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Wednesday - June 1, 2011


From the School

From the Principal

The Senior Meeting For Worship will occur as scheduled at 4:00pm on Sunday, June 5 in the Meeting Room. It will be a wonderful Sidwell Friends School day, as we can cheer on the varsity baseball team at 9:30 am at National Stadium for the semi-finals of the D.C. Congressional Bank Baseball Classic Tournament, and then attend the Championship event against the winner of the DCIAA game at 6:30pm, if we are victorious in the morning.
From the Academic Dean - Exams
I am writing to remind you that the June exam schedule should be followed as published on Sidwell Friends all -School calendar. Find the schedule below. All exams start at 8:30 am, June 2- 8.
Tuesday, 5/31 – Review Day (no new material introduced in class)
Wednesday, 6/1 – Reading Day
Thursday, 6/2 – Math Exam
Friday, 6/3 – History Exam
Monday, 6/6 – Science Exam
Tuesday, 6/7 – Language Exam
Wednesday, 6/8 – English Exam
Thursday, 6/9 – Last day of school
Parents should call the Dean of Students Office (202) 537-8160 if their children are sick or running late during exam week.
* If a student is doubling up in any subject matter, she/he will take two exams on the same day the subject matter being doubled is scheduled.
* If there is a need to make-up an exam due to illness and/or unusual circumstances, please contact the Academic Dean.
* Any deviation from the master schedule of exams must be approved by the Academic Dean.
If you have any questions or concerns about the June exams schedule and/or protocols, please email me (or stop by office).
I will gladly help,
Monsieur GuèyeFrom the Academic Dean - Textbook Buyback
Dear Parents,
I am writing to inform you that the official buyback for Sidwell Friends School textbooks is scheduled for June 7-8, 10:45 am to 3:00 pm in the Upper School Crane Room.
Important instructions:
1. To access your virtual bookstore, visit www.mbsDirect.net
2. To get paid for your books, log in with the identical email you used to order your books.
3. If you have additional books to sell back, enter the ISBN.
4. Finalize your quote.
5. Bring your books and TWO COPIES of the Finalized Quote with you to the Buyback drop-off days: June 7-8
6. Wait for your check in the mail.
Please contact MBS should you run into any glitch (1-866-767-6717).
-- Mamadou Guèye
Senior Project Evening Performances

You are invited!
The following Performing Arts Senior Projects include individual evening performances at Sidwell Friends School which are open to the entire SFS community. Warm welcome to one and all!

Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm in the MS Drama Studio - Madeline Steinberg's Dramatic Presentation
Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 pm in Kogod Arts Center (Mary Caplin Theatre) - Éamon Boylan's Vocal Recital
Sunday, June 5 at 6:30 pm in Kogod Arts Center (Mary Caplin Theatre) - Justin Young's Vocal Recital
Monday, June 6 at 7:00 pm in the new SFS Arts Center's Jazz Room - Mark Sundermeyer's Music Recital
Tuesday, June 7 and Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 pm in Kogod (Theatre Arts Studio - Mr. Elko's classroom) - Niki Afsar and Matthew Malone's Dramatic Presentation
2011 Events for Student Scholarships Golf Tournament

Only two weeks left to sign up!

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.
SFS Varsity Baseball to Play at Nationals Stadium

Come Support the Team! Sunday, June 5, 9:30 am

Sidwell Friends Varsity Baseball beat St. Albans 9 – 7 last week to earn a spot in the semi-finals of the Congressional Bank Baseball Classic Tournament, to be played at Nationals Stadium! Come cheer for our school and support the Quakers on June 5th, as Sidwell Friends plays against Maret to determine the independent school baseball champion for DC. The winner of the Sidwell Friends v. Maret game will play against the winner of the Wilson v. Cordoza game in the DC championship game at 6:30 p.m. Full schedule for the day is in the Read more section below. This is sure to be a fun family event – free admission, free parking in Stadium Lot C, and free FANZONE on Centerfield Plaza. Concessions stands will be open throughout the day.

For transportation and parking information, click here.

For the event schedule and additional information about the tournament, click here.

Thank you for your support!
Read MoreGoodbye Carlene!
Upper School students and parents, please join the Middle School next Thursday to say farewell to Middle School Office Manager Carlene Jackson, who will be moving on to a new school next year! We will celebrate her on June 2nd from 3:30 – 4:30 on the Tower Door patio outside the Middle School. Host Families Needed for International Exchange Students
Sidwell Friends School is very fortunate to have three exchange programs that bring students from our sister schools in Beijing, Shanghai, and Ramallah to live and study with us for the school year. The students stay with host families from the Sidwell community, without whom the exchanges would not be possible.
We need families to host students beginning in September 2011: the 11th grade girl from Beijing, Shuo Zhang (Carol), the 11th grade girl from Shanghai, Xiaoye Jiang, and the 10th grade girl from Ramallah Friends, Ranim Amra.
If you have any interest, we will do our best to accommodate your family’s schedule. We hope to find families from the Upper School who could each host for one semester or even for the whole year, but we welcome interest from families with students in Middle School, and from families who would prefer to host for shorter periods, whether two-three months or just an occasional weekend.
Read more for further details, and please contact John Flower, Director of Chinese Studies and Global Programs, flowerj@sidwell.edu (202) 537-8181, for more information. Read MoreSafety Rules while on Campus

Please, while on campus, no idling while waiting. We value the fresh air.

And, absolutely no cell phone usage while driving. We have many students, but none to spare!


PA Announcements

From the US Clerks

With the end of the school year already upon us, we wanted to say thank you again to all of the wonderful and dedicated parents and volunteers who have given of themselves and their time for our school community this year. We greatly appreciate the work you have done to welcome new families, participate in community service projects, host family pot-luck dinners, support school fundraisers, honor our teachers and staff, help with student activities, and attend our meetings. We have enjoyed getting to know you and working with you over the 2010-2011 school year!

Best wishes for a wonderful and relaxing summer.

Ann and Joan
From the PA

End of Year Celebrations

After final exams on Wednesday, June 8th, beginning at 11:00am, the PA is hosting student end-of-year celebrations in the following locations (please contact your Grade Reps for further information):

9th Grade: Arts Center Courtyard (if rain, Arts Center Foyer)

10th Grade: Zartman Gardens (if rain, Arts Center Foyer)

11th Grade: Sledge Garden (if rain, Wannan Gym)

12th Grade: Pool Party & Brunch, Edgemoor Club, Bethesda, 10am-12pm (Reminder: consent forms must be completed to participate in this event!)


Other News

Newsletter Basics
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Calendar


Tue, May 31st

Senior Project Rehearsal

AC Music Room
12:30pm - 5:30pm


Athletic Awards Reception

Arts Center Foyer
5:30pm


Athletic Awards

AC Theater
6:00pm


Wed, Jun 1st

PA Executive Committee Meeting

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


Senior Project Rehearsal

AC Music Room
11:00am - 4:00pm


Thu, Jun 2nd

US Exams


8:30am - 11:30am


Senior Project Rehearsal

AC Music Room
11:00am - 4:00pm


5/6 Grade Orchestra / 6th Grade Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


Fri, Jun 3rd

US Exams


8:30am - 11:30am


Senior Project Rehearsal

AC Music Room
11:00am - 4:00pm


5/6 Orchestra / 6th Choral Concert

AC Theater
2:30pm - 3:20pm


5/6 Grade Orchestra / 6th Grade Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


Sat, Jun 4th

SAT

US Classrooms: 106, 108, 110, 112, 120, 126, 128, 130


Class 2011 Revisit to Lower School

LS Multipurpose Room
12:00pm - 2:00pm


Sun, Jun 5th

Senior, Faculty, Parent Meeting for Worship

Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
4:00pm - 5:00pm


Mon, Jun 6th

Senior Class Community Service Project

Off Campus


US Exams


8:30am - 11:30am


Senior Project Rehearsal

AC Music Room
5:30pm - 9:00pm


Tue, Jun 7th

US Exams


8:30am - 11:30am


MBS Buy Back

US Crane Room
11:00am - 3:00pm


Senior Project Rehearsal

AC Music Room
5:30pm - 9:00pm


Wed, Jun 8th

US Exams


8:30am - 11:30am


9th Grade Social

Arts Center Courtyard
10:45am - 12:00pm


9th Grade Social (Rain location)

Arts Center Foyer
10:45am - 12:00pm


10th Grade Pizza Hangout

Zartman Gardens
11:00am - 12:30pm


10th Grade Pizza Hangout (rain)

Arts Center Foyer
11:00am - 12:30pm


MBS Buy Back

US Crane Room
11:00am - 3:00pm


11th Grade Celebration rain location

Wannan Gym
11:00am - 4:00pm


11th Grade End of Year Celebration BBQ

Sledge Garden
11:00am - 4:00pm


Senior Project Rehearsal

AC Music Room
5:30pm - 9:00pm


Thu, Jun 9th

MS and US Last Day


Senior Projects

Music Room, Smith Meeting Room
8:00am - 10:00pm


Sneior Project Presentations

AC Theater
8:30am - 9:30am


LS 4th Grade Closing Ceremony


9:00am


Senior Project Presentations

AC Music Room
9:30am - 2:00pm


MS 8th Grade Graduation

AC Theater
7:00pm - 8:15pm


Fri, Jun 10th

US Commencement


10:30am


Sat, Jun 11th

ACT

Off Campus


Sun, Jun 12th

West Virginia Workcamp

Caretta, West Virginia


Mon, Jun 13th

Golf Tournament

Off Campus


West Virginia Workcamp

Caretta, West Virginia


Tue, Jun 14th

West Virginia Workcamp

Caretta, West Virginia


Wed, Jun 15th

West Virginia Workcamp

Caretta, West Virginia


Thu, Jun 16th

West Virginia Workcamp

Caretta, West Virginia


Fri, Jun 17th

West Virginia Workcamp

Caretta, West Virginia


Sat, Jun 18th

West Virginia Workcamp

Caretta, West Virginia


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Athletics


Sun, Jun 5th

Baseball - Varsity - DC Classic vs. Maret at Nationals Stadium


9:30am


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