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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and it's a chance to raise awareness and unite individuals and organizations working to prevent and end domestic violence across the country. -
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October was first designated as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the 1980s and has been recognized every October since. It is a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and make others aware of their abilities and accomplishments. -
Family History Month
October is Family History Month. In 2001, Senator Orrin Hatch introduced a bill making October, Family History Month. Imagine that, an entire month dedicated to doing something to find and preserve the memories of our ancestors. -
Heritages Awareness Month
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Filipino American History Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of October. In 1991, Filipino American National Historical Society board of trustees proposed the first annual Filipino American History Month to commence in October 1992.
Italian-American
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month is celebrated by proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in the arts, science, and culture.
German-AmericanIn October 1683 German families began settling in Pennsylvania. Since then, German Americans have contributed greatly to our society. As well as the already mentioned Easter Bunny and Santa, the Germans have had a huge influence in car manufacturing, the building of churches, the arts, and even the language. Love a good hamburger? That came from Hamburg in Germany. Hugely historical entrepreneurs such as Heinz, Chrysler, Boeing, and Rockefeller all have German American heritage.
The first proclamation of German-American Heritage Month was issued by Ronald Reagan in October 1987, and since then we have been celebrating every year.
Polish-AmericanOctober is the Polish American Heritage Month!What is the history of the Polish American Heritage Month and why is it celebrated? The Polish American Heritage Month has been celebrated annually since 1981, when it was first organized by Mr. Michael Blichasz in Philadelphia, President of the Polish American Congress Pennsylvania Eastern Division and the President of the Polish American Cultural Center. Thanks to the advocacy effort of Polish Americans, the House Joint Resolution 577 passed in 1984, declaring August the Polish American Heritage Month. President Ronald Reagan urged all Americans to join in the celebration honoring their Polish heritage in the United States. Two years later the month was changed to October. -
National Work and Family Month
National Work and Family Month is an annual designation observed in October. During this time, businesses across the U.S. are asked promote healthier and more flexible work environments. The goal of the campaign is to remind employers about the business benefits of supporting work-life effectiveness programs. Today, our families come in all shapes and sizes. Between work, family, and personal life, we all face many responsibilities every day… which is why finding a healthy balance among them all is so important. -
LGBT History Month
LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. -
International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. In January 2004, Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi had taken a proposal for an International Day of Non-Violence from a Hindi teacher in Paris teaching international students to the World Social Forum in Mumbai. -
Rosh Hashanah (10/2-10/4)
Rosh Hashanah, literally meaning "head [of] the year", is the Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah, literally "day of shouting or blasting", and is also more commonly known in English as the Feast of Trumpets.
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Lower School Open House
During the Lower School Open House you will meet our admission team, talk with current parents, tour the school, and get a sense of daily life on the Chesapeake Campus. This event is for parents of children entering preschool through grade five. Please note that this is event is designed for adult family members only, not prospective students. -
Rosh Hashanah (10/2-10/4)
Rosh Hashanah, literally meaning "head [of] the year", is the Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah, literally "day of shouting or blasting", and is also more commonly known in English as the Feast of Trumpets.
Resource link: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/rosh-hashanah-history -
Mental Illness Awareness Week (10/3 - 10/9)
Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in 1990 recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October. -
6th Grade Parent Coffee with Dan Keller 8:30-9:30am (Koch Alumni)
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - SJC Koch Alumni Room - KOCH6th grade parents are invited to join Mr. Keller for coffee and conversation from 8:30am - 9:30am in Koch Alumni Room of the St. John Athletic Center. Please see the link in the Binnacle for more details. -
US Hallway Decorating
Location: Creeden Hall -
Rosh Hashanah (10/2-10/4)
Rosh Hashanah, literally meaning "head [of] the year", is the Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah, literally "day of shouting or blasting", and is also more commonly known in English as the Feast of Trumpets.
Resource link: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/rosh-hashanah-history -
LS: 2nd grade Parent Gathering (off campus)
Please see The Binnacle for details. -
US Sing for Your Supper
Location: McCleary Student Center - Student Center - Price Auditorium M101 - MSC 101 -
US Tug of War
Location: Turf Field -
SAT (off campus)
Students interested in taking the SAT should register on the College Board website. -
Black Student Alliance Family Brunch
Location: Bauer Dining Hall -
Homecoming & Reunion Daytime Festivities
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - Field 1. Boy's Turf Field - F1- All Admiral alumni are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of activities on the Teel Campus. Events include alumni check-in and hospitality on Joe’s Field, student-led campus tours, the football game starting at 1 pm, and shopping at the Admirals Collection. All are welcome! Events are free of charge.Online registration for the Reunion 2024 events is now closed.Walk-up registration is still available in two locations:Alumni Tent (located on the Little Field) - Noon - 3 p.m.
Daiger House (109 Water Street / Teel Campus) - 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Learn more at our Homecoming & Reunion Weekend page. - All Admiral alumni are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of activities on the Teel Campus. Events include alumni check-in and hospitality on Joe’s Field, student-led campus tours, the football game starting at 1 pm, and shopping at the Admirals Collection. All are welcome! Events are free of charge.
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Alumni Reunion Sunset BBQ
Location: Daiger HouseAlumni are invited to the Daiger House to reconnect with the spirit of Severn. Enjoy dinner, refreshments, yard games, and camaraderie with fellow Admiral Alumni! (Please note: Alumni must be at least 21 years old to attend the BBQ.)Learn more and register at our Homecoming & Reunion Weekend page. -
US Freshmen Homecoming Reception
Location: Creeden Commons and Outside Area in front of Creeden RotundaSee Binnacle for additional details. -
US Homecoming Dance
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - GYM - GYMSee Binnacle for additional details. -
LS: 3rd grade Social (off campus)
See The Binnacle for details. -
LS: Preschool Playdate (off campus)
See The Binnacle for details. -
PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors
Please see the Binnacle for details. -
LS: 5th grade Parent Happy Hour
See The Binnacle for details. -
National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an annual LGBT awareness day observed on October 11, to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, and more (LGBT) people (and sometimes other groups typically grouped within the LGBT community) to "come out of the closet".[1] First celebrated in the United States in 1988, the initial idea was grounded in the feminist and gay liberation spirit of the personal being political, and the emphasis on the most basic form of activism being coming out to family, friends and colleagues, and living life as an openly lesbian or gay person.[2] The foundational belief is that homophobia thrives in an atmosphere of silence and ignorance, and that once people know that they have loved ones who are lesbian or gay, they are far less likely to maintain homophobic or oppressive views.[3] -
Yom Kippur (10/11- 10/12)
Yom Kippur, Hebrew Yom Ha-Kippurim, English Day of Atonement, most solemn of Jewish religious holidays, observed on the 10th day of the lunar month of Tishri (in the course of September and October), when Jews seek to expiate their sins and achieve reconciliation with God. Yom Kippur concludes the “10 days of repentance” that begin with Rosh Hashana (New Year’s Day) on the first day of Tishri. The Bible refers to Yom Kippur as Shabbat Shabbaton (“Sabbath of Solemn Rest,” or “Sabbath of Sabbaths”) because, even though the holy day may fall on a weekday, it is on Yom Kippur that solemnity and cessation of work are most complete. The purpose of Yom Kippur is to effect individual and collective purification by the practice of forgiveness of the sins of others and by sincere repentance for one’s own sins against God.
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LS: Lower School Students Invited to Football Game
The Lower School APA invites ALL Lower School families to come cheer on the Severn varsity football team! Please see The Binnacle for more details. -
MS Student Council Elections 1:00-2:15 (Price, Bauer, Roche)
Location: Roche, Bauer, PriceRead More > -
APA: 7th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Please see to The BinnaclePlease see the MS Binnacle or the APA Tile for more details. -
LS: Open Doors
Location: Chesapeake CampusOpen Doors is a program designed to educate students about diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. It is geared toward fostering an appreciation of others. Open Doors teacher Ms. Belo creates thoughtful lessons, incorporating a diverse selection of literature and resources, for students to openly discuss their thoughts in a safe environment. The lessons build character and integrity, and help students reach continuously to a better self. Students benefit from lessons on how to be a better friend, how being themselves can help others, how to be respectful to everyone, and that empathy and compassion are good values.All Lower School students participate in an Open Doors lesson each trimester with Ms. Belo. In addition, kindergarten through fifth grade students may attend an after school session each trimester.
More information on upcoming sessions will be shared in The Binnacle. -
LS: Open Doors
Location: Chesapeake CampusOpen Doors is a program designed to educate students about diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. It is geared toward fostering an appreciation of others. Open Doors teacher Ms. Belo creates thoughtful lessons, incorporating a diverse selection of literature and resources, for students to openly discuss their thoughts in a safe environment. The lessons build character and integrity, and help students reach continuously to a better self. Students benefit from lessons on how to be a better friend, how being themselves can help others, how to be respectful to everyone, and that empathy and compassion are good values.All Lower School students participate in an Open Doors lesson each trimester with Ms. Belo. In addition, kindergarten through fifth grade students may attend an after school session each trimester.
More information on upcoming sessions will be shared in The Binnacle. -
White Cane Safety Day
White Cane Safety Day is a national observance in the United States, celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane. -
8th Grade Parent Coffee with Dan Keller (Koch Alumni 8:30am-9:30am)
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - SJC Koch Alumni Room - KOCH8th grade parents are invited to join Mr. Keller for coffee and conversation from 8:30am - 9:30am in Koch Alumni Room of the St. John Athletic Center. Please see the link in the Binnacle for more details. -
LS: Open Doors
Location: Chesapeake CampusOpen Doors is a program designed to educate students about diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. It is geared toward fostering an appreciation of others. Open Doors teacher Ms. Belo creates thoughtful lessons, incorporating a diverse selection of literature and resources, for students to openly discuss their thoughts in a safe environment. The lessons build character and integrity, and help students reach continuously to a better self. Students benefit from lessons on how to be a better friend, how being themselves can help others, how to be respectful to everyone, and that empathy and compassion are good values.All Lower School students participate in an Open Doors lesson each trimester with Ms. Belo. In addition, kindergarten through fifth grade students may attend an after school session each trimester.
More information on upcoming sessions will be shared in The Binnacle. -
Sukkot (10/16 - 10/23)
Sukkot, commonly called the Feast of Tabernacles or in some translations the Festival of Shelters, and known also as the Feast of Ingathering, is a biblical Jewish holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh month, Tishrei.
Resource link: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4784/jewish/What-Is-Sukkot.htm -
Teel Campus APA Meeting
Location: Koch Alumni Room -
LS: Open Doors
Location: Chesapeake CampusOpen Doors is a program designed to educate students about diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. It is geared toward fostering an appreciation of others. Open Doors teacher Ms. Belo creates thoughtful lessons, incorporating a diverse selection of literature and resources, for students to openly discuss their thoughts in a safe environment. The lessons build character and integrity, and help students reach continuously to a better self. Students benefit from lessons on how to be a better friend, how being themselves can help others, how to be respectful to everyone, and that empathy and compassion are good values.All Lower School students participate in an Open Doors lesson each trimester with Ms. Belo. In addition, kindergarten through fifth grade students may attend an after school session each trimester.
More information on upcoming sessions will be shared in The Binnacle. -
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty can be traced back to 17 October 1987. On that day, over a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris, where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948, to honour the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. They proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and affirmed the need to come together to ensure that these rights are respected. These convictions are inscribed in a commemorative stone unveiled on this day. Since then, people of all backgrounds, beliefs and social origins have gathered every year on October 17 th to renew their commitment and show their solidarity with the poor. Replicas of the commemorative stone have been unveiled around the world and serve as a gathering place to celebrate the Day. One such replica is located in the garden of United Nations Headquarters and is the site of the annual commemoration organized by the United Nations Secretariat in New York. -
Middle and Upper School Open House
Location: Teel CampusThe Open House is FULL and we are unable to accommodate walk-up visitors. If you are interested in an individual tour of Severn School, please contact the Admission Office at 410.647.7701 x2267 or e.chavez@severnschool.com.
During the Open House, current Severn students lead the way, giving prospective families - parents and students - a true student's-eye view of what it's like to be a part of our learning community. Through a variety of information sessions hosted throughout the campus, student guides will help you discover more about our performing arts, athletics, academics and student life programs. Most of all, it's an opportunity for you and your child to picture themselves as an Admiral.
While this is a combined Upper and Middle School event, your Open House experience will be tailored to the Division to which you/your student would be applying.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Admissions Office at 410.647.7701 ext. 2267 or admissions@severnschool.com. -
LS: Open Doors
Location: Chesapeake CampusOpen Doors is a program designed to educate students about diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. It is geared toward fostering an appreciation of others. Open Doors teacher Ms. Belo creates thoughtful lessons, incorporating a diverse selection of literature and resources, for students to openly discuss their thoughts in a safe environment. The lessons build character and integrity, and help students reach continuously to a better self. Students benefit from lessons on how to be a better friend, how being themselves can help others, how to be respectful to everyone, and that empathy and compassion are good values.All Lower School students participate in an Open Doors lesson each trimester with Ms. Belo. In addition, kindergarten through fifth grade students may attend an after school session each trimester.
More information on upcoming sessions will be shared in The Binnacle. -
Women In Military Service For America Memorial Anniversary
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial, also known as Military Women's Memorial, is a memorial established by the U.S. federal government which honors women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The memorial is located at the western end of Memorial Avenue at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. The structure in which the memorial is housed was originally known as the Hemicycle, and built in 1932 to be a ceremonial entrance to the cemetery. It never served this purpose, and was in disrepair by 1986. Congress approved the memorial in 1985, and the Hemicycle approved as the site for the memorial in 1988. An open design competition was won by New York City architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi. Their original design was leaked to the public, and caused significant controversy. Two years of fund-raising and design revision followed. A revised preliminary design was approved in July 1992, and the final design in March 1995. Ground was broken for the memorial in June 1995, and the structure dedicated on October 18, 1997. -
Multicultural Diversity Day
Cleorah Scruggs, who began teaching social studies in Flint, Michigan, in 1970, wanted to bring a focus to diversity in her classroom, and then had the idea that every school in Michigan should have a diversity program. Her idea was approved by the Michigan Education Association (MEA), and she then took it to the National Education Association (NEA). In 1993, the Representative Assembly of the NEA adopted it nationwide, to "increase awareness of the tremendous need to celebrate our diversity collectively." With this, Multicultural Diversity Day was born. The day is observed by educators, who focus special attention on multiculturalism and diversity in their classrooms during it. -
Birth of the Bab in Shiraz
The Baháʼí Faith (/bəˈhɑːʔiː, bəˈhaɪ/; Persian: بهائی Bahāʼi) is a new religion[a] teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people.[b] Established by Baháʼu'lláh in the 19th century, it initially developed in Persia and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongoing persecution since its inception.[13] The religion is estimated to have over five million adherents, known as Baháʼís, spread throughout most of the world's countries and territories.[14] -
International Stuttering Awareness Day
International Stuttering Awareness Day, or International Stammering Awareness Day, is an annual celebration held on October 22. It is known in the UK and Ireland, in 1998. -
APA: 6th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Please see to The BinnaclePlease see the MS Binnacle or the APA Tile for more details. -
5th Grade Parent Coffee with Middle School Head 8:30-9:30 (Koch Alumni-Teel Campus)
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - SJC Koch Alumni Room - KOCH5th grade parents are invited to enjoy coffee with Middle School Head Dan Keller for a casual introduction to Severn's Middle School. Mr. Keller will give a brief overview of the Middle School program and be available for questions and answers. -
LS/MS: Social Institute Parent Orientation Meeting
Location: Zoom -
APA: MS&US Fall/Winter Uniform Exchange
Location: Please see The BinnaclePlease see The MS Binnacle or US Binnacle for more details. -
APA: MS&US Fall/Winter Uniform Exchange
Location: Please see The BinnaclePlease see The MS Binnacle or US Binnacle for more details. -
7th Grade Parent Coffee with Dan Keller 8:30-9:30 (Koch Alumni)
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - SJC Koch Alumni Room - KOCH7th grade parents are invited to join Mr. Keller for coffee and conversation from 8:30am - 9:30am in Koch Alumni Room of the St. John Athletic Center. Please see the link in the Binnacle for more details. -
APA: MS&US Fall/Winter Uniform Exchange
Location: Please see The BinnaclePlease see The MS Binnacle or US Binnacle for more details. -
MS/US PD - Half Day
Location: Teel Campus -
Senior Picture Retakes
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - GYM - GYM -
ACT (off campus)
Students interested in taking the exam should register on the ACT website. -
APA: 8th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Please see to The BinnaclePlease see the MS Binnacle or the APA Tile for more details. -
US Blood Drive
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - Memorial GYM - GYM2Please see the Binnacle for more details. -
6th Grade Halloween Social 3:00-5:00 pm (Price and McCleary Lobby)
Location: Price Auditorium
