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Tuesday - October 21, 2014


Principal's Letter


NOTES FROM SALLY


Announcements


INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS CHOIR FESTIVAL - TONIGHT
GAMETIME! GIRLS VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY & BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
IT'S ACADEMIC TV TOURNAMENT - SATURDAY 10/25
THE HIDDEN BRAIN - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
5TH GRADE PARENT PEER GROUP - MONDAY, NOV 3
FALL BASKETBALL CLINICS
SIDWELL FRIENDS IS GOING TO THE OPERA!
LOWER SCHOOL BOOK FAIR - COMING SOON!


Other


AFTERCARE FOR EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS
COMMUNITY SERVICE CORNER
QUAKER QUOTE
MS NEWSLETTER INFORMATION


News Around the School


US NEWS


MS NEWS


LS NEWS


Principal's Letter


NOTES FROM SALLY
This week’s query: How can you learn when or when not to tell someone the truth?

No all-school assembly this week.

5th grade parents – please note the change in date for Conversations with Michelle. Look for an email from the grade reps.

All 7/8 students are invited to the dance on Friday night in the dining room. The dance runs from 7:30 until 10 PM. The school dress code applies, and students must keep their shoes on, so they should be sure shoes are comfortable. Students may wear costumes, but those should also be appropriate for a school setting. The “price” of admission is change for our UNICEF collection.

During the time of the dance, students must stay in the dining room, the garden just outside, and the lounge area near the vending machines. Students may not go to the playground, to the plaza outside the arts center, to the upper field, or to any location where chaperones cannot see you. Students who are leaving the dance early should let Mrs. Selby know. Drop off and pick up is in the garage.

Now that the grade level QCL meetings have ended, peer groups are starting, beginning with 7th and 8th grade during the dance on Friday night. The peer group meetings provide a unique opportunity for parents to have meaningful discussions on many of these same subjects in a safe and confidential setting. These meetings are for parents only and, again, help us learn to communicate in open, honest and healthy ways on issues of mutual interest and concern. The peer group meetings are for discussing non-academic issues only and are facilitated by parents from each class. The Middle School years are the years when our children change the most – they enter as children and leave as young adults. With this comes a wide-range of changes (emotional, psychological, neurological, hormonal and intellectual) that are baffling for our children as well as for parents. Opening the lines of communications is the most important tool that we have to create a community that can best support our children.

Please look for an announcement elsewhere in the letter about an event next Monday, October 27, with Shankar Vedantam, author of The Hidden Brain. Also mark your calendars for a presentation on November 17th by Tony Wagner, author of Creating Innovators.

Parent Conference Days are Tuesday and Wednesday, October 28 and 29. Please note that Middle School dismisses early on Tuesday and is closed on Wednesday. Conference Days are a great time to check the Lost and Found boxes for stray belongings – they are located in the second floor lobby and the 3rd floor science wing.

A couple of clarifications about the schedule for Tuesday, October 28th:

Lunch will be served to all students before school is dismissed at 12 noon. Aftercare is in session – see information about special drop-ins elsewhere in the letter. All students must be picked up by 12:30 or they will be sent to Aftercare. The shuttle to Lower School will run. 5/6 Math Club will not meet. Students may not be unsupervised on campus after 12:30.

Notes as we look toward Halloween: Students who do choose to wear costumes should know that they may only wear costumes that do not interfere with normal functioning in the classroom. We ask that students remember these queries: Would I be embarrassed or ashamed if someone from the group I’m portraying saw me wearing this? Does my costume reduce cultural differences to jokes or stereotypes? And of course, no weapons or violent themes, please.

We have UNICEF boxes in the office. UNICEF is one of the organizations working in Africa with the victims of the Ebola crisis. We hope that we will have a record collection for UNICEF this year.

Looking ahead: Join us Friday, November 7th from 5:15-6pm as we gather in The Fox Den to celebrate the launch of our sustainable clothing line. This event will honor the hard work of current 7th grade students who were in the Clarkson homeroom in 6th grade. In May, students presented The Fox Den manager and the school administration with proposals to encourage Sidwell Friends to carry clothing that more closely reflects the school’s commitment to stewardship of the natural world. Light refreshments will be available, as well as items for purchase. Contact Kimberly Clarkson with questions.


Announcements


INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS CHOIR FESTIVAL - TONIGHT
Tuesday, October 21, 8:00 p.m. at Washington National Cathedral: Join families from other independent schools for a memorable night of upper school choral performances in a beautiful space - including choruses from Sidwell Friends, St. Albans, National Cathedral School, Georgetown Day School, Maret, Bullis, Holton Arms, Potomac and Landon.

GAMETIME! GIRLS VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY & BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
This week we have two featured teams --
- Field Hockey, Thursday October 23 against Madeira, game at 4:15, pre-game party at 3:45 in the court yard.
- Cross Country, Saturday October 25 at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood Maryland – 1pm start, bring a picnic and enjoy the scene. Check the athletics page for directions and a guide to first time cross country meet spectators but this is a great meet for spectators as there are multiple opportunities to view the runners as they traverse the 3.1 mile course. Look for the red SFS tent and Go Quakers banner and cookies, pretzels, apples and cider. Multiple races for boys and girls will be run starting at 1:00pm.

Get your Sidwell Swag on —Great new SFS gear at the Fox Den!

Spectators are encouraged to share their photos of the game by tagging @SidwellFriends with #GoQuakers or by email. Winning photographer gets a free baseball cap!

This concludes our fall GAMETIME! program. We thank all of you for coming out to cheer on the varsity teams and we look forward to seeing you again in the winter.

We welcome your feedback or suggestions about GAMETIME! Please send it to the PA Athletics Committee clerks Andrew Aurbach and Estee Portnoy or to Kathi Webb.

IT'S ACADEMIC TV TOURNAMENT - SATURDAY 10/25
Sidwell Friends Students, Families, Faculty, and Staff - would you enjoy being part of a live audience in a Jeopardy-style quiz bowl competition? Then please join us at the annual It’s Academic TV Tournament this Saturday!
Where: NBC Studios at 4001 Nebraska Ave NW (right up the street and around the corner from SFS)
When: Saturday, October 25, at 10:15 AM (you need to arrive by this time in order to get a seat)

Representing Sidwell Friends this year will be Gigi Stark, David Hauge, and Rahul Gupta (with Alex Pierson as our alternate). We will be up against Robert E. Lee and South Lakes.

Feel free to bring a sign or dress in Sidwell Friends colors! Please come support our team!

THE HIDDEN BRAIN - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
Please join us for a gathering with NPR Science Reporter Shankar Vedantam, author of The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars and Save Our Lives.
Vedantam will address the Sidwell Friends School community and answer questions on Monday, October 27th from 7 to 9 pm in the Robert L. Smith Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be available at 6:30pm. We are in the process of trying to arrange child care from the end of after care through this talk. If you are interested in this option please email Kathi Webb.
The Hidden Brain explores how unconscious biases influence people. The fascinating topics that Mr. Vedantam studies and reports on touch many of the values and principles embraced by the students, parents and faculty in the Sidwell community, and he is an ideal person to lead a discussion on human behavior from a scientific point of view.
This event is sponsored by the Parents of Black Students and open to the entire Sidwell Community. Anyone wishing to submit questions to help shape the discussion to Mr. Vedantam should email them by Friday, October 24, 2014.

5TH GRADE PARENT PEER GROUP - MONDAY, NOV 3
Sidwell Friends has a longstanding unique tradition of offering parent peer groups for grades PK - 12th grade. These groups are for parents and facilitated by parents of each respective grade with the agenda collectively determined by those attending. The intention of the peer groups is to foster a confidential, comfortable forum for parents to share and discuss issues, concerns, and perspectives. On Monday, November 3, the 5th grade Parent Peer Group will be meeting in the MS Library from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

FALL BASKETBALL CLINICS
Get ready for your winter basketball season! Coach Ivy is offering evening clinics at the LS for Girls (5-6th grade on Wednesdays and 7-8th on Thursdays) and Boys (5-6th grade on Mondays and 7-8th on Tuesdays). Sign up here . We are happy to pro-rate it for those only able to make a few sessions. Contact Auxiliary Programs or call 202-537-8133 with any questions.

SIDWELL FRIENDS IS GOING TO THE OPERA!
Join us at the Kennedy Center for a performance of La Bohème, featuring Alyson Cambridge ’97. Alyson plays the part of Musetta on November 1, 4, 7, 9, 12, and 15. The Sidwell Friends community has a special opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the Sunday, November 9 show. When booking tickets, use code 187278 for 10% off Orchestra, Tier 1, and Tier 2 seats.


LOWER SCHOOL BOOK FAIR - COMING SOON!
Start making your book lists! The Lower School Book Fair will take place on Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th at Politics & Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW. All SFS families are invited to participate by buying books and more during these two days.


Other


AFTERCARE FOR EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS
The Middle School has early dismissal on Tuesday, October 28. If you would like your child to stay in MS AS for the afternoon (special snack, movie, and activities), please sign up. There are two options: 12:15 – 2:00 pm ($15) and 12:15 - 6:00 pm ($40). Participants already enrolled in the MS AS Program do not need to sign up. Please sign up via the MS After School page or using this link and select SPARC. Sign up is also available for November (11/17) and December (12/5) early release days.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CORNER
Upcoming for October/November:
October 24th – 6th grade Hangout
October 31st – Trick or Treat for UNICEF
November 7th – 7th grade Hangout
Ongoing Toiletries Collection (to benefit A Wider Circle)
Collection bins (labeled “Toiletries”) are located in the Middle School lobby near the front desk. Please bring travel size toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, shaving cream), toothbrushes, razors, etc.

Contact MS Community Service Co-clerks Eva Xanthos or Lisa Arrington or your Grade Reps for volunteer opportunities.


QUAKER QUOTE
"True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it." William Penn

MS NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
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US NewsBackpack, books, pencils.passport
For the ultimate off-campus learning experience, students can spend junior or senior year in a foreign country and not miss a beat with credits.
Read More


MS NewsQuaker educator Arthur Larrabee joins the 7th grade Q&A class
Quaker educator Arthur Larrabee shared four key concepts when making a decision. What didn’t make his list? Taking a vote!
Read MoreMiddle School welcomed Native American Indian, Joseph Stands With Many to campus.
Joseph follows traditional Cherokee ways, taking after his grandmother and great grandmother who were both storytellers; he also paints and works with wood.
Read More


LS News¡1,2,3 con Andrés! A bilingual performance at the Lower School
Students mambo and samba through a fantastico show in Spanish.
Read More

The Parents Association newsletters are a forum for communication among parents and provide announcements concerning School or PA events or information related to a School or PA event.
MS newsletter submissions should be sent to PA.MSnewsletter@sidwell.edu.


Calendar


Wed, Oct 22nd

New to Quakerism Conference

RLS, Rusch, Rosenberg Theater, Caplin Theater
12:00pm - 2:30pm


Thu, Oct 23rd

Magnus Training Program

Rusch Team Room
8:00am - 12:30pm


GAMETIME! Girls Varsity Field Hockey

Upper Turf Field
4:15pm - 6:15pm


Fri, Oct 24th

6th Gr. Hangout

Wannan Gym and MS Courtyard
3:30pm - 5:00pm


MS 7/8 Dance

US Dining Rm
7:30pm - 10:00pm


7th Gr.Parent Peer Group Mtg

MS Library
8:00pm - 9:30pm


8th Gr. Parent Peer Group Mtg

Zartman Drawing Rm
8:00pm - 9:30pm


Sat, Oct 25th

GAMETIME! Girls/Boys Cross Country


12:00pm - 12:30pm


Mon, Oct 27th

PA Event - Shankar Vedantam

Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
6:30pm - 9:00pm


Tue, Oct 28th

LS Parent Conferences - Half Day


MS Parent Conferences - Half Day


Wed, Oct 29th

LS Parent Conferences - Half Day


MS Parent Conferences - No School


Thu, Oct 30th

LS Parent Conferences - Half Day


Fri, Oct 31st

US Report Writing - No School


Sun, Nov 2nd

Apollo Orchestra - performance

Robert L. Smith Mtg Rm
3:00pm - 4:30pm


Mon, Nov 3rd

MS PA Steering Comm. Mtg

Rusch Team Rm
8:00am - 9:00am


5th Gr. Parent Peer Group Mtg

MS Library
7:30pm - 8:30pm


Tue, Nov 4th

Minimester Trips Parent Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm - 9:30pm


Thu, Nov 6th

PA Exec. Steering Committee Mtg

Rusch Team Rm
8:30am - 9:30am


Fri, Nov 7th

6th Grade Conversation with Michelle Parker

Rosenberg Theater
8:00am - 9:15am


7th Gr. Hangout

Wannan Gym and MS Courtyard
3:30pm - 5:00pm


More


Athletics


Tue, Oct 21st

Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships


3:30pm


Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Bullis


4:00pm


Volleyball - Varsity vs. National Cathedral School


4:00pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. National Cathedral School


4:00pm


Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. St. James School


4:30pm


Wed, Oct 22nd

Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. Mater Dei


2:30pm


Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Maret School


2:45pm


Field Hockey - 7/8 at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships


3:30pm


Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Bullis


4:30pm


Thu, Oct 23rd

Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Tennis - Girls 7/8 - A Team Home vs. GDS


2:30pm


Tennis - Girls 7/8 - B Team vs. GDS


2:30pm


Football - 7/8 Heavyweight vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships


3:30pm


Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. National Cathedral School


4:15pm


Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity at National Cathedral School


4:15pm


Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Madeira


4:15pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


4:15pm


Volleyball - Varsity at Episcopal High School


4:30pm


Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Madeira


5:30pm


Fri, Oct 24th

Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 vs. IAC/ MAC/ ISL Championships


3:30pm


Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 vs. IAC/ MAC/ ISL Championships


3:30pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity - J.V. Hopper


4:00pm


Soccer - Boys Varsity at Georgetown Day


4:15pm


Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


4:15pm


Sat, Oct 25th

Cross-Country - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships


Cross-Country - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Championships


Field Hockey - Junior Varsity - Play Day at Madeira


Volleyball - Junior Varsity - JV Hopper


9:30am


Football - Varsity at St. James School


2:30pm


Mon, Oct 27th

Volleyball - 7/8 at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Tennis - Girls 7/8 at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Football - 7/8 Heavyweight at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. Brookewood


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 A at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 B vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Flint Hill


4:15pm


Tue, Oct 28th

Soccer - Girls Varsity - ISL Championships


Soccer - Boys Varsity - MAC Championships


Wed, Oct 29th

Field Hockey - Varsity - ISL Championships


Thu, Oct 30th

Volleyball - Varsity - ISL Championships


Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 - Norwood Invitational


Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Football - 7/8 Heavyweight vs. St. Albans


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 A at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 B at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 B vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 - Norwood Invitational


2:45pm


Volleyball - 7/8 - Stone Ridge


2:45pm


Fri, Oct 31st

Volleyball - Varsity - ISL Championships


Sat, Nov 1st

Cross-Country - Boys Varsity - DCSAA Championships


Cross-Country - Girls Varsity - DCSAA Championships


Football - Varsity at Flint Hill


2:30pm


Sun, Nov 2nd

Volleyball - Varsity - ISL Championships


Mon, Nov 3rd

Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 - DC Private School Championships


Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 - DC Private School Championships


Tue, Nov 4th

Soccer - Girls Varsity - DCSAA Championships


Soccer - Boys Varsity - DCSAA Championships


Volleyball - Varsity - DCSAA Championships


Sat, Nov 8th

Cross-Country - Boys Varsity vs. DC Private School Championships


Cross-Country - Girls Varsity vs. DC Private School Championships


More


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