The start of a new year is always exciting and there are some great changes afoot as we begin this one. The Mini’s class has moved quarters into their own building, now called Minnie Hall. This will give them a larger classroom space and plenty of room for integration work.
The Munchkins will more fully inhabit Annie Hall and now enjoy new windows, and a library/study room of their own, as well as their familiar class room, lofts and all. On the south side of Annie Hall a long deck has been added for eating lunch, and taking breaks in the sun. New plantings have already been added to this area and we look forward to watching them grow. Be sure to have a quick tour when you stop by.

On Monday, July 21st Marianne had open heart surgery to replace/repair old leaky heart valves. Her recovery is going well and she came home one week after surgery. In a couple of months her heart and system will operate better than they have in recent years.

Her work load at Fayette will be minimized for the next months. John will hold the helm of the school and her four daughters are organizing to support Marianne and her offices at school.

The whole family has bee strengthened by this adventure and we are looking forward to her continuing recovery and an excellent school year. Thoughts and prayers are always welcome.

For years John has sewn colorful aprons and given them as gifts to family, friends, and parents in the school. He is now selling them at the Manzanita CO-OP on the Alameda. While you are shopping there buy one and add a bit of brightness to your apron collection or as a gift. You will be supporting two fine local organizations, Manzanita and Fayette. Tell friends. Thank you.

The school’s swim team, the Fayette Fish, will be participating in a meet on Saturday, April 19th at the Chavez Center. Students and families interested in supporting the team should be at the Center at 9:00 a.m. The meet will be over by 10:30. The team and supporters are invited to Joe’s Pizza on Rodeo Road for an after meet celebration. Let’s have lots of Fayette support in the stands. If you are interested in the post-swim party please contact Nathan’s mom, Mary Ann, who in coordinating the event at 983-4321.

Fayette Night at the Albuquerque Isotopes will be Friday, May 16th. All students, families, staff, alumni and friends are invited to join us in our large block of seats. Tickets are $7.50 each and our final order date is May 1st. Pick up an order form at school or simply e-mail your request. Some years ago when the team was the Dukes in the old stadium we made Fayette Night an annual event. We are returning to the tradition. Please join us for a great evening of baseball with the Fayette community.

After the heavy rains at the end of November, a roofing contractor determined that the Studio and Maxie Hall, the Bigs building, needed to be re-roofed and that Annie Hall required patching. We are delaying the work until Winter Break so that no children will be around breathing the fumes.

The cost will be $6000 which will come out of the modest school account. Anyone wishing to contribute to this project need only write a check for whatever amount, large or small.

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