It's time to get those gardens planted! SPA will be hosting our annual Mother's Day Plant Sale and Boutique - Thursday and Friday, May 10 and 11 from 8 AM–3:30 PM in the Sundial Garden, which is located off the rear parking lot.

In her discussion titled, “Helping Girls Thrive: Cultivating Intellectual and Emotional Growth,” Lisa Damour, PhD, will provide strategies parents can employ to help girls of all ages pursue high levels of achievement while welcoming challenges, enjoying learning, and maintaining emotional well-being. Wednesday, April 11, 7:00 PM in the Stuart Little Theater. Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30 PM.

Download Dr. Lisa Damour on Helping Girls Thrive

Get out your dancing shoes! The Middle and Upper School Father-Daughter dance will take place on Saturday, March 31, from 7-10PM at The Bedens Brook Club in Skillman. Registration for this event is now closed.

London's Calling and we need your help! You should have recently received a letter from the Auction Committee announcing opportunities to be a part of this year’s Auction. We hope you will consider placing ad, purchasing a sponsorship or donating an item. Most importantly, mark your calendar for April 21 and plan to attend the evening gala! Check out our 2012 Spring Auction page for details.

The spirit of the Christmas holidays were felt all over Stuart last Saturday during Breakfast with Santa. The Dad’s Club served a delicious pancake breakfast, children rode the Stuart Express, and Santa Claus granted Christmas wishes. Special thanks to SPA and all involved in making Breakfast with Santa a joyful occasion.

See photos from Breakfast with Santa.

On Wednesday, November 30, there will be a SPA general meeting followed by special guest speaker, Dr. Leonard Sax.

Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D., is a noted expert in the field of single gender education. He is the author of three books for parents: Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift, and most recently, Girls on the Edge. The event is free and open to the public.

Share in the joy of the Christmas season as we celebrate with something for everyone! Visit with Santa; ride the "Stuart Express" Train’; make Christmas crafts; enjoy performances by the Grinch, his Seussical friends, and the Tartan Tones; and listen to Christmas classics in the book corner. Also, a pancake breakfast will be provided by the Stuart Dad's Club and the Tartan Holiday Boutique will be open for holiday shopping. Come visit with friends and enjoy the spirit of the holidays as a community! Download information. Pay in advance by Nov. 28th or at the door!

Stop by the Bookbag and check out our new items, including Sacred Heart T-Shirts, Flannel Pants, Stainless Thermos Mugs, Double Walled Logo Cups, and more!

Also available are new gym uniforms for Grades 3–8. The new grey T-shirts and green shorts are available now in every size, from youth small to adult x-large. Shirts and shorts are $10 each. They can be purchased during gym class or in the Stuart BookBag. Checks should be made payable to "Stuart Country Day".

Visit our web page for more information.

Stuart's Annual Book Fair is all new this year! Please join us on Monday, November 7 from 12:00–4:00 PM to browse and preview your favorite titles and publishers, the latest fiction and non-fiction for all ages, holiday books, cookbooks and more. Hours for Tuesday through Friday will be 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with a special evening of shopping on Thursday, November 10 until 8:00 PM. All proceeds benefit the Stuart Parent Association, so that they may continue to sponsor events that enrich our community.

Bullying and peer abuse have resulted in tragic events that have captured our nation’s attention and headlines. What can parents, children, schools, and communities do to shift the social dynamic around bullying and prevent the seemingly irreparable harm that can result? Ms. Blanco encourages families to attend together.