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Late Fall Edition
It’s been a fabulous fall at MBS. Now that the start of
school and the first quarter are behind us and we are settling into our routine,
we are faced with fast-approaching holidays. We have a lot planned and hope
you can set aside some time to join in the fun! Community building is our
primary goal for the year, and we want everyone to feel welcome to
participate. A heartfelt thank you to the many individuals who have stepped
up to help so far. We could not do it without you! Interested in helping out?
Please let us know!
MBS Monday and MBS Week in Review will continue to be our primary
communication vehicles. The best way to stay up to date on upcoming events as
well as to get recaps of past events is to diligently read these biweekly emails
from the school. In addition, this seasonal PA newsletter will continue to
contain lots of great information. In this issue, we include our 2015-2016
budget, a list of upcoming dates, a volunteer spotlight, many updates from our
coordinators, and a Fashion Show wrap up.
2015-2016
Executive Board
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President • Bea Fagan
[email protected]
908.451.4683
Vice President • Kathy King
[email protected] • 973.951.0862
Treasurer • Michele Blanchard
[email protected]
973.945.0204
Secretary • Stacy McCann
[email protected]
973.714.2213
Please be in touch with any questions. To the right is a list of our Board members’
names and contact information. We welcome all input! We look forward to
seeing you on campus or at an upcoming PA gathering. Happy Holidays!
Arts Coordinator • Carlene Pruitt
[email protected]
973.879.6221
PA General Meeting
Athletics Coordinator
Schuyler Ryon
[email protected]
973.517.4388
November 12 • 8:15am coffee • 8:30-9:30 meeting
Kirby Chapel
Featuring a conversation with MBS faculty highlighting some of
the ways our students can pursue learning outside
the traditional classroom and curriculum:
The Global Studies Program • Aline Della Torre
Advanced Seminar Classes • Roger Richard
Community Service Program • Andrea Deventer & Jessica Weinberger
Middle School Leadership • Lisa Swanson
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Community Coordinator
Monica Giaquinto
[email protected]
908.447.4007
Event Coordinator
Jenn Gronning
[email protected]
973.879.4328
Middle School Coordinator
Margaret Dempsey
[email protected]
973.222.2308
Our meeting will conclude with an MBS parent Tech Tip or two,
so remember to bring your devices.
Upper School Coordinator
Kelli Hutchinson
[email protected]
973.610.6114
It’s going to be an informative morning we hope you won’t miss!
Please remember to park in the arboretum.
Volunteer Placement Coordinator
Melissa Simon
[email protected]
917.767.9738
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MBS Parents Association
2015-2016 Operating Budget
PA Administration
Volunteer
Spotlight
Lisa Ostroff
Zip Code: 07090 (Westfield)
Children/Grades:
Harrison, 3rd and Ava, 6th
PA Position:
Arts Committee Member
Q: Why did you choose to get involved
as a first year parent to MBS?
A: In my previous school, I
wanted to wait and see how the
school worked, what the activities
would be and take my time before
getting involved. What I found
was that, by the time I did jump
in, I missed out on opportunities
to meet people and get a better
understanding of the school. I
wasn't going to let that happen
again so this time, I looked at
what interested my daughter and
decided to volunteer in that area.
I have met amazing parents, many
of whom I would never have
met otherwise and I am now
responsible for your Founders
Hall lobby artwork displays.
I love it!
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If you would like to get more involved,
please contact Melissa Simon at
[email protected]. We have many
opportunities that can fit your interests
and your schedule.
Meetings/Hospitality
PA Newsletters
Postage
PR/Marketing/Signage
Supplies, Software & Equipment
Faculty/Staff Appreciation
Gifts
Opening Day Fac/Staff Gift
Thanksgiving Fac/Staff Gift
Last Day Fac/Staff Gift
Care & Correspondence
Give Aways
End of Year Gifts
September PA Leadership Retreat
PANJIS
Miscellaneous
Arts
Dinner Theatre
Wine/Cheese Art Party
Candy/Flower Grams
Sandwich Board Signage
Performing Arts Program Cover
US Play Program Ad
US Musical Program Ad
Athletics
Homecoming
Team Parents
Championship Jackets
Marketing/Banners
Miscellaneous
Upper School
9th Grade Parent Meet & Greet
12th Grade Student Recognition
Commencement
Middle School
Meet & Greet
8th Grade Student Recognition
Community
Holiday Decorating
Morris County Farms
Supplies & Decorations
Book Club
Zip Code Liaisons
Admission Liaison
Ice Cream Social
Community Service
Common Ground
Dues
Expenses
Volunteer Coordination
End of Year PA Recognition Event
Total Expenses
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Budget
$750.00
$1,500.00
$200.00
$1000.00
$3,000.00
$4,000.00
$800.00
$800.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$0.00
$250.00 $1,000.00
$250.00
$200.00
$1,000.00
$250.00
$80.00
$80.00 $3,000.00
$1,000.00
$4,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00 $400.00
$10,000.00
$160.00 $600.00
$500.00 $2,000.00
$300.00
$200.00
$0.00
$250.00
$250.00
$1,000.00
$200.00 $500.00
$45,820.00
An Update from the Arts Committee
Backstage Pass. For the
first Backstage Pass, a group
of parents were treated to an
intimate, behind-the-scenes
discussion of the making of
Almost, Maine with Dr. Susan
Speidel, MBS Performing Arts
Department Chair. She shared
interesting anecdotes of the
play and playwright, challenges
and amusing stories of the
rehearsals, and intricacies of
putting together a high school production. The
parents were also treated to a backstage tour of
the set (constructed by the Stagecraft students)
and a peak at the dressing rooms furnished with
costumes from the show. Almost, Maine runs
November 11 – 14 in Founders Hall.
Ragtime: The Musical. Join Backstage Pass for
a one-night-only performance of Ragtime at the
Morristown MPAC on Thursday, January 28th at
7:30pm. Only a
limited number of
reduced-priced
orchestra tickets
are available for
this exclusive,
fun-filled evening.
We will also meet for drinks prior to show time,
location TBA.
Dinner Theater. Come for a fun evening out with
other MBS parents at the inaugural Dinner Theater
on Thursday, November 12. Join us for a delectable
meal starting at 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in Kirby Chapel
followed by the performance of Almost, Maine at
7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall. Advance tickets required
and are $30 per person and $15 for MBS Students
and Faculty (includes dinner and theater). To
reserve your spot, send a check payable to “MBS PA”
to Pam McGuinness, 9 Peachcroft Drive, Harding,
NJ 07960. Questions? Call Pam at 973-525-6501
or email at [email protected].
Lobby Display.
Come by and see the
Lobby Display for
Almost, Maine. Check
out the headshots
of our actors, view
student artwork
Ragtime is the story of an upper-class wife, a
created specifically
determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young
Harlem musician -- set in turn-of-the-century New for the play, and
York. Their compelling stories are set to theatre's
learn more about
richest and most glorious Tony Award®-winning
the deep woods
score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.
of Maine. The
Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best
display will be up
Musical Score, this 13-time Tony Award nominated through the run
musical is a timeless celebration of life -- what it
of the show.
could and should be!
Performances
To reserve your ticket, send a check for $54 payable are Wednesday,
November 10 at 3:30 p.m. and
to “MBS PA” to Nancy Collins, 7 Delaware Road,
Morristown, NJ 07960 by Monday November 16th. Thursday, November 12 through Saturday,
November 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are limited and will be confirmed for the
first payments received. Questions? Email Nancy at
[email protected].
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welcome. Contact: Janet Hess at [email protected] and Andrea Hawkins at [email protected]
Thanksgiving. The Parents Association invites you to hike with us,
Wednesday, November 18th at Jockey Hollow. The address is
600 Tempe Wick Road in Morristown. We will meet at 10:15 am
at the Visitors’ Center and begin hiking at 10:30 am.
TAKE A HIKE
Book Club. Spend a relaxing and enriching evening at the MBS
Parents Association Book Club. Dr. Owen Boynton will facilitate
our book discussion of The Sense of an Ending, by Julian Barnes
along with the short story by Alice Munro: "Hateship, Friendship,
Courtship, Loveship, Marriage."
Come join us on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 pm in Alumni
House. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions,
please call Anne Carolan at 973-270-3815.
Holiday Decorating. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and we need your help with the
decorating of our campus! In a few short hours we will transform it into a beautiful holiday setting (and
enjoy some coffee, hot chocolate, and breakfast goodies).
Many hands make light work, so please come and join us on Tuesday, December 1st at 8:15 am. We will
have volunteers working in teams to decorate the many areas of campus. We hope to be done by 11:30 am.
If you are interested in volunteering, even just for an hour, please contact Elizabeth Fay at [email protected]
or Sandy Kirby at [email protected].
Upcoming Dates
PA General Meeting • November 12 • 8:15 am • Kirby Chapel
Dinner Theater • November 12 • 5:30 pm • Kirby Chapel
Hike • November 18 • 10:30 am • Jockey Hollow
Book Group • November 19 • 7:00 pm • Alumni House
Holiday Decorating • December 1 • 8:15 am • MBS
And, a look further out…
MBS Zip Code Night Out • February 26
125th Anniversary Gala • April 16
Please read the weekly MBS Monday email from the school for details about these events and more!
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Thank you for making the Fall
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Parents Association
Morristown-Beard School
THE M ORRISTOWN-BEARD S CHOOL
P ARENTS A SSOCIATION
WELCOMES Y OU
Fashions from Around the Green
FALL FASHION SHOW
F E AT U R I N G S T U D E N T M O D E L S
FROM THE CLASS OF 2016
W EDNESDAY , N OVEMBER
4, 2015
Fashion Show "Fashions Around the
Green" a successful event. The goal
was bringing the community together
in celebration of the Class of 2016.
We were thrilled to have nearly 360
guests in attendance. Check out the
slide show on Crimson Spotlight on
mbs.net if you missed the day and
would like to see pictures of our
seniors. Congratulations to the Class
of 2016, you rocked the runway!
The success of the event is a direct
result of the involvement and
support of so many. Below is a list
of the many volunteers who donated
their time in support of the event. A
big THANK YOU to Ilissa Matilsky
for chairing the Fashion Show. Her
dedication and enthusiasm was
displayed on a daily basis. We would
also like to thank the fabulous
committee chairs and committee
members for their energy, creativity
and determination. Our generous
donors are also listed below, and we
are grateful for their contributions.
We are pleased to report that
together we raised more than
$60,000 in support of our school!
Finally, we are aware that there were some misspellings in the show’s program, and we apologize for
that. Therefore, we have also included the corrected program. The program also highlights the stores
that dressed our seniors. We hope the entire MBS community will support these stores as well as
other businesses that supported our efforts.
The Parents Association is eager to continually improve. If you have any comments or suggestions on the
Fashion Show, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Bea Fagan at [email protected]
with any feedback. Thank you!
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Ilissa Matilsky,
Fashion Show Chair
Jenn Gronning,
PA Event Coordinator
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Reena Aggarwal, Hospitality
Catherine Aiello
Marni Baum
Louise Bernardon, Gift Raffle
Susan Bernstein
Mary Blanchard
Michele Blanchard
Karen Borowiec
Carol Braun
Lisa Brody
Niyati Buch
Pam Chiperfield, Check Out
Kim Conway
Theresa Cook
Stella Corcoran
Lisa D’Alessandro
Patti Damstrom
Rosann DeMattheis
Margaret Dempsey
Michelle Dertouzos
Christine DiCesare
Dyan DiPaolo
Robyn Donovan, Gift Raffle
Katie Downey
Lisa Duffy, Vendor Boutique
Cacky Enman
Bea Fagan
Erin Finnegan, Reservations
Meg Gately
Laura Gilkey
Amy Goldy
Janet Hess, Public Relations
Kelli Hutchinson
Kathy Iuliano
Bridget Jaeger
Sarah Johnson
Martha Jones, Event Treasurer
Susan Kabat, Senior Gift
Francine Katz
Nanse Kiel
Kathy King
Nancy Klingeman,
Public Relations
Gail Kurz
Stacey Lafer
Chris Laud
Lisa Levine
Anouk Long
Jessica Margosian
Ann Marie Petrocelli,
Crimson Chance
Stacy McCann
Pam McGuinness
Robin Mintz
Jackie Morin
Nancy Moseson
Mars Mullane
Sherry O’Brien
Marci Ober
Janine Panza
Tracee Papas
Terry Passione, Decorations
Alex Picozzi, Event Stylist
Hema Popat
Carlene Pruitt
Pam Randazzo
Lisa Recupero, Gift Raffle
Patricia Rivera
Shira Rothschild
Bonnie Ryan, Vendor Boutique
Schuyler Ryon
Trish Saburn
Kelly Salazar
Patti Sanford
June Schechner
Miriam Scully, Event Stylist
Melissa Simon
Carisa Strauss
Marijo Tizzio
Kate Townsend
Sandy Visceglia
Shannon Waters
Vicki Wayne
It takes a village! Any volunteer who is not listed was omitted unintentionally. We are grateful for the time
all volunteers generously gave us. With sincere appreciation, the MBS Parents Association would also like
to extend our thanks to Peter Caldwell, Darren Burns, Boni Luna, Denise Elliott, Joanne Goldberg and the
entire Office of Institutional Advancement. A special thank you to Dianna Carroll for all that she continues to do in support of the PA. We could not have done it without all of you!
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Thank You!
THE MBS PARENTS ASSOCIATION IS GRATEFUL
FOR THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING
16 Handles
23 South
The Adelman Family
The Aggarwall Family
The Allinson Family
Ames Hotel of Boston
The Angelo Family
Anonymous
The Bajak Family
Baker Street Yoga
The Banfi Family
Bar Method of Bernardsville
Bernards Inn
The Berry Family
The Best Western Morristown Inn
The Bivona Family
The Blake Family
Bloom Studio
Blue Morel Restaurant
The Bonelli Family
The Braunstein Family
The Bridges Family
The Brunicardi Family
The Capatides Family
Carlo's Bakery
The Catena Family
The Chatham Club
Cluck-U Chicken
The Commesso Family
The Duane Connell Family
The Shane Connell Family
The Conway Family
The Corprew Family
The Criares Family
The Davis Family
The DeMattheis Family
The Dempsey Family
DePasquale The Spa
The Depot
The Derfuss Family
The DiCesare Family
Elite Jewelers
Enjou Chocolat of Morristown
Eppes Essen of Livingston
F. Gerald New
The Fagan Family
The Fay Family
The Fazio/Pelino Family
The Feuer Family
MBS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.
Florham Park Roller Rink
Flowers from Hannah
The Friedman Family
The Fuller Family
The Gambro Family
Garden Cottage
The Gately Family
The Giaquinto Family
The Glancy Family
The Gorayeb Family
The Grand Café
The Gronning Family
The Hardman Family
Harvest Restaurants
The Hatfield Family
Heino's Ski & Cycle
The Hess Family
The Hromin Family
Jersey Mike’s Subs
The Jones Family
The Kabat Family
The Kamil Family
The Karbachinsky Family
The Katz Family
The Kennedy Family
The Klingeman Family
Knitting Needles Plus
Kramer Images
The Krouse Family
The Larson Family
The Leung Family
The Levine Family
The Levy Family
The Lombardi Family
Lucio's Salon
The Magnotta Family
Marcraft Apparel Group
The Mariano Family
The Matilsky Family
Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
The MBS Bookstore
The MBS Parents Association
MBS Parents Association Board
The McCann Family
The McDonald Family
The McGuinness Family
The Morris Museum
Murray Hill Racquet and Health Club
New York Sports Club of Livingston
Nonna's Pizza & Restaurant
The O'Connell Family
Omaha Steaks
The Original Pancake House
Oxygen Pilates, Barre & Cycle
The Panza Family
The Papas Family
The Park Savoy
The Pelican Shop
The Pelinsky Family
The Petrocelli Family
The Picozzi Family
The Pinkin Family
Privado Hair Salon
The Pruitt Family
The Quigley Family
The Randazzo Family
The Ranger Family
The Recupero Family
The Rothschild Family
The Rudnitsky Family
The Sanford Family
The Saunders Family
The Scully Family
The Sehnaoui Family
The Seuffert Family
The Shields Family
ShopRite of Greater Morristown
The Simon Family
Smathers & Branson
The Snook Family
Somerset Patriots
Soul Cycle
Stone House at Stirling Ridge
The Strauss Family
Strip House
Sweat Fitness
The Tatulli Family
Trader Joe's
Upscale Consignment
The Valastro Family
The Vardi Family
The Visceglia Family
The Watson Family
The Wesson Family
The Wetmore Family
Willow Street
Windswept Boutique
Zinburger
Zoku Salon
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Matthew Giaquinto
Tori Krouse
Cole Sanford
Jenna Dertouzos
Isabelle Fagan
Grace Goldy
Nicole Robertson
Bailey Rechler
Alexie Snook
Jaymi Zimmerman
Priya Aggarwal
Zaire Alston
Vincina Bivona (FH)
Kevin Brophy
Kendall Cairoli
Ella Cannon
Madeline Carroll (FH)
Christopher Corprew
Isabella Cuomo (FH)
Meg Damstrom
Matthew Enman
Molly Glick
Alexander Ives
Thomas Margosian
Amina Rehman
Dillon Sinegra
Willian Stitt
Helena Winterbottom
James Zilinski
Gust Capatides
Patrick Dempsey
Colin Patterson
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Lauren Conway (FH)
Devin Blanchard (FH)
Grayson Everett
Nicholas Fazio
Gary Iuliano
Corey Joskowitz
Ross McGuinness
Alex Motley
Raymond Namar
Ian Winslow
Zain Asif
Jessica Babb
Alexander Borowiec
Camryn Calafiore
Samantha Chanzit (FH)
Patrick Davis
Juliana Della Pello
Anthony DiCesare
Christian DiCesare
Bradley Finnegan
Lindsay Friedman
Drew Jansen
Harris Johnson
Danielle Kabat
Hunter Kronk
Samantha Marcus
Max Matilsky
Margaret O'Connell (FH)
Jordan Ober
Daniel Porth
Spencer Rosen
Brett Rudnitsky
Robert Saburn
Amanda Sit
Marc Tietjen
Markel Titus
Imani Wideman
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John Collins
Justin Connell
Steven Karbachinskiy
Jephte Alphonse
William Amon
Brandon Bernstein
Carlye Cording
Ryan Fisher
Alisha Gupta
Emily Hromin
Tatiana James
Rachel Leung
Daniel Lombardi
Alissa Masini (FH)
Arielle Moss
Meghan Nelligan
Victoria Palazzetti (FH)
Annabel Pruitt
William Segal
Sara Seuffert
Steven Shields
SENIOR CLASS PAPARAZZI
Georgie Lafer
Robert Mayer
Zen Luckowski
Samuel Nickson
William Mallen
Neil Petrosino
Jackson Robillard
Peter Smith
Calvin Wetmore
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