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Thursday - May 13, 2010


From the School

QUERY
“How can we work together to help solve conflicts without taking sides or making the problem bigger?”
--Written by 1X
HOUSEHOLD INFO DUE BY JUNE 1ST
The deadline is approaching quickly. Please follow directions on SFS website to update Household/Student Info found under Parent Portal. These forms must be submitted by June 1st. Final student reports for the current school year will be held until this task is completed.

All returning students must have a yearly physical with any new immunizations noted. The Physician’s Report can be downloaded and is due back by July 15th along with the daily arrangements for After School transportation. Find forms to download on SFS website.LIBRARY BOOKS DUE!
It’s that time of year again! Look near and far, under the bed and in the car….. because library books are due back! There will be no more book check-out after Friday, May 14th so that we can begin the enormous yearly task of getting all 13,000 titles back on the shelves before the last day of school. Over-due letters (with instructions on how to replace a lost book) will begin coming home next week. Thank you for your support of the LS Library.
WEDNESDAY MORNING MATH ENDS NEXT WEEK
Wednesday Morning Math will end next week with a big celebration. Come join us on Wednesday May 19th at 7:45 am in the multi-purpose room as we thank all of our wonderful parent volunteers and celebrate the incredible math the students have done all year. And past problems will be available if you want to get some to work on over the summer!TEAM TWO CELEBRATION OF JAPAN
On Thursday, May 27th grades 2 and 2x will each culminate our Japan study with a celebration of Japanese culture including haiku, kamishibai, performances and demonstrations followed by refreshments and Japanese treats. This will also be our last chance to be together as a community, before moving on to third grade! Please have your child arrive between 8:00 and 8:15. The program will start promptly at 8:30 am.

Note: Unfortunately, due to our limited space we can accommodate parents only.


PA Announcements

PA SPEAKER - SAVE THE DATE: MAY 18TH
Please join us for a thought-provoking discussion with child and family psychologist Richard Weissbourd on May 18th at 7:00 pm in the Meeting House at SFS Lower School. Childcare to be provided.

Richard Weissbourd is on the faculty of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and School of Education…and a father of three. He is the author of The Parents We Mean To Be: How Well-Intentioned Adults Undermine Children's Moral and Emotional Development. In his talk to the SFS Parents Association, Weissbourd will offer concrete strategies for raising moral and happy children that avoid the extremes of too much or too little involvement and will remind us how parenting itself is a tremendous opportunity for the moral growth of parents. This promises to be a terrific discussion. Please join us!

If you are interested in childcare, please contact Kristen Donoghue at kristendonoghue@gmail.com. Childcare is offered for children ages four and over at a cost $15 per child. Pizza will be provided.PA RETREAT
The PA Retreat is scheduled for this evening, Thursday, May 13th from 6:00-9:00 pm in the Upper School Dining Room. All PA Clerks, Vice Clerks, Committee Clerks, Grade Reps, and At-large Reps from this year and those who will fill the positions next year are invited to celebrate the successful conclusion of the 2009-10 Parent Association year and share ideas and suggestions for 2010-11. This is an opportune time to exchange materials and information before summer is upon us, so please plan to attend. We’ll eat dinner together and then break out into small planning groups. Questions? Contact Lynn Sachs (lynn.sachs@verizon.net).TUESDAY MEETING FOR WORSHIP
Join your child for Meeting for Worship on Tuesday, May 18th 1:20-2:00 pm. As the year draws to a close, please remember that you are always welcome to come share Meeting for Worship with your child's current class. Including parents in the classroom or meeting house Meetings for Worship is a wonderful tradition and gives parents an opportunity to model silent worship and appropriate behavior for our active children. Parking during Meeting is available in the driveway/carpool line. Meeting begins promptly at 1:30 pm.

On May 18th:
Classes 3Y, K and 4Y will be in the Meting House.
Grade 1 will go to join PK in the PK classroom.
4X will go to KX.
3 will go to 1X.
2 will go to 2X.
4 will go to 3X.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FIELD DAY
Field Day is Wednesday, June 2nd. Come help out with this favorite Lower School Tradition. The kids look forward to a day of games, food and outdoor fun, and you can too! One volunteer per class is needed to help set up, run the games, and clean up. The time commitment is 9 am to 12 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Amy Goldberg at goldbergaa@comcast.net or (301)806-1680.RECEPTION: ENTIRE SFS COMMUNITY INVITED!
On May 19th, from 5:00-6:00 pm, please join fellow parents, students, faculty, and staff as we say thank you to Interim Head of School Steve Barker, Interim US Principal Ellis Turner, and US Assistant Principal and Dean of Students Rebecca Zug for their remarkable service this year. The PA and School will host an appreciation/farewell reception in the US Dining Room on the Wisconsin Avenue campus (to be held outdoors weather permitting!). Though their duties will not have ended quite yet, this will be an opportunity to say good bye before the summer is upon us. Tasty refreshments will be on hand. If you have questions, please contact PA.president@sidwell.edu.LS AFTERCARE FAMILIES GATHERING
Come join the LSPA Diversity Committee and Aftercare Director, Diane Everts, as we celebrate the Aftercare community and the wonderful staff who assist in the development of our children each day. Friday, May 21st from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Be prepared for good food and conversation! RSVP to Liza Long (mdmldlong@hotmail.com) as soon as possible.SFS FAMILY GARDEN PROJECT
On May 22nd Sidwell Friends families will be planting a garden in partnership with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Families will be planting a garden at Hearst Elementary School Recreation Center (located next to the Middle School on 37th Street). There will be garden work appropriate for all ages. Please contact David Connell connelld@sidwell.edu or Kathleen Kaye Kmkaye@aol.com for more information or to sign up.MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR END-OF-YEAR CLASS PICNICS
The class-wide end of year picnics are coming up. Please save the date for these annual evening get-togethers, which take place from 5-7 pm at the Lower School. The whole family is invited. The whole family is invited. Details will be passed on by grade representatives and room parents as the events approach.
May 25 – PK and K
June 2 – 1st and 2nd grades
June 3 – 4th grade
June 7 – 3rd gradeGREEN TIP: CONSIDER "LOW-E" CLASS IF INSTALLING NEW WINDOWS
The “E” stands for emissivity. Using a super-thin metal coating, it reflects heat out during summer or in during winter, saving energy and money on your heating and cooling bills. Low E glass can be pricey, but worth it since houses lose about 25% of their heat through windows. Best to buy the highest quality low-E you can afford and you’ll get the best bang for your buck. Comments, questions to Louise Micallef at micallefj@aol.com.


Other News

REUNION WEEKEND AT THE FOX DEN
Stop by the Fox Den Café and School Store this Reunion Weekend! We will be here Friday, May 14 from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm and Saturday, May 15 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. James Zug will be available to sign your purchased copy of his book, THE LONG CONVERSATION, a history of SFS, on Saturday, May 15th. A number of newly designed SFS T shirts will be for sale. We also anticipate the return of toddler T-shirts for purchase. As an added bonus, there will also be some sale items! Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
- Donna and Justin
COLLECTION TO BENEFIT RAMALLAH FRIENDS SCHOOL
Do you have gently used or new items for the White Camel Sale to benefit Ramallah Friends School scholarships? Bethesda Friends Meeting has been hosting a Spring Fling to benefit Ramallah Friends School for the last 36 years. Sporting goods, kids' toys, jewelry, and ill-chosen but otherwise nifty wedding presents are all popular. Gently used household items are welcome. No books, clothing, or furniture, please. Please bring your items to the Lower School Groome Building on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If that doesn't work for you, feel free to contact Jane Meleney Coe (301-320-5083, bethesdafm@igc.org) to make other arrangements.SIDWELL SUMMER COMBINATION WORKSHOPS
Did you know your child can take an Imagination Stage workshop on the DC Campus for part of the day and combine it with a Sidwell Summer camp? Take Hip Hop in the morning and combine Tennis or Basketball in the afternoon! Or do soccer or Explorer Day Camp in the morning and sign up for IS’ Mystery Theatre or Improvisation workshop in the afternoon. NEW – All That Dance Group is a 2-week dance and arts morning workshop for ages 6-7, July 19-30, combine with Junior Explorers or a sports camp for a great, well-rounded summer experience! Call us at 202-537-8133 if you would like more information on combining Imagination Stage workshops with your Sidwell Summer sessions.FREE CAMP OUT ON MAY 22ND!
Camp Out_application.pdfJoin your favorite After Care and Summer camp staff for a fun FREE ‘preview of summer’ evening at the LS Saturday, May 22nd from 5-9 pm. Participants will get to sample a variety of summer fun, enjoy dinner and singing camp songs before ending with a Dance Party. The event is free but participants must pre-register. Parents – enjoy the night out in Bethesda kid-free! Open to children ages 3 ½ - 12 (you do not have to be registered for Sidwell Summer to participate, but will have the opportunity to register that night). Invite your non-SFS friends too! Read MoreEVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tee off with us for another great day of golf and communing at the Kenwood Country Club to help us raise money for student financial aid on Monday, May 24th. Your afternoon on the course will be followed by a cocktail reception with your foursome, friends and fellow players.
We hope you will register today to help make this event a hole in one! For information on registering and additional information on the tournament and sponsorship opportunities click here. Please contact the Events for Student Scholarships office at events@sidwell.edu or (202) 537-8110 if you have any questions or want sponsor the event.LS THURSDAY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
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Calendar


Thu, May 13th

PA Retreat

US Dining Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Fri, May 14th

1x Play

LS MultiPurpose Room
9:00am - 10:00am


Sat, May 15th

Alumni Reunion Weekend


Prom


Sun, May 16th

Alumni Reunion Weekend


Tue, May 18th

Richard Weissbourd Lecture

LS Meeting house
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Wed, May 19th

Tour of MS For 4th Grade Parents

MS Lobby
9:15am


Appreciation Party for Steve Barker, Ellis Turner, and Rebecca Zug

Sledge Garden/US Dining Room
5:00pm - 6:00pm


Thu, May 20th

LS PA Parent Meeting for Worship

LS Meeting House
7:30am - 8:15am


Family Meeting for Worship

LS Quaker Meeting House
7:45am - 8:15am


LS Early Morning Meeting for Worship

LS Meeting House
7:45am - 8:15am


Fri, May 21st

LS Aftercare Event

LS Multipurpose Room
5:00pm - 7:00pm


US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
8:00pm


Sat, May 22nd

Rising 5th Grade Scavenger Hunt

MS/ US Campus
3:30pm - 9:30pm


US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
8:00pm


Sun, May 23rd

US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
2:30pm


Mon, May 24th

Golf Tournament


Nuts N Bolts

LS Breezeway; LS Meeting House
6:45pm - 9:00pm


6th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

5th Grade Science Classroom
7:30pm


Tue, May 25th

6th Grade Hangout

US Dining Room
2:00pm - 3:30pm


Kindergarten End of Year Picnic

LS Upper Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


PK End of Year Picnic

LS Lower Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


PA Arts Committee Meeting

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


Wed, May 26th

7/8 Choral and Orchestra Concert

Theater
7:30pm


Thu, May 27th

US Athletic Awards Night

AC Theater
6:00pm - 9:00pm


China Celebration

LS Multipurpose Room, Library, Gym
6:00pm - 9:30pm


PE Awards

TBA
6:30pm


Fri, May 28th

4th Grade China Presentation

LS MultiPurpose Room
9:00am - 10:00am


7/8 Choral and Orchestra Concert

AC Theater
1:45pm


Arts Guild

AC Theater
7:00pm - 9:30pm


Mon, May 31st

Memorial Day


Memorial Day--No School


Possible Snow Make-Up Day


Tue, Jun 1st

US Review Day (All Classes Meet)


Wed, Jun 2nd

LS Field Day

Lower School


Upper School Reading Day


PA Executive Committee Meeting

US Crane Room
8:00am - 9:00am


5th Grade Knighting Ceremony

AC Theater
2:30pm


MS Midieval Feast

US Dining Room
4:00pm


1st Grade End of Year Picnic

LS Lower Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


2nd Grade End of Year Picnic

LS Upper Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


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