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FROM THE SCHOOL
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This Week's Query
How do our friends influence our decisions?


Notes from Sally
Assembly: The Spilling Ink Project: Tales from Indian folklore and
mythology portrayed through dance


8th grade parents: the second (and final) tour of Upper School is
tomorrow morning. Meet outside the Upper School Principal's office at
8 AM.


Please join us Wednesday evening to hear Anthony Wolf - 7:30 in the
Robert Smith Meeting Room. Refreshments will be served before the
program.


All 7/8 students will be involved in Community Service this Thursday.


7/8 students are invited to a dance at Sheridan School this Friday
evening, April 12, from 7:30 - 9:30. Admission is $5, and students
should bring their SFS ID.


Last call to see the Middle School Art Show! It will be in the
Gallery of the Arts and Meeting Building until next week.


Also next week: The Middle School Book Fair and the Casserole Bake.
Please look for more information about these events elsewhere in the
letter.


And a reminder - next Tuesday, April 16th, is a half day for the
entire school. The Middle School will dismiss at noon and lunch will
NOT be served. Students who are staying for aftercare will be
provided with lunch. If you would like to sign your child up for
aftercare, sign up by April 15th at 4 pm by sending an email to
Rachael at feolar@sidwell.edu feolar@sidwell.edu> if a drop in form
is on file, or fax a drop in form to 202-537-2483. The one-time cost
is $20 until 2 pm or $40 till 6 pm. Pizza lunch included.


Also next week: Mulan! The Middle School musical will be performed on
Friday evening, April 19 at 7:30 and Saturday afternoon, April 20 at
1:00.


Mark your calendars: On Thursday afternoon, April 25th, we invite you
to join us for "Inquiry, Reflection, Collaboration: An Exhibition of
Student and Teacher Learning." Teachers will be presenting
documentation of their ongoing projects inspired by Harvard
University's Project Zero and other ideas. The opening remarks will
begin at 4 in the Middle School Drama Studio, and we invite you to
stay to interact with the exhibits.


A reminder: Middle School students may not be in the Upper School
Library after school.


As the weather warms, please remember our SFS dress guidelines. From
the Parent/Student Handbook: "Oversized sleeveless sports jerseys,
spaghetti strap tops, shirts or blouses that expose the midriff and
halter tops may not be worn." The length of skirts and shorts must
also allow for normal movement without becoming revealing - they must
pass the "fingertip" test.


We would very much like to have your comments about Minimester!
Please send me your suggestions and comments.


Congratulations to Isabel Kirsch, who represented SFS in the state
level of the National Geography Bee. Isabel got to the final round
and represented the school admirably!


We are also very proud of Ben Cooper, whose wonderful film about
Diversity was shown in February at the Middle School Student
Diversity Assembly. His film was entered in the Bridge Film Festival,
an international festival of student- made films from Friends Schools
and Meetings worldwide, that is dedicated to making media that depict
Quaker values in action.


The Bridge Film Festival has provided a forum for dialog, learning,
and exchange of ideas of commonality and diversity. Serving student
filmmakers across an international network of Quaker educational
institutions, the festival is committed to nurturing purposeful
filmmaking that communicates messages of conscience. Guided by the
Quaker principles of truth, community, equality and peace, the
festival gives voice to student expression and recognizes creative
achievement.


Ben's film received the highest score in all categories and won the
Judge's Choice and the award for Best Documentary. Here is the link
to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6rWvHFQHwo

Congratulations to Ben!


Congratulations to 6th graders Mitchell Jubeir, Christopher Cheng,
Arjun Sethi-Olowin and Oliver Bass, 7th graders Kevin Jiang, Anya
Vinogradsky, Anders Broadnax, Billy Hefter, Ana Mundaca, Ella Stark,
and Liam Susswein, and 8th graders Luke Oh, Amal Mattoo, Jason
Souvaliotis, and Jordan Chernof, all of whom were top scorers in the
region on the Maryland Math League Contest taken in February.
Mitchell was one of only 5 students in DC and Maryland to receive a
perfect score on the contest.


Math Meet
Attention 6th, 7th and 8th grade parents-


The last math meet of the year will be held at Georgetown Day School
on Wednesday, April 17th. Any 6th, 7th or 8th grader may attend the
meet. If your child is interested, he or she needs to let his or her
math teacher know as soon as possible, since the size of our group is
limited. In addition, he or she needs to have a permission form
signed and turned in if he or she has not already turned one in for a
previous meet this year. 7th and 8th grade students are given
priority over 6th graders for the limited number of available spots,
since they have fewer middle school math meets remaining during their
middle school careers. All the same, we are hoping that we will have
space to have 6th grade students join us at this meet, so 6th graders
are encouraged to sign up! We will leave school at 2:15 pm, and
return to school between 4 and 4:15 pm. As usual, a delicious snack
will be provided at the meet. This is a great way for your child to
solve fun math problems and meet students from other schools who
share his or her enthusiasm for problem solving.


Instrumental Music Notes
Mulan Pit Band Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. See Haiku page
for times

5/6 Orchestra - Harp Wednesday rehearsal period

5th Grade Handchime Choir - Wednesday rehearsal period

7/8 Orchestra - Percussion and Timpani Wednesday Rehearsal period

5/6 Guitars and 5th Grade Handchime Choir - Friday DEAR period


Disney's Mulan Jr. at SFS

Download Mulan Flyer.pdf
http://www.sidwell.edu/data/files/news/MSNewsletterFromtheSchoolNews/Mulan_Flyer.pdf
Sidwell Friends Middle School Drama presents Disney's Mulan Jr. on Friday,
April 19 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 20 at 1 pm (ASL interpreted
performance) in the Mary Ellen Caplin Theater of the Kogod Arts
Center at Sidwell Friends School. Admission is free.


Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China
with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney's Mulan. The Huns
have invaded and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous
sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor! The story is a heartwarming
celebration of culture, honor and spirit. The musical includes
favorites like "Reflection," "Honor to Us All" and "I'll Make a Man
Out of You" as well as new songs that will get audiences up on its
feet! Fun for the whole family!


Events for Student Scholarships
2013 SFS AUCTION: APRIL 27


RSVP DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 12


Please join us for the 2013 SFS Auction, Starry Night: A Celebration
in the Countryside has arrived! From our energetic celebrity
auctioneers Leigh and Leslie Keno from the hit PBS show Antiques
Roadshow to our debut of BidPal electronic bidding devices at the
Silent Auction to the delicious catering brought to you by Occasions
Caterers, this is surely an event you don't want to miss. We are
currently at 50% capacity, so be sure to reserve your ticket(s) today
by visiting our online RSVP portal by clicking
here<http://www.sidwell.edu/broadcast/action/clickthru.aspx?id=366.1981.1175478.78252.11465>
or sending your reply card to the school. Please contact
events@sidwell.eduevents@sidwell.edu> for any questions or concerns.


CATALOGS

Auction catalogs went home on Monday with the youngest SFS child.
There are extras available in the Special Events office, located on
the lower level of Zartman House. Download the auction catalog by
clicking here.
<http://www.sidwell.edu/data/files/gallery/ContentGallery/SFS_Auction_Booklet_2013_v9.pdf>


Grand Opening!
The Sidwell Friends School Store is now online.

Fly the school colors! Visit www.sidwell.edu/school-store to shop

for a spirited selection of SFS T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, and
more!


PA ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Spring Speakers

Download SFS - Mindset book discussion and other April speakers.docx
http://www.sidwell.edu/data/files/news/MSNewsletterPAAnnouncements/SFS__Mindset_book_discussion_and_other_April_speakers.docx
A quick guide to April speakers:


April 10, Anthony E. Wolf, PhD, author of I'd Listen to My Parents if
They'd Just Shut Up: What to Say and Not Say When Parenting Teens.
This is an evening talk focused on children in the middle years
(grades 4-9), though all parents are welcome to attend. Learn more
about Dr. Wolf


7:30-9:00 PM, all parents invited to Robert L. Smith Meeting Room


April 16, Michael Thompson, PhD, author of Best Friends, Worst
Enemies and Raising Cain. He will work with PK-12 fathers only on
"The Importance of Fathers" over breakfast at lower school, then with
all parents in the evening when the discussion will focus on
friendship and social groups. Learn more about Dr. Thompson


7:30 - 9:00 AM, Fathers-only breakfast at lower school


7:00 - 9:00 PM, All parents invited to Robert L. Smith Meeting Room


Black Student Union Go-Go
The Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting its annual Go-Go dance on
April 13 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The BSU needs chaperones to
help with concessions, run the coat/bag check room, and be a general
presence in the area above the dance floor. There will also be
teacher chaperones on the dance floor. Please sign up at
www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA4AB29A02-black. The Parents of Black
Students (PBS) encourages Upper School parents to please sign up to
help make this event a success at. For more information please
contact the PBS co-clerks: Suzann King suzannking@hotmail.com and
Michelle Profit at 4mprofit@gmail.com.


Middle School New Book Fair
New Book Fair is Coming - Volunteers Needed!


Mark your calendars and start thinking about all the latest titles
you've wanted to acquire! The MS Book Fair will be held in the MS
Library, Monday, April 15, through Thursday, April 18, 8:15am to
4:00pm. The books for sale this year are new (used book sale was held
last year), and all varieties and genres will be available. All
proceeds benefit the MS Library Fund, and books may also be purchased
for the MS Library. Paperbacks generally range from $7 -11 and Hard
covers from $15 -20. Payment by cash, check or credit card (new this
year!). Volunteers are still needed. Please sign up using the link
below. http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D4BA9AD2FA46-msbook


We'll see you at the Fair!


Summer Rowing Programs
Sidwell Friends Rowing--plan your summer and support girls' sports!


Did you know that the Sidwell Friends Upper School has a girls' crew?
Rowing is an increasingly popular team sport in the region, great
for building fitness, strength, endurance, teamwork, self-discipline,
and friendships! If your daughters (or sons) are interested in
learning to row, there are a number of summer camps nearby that
welcome middle schoolers and beginners. A week of summer camp is an
excellent way for kids to give crew a try and start to develop their
skills before joining a team. Here are three options: (read more)


1. St. Albans' Summer Programs offers one week half- and full-day
rowing camps especially for boys and girls ages 11-15 for four weeks
beginning June 17th. Campers meet at St. Albans and ride a school
bus to Thompson's Boat Center for instruction on land and on the
water. Rowing camp may be combined with other Summer Programs
options. Visit the school website at http://www.stalbansschool.org
and look under Summer Programs.


Community Service Corner
Spring Casserole Bake April 15, 16, 17


Next week is the 2nd Annual Middle School Casserole Bake! Students,
teachers and families will bake (or buy) casseroles, freeze them and
drop them off on 37th St. The folks at Martha's Table will be
delighted to receive your homemade or store bought dishes, so get
your kitchens ready! You may bring your frozen items to the
volunteers on 37th Street during drop off and pick up Monday, Tuesday
(remember early dismissal) and Wednesday of next week. For
guidelines and recipe suggestions please read more, and if you would
like to volunteer to collect dishes please contact MS Community
Service Co-Clerks, Sara Jane Harris sjrharris@me.com or Felice Roggen
at froggen@mac.com.


OTHER NEWS
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National Youth Film Festival
"What would you do with a trillion dollars for your community, nation
or world? Join the American Friends Service Committee and National
Priorities Project for the World Premiere of the 3rd Annual "If I Had
A Trillion Dollars" National Youth Film Festival on Sunday, April 14
at Sidwell Friends School. Over 50 young filmmakers will gather in DC
for this Premiere event in preparation to take their videos to
Capitol Hill the following day and send a message to Congress about
their budget priorities. Join our many visitors from 6:30-8pm in the
Robert L. Smith Meeting Room.


Bethesda Friends Meeting
New Date for the Perennial Plant Sale. Because of the
cooler-than-expected weather, the date for the perennial plant sale
has been changed to Sunday, April 28. As you are sprucing up your
flower beds, how about digging up a few perennials to bring to the
annual Bethesda Friends Meeting plant sale? Or, if you have a spot in
your garden that needs some color, come select from among the many
healthy, reasonably priced plants on sale. If you bring plants for
sale, please label them and indicate sun or shade tolerance, and drop
them in the courtyard on the SFS lower school campus by 11am on April
28th. Contact Cynthia Terrell, ctcabin@gmail.com, with any
questions.


Quaker Quotes
"The American Friends Service Committee is an inclusive Quaker
organization, bringing together people from many traditions to be a
prophetic voice and compelling witness for peace.


We understand that peace requires more than the absence of war and
violence. Peace requires the presence of justice, access to
sustainable livelihoods, and basic human rights for all."


from the AFSC's Introduction to Quaker Testimonies


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