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SHADE Parents Group

School Home Association of Duke Ellington

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Welcome to SHADE, a parents’ organization designed for the sole purpose of assisting parents in navigating the best possible outcomes for their child.

2007-08 SHADE Meetings:

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. in Room 108.

 

See the Benefits of SHADE membership.
Contact SHADE: shade4duke@gmail.com

SHADE’s mission is to work as a unified body for the benefit, promotion, and support of the school by serving as a liaison and representative of the school community at large. Two parent representatives and two alternates from each of the eight arts majors make up the executive committee of SHADE.

SHADE is a membership organization requiring a small membership fee to be paid at the beginning of the school year. Because you have selected Duke Ellington for your child’s education, you should be aware that in order for your child to perform at his or her best, much of your support and oversight is required.

SHADE provides support for school-wide activities and concerns, including academics, social learning environment, program enhancement and enrichment. Each of Ellington’s arts departments has a parent body consisting of parents whose children are in that major. This parent group provides support to their child’s specific talent. The departmental parent group usually meets on a monthly basis.

All departmental activities should be coordinated through the SHADE organization. One should contact the art department chair for more specific information about the groups.

Resources

SHADE is actively recruiting volunteers for each committee, including Nominations, Academics & Arts, Membership, Finance, and Buildings & Grounds.

Annual Membership

Staff and Faculty: $10.00
Single Adults: $15.00
Students: $5.00
Family: $25.00
Additional donations are welcome.

Join SHADE Now!
Please enter the appropriate amount on the next page.

To join a committee, please contact SHADE President Celia Bassols at celia.bassols@yahoo.com or 202.302.2174.

Upcoming Events

MAY

Thurs. 8th, 7 p.m.
9th & 10th grade fiction reading at Barnes & Noble

Fri., 9th, 7:30 p.m.
11th grade Literary Media showcase

Sat., 10th, 4-6 p.m.
Senior Literary Media & Thater showcase
at Busboys & Poets

Mon. 12th - Wed. 14th, 10:00 a.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Thur. 15-Sat. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Wed. 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
A Springtime Salute
to Ellington
A Fundraiser for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Thur. 22, 7:30 p.m.
(Banquet Hall)
Literary Media: Chai Latte

Thurs., 22nd, 7:30 p.m.
Annual Literary Media Senior Awards and Roast

Fri. 23, 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Opera Workshop Performance: An Evening at the Opera

Fri. 30, 2:45 p.m.
Piano Lab Recital

JUNE

Tues., 3, 6:30 p.m., Graduation

 

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in the Ellington Theatre. To purchase tickets, click here.