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Wednesday - May 26, 2010


From the School

From Rebecca
Students should begin cleaning out their lockers in preparation for the end of the school year. There will be an official time to do this after the last exam on Wednesday, June 9. Only students with completely empty lockers can receive their yearbooks on June 10.
Speaking of June 10, please remember that June 10 is a school day. All students are expected to attend from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. This is the day when seniors return to present their senior projects, yearbooks are handed out, and the students have a special closing assembly.
Kenworthy Clean Out
Kenworthy Building will be permanently closing.
All Kenworthy Gym lockers will need to be cleaned out by June 9. Any remaining items will be removed and donated to charity.
There will be NO ACCESS to the Kenworthy building after June 10 due to construction.
Thanks,
Anne Renninger2011 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!
News from the Nurse
new school year immunization requirements[1].pdfback to school health form pointers for parents[1].pdfYearly physical health examination appointments should be made as soon as possible. SFS will accept medical appointments starting from January of 2010. Attached you will find significant changes that have been made to the D.C. immunization schedule as well as answers to a few questions regarding adequate completion of health forms. Read MoreRent the Turf Athletic Field
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 go to the rental portion of the website: http://www.sidwell.edu/broadcast/action/clickthru.aspx?id=366.1062.511796.55594.6510 to download the application form. You may also contact Justine F Khadduri at Khaddurij@Sidwell.edu for more information.


PA Announcements

Final Teacher Appreciation Event for this Year!
Let’s make this a great day! Please make plans to participate for this much beloved Food Feast!
We encourage you to bring forth your favorite dishes to share with our favorite people!

~Teacher Appreciation Volunteers are Needed
for the June 1, 2010 Breakfast/Brunch~

The US Parents Association is sponsoring an Appreciation Breakfast/Brunch for our wonderful teachers on Tuesday, June 1st. We need volunteers to bring baked goods, ground coffees, teas, juices and other breakfast/brunch goodies. Contributions should be dropped off at the Upper School Faculty Lounge no later than 7:45 am on the morning of Tuesday, June 1st.

We traditionally ask the 10th Grade to take the lead on this Teacher Appreciation event. However, we would welcome any contributions from other parents in the different grades. Read MoreLast Call for 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.


Other News

Tuesday, June 1: Class of '11 End-of-Year Lunch
All Juniors are invited to attend a special barbeque lunch celebrating a year of hard work and commendable effort. Join your friends in the Sledge Garden during your regular lunch hour on June 1 – or in case of rain – the Senior Lounge. See you there!Green Tip of the Week
Can it! 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: Try site for directions, tips, recipes etc: www.canning-food-recipes.com/canningfruits.htm.
Submissions to this Newsletter
This Upper School Newsletter is produced by parent volunteers on a rotating basis and is published each Wednesday during the school year. Submissions should be emailed to: PA.USnewsletter@sidwell.edu not later than 2:00 p.m. the day before publication (Tuesday). Your editors would be most grateful if you would include the words "Newsletter Submission," or the like, and the proposed publish date(s) in the subject line of your email. Unless otherwise specified, entries will appear in one issue (subject to a limit of 3 publish dates per entry). School-related announcements only, please. For more on submitting an announcement for the newsletter, click here.
Note concerning the School Calendar: the calendar entries that appear in the right column of each newsletter are automatically generated by the official school calendar and are not subject to editing by the newsletter editors. All changes or additions to the school calendar must be made through the school scheduling office, reachable at: scheduling@sidwell.edu.
Diane Shapiro Richer, Sarah Shiffert, and Stefanie Walker, 2009-2010 US Newsletter Editors

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.
US newsletter submissions should be sent to PA.USnewsletter@sidwell.edu.


Calendar


Tue, May 25th

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 Library's Awesome Fiction Book Club

US Library Board Room
12:00pm - 1:00pm


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


Tue, Jun 1st

US Review Day (All Classes Meet)


11th Grade Lunch Event

Sledge Garden
11:30am - 1:30pm


Wed, Jun 2nd

LS Field Day

Lower School


Upper School Reading Day


PA Executive Committee Meeting

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


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

Upper School Exam: Science


4th Grade End of Year Picnic

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


Fri, Jun 4th

Senior Project Period Ends


Upper School Exam: Languages


7/8 Grade Dance

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


Sat, Jun 5th

SAT Testing


8:00am


Sun, Jun 6th

Senior, Parent, Faculty Meeting for Worship

Kenworthy Gym
4:00pm - 5:00pm


Senior, Parent, Faculty Reception

Sledge Garden
5:00pm - 6:30pm


Senior, Parent, Faculty Reception Rain Backup

US Dining Room
5:00pm - 6:30pm


Mon, Jun 7th

US Exams: English


Senior Community Service Day


9:00am - 1:00pm


World Expo

Middle School
4:00pm - 5:30pm


3rd Grade End of Year Picnic

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


Tue, Jun 8th

US Exams: Math


Graduation Rehearsal

Zartman Drawing Room
10:30am - 12:30pm


Senior Projects - Performance

AC Music Room
5:30pm - 9:00pm


Wed, Jun 9th

US Exams: History


MBS Book Buyback

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


9th Grade Pizza Party

Sledge Garden
10:30am - 11:30am


Graduation Rehearsal

Zartman Drawing Room
3:30pm - 4:30pm


Senior Projects - Performance

AC Music Room
5:30pm - 9:00pm


Thu, Jun 10th

MBS Book Buy Back


Senior Project Presentations


US Last Day


Senior Projects - Performance

AC Music Room
8:00am - 11:30am


Fri, Jun 11th

US, No School


4th Grade Graduation and party

Lower School and off campus
9:00am


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


9:00am - 12:00pm


Middle School 8th Grade Graduation

AC Theater
7:00pm


Sat, Jun 12th

Upper School Commencement


10:30am


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