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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">April 26<sup>th</sup>, 2012<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Dear Parents and Members of the Class of 2012,<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Plans are well underway to have a wonderful June 12<sup>th</sup> Commencement for the Class of 2012. This letter contains further information that will help you plan for this joyous occasion.<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">On Monday April 30<sup>th</sup>, the Seniors will have a class meeting at school where they will receive their graduation stationery. Each graduate will receive seven invitations, twenty announcements, and four tickets (the tickets will be needed for entrance to the Athletic Center, in case of inclement weather). The invitations should be sent to those friends and family members who will actually be attending the ceremony. Announcements should be sent to those with whom you want to share this wonderful news but do not expect to attend. <o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Additionally, the photography order form will be included in the packet seniors receive with their stationery. If you wish to order any of the group photos, please complete and return the envelope to me in the Dean’s Office no later than Monday, June 11<sup>th</sup>. There will also be an online ordering option after commencement. Once the photographer sets up the online site, I will relay the information to you via e-mail. <o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Also included with the stationery items is an order form for a DVD of the ceremony. If you wish to order a copy, please fill out the form and mail it directly to the company. No other videotaping will be permitted, as the graduation site is a very intimate setting. I am also attaching a DVD order form to this letter.<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">At the Senior Class Meeting on April 30<sup>th</sup>, we will ask the young women in the class to choose the color of their graduation flowers. Those who do not make their choices at the meeting will have until Monday May 14<sup>th</sup> to let Ms. Scattergood know what color they would like. After May 14<sup>th</sup>, we will order white bouquets for anyone who does not submit their preference to Ms. Scattergood.<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">The morning of graduation, each senior must be in the dining room by 8:00am to receive their flowers and have their official graduation photographs taken. Four pictures will be taken at this time; one of the entire graduating class, a second of students who are children of alumni; a third picture will be of those who are “lifers” (students who began their Sidwell Friends career in PK or K), and the fourth will be senior Quakers. <o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">A reminder about the Upper School’s community service requirement: The deadline for rising seniors to turn in all outstanding community service forms was on September 6<sup>th</sup>, the first day of school. Unfortunately, we still have not received all of the form(s) necessary to fulfill the Upper School’s community service graduation requirement. Please be aware that you will not receive your stationery for graduation on April 30<sup>th</sup> until all forms have been turned in to the Community Service Office. Feel free to contact David Connell if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. His telephone number is (202) 537-8182, and his email address is <a href="mailto:connelld@sidwell.edu"><span style="color: windowtext;">connelld@sidwell.edu</span></a>. Thank you for your efforts to complete this requirement as soon as possible!<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Finally, I want to remind you that seniors are required to attend both graduation rehearsals. These rehearsals will be held on Wednesday June 6<sup>th</sup> from 10:00am-12:30pm and Monday June 11<sup>th</sup> from 3:00-4:00pm.<span style="color: #ff0000;"> </span>Yearbook distribution and the Alumni Senior Lunch will follow the first rehearsal on June 6<sup>th</sup> from 12:30-2:30pm.<span style="color: #ff0000;"> </span>Please do not schedule other activities for your student during those times.<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">I am available to answer any questions you may have about graduation and invite you to call me at 202-537-8160 or email me at <a href="mailto:ParkerS@sidwell.edu">ParkerS@sidwell.edu</a> if I can be of any assistance. <o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Susannah Parker<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Graduation Coordinator; Assistant to Dean of Students<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:ParkerS@sidwell.edu">ParkerS@sidwell.edu</a><o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">202-537-8160<o:p _rdEditor_exists="1"></o:p></p>
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