Men Can't Jump |
Favorite Athlete: |
"Steve Nash because I've just heard a lot of stories about how hard he works, and I just look up to him." |
Playing on my iPod right now?: |
Paper Trails CD by T.I. |
Favorite restaurant?: |
Bali-Hai |
Three people I'd invite to dinner?: |
My grandmother Ruth, Barack Obama and Stephen Curry |
Favorite class?: |
Calculus II |
November 25, 2008 |
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Fall Symposium 2008
On Monday, November 17, the Upper School used the day between Fall and Winter terms for a symposium on Current Affairs, organized by the Clerks Committee. Read more about the symposium and speakers here.
November 24, 2008 |
Quaker n'oats provided "half-time" entertainment |
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Friends of Friends School
What is Friends of Friends School?
What part does it have in providing new learning technology for our students?
What improvements is it helping to realize?
How does it support the day-to-day quality of our students’ education?
To find out click here…
November 21, 2008
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Spotlight on Staff - Joan Walker
Lower School teacher Joan Walker shares some thoughts on life, heroes, and teaching in the second installment of our “Spotlight on Staff” interview series.
November 14, 2008
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What Does It Mean to Be a Quaker School Today, in General and at CFS?
At the PSA Meeting on November 12, 2008, the School Life Committee sponsored a panel of teachers and students from Early through Upper School to focus on this question.
Click here to read a summary of the evening's discussion.
November 14, 2008 |
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Hear Mike Hanas on WCHL
Friends who have heard Mike's radio spots on WCHL have enjoyed them enough, and thought that they capture the spirit of CFS so well, that we're making them available here in MP3 format:
Fall at CFS
The Election
The Economy
November 13, 2008
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Upper School Goes to D.C.
On Friday, November 7, the entire Upper School gathered in the early a.m. to head for Washington D.C., where students visited museums, historical monuments, and government agencies, with each selecting one for a morning visit and another for the afternoon. After dinner in Union Station, they boarded the bus for home at 7 p.m. A great time was had by all.
November 12, 2008
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Election '08 In The Middle School
Since electives began in September, students in Henry Walker’s Election 08 class have been busy campaigning and preparing for debates. Read more...
November 5, 2008
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Spotlight on Staff - Jon Lepofsky
Upper School teacher Jon Lepofsky shares some thoughts on growing up, living and teaching in the first installment of our “Spotlight on Staff” interview series.
October 29, 2008 |
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Raising Healthy Children - Focus Your Awareness
by Joanna Sisk-Purvis
From Health & Healing in the Triangle
October 27, 2008 |
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Way to Grow
Every year Lower School teachers select a theme to explore as they create multidisciplinary projects. This year's theme, Way to Grow, has already led to several avenues of inquiry and exploration. Read more...
October 17, 2008 |
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New Mobile Labs in the Lower and Middle Schools
Lower School and Middle School students are delighted to be using new mobile laptop labs this fall. These labs provide teachers with expanded opportunities for integrating technology into the classrooms. Click here for some shots of the labs in action.
October 15, 2008 |
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Newton Grove Farmworkers Festival
A group of Upper School students and staff traveled to Newton Grove on the weekend of September 20 for the Farmworkers Festival. CFS Upper School has forged strong connections with farmworkers there through Father Tony and the Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry. CFS students raised $270, which they donated to Father Tony's soccer tournament prize fund. Many will return to Newton Grove in December during Upper School’s winter service days.
Upper School staff member Susan Kincaid is also working with a group of sophomores who have adopted a work camp; they will raise money that will help support the farmworkers at this camp. Through this work with Father Tony and the farmworkers, CFS students are learning important lessons about immigration, inclusivity, and what it means to be a global citizen.
October 3, 2008 |
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On Education
Duke University Dean and Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education, Steve Nowicki, is the parent of a CFS alumnus and a member of the CFS Board of Trustees. He recently spoke to new students at Duke about education.
"…the acquisition of new ideas is not something you experience passively... You need to keep an open mind to learn, but this by itself also isn’t enough. You need to actively find things to put into that open mind. Learning is not a spectator sport!"
Click here for an exerpt and link to the full text of Dean Nowicki's speech.
October 3, 2008 |
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Upper School welcomes Alicia Lucasi!
Alicia, from La Paz, Bolivia, will be an intern in the Upper School for the 2008-09 school year. Alicia is working to become an English teacher in Bolivia. At CFS she will teach Spanish and Bolivian Culture and will work individually with students who need practice speaking Spanish. As a Quaker, she marvels at our silent meetings for worship, since in Bolivia Quaker meetings are not silent; instead there is music and singing, as well as a message from the pastor. Alicia is staying with families of CFS students and graduates. We’re glad to have her with us!
October 1, 2008 |
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Courses New to the Middle School
This fall Middle School students are able to choose from some exciting new electives, including Chamber Choir, Election '08, Flight, Digital Photography, Magical Masks, World Music, Olympics, Creating Documentary, and Yoga. Still available are familiar favorites like Debate, Dessert Theater, Capture the Flag, Woodworking, Rise and Shine (Making Breakfasts and Brunch), Ukelele, Flash Animation, and much more. Click here for a complete list and descriptions of required classes and electives in the Middle School.
October 1, 2008 |
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Upper School Academics
Joining the roster of Upper School courses this year are: Campaign 2008, Latin American Literature – Borges & Bolano, Genesis – A Close Reading, Guy Gavriel Kay, Profiles in Courage, Global Citizenship Capstone, Biology Research Project, Energy, Eastern Philosophy & Spirituality, Ethics & the Environment, Logic & Puzzle Solving, Transgender Issues, Trail Blazing, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, and Sports & Politics. Students in introductory and advanced Biology courses are engaging in original research projects. This year’s Senior Seminar is focusing on Public and Private Spheres. Click here for a complete list of Upper School courses.
October 1, 2008 |
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Writing Workshop in Lower School
This year the teachers in Sky and River Classes are renewing the focus on teaching writing, drawing on a program developed by Lucy Calkins and others at Teachers College in New York. With these first- and second-year Lower School students our emphasis is on writing itself; students learn to plan, draft, and revise stories, poems, and reports . . . and best of all, to write with confidence and skill. Read more . . .
September 18, 2008
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Back-to-School Picnic
On Sunday, August 24, the CFS community gathered to welcome in the school year at the annual back-to-school picnic. It's hard to know for sure, but we're estimating that 600 attended. A pre-picnic welcome for new families and their buddies helped to ease the transition for the newer members of our community. This year we welcomed 78 new students to CFS, and 17 of them were new not just to us but also to the Triangle, with some having moved within recent weeks (and one family having arrived a few hours before the picnic!). We're glad for our longtime families and new ones too, and are eagerly looking forward to the 2008-09 school year.
August 25, 2008 |
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The Saga of a Celebratory Candle
How do you mail a small candle without having it crumble? Ask John Ladd, director of development at CFS.
In February, over 100 supporters of CFS gathered to celebrate the success of the $4 million Next Step Campaign. At the end of the evening each person received a candle. The light was passed from person to person until the flickering flames brightly illuminated the entire room.
“It was a moving experience, and we wanted to somehow share it with the many friends of CFS who lived too far away to join us that night,” said John. So the development team picked up the challenge of sending candles to these supporters. Read more...
July 8, 2008 |
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Follow a Middle School Teacher's Trek to Ecuador
Tommy Johnson was selected to participate in a program in Ecuador sponsored by the NC Museum of Science and Heifer International. Tommy will be studying the eco-systems and culture of Ecuador. Click here to follow Tommy's progress.
June 25, 2008
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End of Year Program in Upper School 2008
From May 17th to June 3rd, Upper School students and staff were involved in a variety of End of Year Experiences. These included internships, some local service work, and five off campus "trips" to Trinidad, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Appalachia, and Out West. To see some pictures from these trips, click here:
June 23, 2008
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Graduation 2008
The 44 members of the Carolina Friends School class of 2008 graduated on June 8, 2008. Over 700 gathered to celebrate the largest graduating class in CFS history. More.....
Click here to see where our graduates are headed next.
June 13, 2008
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Sky Class Service Project
LS parents Eliana and Andy worked with Sky Class teachers and students to make school kits for the American Friends Service Committee to distribute. click here for more information |
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Meet the Klopfers
Martha and Peter Klopfer, who founded CFS with other families from the Durham and Chapel Hill Friends Meetings in the early 1960s, joined the Parent-Staff Association on Thursday, May 14, sharing stories from the early days of the School. Longtime staff member Henry Walker composed a poem in honor of the Klopfers.
May 15, 2008
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The Middle School Charges Itself with Having a No-Trash Lunch on Thursday
Last week the Middle School was visited by a group of Early School students and presented with a letter charging the Middle School to clean up its act. The Early Schoolers had gone on a trash walk around the middle school and were not happy with what they found!
Read more about the Middle School's response on Matthew's blog...
May 1, 2008
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Congratulations to the CFS Class of 2008 on their offers of admission to a wide array of fine colleges and universities.
. . . read more . . .
April 30, 2008
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Clothing Drive for Kabul orphans and school children...
April 18, 2008 |
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CFS Global Village “Wiki”
What if the world were a village? The Middle School’s Global Village class is attempting to answer just that. Inspired by David Smith’s book, If the World Were a Village, Robert’s class has created a wiki space that captures students’ perspectives on our global community and the impact that its ever-increasing size has on our planet. So far, students have compiled research on a wide range of issues that currently impact our global community including: technology, languages, pollution and population. Although students are continuously updating and revising their wiki pages, feel free to take a look at their work in progress at http://cfsglobalvillage.wikispaces.com/.
April 9, 2008
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Professional development opportunities for Middle School staff
Click here to read more about these exciting opportunities...
April 4, 2008
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Raising Healthy Children by Charlie Layman
From Health & Healing in the Triangle
April 4, 2008
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Middle School Solar Car Challenge
Students in Tommy Johnson’s class are off and running on their challenge to design working, solar powered cars. Read more about the class and the contest.
April 1, 2008
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2007-2008 - Winter
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No Child Left Inside by Sue Caldwell and Barbara Conger
from Health and Healing in the Triangle
December 18, 2007
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We & Thee - Fall 2007 Issue
Read the latest copy of We & Thee - now in full color!
(in pdf form - requires Acrobat Reader)
November 27, 2007
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Preparing for Global Citizenship
Several courses in the CFS Upper School this year resonate with our commitment to preparing our students to be global citizens. Read more about these courses...
A complete list of Upper School courses can be found here.
November 11, 2007
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Raising Healthy Children by Annie Dwyer
From Health & Healing in the Triangle
November 8, 2007 |
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Afghan Sister Schools Project -- Update
In October CFS was fortunate to have a week-long visit from Noorin Nazari, an Afghan native who has been a tremendous resource for our Afghan Sister Schools Project. Read about Noorin's recent visits to Afghanistan and CFS...
October 11, 2007 |
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Lower School Design Technology - Exploring Electricity
October 9, 2007 |
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Graduation 2007
The 37 members of the Carolina Friends School class of 2007 graduated on June 9, 2007. Nearly 500 parents, teachers, alumni, parents of alumni, Board members, family, and friends gathered in the Carolina Friends School gymnasium to celebrate this important event. More.....
June 9, 2007
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CFS Parent-Staff Association
Fostering a strong, cohesive all-school community.
May 29, 2007 |
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Governor's School
Five CFS students are chosen for Governor's School this summer. Admission to this prestigious, six-week summer program is highly selective.
Math and Science Honors
Five CFS Upper School students are awarded prestigious summer opportunities in math and science.
Trinidad and Tobago End of Year Trip
Follow the adventures of 24 CFS students and their teachers Elise London, Jamie Hysjulien, and Matt Jesse on their trip to Trinidad and Tobago.
Exploratoriums in the Middle School
Exploratorium is just one of the unique features of the CFS Middle School. Exploratorium classes are designed to give students a broader view of the world and themselves in it.
May 25, 2007
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Greg Mortensen
For the last five years, Greg Mortensen has devoted his life to building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan, a job as risky as it is visionary. Greg will speak at Carolina Friends School on February 28, 2007.
February 9, 2007
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