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Tuesday - May 8, 2012


From the School

This Week's Query

How is Simplicity measured in a community?
Notes from Sally

Assembly: “Bag It”

Parents of all current sixth graders are invited to the Transition Meeting on Wednesday night at 7:30 in the Drama Studio. Please come at 6:45 to meet and help welcome families who are new to the grade.

There is a transition meeting next Wednesday, May 16th for families new to 6th grade only. Current parents need not attend, although we know that some will be coming for the welcome reception!

All 7th and 8th graders will be participating in Service Activities this Thursday. Please be on the lookout for permission slips and return them promptly.

Please plan to bring your child to the Dance Marathon THIS FRIDAY! This is really going to be a special, memorable event filled with terrific food, games, activities, music, Pinkberry yogurt, and of course dancing! Young patients from Children's National Medical Center will be there to join in the fun and inspire our students. This is a rare opportunity for all MS students to come together for a wonderful service opportunity and show themselves what they can do together to help others who need their help.

The entire Middle School will be engaged in service activities on the morning of May 24th. One of the activities we will be doing that day is packaging toiletries for donation. If you have extras around the house, please send them in before May 24th! There is a basket in the office.

Parents of 8th graders: you have received an email about PE/Athletics sign ups for next year. Registration is open from May 15th – 22nd. Please contact the PE office if you have questions. Current 6th graders will sign up for sports during their regular PE times in the next week or two.

First Grade teachers Virginia Singer and Ellie Lash are retiring at the end of the school year after 60+ years of combined service. Their current first graders are putting together special scrapbooks for each of them. They would like to make the scrapbooks more meaningful with notes and thoughts from former students. If your child was in Mrs. Singer and/or Mrs. Lash's class, encourage them to take a moment to write a nice note to each of them. They can include favorite memories from first grade and best wishes. Blank note cards for students are available in the Middle School Office and may be returned there when completed. Parents, if you have fond memories of Virginia and Ellie, you may write your own notes and return them to the Middle School office or email your messages to First Grade Room Parents Jenifer Panner (jpanner@gmail.com) or Scott Montgomery (fstmontgomery@gmail.com). Thanks for helping celebrate these two wonderful teachers.
Instrumental Music Notes

5/6 String Ensemble and Knighting Ceremony Handchime Choir: Wednesday rehearsal period Rm. 101

7/8 Full Orchestra: Wednesday rehearsal period Rm. 101

Jazz/Rock Band: Thursday 3:45-5:15 Rm. 101

7/8 Full Orchestra Mandatory tech rehearsal: Monday May 21st 3:30-5:30 Arts Center (refreshments provided)
Choral Music Notes

Monday, May 7th: Girls Ensemble 3:45-5:30

Tuesday, May 8th: 2:30-4:30 Boys Ensemble

Wednesday, May 9th: Boys Ensemble 7:25, 8th grade classes and Believe group during rehearsal period 12:55-1:50. Girls Ensemble, 8th grade classes and Believe Group 3:30-5:30

Friday, May 11th: Small Group 3:30-5:30
News from the Nurse

This is a gentle reminder that if you have not done so already, please login to the Magnus Health Portal to begin completion of your child(ren)’s Vital Health Record and download health forms for their upcoming physical appointments. All health forms are on the Magnus Health portal. If you have not received your login information for Magnus Health, you must contact their support desk as soon as possible. Call toll free 1-877-461-6831.

Back-to-School Health Form Guidelines for DC Campus Students

Physical Evaluation Form:
• All students must have a physical exam within the 2012 calendar year. If the student’s birthday or appointment falls between September and December, a parent may request a note from the pediatrician stating the student is “cleared to participate in sports/attend school” and include the date the new physical exam is scheduled.
• Upload this note to the Magnus Portal under the Physical Evaluation Form link. In addition, you are still required to submit the Physical Evaluation Form once the appointment has occurred.
• No student will be allowed to participate in any school-related activities including preseason sports, academic classes, rehearsals, etc. if the School does not have the appropriate form on file with Magnus.
D.C. Department of Health Immunization Requirements: Please note the latest immunization schedule: click here.

Please consult with your pediatrician to discuss options. If you choose to have your child(ren) opt out, please note that you are required to submit proof of exemption as follows:

• For the HPV vaccine required for all girls entering 6th – 8th grade, make sure that you have completed the HPV opt out form posted on the Magnus Portal.

• For all other immunizations, ensure the doctor has completed either Sections 2 or 3 on the 2nd page of the DC Health Form.

• Or complete the Religious Exemption Form on the Magnus portal for all other religious or personal reasons.

If you have any further questions, please contact: Middle/Upper School Health Care Coordinator, Jasmin Whitfield at 202-537-8130 or whitfieldj@sidwell.edu


PA Announcements

Volunteer now to help edit next year's Tuesday newsletter!

The Tuesday letter is produced by a team of MS parents. We are looking for parents to help out next year. For more information, please contact Helen Saxenian (helensaxenian@gmail.com).


Other News

Events for Student Scholarships: 3rd Annual Tour de Friends, May 20, 9 AM!

Join us for glorious day of bike riding and friendship in Rock Creek Park to raise money for student financial aid on Sunday, May 20th, 9 AM. Your participation includes rides of varying distances to be followed by food, drink, music, and plenty of give-a-ways! Register today to help make this event a success! For more information and how to register...
Read MoreKick-off summer by playing in the Sidwell Friends School Golf Tournament!

The event will be Monday, June 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Kenwood Country Club. Join fellow parents, teachers and alumni for a great day of golf while raising money for student financial aid. We welcome players of all levels and we encourage you to bring your family for a great day of golf and fun. Your afternoon on the course will be followed by a cocktail reception and award ceremony.
Read MoreParent Association 2012-2013 Roster

The slate for the 2012-2013 Parents Association Steering Committee Roster has been drafted and is available for all parents to view in The Parents Association portal of the Sidwell website. The direct link is: http://www.sidwell.edu/parents/parents-association/pa-roster/pa-roster-2012-13/index.aspx . Per the by-laws of the Parents Association, this slate is being made available to the entire parent body to view before these candidates are officially named into their positions. If you have any questions or comments, please email Allison Tierney atierney427@gmail.com or Kathi Webb kathi.webb58@gmail.com before Sunday, May 13th.
Proposed Change to PA By-laws

The Parents Association (PA) is proposing a change to the PA by-laws. Changing the by-laws requires a written notice to all members of the Parents Association. Following this notification, the by-laws change may be enacted by a consensus of the PA All School Committee. The proposed change is to Article X: Nominations, Slate Selection, and Appointments and involves striking the phrase "who are not simultaneously serving in any other capacity on the All-School Committee" from the first sentence in Section 1.
Read MoreCommunity Service Corner

Change in Community Service Meeting Date: There is no meeting this Wednesday, May 9. Our final meeting will be on Wednesday, May 23 at 8am, Alumni Lounge, lower level of Zartman House.

8th Grade Hangout: Parents, ask your kids about veggie chopping for Martha's Table at Friday's hangout!

7/8 Service Day This Thursday: We encourage you to have a conversation with your child about their service experience this week.
Quaker Quotes

"The discipline of listening is the genius of Friends."
-Doug Bennet,Past President of Earlham College

"One cannot really Listen and do anything else at the same time."
-M. Scott Peck


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Calendar


Wed, May 9th

Rising 7th Grade Parent Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm - 9:00pm


Thu, May 10th

7/8 Service Day


Fri, May 11th

8th grade hangout

Wannan Gym
3:30pm - 5:00pm


MS Benefit Dance

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


Sat, May 12th

5th grade parent potluck

Off-Campus
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Mon, May 14th

PA End of Year Transition meeting

US Dining Room
6:30pm - 9:00pm


Tue, May 15th

PA Athletic Committee Meeting

Athletic Center Meeting Room
7:45am - 9:00am


7th grade hangout

Wannan Gym
2:00pm - 3:30pm


Wed, May 16th

Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting (new families only)

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm - 9:00pm


Fri, May 18th

5th grade hangout

Wannan Gym
3:30pm - 5:00pm


US Play

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sat, May 19th

US Play

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sun, May 20th

US Musical / Play

AC Theater
2:30pm


Tue, May 22nd

Rising 7th Grade Transition Meeting

US Dining Room
7:45am - 9:00am


6th grade hangout

Wannan Gym
2:15pm - 3:45pm


Wed, May 23rd

PA MS Community Service meeting

Alumni Lounge
8:00am - 9:00am


7/8 Choral and Instrumental Concert

AC Theater
7:00pm


Thu, May 24th

PA Arts Committee Meeting

US Library Board Room
7:30pm - 9:00pm


Mon, May 28th

Memorial Day - No School


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Athletics


Mon, May 7th

Softball - 7/8 A vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at Bullis


2:45pm - 3:04pm


Softball - Junior Varsity at Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Maret School


4:30pm


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. B Championships


4:30pm


Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. B Championships


4:30pm


Softball - Varsity vs. Flint Hill


5:30pm


Tue, May 8th

Softball - Varsity vs. Madeira


4:15pm


Softball - Junior Varsity at Madeira


4:15pm


Tennis - Boys Varsity at Flint Hill


4:30pm


Tennis - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Flint Hill


4:30pm


Baseball - Varsity at Flint Hill


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School - MAC Tournament


5:30pm


Wed, May 9th

Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Mater Dei


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Thu, May 10th

Baseball - 7/8 A at Landon


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 at Landon


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 A at Holy Child


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. Holy Child


2:45pm


Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac School


4:15pm


Tennis - Boys Junior Varsity at Potomac School


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. Bullis


4:30pm


Baseball - Junior Varsity at Potomac School


4:30pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. Potomac School


5:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


5:30pm


Fri, May 11th

Track & Field - Girls Varsity - ISL Championships


5/12/2012


Track & Field - Boys Varsity - MAC Championships


5/12/2012


Softball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


5:30pm


Sat, May 12th

Crew - Club (Girls) vs. VASRA Champoinships - Varisty only


Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


8:30am


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


10:00am


Softball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


11:00am


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


3:00pm


Sun, May 13th

Softball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


1:00pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


3:00pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


3:00pm


Mon, May 14th

Baseball - 7/8 A vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


5:30pm


Wed, May 16th

Softball - 7/8 A vs. Maret School


2:30pm


Baseball - 7/8 B at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B vs. Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


5:30pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


5:30pm


Thu, May 17th

Lacrosse - Girls Varsity - Rain Date


Baseball - 7/8 B vs. St. Albans


2:30pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 at St. Albans


2:30pm


Track & Field - Girls 7/8 vs. Stone Ridge School - Meet


2:30pm


Track & Field - Boys 7/8 - Sidwell Meet


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 A vs. Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at Potomac School


2:45pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament Rain Date


5:30pm


Fri, May 18th

Crew - Club (Girls) vs. Stotesbury Cup Regatta


5/19/2012


Mon, May 21st

Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 at Potomac School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B vs. Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Track & Field - Boys 7/8 vs. IAC/MAC Championships


2:45pm


Wed, May 23rd

Baseball - 7/8 A vs. St. Albans


2:30pm


Baseball - 7/8 B at Potomac School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at Potomac School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A at National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Thu, May 24th

Track & Field - Girls 7/8 vs. ISL Championships


2:24pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B vs. St. Albans


2:30pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 A at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 B at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at Holy Child


2:45pm


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