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Tuesday - May 25, 2010


From the School

This Week's Query
Query: What is popularity? Notes from Sally
The 7/8 Choral and Orchestral concert is this week. There are performances Wednesday evening at 7:30 and Friday afternoon at 1:45. Parents are welcome at either show!
The final day of school is Friday, June 11th. This is a full day for Middle School.
The Kenworthy Gym will close for construction on Friday, June 11th. All PE lockers MUST be emptied no later than Wednesday, June 9th. Also, anything that is left in the Lost and Found in the gym will be donated after that date. Please send students to track down their belongings!
The Middle School Lost and Found bin is also brimming with items that need to be claimed.
We are looking for Parent Volunteers to work in the office next year. Please contact Carlene if you would like to help out, and let her know what time slots work best for you.

Middle School yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school. Anyone who has missing library books or unpaid fines will not receive a yearbook until those are cleared.
Sixth grade laptops will be collected on Monday, June 7th, and 7th grade laptops will be collected on Wednesday, June 9th. Students should turn in the computer, the bag, the power brick, and the stylus. Students will be charged for missing items in accordance with the Acceptable Use Agreement that students and parents signed at the beginning of the year.

Two notes to sixth grade parents: There have been some questions about the World Expo projects. Much of this work is being done at school and is already completed. Some students do have project work that is due as part of their regular homework assignments, but they should have clear information about this.
Also – regarding language choices: the language that students are choosing for 7th grade is a two-year commitment, for 7th and 8th grade. The program in all languages for these two years comprises Level I of the language. If students wish to change, they should plan on that for 9th grade. Please feel free to call the office or Jean Higbie if you have any questions.
Instrumental Music Notes
Instrumental Music Notes

7/8 All Instrumentalists Monday Report to the Arts Center 3:30-5:30 (Mandatory) refreshments provided
5/6 All Instrumentalists Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday June 1st 2:30-5:00 refreshments provided
7/8 All Instrumentalists Wednesday Report to the Arts Center 12:50 (Mandatory dress rehearsal)
5/6 All Instrumentalists Wednesday 2:30-3:15 MS Room 101
7/8 All Instrumentalists Wednesday 6:00 CALL TIME 7:30 SHOW TIME
7/8 All Instrumentalists Friday 12:30 CALL TIME 1:45 SHOW TIMEIt's Concert Time!
Choral Rehearsals This Week:
Monday, May 24th
Girls Ensemble, Boys Ensemble, and 8th grade classes 3:30 to 5:30pm
(Please let me know if you are willing to send in a snack for this rehearsal—50 students total)
Tuesday, May 25th
8th grade small group 7:30 am
MANDATORY rehearsal for ALL performers in the choral portion of the spring concert (Girls Ensemble, Boys Ensemble, 8th grade classes, 7th grade class) at 2:15 t0 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 26th
8th grade small group 7:30am
Concerts:
Wednesday, May 26th at 7:30pm (Call time for all singers is 7:15 in the chorus room)
Friday, May 28th at 1:45pm
Concert Dress (with the exception of the 8th grade classes): Black and WhitesTime to update household and student information for next year!
It is time to update household and student information for the 2010-2011 school year. In keeping with Sidwell Friends’ environmental commitment, this information will be collected online. One parent can update and submit the online forms for the entire household. Please complete the online forms no later than June 1st. Instructions: Read More


PA Announcements

Last 6th Grade Hangout
The last 6th Grade hangout for the year will take place on Tuesday May 25th from 2:00pm to 3:30 pm in the Sledge Garden and US dining room. There will be pizza, snacks, and games. We’re also looking for a few parent volunteers for the hangout. To volunteer, please email the 6th grade reps at 6thgradereps@gmail.com.In Search of Ice Cream Scoopers
A few volunteers are needed to help scoop ice cream at the end-of-year ice cream celebration sponsored by the Middle School PA on Wednesday,June 9th. If you can spare an hour or so at the end of the day for a job that only brings smiles, contact Allison Tierney at allison.tierney@starpower.netPA Reimbursement Requests
PA Reimbursement Requests

If you have spent money on behalf of the Parents Association this year, please note that the last date to submit receipts for reimbursement will be Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Please check with PA Division Clerks or PA Presidents to verify your budget. Note that original receipts only will be accepted and downloadable forms must be signed by the Clerks or Presidents. You can mail completed paperwork to them, or place it in the PA box in your division or at Zartman House - just confirm that it has been received. For more on PA Financial Procedures, click here. Questions? Ask PA Treasurer Jay Dunn jdunndc@cs.com or PA Co-President Amy Davies armrdavies@starpower.net.
Seeking Room and Team Parents for 2010-2011
SEEKING ROOM AND TEAM PARENTS FOR 2010-2011
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 2010-2011. If you are interested, please email Belinda Nixon, bnixon@stanfordalumni.org, or Gita van Heerden, gsvh@verizon.net. Thanks in advance for your interest!


Other News

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 collecting boxes and are taking volunteer names. 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!Athletic Field Rental
The Auxiliary Programs Office is please to begin renting the turf athletic field on the Wisconsin Avenue Campus. We will begin renting the field on a pilot basis, Sundays as of September 12th. Priority will be given to current Sidwell families, Alumni, and faculty/staff. Please click here to go to the rental portion of the website and download the application form. You may also contact Justine F. Khadduri at Khaddurij@Sidwell.edu for more information.Green Tip
Can it be! Berry season’s around the corner. Consider canning to save for when it’s cold outside.
Some tips:
1) Anything naturally acidic (fruits, not veggies) can be canned. Adding sugar/honey, salt or vinegar help preserve it.
2) Equipment: large stock pot, wire rack to fit inside, mason jars, jar lifter/metal tongs, ladle, wooden spoon and sieve.
3) Recipes: Click here for directions, tips, recipes etc. Newsletter Information
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Calendar


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


PE Awards

TBA
6:30pm


Fri, May 28th

7/8 Choral and Orchestra Concert

AC Theater
1:45pm


Arts Guild

AC Theater
7:00pm - 9:30pm


Mon, May 31st

Memorial Day--No School


Wed, Jun 2nd

LS Field Day

Lower School


PA Executive Committee Meeting

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


5th Grade Knighting Ceremony

AC Theater
2:30pm


MS Medieval 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


Thu, Jun 3rd

4th Grade End of Year Picnic

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


6th Grade Chorus and 5/6 Orchestra Concert

Theater
7:30pm


Fri, Jun 4th

Middle School Exam: Language

AC Theater
8:15am - 10:30am


6th Grade Chorus and 5/6 Orchestra Concert

AC Theater
2:30pm


7/8 Grade Dance

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


Sat, Jun 5th

SAT Testing


8:00am


Mon, Jun 7th

World Expo

Middle School
4:00pm - 5:30pm


3rd Grade End of Year Picnic

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


Tue, Jun 8th

5th Grade Hangout

Wannan Gym and Wetlands
2:00pm - 4:00pm


Wed, Jun 9th

MBS Book Buyback

US Crane Room
8:00am - 4:00pm


MS Ice Cream Party

MS Wetlands
3:15pm - 4:00pm


Thu, Jun 10th

MBS Book Buy Back


8th Grade Exams - Math

Dining Room
8:15am - 10:30am


Fri, Jun 11th

4th Grade Graduation and party

Lower School and off campus
9:00am


Rehearsal for 8th grade closing ceremony

AC Theater
9:00am - 11:00am


PK - Grade 3 Last Day of School. Closing at 12 noon.


9:00am - 12:00pm


Middle School Closing Assembly

AC Theater
2:00pm - 3:20pm


Middle School 8th Grade Graduation

AC Theater
7:00pm


Sat, Jun 12th

Upper School Commencement


10:30am


Sun, Jun 13th

MS Sundaes on Sunday

MS Foyer and Wetlands
3:00pm - 4:30pm


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