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The 2022 Eagle Hill School Benefit, “A Night of Magic,” Set for May 21 in Stamford

Tickets are still available for the fundraiser/silent auction which will feature a celebration of Tom Cone

The annual Eagle Hill fundraiser/silent auction will take place in person on Saturday, May 21 at 6 p.m., for the first time in three years after Covid prevented the EHS community from gathering together for it.

The 2022 benefit is entitled, “A Night of Magic,” and will double as a celebration for Tom Cone, Assistant Head of School, who is retiring this year after 46 years of inspiring service. The event will be held al fresco at The Italian Center, in an outdoor tented pavilion, 1620 Newfield Avenue, in Stamford.

“This event is vital to our fundraising efforts here at Eagle Hill School, where students receive a transformative educational experience,” said Lisa Ferraro, Director of Development and Marketing. “This year, funds raised at the event will help support our campus playground renovations.”

Tickets are still available. The evening will feature a silent auction, and item donations are most welcome. Tickets to sporting events and Broadway shows, gift cards to spas and salons, weekend getaway opportunities, and other experiences/items would be most appreciated.

To purchase a ticket, make a gift, or to donate items for the silent auction, please go to www.EHSbenefit2022.givesmart.com.

The Benefit honoree is Tom Cone whose extraordinary tenure parallels the evolution of EHS.

Over the years, Tom served in many roles, including teacher, sports coach, administrator, Director of Admissions and Placement, and now as the Assistant Head of School.

All of the positions involved collaborating with the school’s founding leaders and an amazing group of colleagues to guide the growth of the school.

“We recognized that there were many places all over the country where there were many kids struggling in school because they weren’t being taught properly,” Cone observed. “We weren’t and never advertised as a one size fits all program.”

Cone’s patient, optimistic, and approachable disposition has set an inspiring example. His generous spirit and passion for each student’s success further proved to shape the school’s culture. Instilling a young person with self-confidence and developing character are vital to him.

“Part of the inspiring aspect of the school is it’s not just about academics,” Cone said. “We celebrate the unique talents of our kids that in many cases have been unrecognized before they come to us.”

For questions, please contact Lisa Ferraro at l.ferraro@eaglehill.org

Outside of Hardwick House with children and teachers walking

A Busy Spring of Events at Eagle Hill School

The Eagle Hill School community is gearing up for numerous important events that will be held in-person for the first time in three years.

The busy agenda includes Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 30; “A Night of Magic” Benefit on Saturday, May 21 that will feature a tribute to Tom Cone, who is retiring after 46 years of service; and the 2022 Alumni Reunion on Friday, June 3. (Please see details for all below.) Although some EHS events were conducted virtually the last two years, Covid-related changes prevented most from being held.

“We are thrilled to be gathering together again for these key events,” said Lisa Ferraro, Director of Development and Marketing. “They are a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in the Eagle Hill family and further build community.”

The Parents Association has been busy helping to plan many festivities, such as the Upper School Dance Party taking place Friday, April 29, the Spring Coffee Truck Meet-N-Greet on Tuesday, May 3, and Family Fun Day. “As we move towards the 2022-2023 academic year, the PA continues its work to foster and provide an atmosphere that will encourage all families to feel welcome and in turn come together again,” said Jennifer Borak, President of the Parents Association.

Volunteers would be most appreciated. Any amount of time spent volunteering is helping towards the greater goal of a stronger community.

Plans are already underway for programs and events occurring during the 2022-2023 academic year. Please watch the ‘News/Events’ tab of the EHS website for further information.

Upcoming festivities include:

Upper School Dance Party, Friday, April 29, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m., EHS Gym. The EHS Parents Association will host a party for our Upper School students. This is a drop-off event; EHS faculty will be on hand to supervise. Please RSVP soon so we can plan accordingly for this fun event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_aIxUXK7WvTDoeas9hmzP3p70YXIYPFtgrKiKW5YLdM/viewform?edit_requested=true

For questions, please contact Laura Klarman, lb.klarman@verizon.net, Vicki LaMura-Finnerty, serci32@hotmail.com or, Rebecca Anikstein, ranikstein@gmail.com.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., EHS Campus. Rain date is May 1. This event is for families of all ages. A barbecue lunch, mega obstacle course, virtual reality games, face painting and more activities are planned. This is not a drop-off event. Parent volunteers are needed. To volunteer, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084eaaa822a0fc1-parent2 . For questions, please contact committee chairs Carrie Kreisberg, carriekreisberg@yahoo.com, and Ashley Geronemus, Ashley.geronemus@gmail.com.

Caffe Bon mobile coffee truck, Tuesday, May 3, 7:15 a.m. for faculty/staff, 8 a.m. for parents. Visitor Parking Lot, EHS. No RSVP required. Come for coffee drinks, tea, and pastries, and catch up with friends.

“A Night of Magic” annual benefit and silent auction on Saturday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Al Fresco at The Italian Center, Outdoor Tented Pavilion, 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT. Tom Cone, Assistant Head of School, will be honored for his 46 years of service. To purchase a ticket, make a gift, or to donate items for the silent auction, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/peS/. (For the silent auction, we’re looking for tickets to sporting events and Broadway shows, gift cards to spas and salons, weekend getaway opportunities, and more.) For questions, please contact Lisa Ferraro at l.ferraro@eaglehill.org

The 2022 Alumni Reunion, Friday, June 3, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EHS campus. Come see your friends and make new ones. Food trucks featured - Taco Loco Tacos, Melt Mobile, and Glazed and Confused Donuts. To RSVP, please visit: https://events.veracross.com/ehs/16-www-EHS2022AlumniReunion-eaglehill-org?testing=123. No RSVP needed for EHS faculty and staff.

EHS Announces Gretchen Larkin as New Head of School

Gretchen is a dynamic, engaging leader with excellent communication skills. Her personal and professional experiences, as well as the time spent with members of our community, confirm her passion for the mission of Eagle Hill School. The Board is looking forward to working with Gretchen to build on Eagle Hill’s reputation as a national leader in LD education.

Eagle Hill is grateful for the extraordinary leadership of Jim Heus, Interim Head of School, during these two challenging years and for his commitment to staying on for the 2022-2023 school year. Since Jim has graciously agreed to remain at the helm next year, there is a clear path ahead for a smooth transition to new leadership.

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