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Tuesday - January 4, 2011


From the School

This Week's Query
How can we move on without forgetting the past?Notes from Sally
This week’s assembly will be presentations by the 8th grade Drama Students. Parents are welcome to attend! 2:30 Friday in the Arts Center.
Parents of 5/6 students, have you been curious about the Health and Wellness Curriculum that is part of the winter 5/6 PE rotation? Come meet the teachers who deliver this instruction. The meeting will be held on Thursday morning, January 6th at 7:45 AM in the conference room of the Athletic Center. Jasmin Whitfield, Randall Goldsborough, Jeff Ransom, and Jack Huntington will provide an overview of the curriculum and answer any questions you have about it.

The 5/6 winter concert will be held next week. All 5th grade students and members of the 5/6 orchestra will be performing on Thursday evening at 7:30 and on Friday afternoon at 2:30. Hope to see you there!
Final call: there is still space for a girl on the Tetons Minimester and for additional students on the Bootham exchange. Please contact me right away if your child is interested.
Steven Balkam of the Family Online Safety Institute will be addressing 7th and 8th grade students next week about internet safety issues. He is also the speaker for the all Middle School Parents Association meeting on Wednesday, January 26th.
The 5/6 Roots & Shoots Club will meet on Wednesday, January 12 from 3:30 – 4:30 in Ms. Rozzi’s room to organize its first initiative. Starting this week, we’re collecting lightly used or new gloves, mittens, scarves and hats to deliver immediately to homeless shelters during this bitterly cold weather. Please search your hearts, search your closets and send items to collection points outside Ms. Rozzi’s Science Room or Ms. Saunders’classroom (204). Help our students make a difference right now in the world we see around us every day.
Has your address, phone number, email information, or emergency contact information changed? Please update your information through the Parent Portal! We want to know how to reach you.
Excused Absence from Physical Education: Notes are required from physicians or parents to excuse students from class or practice and should be brought to the Middle School Office or Nurse’s Office at the start of the school day.
Students who are excused from class or practice are expected to report to (attend) their classes or teams each day. Some notes may require a follow-up call by the Nurse.
A long-term excusal will require a physician note including the reason for the absence, an estimate of the time that will be missed, and a description of the treatment necessary. It is an expectation that the School Nurse and Athletic Trainer be able to communicate directly with the physician in these cases to receive an update on the students condition to facilitate an appropriate return to the level and type of physical activity.
Please refer to the Handbook for Parents and Students for additional information on PE requirements.
Looking ahead: a reminder that CTP testing (standardized tests) will be given each morning during the week of February 7th. Please avoid morning appointments that week!
Congratulations to 6th grader Maya Robnett, one of the winners of the Scholastic Scope “Poet” contest. Her commentary on Langston Hughes’ poetry was recognized by this national student magazine. Way to go Maya!
These coats are currently in the Lost and Found: a green White Sierra shell, a gray Patagonia jacket, an aqua LL Bean shell. Please send your child to claim them and remember to label all belongings so that they can be returned!Instrumental Music Notes
5/6 Orchestra Full Orchestra and Handchime Choir Wednesday January 5th rehearsal period room 101
7/8 Orchestra Full Orchestra Wednesday January 5th rehearsal period room 101
Special 5/6 rehearsal: 5/6 Full Orchestra and Handchime Choir Tuesday January 11th 2:30-5:00 Arts Center (refreshments provided)Chorus notes
7/8 Chorus Rehearsals This Week:
Wednesday, January 5th: Boys Ensemble 7:25am AND Rehearsal Period
Thursday, January 6th: Girls Ensemble 7:25am
Attention all 5th grade parents…It’s concert time!
The fifth grade chorus and 5/6 orchestra will present their end-of-semester concert on Thursday, January 13th at 7:30pm AND Friday, January 14th at 2:30pm. Attendance is required and parents are most welcome at both concerts!
Dress for both concerts is “Black and Whites”. Girls: dark pants or skirt (must be knee length), white top, dark shoes (no tennis shoes). Boys: dark pants, white dress shirt with collar, any color tie, dark shoes (no tennis shoes).2011/2012 Academic Calendar now available
11-12 Handbook Calendar.docxThe 2011/2012 academic calendar is now available on the school's website click here or download the attachment. Read More


PA Announcements

No-Name Calling Week, January 24-28, 2011: participate in THE BIG READ, The Misfits, by James Howe
THE MISFITS by JAMES HOWE DISCUSSION TOPICS.docxThe Middle School Diversity Committee is pleased to announce that January 24-28, 2011, the National No-Name Calling Week, will be the first of four no-name calling weeks for this academic year. No Name-Calling Week is a national annual event where schools sponsor activities aimed at ending name-calling. As many of you may already know, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's 2005 report, From Teasing to Torment: School Climate in America , found that 47 percent of middle school students identified bullying, name-calling or harassment as somewhat serious or very serious problems at their school. Read More


Other News

The January 29 Variety Show is Coming--Are You?
Don't miss the 9th Annual Variety Show, when alumni in the performing arts return to SFS to bring us a fun-filled evening of fabulous entertainment and help raise money for financial aid. The Variety Show sells out, so get your tickets now for the show Saturday, January 29, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Kogod Arts Center. SFS student tickets are just $10. Adults are $35 (2 for $60); teachers and young alums ('00-'10) are $25. While you're at it, why not purchase an extra ticket and donate it for a teacher? A variety of sponsorship opportunities also are available. All proceeds go to Events for Student Scholarships. To order tickets click here. Read MoreDon't Miss ArtRageous 2011!
Join the SFS Community on Sunday, Jan 30, from 1-4 pm in the beautiful Middle School to celebrate the ARTS. Come and create your own IMPRESSIONS of ArtRageous 2011 - Blue Prints - as we celebrate our inspiring new architectural spaces of learning and doing. Design, build, and EAT a house; revel in an ice dance; enjoy our new club performance atmosphere as Sidwell Friends students of all ages offer musical and theatrical "blues"; paint a collaboratively imagined mural; let your jaw drop at the multiple awesome visual art shows. Read MoreArtRageous: Calling all Performers!
Parents, PLEASE pass this along to your gifted children: ArtRageous is coming! CALLING ALL PERFORMERS! We still have time and space for you to perform, so please send your information to: maude.fish@comcast.net. Let her know the piece you will perform, the composer/author/choreographer, what grade you are in, your contact info, and if you need an accompanist, or back-up equipment. Maude Fish will get back to you. ArtRageous provides a GREAT performance opportunity for Sidwellians of all ages and talents, so seize the day, and GO FOR IT! ArtRageous: Volunteers needed!
Friends, Parents, Patrons, lend us your love of all things Art! ArtRageous (Sunday, Jan 30 from 1-4) promises to bring out the artist or art appreciator in you if you'll help us bring out the RAGE in ART! Read MoreGolf Tournament
If you are a golfer this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. We are looking for people to serve on the Golf Tournament committee. The chair, Margaret Krull, needs your help. There will only be one meeting and minimal work. Please contact the Events for Student Scholarships office at 202-537-8110 or by email at events@sidwell.edu if you are interested or for additional information. Also, save the date for the tournament which will be held at Kenwood Country Club on Monday, June 13.

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Calendar


Wed, Jan 5th

Reading Day


Thu, Jan 6th

Exam: History


5/6 Health Curriculum meeting with parents

Athletic Center Meeting Room
7:30am - 9:00am


Fri, Jan 7th

Exam: Science


Mon, Jan 10th

Exam: Languages


MS PA Steering Committee Meeting

MS Library
8:00am


Faculty Staff Council Meeting on Technology

Alumni Lounge
3:30pm - 5:00pm


Tue, Jan 11th

Reading Day


MS Instrumental Rehearsal

AC Theater
2:30pm - 5:00pm


Wed, Jan 12th

Exam: English


PA Athletics Committee Meeting

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


MS Concert Rehearsal

AC Theater
8:15am - 10:15am


Thu, Jan 13th

Exam: Math


MS Concert Rehearsal (Dress)

AC Theater
9:00am - 11:00am


5/6 Orchestra / 5th Grade Choral Concert Set Up

AC Theater
6:00pm


5th & 6th Orchestra / 5th Grade Choral Concert

AC Theater
7:30pm


Fri, Jan 14th

US Exam Make Up Day


5/6 Orchestra / 5th Grade Choral Concert Set Up

AC Theater
1:30pm - 3:20pm


5th & 6th Orchestra / 5th Grade Choral Concert

AC Theater
2:30pm - 3:20pm


Mon, Jan 17th

Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School


Tue, Jan 18th

LS Faculty In-Service Day - No School, LS Only


Thu, Jan 20th

PA Arts Committee Meeting

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


Sun, Jan 23rd

Model UN

AC Theater
8:00am - 10:00am


Model UN

MS Classrooms, MS Library, MS Choral Room, MS Drama Studio
9:00am - 6:00pm


Mon, Jan 24th

All School PA Event with Susie Goldman

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


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Athletics


Tue, Jan 4th

Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. St. Albans


4:15pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Episcopal High School


4:15pm


Wrestling - Varsity vs. Maret School


4:30pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman - St. Joseph's Nudgee (Australia)


4:30pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. St. Albans


6:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Episcopal High School


6:00pm


Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Bishop McNamara


7:30pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Bishop McNamara


7:30pm


Wed, Jan 5th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 C vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Thu, Jan 6th

Wrestling - 7/8 at St. Albans


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. St. Albans


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. St. Albans


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at St. Albans


2:30pm


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


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Mon, Jan 10th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Bullis


2:45pm


Wed, Jan 12th

Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. Maret School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at Maret School


2:45pm


Thu, Jan 13th

Basketball - Boys 7/8 C at Maret School


2:45pm


Sat, Jan 15th

Wrestling - Varsity - Capital Duals


9:00am


Tue, Jan 18th

Wrestling - Varsity vs. St. James School


5:30pm


Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac School


7:00pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Potomac School


7:00pm


Wed, Jan 19th

Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Mater Dei


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Mater Dei


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 C at Mater Dei


2:30pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Maret School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Maret School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Flint Hill


4:15pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman at Flint Hill


4:30pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Flint Hill


6:00pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


6:00pm


Thu, Jan 20th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Wrestling - 7/8 vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Swimming - Boys 7/8 at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Swimming - Girls 7/8 at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity - Thurgood Marshall HS


4:00pm


Fri, Jan 21st

Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Maret School


4:15pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity at Madeira


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity at Maret School


5:45pm


Sat, Jan 22nd

Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Potomac School


12:00pm


Wrestling - Varsity vs. Episcopal, Georgetown Prep & Good Counsel


12:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Potomac School


3:30pm


Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity at St. Albans


5:30pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. National Cathedral School


5:30pm


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