age greatly impact their interactions both in their physical education classes, in the classroom, and beyond. We would like to help families find coaches who can develop the same philosophy of sportsmanship, team- work, and skill-building that is developmentally appropriate.
Visiting the School Teachers may invite families to visit for appropriate activities such as book readings or cultural presen- tations. Outside of this, parents/guardians may request a visit through the appropriate Division Head. Appointments for such visits should be no more than 45 minutes and arranged with the teacher in advance of the day of the visit. Upon entering the school for any reason, all parents, visitors, and volun- teers must check in at the Front Desk to obtain a name tag. First-time visitors must present a state- issued ID and will be entered in the School’s security system. Birthdays Once a month during Lower School lunch, all kindergarten through third-grade boys with birthdays during that month will gather in Gresham for a celebration where the entire Lower School will sing happy birthday to them. The Lower School will then enjoy a special treat prepared by Acre Gourmet.
Lower School boys with summer birthdays will have a similar celebration on a day in June.
Invitations to home parties should not be distributed at school, and boys should not bring presents to school. Boys should not have parties after school unless the entire class is invited, and no carpools to parties should depart from school if the entire class is not going.
Lost Articles Lost and found is located on the fourth floor. Check this area regularly for lost items. The school does not publish lost-and-found notices. Articles that remain unclaimed are either sent to the Uniform Closet or donated to charity. Please label all of your son’s school items so that they may be easily reclaimed. Fundraising and Sources of Financial Support for Cathedral School The Board of Trustees, in its fiduciary role, has the essential responsibility of ensuring that the School is financially stable and that its income, facilities, and other assets remain sufficient to achieve its purpose of educational excellence. In keeping with this responsibility, the Board has established a program of raising funds for special purposes and projects, and makes annual appeals to the School’s families and friends, whose generosity over the years has provided innumerable benefits for the boys of Cathedral School. Annual Giving: Like all independent schools, Cathedral School does not rely on tuition alone. Unlike public schools, which are funded by tax dollars, independent schools rely solely upon tuition, fees, endowment draw, and philanthropic support to meet their operating expenses. Voluntary gifts help bridge the gap of over $7,000 per child that exists between tuition income and the amount spent on
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