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Thursday - May 19, 2011


From the School

QUERY
“Many new friendships are sprouting this spring, many old ones have blossomed. How can we plant a friendship that will grow to bring peace to the world?”
- Grade 3HELPING JAPAN
Team Two wants to thank all of you who joined us as we tried to express our care for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the area around Sendai, Japan. We sent all of the cards of hope and support we gathered from Lower School to the Japanese Embassy. The Japanese Ambassador wrote to thank Lower School for sending messages of comfort in this most difficult time for Japan.

We also wanted to thank all of you who contributed to the Japan Relief fund by putting coins and bills in our collection bottles. Team Two was invited to the Ambassador’s Residence where we delivered a check to Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki for all the money raised. This check for $507.83 included the money we collected, as well as the money raised by fourth graders who organized Sweets and Treats, Knitting the World Together and Candy Stripe Around Town.

Once again, we are grateful to you for joining with Team Two to offer comfort and support to the many Japanese people who have suffered during these difficult times.PRINCIPAL OF THE DAY
Start getting ready…. On Friday, May 27 Sydnee Lubar will be Principal of the Day. It is going to be a fun day with an Hawaiian theme filled with Beach Boy music, beach umbrellas, games, etc. Please dress appropriately in a fun Hawaiian manner and be prepared for some Hawaiian goodies.2011-2012 CALENDAR UPDATE
The calendar for the ’11-’12 school year is available. One change has been made, Tuesday, Nov. 29 is now an early dismissal at 12:15 PM for faculty professional development. Please mark your calendars.TIME TO UPDATE HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
It is time to update household and student information for the 2011-2012 school year. In keeping with Sidwell Friends’ environmental commitment, this information will be collected online. Information gathered will help our school community provide a safe and supportive learning environment for your child(ren). One parent can update and submit the online form for the entire household. Divorced parents will provide their household information separately. Complete the online form no later than June 1st. Report cards will be held for returning students until the online form is submitted. After completing the form, additional changes can be made beginning July 1st. Please be mindful to update household, health and contact information throughout the school year as changes occur. If parents separate during the school year, contact Valerie Foster in Admissions to create a new household.


PA Announcements

SEEKING ROOM PARENTS FOR 5TH GRADE
Are you interested in serving as a Room Parent for your child’s 5th grade class next year? The MS Parents Association is seeking volunteers to serve as room parents in 2011-2012. If you are interested, please email Priscilla Cheng, ppcheng@aol.com, or Amin Abari, AminAbari@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance for your interest!QUAKER LIFE COMMITTEE
You are always welcome to join your child in the classroom for Meeting for Worship. Please arrive a few minutes early to get situated. On Tuesday, May 24, the following classes will be in the Meetinghouse: 4X, 4Y, 3X.REFLECTIONS FROM THE PA DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace. Hellen Keller

We welcome your comments and feedback, as well as your experiences. Email arringtonlp@hotmail.com.


Other News

2011 NEXT-TO-NEW SALE
It's never too early to start thinking about Next-to-New! Please start saving items for our fall collection time! We have already started recruiting volunteers and would love your help! Even if you have only a few hours to spare. If you are interested in helping with the sale please email events@sidwell.edu or call 202-537-8110. Next-to-New is a great community event with many different volunteer opportunities!LS AFTERCARE NEEDS YOUR HELP
In search of your tired, your leftover, your re-decorated, your excess …. fabric! And buttons, trims, pieces of ribbon, lace, and bric-a-brac. Aftercare sewing is so prolific we are running low in recycled goods. Refashionistas await your donations! Please label and deliver to the Multi Purpose Room. Many thanks.2011 EVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join Co-Chairs Andre Fraser, Margaret Weaver Krull ’70, and Stephen O’Neill ’77 for the 6th Annual SFS Golf Tournament on June 13 at the Kenwood Country Club. Players of all levels are encouraged participate for a great day of golf and camaraderie all while supporting the student financial aid program. The tournament will conclude with a cocktail reception and awards. Register online now. Please contact the Events for Student Scholarships office at 202-537-8110 or events@sidwell.edu for more information.ANNOUNCING A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND IMAGINATION! AND YOU ARE INVITED
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}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Needing an art gallery “fix” but dreading the I-95 corridor from DC to NYC? We’ve got a solution for you! Celebrate the beginning of a spring weekend by swinging by a SPECTACULAR ART SHOW and RECEPTION HAPPENING IN OUR OWN RUBENSTEIN GALLERY at SFS, on FRIDAY, MAY 20, from 4:30 – 6 PM. The work displayed this year is of our UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS in PHOTOGRAPHY and CERAMICS and it’s quite simply amazing! Please come to enjoy and support the excellence of these artists and their inspiring teachers, Ms. Lely Constantinople and Mr. Hunt Prothro. This is one feast you won’t want to miss.SCAPINO!
The Upper School Spring Play, to be performed on May 20 and 21 at 8:00 PM and May 22 at 2:30 PM, is Scapino! Scapino! is a wonderful piece of comic madness, inspired by Moliere's "Les Fourberies de Scapin." It was a huge hit on Broadway, inspiring critics to write:

"An evening of sheer delight."--NY Post
"One of the most joyous events of the season. Jubilant!"--The New Yorker
"If you miss it you will be crazy, and if you let you kids miss it, you will be simply inhuman." --NY Times

Tickets available at the door beginning one hour before curtain
Adults: $8.00 Students: $4.00 SFS Students: FREE!
For updated information: boxoffice@sidwell.edu or 202-537-8141 ext. 2
A jukebox is needed for the production. If you, or a friend, have a jukebox that we could borrow, please contact: Ed Crow, director, at 202-537-8146; crowe@sidwell.edu. Thanks for your help. Hope to see you at the play!LS THURSDAY LETTER INFORMATION
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Calendar


Thu, May 19th

PA Arts Committee Calendar

US Library Board Room
7:45pm - 9:30pm


Fri, May 20th

4x Play

LS Multi-Purpose Room
9:00am - 10:00am


Upper School Art Show and Reception

Rubenstein Gallery
4:30pm - 6:00pm


SCAPINO! US Spring Play Performance

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sat, May 21st

CPR/AED class for LS

LS Library
11:00am - 3:00pm


SCAPINO! US Spring Play Performance

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sun, May 22nd

SCAPINO! US Spring Play Performance

AC Theater
2:30pm


Tue, May 24th

4th grade parent optional tour of Middle School

Middle School Lobby
9:15am - 10:30am


Kx to National Gallery of Art


9:15am - 1:00pm


LS Nuts & Bolts for New Families

LS Breezeway, LS Meeting Room
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Wed, May 25th

Grade 3, 3x, and 3y to Underground Railroad Exp. Trail


9:00am - 2:45pm


7/8 Orchestra and Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


Thu, May 26th

LS PA Steering Committee Meeting

LS Breezeway and courtyard
7:30pm - 9:30pm


Fri, May 27th

PK Circus

LS Multi-Purpose Room
9:00am - 10:00am


7th & 8th Orchestra and Choral Concert

AC Theater
2:30pm - 3:20pm


Mon, May 30th

Memorial Day - No School


Tue, May 31st

PK & K End of Year Picnic

LS Lower Field (PK) & LS Upper Field (K)
5:00pm - 7:00pm


Wed, Jun 1st

US Reading Day


PA Executive Committee Meeting

Athletic Center Meeting Room
8:00am - 9:00am


3 to Chestertown, MD


8:00am - 8:00pm


LS PA Diversity Meeting

LS Quaker Meetinghouse
5:00pm - 6:00pm


Thu, Jun 2nd

US Exams: Math


4th Grade End of Year Picnic

LS Lower Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


5/6 Grade Orchestra / 6th Grade Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


Fri, Jun 3rd

US Exams: History


Team Two to Camp Pecometh


9:00am - 8:00pm


5/6 Orchestra / 6th Choral Concert

AC Theater
2:30pm - 3:20pm


5/6 Grade Orchestra / 6th Grade Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


Mon, Jun 6th

US Exams: Science


Tue, Jun 7th

US Exams: Language


1st & 2nd Grade End of Year Picnic

LS Lower Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


Wed, Jun 8th

US Exams: English


LS Field Day

Lower School
11:30am - 1:30pm


3rd Grade End of Year Picnic

LS Lower Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


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