Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
How well do you know your own language?
How much grammar can you handle? How well do you know YOUR OWN language?
Spanish has seven simple tenses, made up of only one verb and seven compound tenses, made up of the combination of two verbs. Add to that the imperative and the subjunctive – and life as you know it, has become quite complex…. especially, when the subjunctive is a mood and not a tense.
And do these even exist in English? Can you understand and/or relate to them?
In general, the subjunctive is a verb mood that is used to express an action or state of being in the context of the speaker's reaction to it. Mostly (although not always), the subjunctive mood is used in dependent clauses introduced by ‘que’ (which, that, who) when the main clause expresses a wish, a strong emotional attitude, or an uncertainty.
Frequently, the sentences that contain a subjunctive verb are used to express doubt, uncertainty, denial, desire/wish, commands, reactions or a strong emotional attitude to the clause containing the subjunctive verb. Compare the following two sentences: Indicative: Sé que María duerme. (I know that María sleeps or is sleeping) Subjunctive: Wish= Espero que María duerma. (I hope that María is sleeping), Desire= Le ruego a María que duerma (I beg María that she go to bed). Doubt= Dudo que duerma (I doubt that she is sleeping).
The subjunctive has four tenses: present subjunctive, present perfect subjunctive, imperfect subjunctive, and past perfect (or pluperfect) subjunctive. Which form to use depends on two factors: the tense of the verb in the main clause & the time relationship between the verb in the dependent clause and the subjunctive verb.
So, when your child comes home pulling his/her out saying “Argg, I hate the subjunctive!”…. just give him/her a hug and a cup of hot chocolate.
Srta. Frumin
Spanish has seven simple tenses, made up of only one verb and seven compound tenses, made up of the combination of two verbs. Add to that the imperative and the subjunctive – and life as you know it, has become quite complex…. especially, when the subjunctive is a mood and not a tense.
And do these even exist in English? Can you understand and/or relate to them?
In general, the subjunctive is a verb mood that is used to express an action or state of being in the context of the speaker's reaction to it. Mostly (although not always), the subjunctive mood is used in dependent clauses introduced by ‘que’ (which, that, who) when the main clause expresses a wish, a strong emotional attitude, or an uncertainty.
Frequently, the sentences that contain a subjunctive verb are used to express doubt, uncertainty, denial, desire/wish, commands, reactions or a strong emotional attitude to the clause containing the subjunctive verb. Compare the following two sentences: Indicative: Sé que María duerme. (I know that María sleeps or is sleeping) Subjunctive: Wish= Espero que María duerma. (I hope that María is sleeping), Desire= Le ruego a María que duerma (I beg María that she go to bed). Doubt= Dudo que duerma (I doubt that she is sleeping).
The subjunctive has four tenses: present subjunctive, present perfect subjunctive, imperfect subjunctive, and past perfect (or pluperfect) subjunctive. Which form to use depends on two factors: the tense of the verb in the main clause & the time relationship between the verb in the dependent clause and the subjunctive verb.
So, when your child comes home pulling his/her out saying “Argg, I hate the subjunctive!”…. just give him/her a hug and a cup of hot chocolate.
Srta. Frumin
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
FUN-raising at Cardin
Thank you- thank you very much. Can you identify the person who made that phrase iconic in American culture? Of course, it was Elvis, the King!
How do I know that for certain? I was among the audience this past Sunday when Dr. Gary Vikan, Director of the Walters Art Museum, spoke about Elvis, his role in American culture, the annual pilgrimage to Graceland, and his adoring fans. He even showed us where Elvis is hidden in ancient art.
It was quite literally a fun-raising event for the senior class trip to Israel. The relatively small audience was greeted by classic songs, velvet paintings and even a pop-up book of Graceland. Dr. Vikan was amusing and informative and his relaxed manner put the group at ease. Mingling at the dessert reception, guests appeared happy even though they were making financial contributions. Inspired by my observation of the crowd, I learned that our efforts at raising operational funds for the school need to be more entertaining- less dreary. Let’s add some cool to our attempts.
The slate is clear and the development office staff has purchased blue suede shoes to help us move forward. I am open to all suggestions for hip fundraising and will even reward the person (or people) who submit the most creative and potentially effective suggestions for ways to engage the Cardin community in growing our annual fund. It’s Now or Never….start thinking!
Marjorie R. Hoffman
Director of Development and Marketing
How do I know that for certain? I was among the audience this past Sunday when Dr. Gary Vikan, Director of the Walters Art Museum, spoke about Elvis, his role in American culture, the annual pilgrimage to Graceland, and his adoring fans. He even showed us where Elvis is hidden in ancient art.
It was quite literally a fun-raising event for the senior class trip to Israel. The relatively small audience was greeted by classic songs, velvet paintings and even a pop-up book of Graceland. Dr. Vikan was amusing and informative and his relaxed manner put the group at ease. Mingling at the dessert reception, guests appeared happy even though they were making financial contributions. Inspired by my observation of the crowd, I learned that our efforts at raising operational funds for the school need to be more entertaining- less dreary. Let’s add some cool to our attempts.
The slate is clear and the development office staff has purchased blue suede shoes to help us move forward. I am open to all suggestions for hip fundraising and will even reward the person (or people) who submit the most creative and potentially effective suggestions for ways to engage the Cardin community in growing our annual fund. It’s Now or Never….start thinking!
Marjorie R. Hoffman
Director of Development and Marketing
Monday, February 22, 2010
A Letter from Coach
Dear Cardin Community,
Congrats to the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for making it to the conference championship in basketball this year!!
Tuesday, February 23 the teams will participate in the conference championship at the Jemicy School. (11202 Garrison Forest Road)
The girls’ game will start at 4:30pm and the boys’ game will start at 6:00pm.
Following each game end-of-season awards will be presented along with the conference championship trophy.
Award categories include: First Team All-Conference, Second Team All-Conference, Player of the Year, and Team Sportsmanship.
I’ll give you a hint – Cardin will be represented and mentioned frequently.
Cardin would like to send a special thanks to all of our seniors and their families for the support and dedication over the years.
Also, thank you to all of the parents who provided snack for our growing students throughout the basketball season.
The little things make a big difference and we greatly appreciate everything you do.
Sincerely,
Foye Minton, CAA
Dean of Students & Director of Athletics
Congrats to the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for making it to the conference championship in basketball this year!!
Tuesday, February 23 the teams will participate in the conference championship at the Jemicy School. (11202 Garrison Forest Road)
The girls’ game will start at 4:30pm and the boys’ game will start at 6:00pm.
Following each game end-of-season awards will be presented along with the conference championship trophy.
Award categories include: First Team All-Conference, Second Team All-Conference, Player of the Year, and Team Sportsmanship.
I’ll give you a hint – Cardin will be represented and mentioned frequently.
Cardin would like to send a special thanks to all of our seniors and their families for the support and dedication over the years.
Also, thank you to all of the parents who provided snack for our growing students throughout the basketball season.
The little things make a big difference and we greatly appreciate everything you do.
Sincerely,
Foye Minton, CAA
Dean of Students & Director of Athletics
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
More New Ads
Two weeks ago you had an opportunity to see some of our new Cardin ads in the February 5th issue of The Jewish Times. If you missed them you can see them on our website in the Admissions section. In this week's Jewish Times we will unveil the next set of new ads. We hope that you agree that the ads capture the essence of what Cardin is all about. Here is your sneak peak at this week's ads:
~Anne Tanhoff Greenspoon
Director of Admissions
~Anne Tanhoff Greenspoon
Director of Admissions
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
New Developments
Like many of you, I received the news last week that the Board of Trustees made the decision not to purchase The Kanner Building and 55 acres at Rosewood . There was the instantaneous rush of disappointment and then my eternal optimism kicked in. In Dr. Wendy Mogul’s popular parenting book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, a guide based on Jewish teachings, the author helps parents to create a positive world view for their children in a culture of indulgence. She urges parents to let their children experience failure. In her list of nine blessings, she includes frustration, which is probably the one most descriptive of our community at this time. Her universal message is that in order to succeed, one must fall down, skin a knee and then move forward. We learn from difficult challenges. I know that my parents taught me that life is not always smooth!
It is true that that there are collective bandages on our knees from previous disappointments and now on our elbows as well. As the Board pursues new options for a permanent Cardin campus, it is important for each of us to be resourceful and resilient. Frustration can be an impetus for personal growth. As Rabbi Stuart Seltzer so aptly put it in the press release, we need to concentrate not on where we are located, but on what we do so well.
If you take a good look at our new tag line, Above all, learning, it seems prophetic. Let’s remember that Cardin is an exceptional educational institution with wonderful families, intelligent, curious students, committed faculty, visionary administrators and a Board of Trustees with the School’s best interest at heart.
Margi Hoffman
Director of Development & Marketing
It is true that that there are collective bandages on our knees from previous disappointments and now on our elbows as well. As the Board pursues new options for a permanent Cardin campus, it is important for each of us to be resourceful and resilient. Frustration can be an impetus for personal growth. As Rabbi Stuart Seltzer so aptly put it in the press release, we need to concentrate not on where we are located, but on what we do so well.
If you take a good look at our new tag line, Above all, learning, it seems prophetic. Let’s remember that Cardin is an exceptional educational institution with wonderful families, intelligent, curious students, committed faculty, visionary administrators and a Board of Trustees with the School’s best interest at heart.
Margi Hoffman
Director of Development & Marketing
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Cardin's Ads Get A New Look
~Anne Tanhoff Greenspoon
Director of Admissions
This week we are launching a series of new ads in The Jewish Times and The Owings Mills Times. We hope that these ads will address some of the concerns that prospective families have about independent schools as well as help to explain and promote the concept of pluralism which sets us apart from other Jewish day schools. There are two series of four ads each. The first series comes from the student perspective.
Here is a sneak peak of this week’s ad series:
Director of Admissions
This week we are launching a series of new ads in The Jewish Times and The Owings Mills Times. We hope that these ads will address some of the concerns that prospective families have about independent schools as well as help to explain and promote the concept of pluralism which sets us apart from other Jewish day schools. There are two series of four ads each. The first series comes from the student perspective.
Here is a sneak peak of this week’s ad series:
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