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Tuesday - May 17, 2011


From the School

This Week's Query
How can you include others even if you yearn for private time with your closer friends?
Notes from Sally
Assembly: the 37th Street Players (8th grade drama scenes)
Summer reading lists for all students who will be in Middle School next year have been posted on the SFS website. Please note that each grade level has one or two required titles; the remainder of the lists are suggestions of books that students might enjoy. Our primary goal is that students keep reading over the summer!
Some reminders of dates as we approach the end of the year:
7/8 Choral and Orchestra concert: Wednesday evening, May 25 at 7:30 PM and Friday afternoon, May 27 at 1:45 PM.
5th grade knighting ceremony: 2:30 PM on Wednesday, June 1st, followed by the feast in the dining room at 4 PM.
6th grade Choral and 5/6 Orchestra concert: Thursday evening, June 2 at 7:30 PM and Friday afternoon, June 3 at 2:30 PM.
7/8 Dance: Friday evening, June 3. Dinner for the 8th graders begins at 6:30; the dance for 7th and 8th graders is from 7:30 – 10:00 PM in the dining room.
5/6 Track Meet: Morning of Monday, June 6 (rain date Tuesday, June 7)
6th grade World Expo: Monday afternoon, June 6th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM. Event begins in the Meeting House.
The last day of school is Thursday, June 9th. It is a full day, and dismissal will be at 3:20. The 8th grade closing ceremony is that evening for families of the 8th graders. Parents of students in other grades are welcome to attend the closing assembly if you would like; it will be June 9th from 2:15 - 3:15 PM.Instrumental Music Notes
5/6 Full Orchestra and Handchime Choir Wednesday Rehearsal Period Rm 101
7/8 Full Orchestra Wednesday Rehearsal Period Rm 101
Jazz/Rock Band Wednesday 3:30-4:30 Rm 101
Jazz Rock Band Thursday 3:45-5:00 Rm 101
Guitar Quartet Friday DEAR Period Rm 101
All 7/8 Instrumentalists (incl. Drum Circle) mandatory rehearsal Monday May 23rd 3:30-5:30 Arts Center (refreshments provided)
Choral Notes
Wednesday, May 18th: Boys Ensemble 7:25 (sharp!); 8th grade class, Girls Ensemble, all singers involved in Finale of concert—during rehearsal period 12:55 (sharp!)
Friday, May 20th: Boys Ensemble 3:45 -4:15 (rehearsal with Matt)
****Reminder: Required rehearsal for ALL singers in concerts on Tuesday, May 24th 2:00-5:30pm (arts center)Request for all drivers 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

6th Grade Hangout - Tuesday May 24
This is the third and final hangout for this school year. Please make sure your 6th-grader has reserved time to gather, socialize and relax with other students in the grade from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Tuesday, May 24th. To help make this a successful event, we still need tons of parent volunteers to assist with setup/cleanup and to help chaperone. Please contact Portia at portia.robertson.migas@gmail.com if you are able to help.
Seeking Room and Team Parents for 2011-2012
Are you interested in serving as a Room or Team Parent for your child’s class/advisory next year? The MS Parents Association is seeking volunteers to serve as room and team 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!


Other News

Upper School Art Show and Reception, May 20, 4:30 to 6 PM

ANNOUNCING A FEAST FOR THE EYES and IMAGINATION! And YOU ARE INVITED! 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 Read MoreUpper School Play, May 20, 21, 22, Scapino!
The Upper School Spring Play, to be performed on May 20 and 21 at 8:00pm and May 22 at 2:30pm, is Scapino!
Tickets available at the door beginning one hour before curtain. Adults: $8.00 Students: $4.00 SFS Students: FREE
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

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 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, 2011 at the Kenwood Country Club. Players of all levels are encouraged to 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.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!
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Calendar


Tue, May 17th

7th Grade Hang Out


2:00pm - 3:30pm


Thu, May 19th

PA Arts Committee Calendar

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


Fri, May 20th

5th Grade Hang Out


3:30pm - 5:00pm


Upper School Art Show and Reception

Rubenstein Gallery
4:30pm - 6:00pm


SCAPINO! US Spring Play Performance

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sat, May 21st

SCAPINO! US Spring Play Performance

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sun, May 22nd

SCAPINO! US Spring Play Performance

AC Theater
2:30pm


Mon, May 23rd

7/8 Orchestra Rehearsal

AC Theater
3:30pm - 5:30pm


Tue, May 24th

6th Grade Hang Out


2:00pm - 3:30pm


7/8 Orchestra Rehearsal

AC Theater
2:30pm - 5:00pm


Wed, May 25th

7/8 Orchestra Rehearsal (Dress)

AC Theater
12:50pm - 3:30pm


7/8 Orchestra and Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


Fri, May 27th

7th & 8th Orchestra and Choral Concert

AC Theater
2:30pm - 3:20pm


Mon, May 30th

Memorial Day - No School


Tue, May 31st

MS PE Awards (7/8 Only)

MS Drama Studio
1:00pm - 2:00pm


5/6 Orchestra Rehearsal

AC Theater
2:30pm - 5:00pm


Wed, Jun 1st

US Reading Day


PA Executive Committee Meeting

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


5/6 Concert Rehearsal

AC Theater
8:15am - 10:15pm


Knighting Ceremony

AC Theater
2:30pm


Medieval Feast

US Dining Room
4:00pm


Thu, Jun 2nd

US Exams: Math


5/6 Concert Rehearsal (Dress)

AC Theater
8:15am - 10:15am


5/6 Orchestra / 6th Choral Concert Set Up

AC Theater
6:00pm


5/6 Grade Orchestra / 6th Grade Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


Fri, Jun 3rd

US Exams: History


5/6 Orchestra / 6th Choral Concert Set Up

AC Theater
1:30pm - 3:20pm


5/6 Orchestra / 6th Choral Concert

AC Theater
2:30pm - 3:20pm


7/8 Grade Dance

US Dining Room
6:30pm - 10:00pm


5/6 Grade Orchestra / 6th Grade Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


7th Grade Parents Peer Group Meeting

US Library Board Room
8:00pm - 10:00pm


8th Grade Parents Peer Group Meeting

MS Library
8:00pm - 10:00pm


Sun, Jun 5th

MS Welcome Committee Event

Wetland Garden and MS Foyer/Lobby (rain location)
2:00pm - 4:00pm


Mon, Jun 6th

US Exams: Science


MS World Expo

MS Foyer and Entire MS
4:00pm - 6:00pm


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Athletics


Mon, May 16th

Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at St. Albans


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Alice Deal Jr. High


2:45pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament at Maret


4:30pm


Wed, May 18th

Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B vs. Landon


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. Holton-Arms


3:00pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. Holton-Arms


3:00pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


4:30pm


Thu, May 19th

Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at Bullis


2:45pm


Track & Field - Boys 7/8 - Holy Child, Bullis, SSSAS & Flint Hill


2:45pm


Track & Field - Girls 7/8 - Holy Child, Bullis, SSSAS & Flint Hill


2:45pm


Fri, May 20th

Crew - Club (Girls) - Stotesbury Regatta in Philadelphia


Sat, May 21st

Crew - Club (Girls) - Stotebury Regatta in Philadelphia


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. DC Classic vs. Eleanor Roosevelt


11:00am


Mon, May 23rd

Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. Bullis


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at Bullis


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A vs. Bullis


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at Bullis


2:45pm


Baseball - 7/8 A - Friendship Charter


2:45pm


Wed, May 25th

Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Baseball - 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Thu, May 26th

Softball - 7/8 A vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Track & Field - Boys 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day


2:45pm


Track & Field - Girls 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at Potomac School


3:45pm


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