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Sunday - May 8, 2016


Principal's Letter


MESSAGE FROM MAMADOU


Announcements


PA ARTS COMMITTEE FINAL MEETING
AP EXAMS: SCHEDULE AND REMINDERS!
ADMISSIONS UPDATE


Events


CELEBRATION OF SALLY SELBY
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, MAY 20-22
GAMETIME!
SPRING FACULTY APPRECIATION BRUNCH: MAY 13
BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU) ANNUAL GO-GO


Other


QUAKER QUOTE


News Around the School


US NEWS


Principal's Letter


MESSAGE FROM MAMADOU

Dear Friends,
We began the week with a Collection featuring Sidwell Friends parent Mei Xu, who had been invited by the Entrepreneur Club to speak about her experience founding the Chesapeake Bay Candle Company.
On Wednesday, the weather held out, allowing our 9th graders to enjoy a day at the National Zoo, an annual field trip sponsored by the Upper School biology teachers.
Also on Wednesday, our sophomores spent the morning taking a full-length, practice ACT exam, followed by an afternoon game of kickball and ice cream treats. Students will receive individualized score reports for the practice ACT in early June, along with access to a complete suite of online SAT and ACT preparation courses through our partner organization, Academic Approach. Students’ scores will not become part of the ACT record and cannot be used for college applications. Questions about the practice ACT may be directed to Director of College Counseling Lauren Carter.
Many of our juniors and seniors sat for AP exams this past week and will sit for more AP exams this coming week. Please make sure your children get plenty of rest.
The halls have been very quiet without our seniors, who are busy at work on their senior projects. Alas, the long farewell has begun!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Sidwell Friends mothers!
Warmly,
Mamadou
Mamadou Guèye
Upper School Principal
Upcoming Events:
May 2-13, AP Exams
May 13, Arts Guild, 7:00 p.m.
May 20, Spring Visual Art Exhibition & Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 20-22, Spring Play, Midsummer Night’s Dream
May 25, Athletic Awards, 6:00 p.m.
May 27, Prom
May 30, Memorial Day, no school
May 31, Review Day, regular class schedule
June 1, Reading Day, no classes meet
June 2, Math Exam
June 3, History Exam
June 6, Science Exam
June 7, Language Exam
June 8, English Exam
June 9, Last Day of School
June 7-8, 10:45-3:00 p.m., MBS Book Buyback
June 10, Commencement, 10:30 a.m.


Announcements


PA ARTS COMMITTEE FINAL MEETING
Please join the PA All-School Arts Committee for the final meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. in room 102 of the Upper School. The agenda will focus on planning PA support for senior projects this year, and for School arts activities during the upcoming year. If you have ideas about ways to support student artists or increase the visibility of arts at Sidwell Friends, please come; if you are unable to join us, please e-mail your ideas to PA.Arts@sidwell.edu.

AP EXAMS: SCHEDULE AND REMINDERS!
This important notice is repeated from Mamadou's message: The AP Exams will take place May 2-13. Students taking afternoon AP exams are excused from morning classes. Students who take morning AP exams are asked to attend afternoon classes. Junior classes are canceled on May 4 and May 6 for the English and US History exams, respectively. Juniors who sit for these exams will be excused after the exams end, and juniors who are not taking these AP exams are excused from school on these days.
Below is a link to the Collegeboard website with a detailed schedule of the AP Exams. Questions regarding the AP Exams should be directed to Cory Zimmerman at zimmermanc@sidwell.edu.
apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/calendar/index.html.

ADMISSIONS UPDATE
As the school year winds down, please be sure to notify Admissions (admissions@sidwell.edu) if there is a change to your child's enrollment for the 2016/17 school year. Thanks for keeping us informed!


Events


CELEBRATION OF SALLY SELBY
Monday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
Please join us to celebrate Sally’s tenure at Sidwell Friends at the final All-School PA meeting on Monday, May 16, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Come be part of a special evening featuring serenades by the Middle School chorus and orchestra, a tribute from SFS parent, alum, and former English student of Sally's, Ali Mohamadi '94 -- and a few surprises, too! Sally has worked tirelessly to make our Middle School a place that supports the healthy social, emotional, and academic development of our children. Now is our chance to show our appreciation for those hours, months, and years of dedication.
The program will be about one hour in length, preceded by a light supper from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. and followed by a dessert reception.
Free child care is available for school-age children. You may sign up when you register here.
Don’t forget! Mark your calendars now to say your final farewells at one of the Goodbye Coffees with Sally on Friday, June 3, and Monday, June 6, from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. on the Zartman House Terrace.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, MAY 20-22
The last Upper School production of the 2015/16 theater season is Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 p.m.; the Sunday matinee is at 2:30 p.m. Check the Arts Page for ticket information. Student tickets are free, parking is free, and the talent is tremendous! Make your plans and get your tickets now.

GAMETIME!
Each varsity team has been celebrated, but there are still games to be played in league tournaments. Check the Athletics Page for updated information.
Go Quakers!

SPRING FACULTY APPRECIATION BRUNCH: MAY 13
The Sidwell Friends US Parents Association is sponsoring an Appreciation Breakfast for our dedicated faculty and staff on Friday, May 13th. ALL Parents are invited to participate. The teachers, coaches and administration welcome these special breakfast treats! To sign up, use this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b44adaf2ea02-2016
We are looking for volunteers to donate baked goods or other breakfast goodies, fresh fruit, ground coffee, tea and juice as well as plates and utensils. Contributions should be dropped off at the Upper School Faculty Lounge no later than 7:45 am on the morning of Friday, May 13th. If at all possible, please send your donation on an attractive platter or tray. Please also place your name on any non-disposable dishes and have your student pick them up by the end of the day in the Faculty Lounge.
In addition to delicious treats, we also need three volunteers to help set up at 7:30 am, two volunteers to accept donations from drivers in the carpool lane from 7:30 to 8:00 am, and three volunteers to help clean up at 1:00 in the afternoon.
If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Weymouth (lucy_weymouth@verizon.net) or Robyn Alexander at (robynalexchef@gmail.com).

BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU) ANNUAL GO-GO
The Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting its annual Go-Go on Saturday, May 14, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Parent volunteers are needed to help with the coat/bag check room (especially at the end of the evening) and to sell items at the concession stand. The Parents of Black Students Committee encourages Upper School parents to please volunteer to help make this event a success. Also, the BSU is seeking donations of candy items and water to sell at the concession stand during the event. Items such as water, lollipops, Twizzlers, Airheads, etc., are requested. Volunteers are encouraged to please sign up below. If you are unable to bring donated items to the event, concession items may be dropped off in the Upper School offices of Susannah Parker or Hayes Davis. For more information, please contact Sandhya Rajan at gratefulsrr@gmail.com or Georgine Newman-Alawode atgnalawode@gmail.com.
To sign up, go to:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aa8a728a31-sidwell12


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QUAKER QUOTE
"In the early years of induction of children from families of diverse backgrounds, there was an unstated assumption that they would fit into the ethos of the Wasp-ish upperclass setting. We did not have an appreciation for the uniqueness of different cultures and that the blend of values was going to far transcend what we had had before. . . . A homogeneous school cannot prepare students for tomorrow in a heterogeneous society."
Earl Harrison, Sidwell Friends Head of School, 1978-1998; "The Impact of Increased Diversity Upon Independent School Governanace: A Case Study," a paper presented by Earl G. Harrison Jr. at the Interschool Program, Collegiate School, December 3, 1988.
Quaker quotes are intended to deepen the understanding ?of Quakerism within the Sidwell Friends School community. Exploration and appreciation of the continuous opportunity for truth is key to Quaker belief. Questions and suggestions should be addressed to Cynthia Richie Terrell at ctcabin@gmail.com.


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Calendar


Mon, May 9th

US AP Exams


Senior Parent Meeting

MS Drama Studio
8:00pm - 10:00pm


Tue, May 10th

US AP Exams


PA Arts Committee

Upper School Room 102
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Wed, May 11th

US AP Exams


MS Parent Speaker-Erin Egan

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


Thu, May 12th

US AP Exams


Japanese Class

US Room 130
6:00pm - 8:00pm


Fri, May 13th

US AP Exams


US Teacher Appreciation Breakfast

US Faculty Lounge
8:00am - 8:30am


US Arts Guild

Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Sat, May 14th

US Go-Go

Athletic Center
8:00pm - 11:00pm


Mon, May 16th

All-School PA Transition Meeting

US Dining Room
6:00pm - 7:20pm


Celebration for Sally Selby

Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Wed, May 18th

US PA Steering Committee Meeting

Rusch Team Room
8:00am - 9:30am


Thu, May 19th

Japanese Class

US Room 130
6:00pm - 8:00pm


Fri, May 20th

US Spring Art Show & Reception

Rubenstein Gallery
5:30pm - 7:30pm


US SPRING PLAY - "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Caplin Theater
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Visit this Link


Sat, May 21st

US SPRING PLAY - "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Caplin Theater
8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Sun, May 22nd

US SPRING PLAY - "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Caplin Theater
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Visit this Link


10th Grade Family Gathering

Arts Center Courtyard
4:00pm - 6:00pm


Mon, May 23rd

Senior Celebration Rehearsal

Caplin Theater
7:00pm - 10:00pm


Wed, May 25th

12th grade Student Community Service Project

Dining Room
4:00pm - 6:00pm


MS 7/8 Chorus and Orchestra Spring Concert

Caplin Theater
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Thu, May 26th

MS Meeting for Worship

Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
8:00am - 8:45am


Japanese Class

US Room 130
6:00pm - 8:00pm


SFS Upper School Athletic Awards Night

Arts Center Lobby and Caplin Theater
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Fri, May 27th

9th Grade Parent Coffee

off campus
8:00am - 9:00am


Prom

SFS and Four Seasons Hotel
8:00pm - 2:00am
5/28/2016


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Athletics


Mon, May 9th

Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at St. Andrew's School


2:45pm - 3:00pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. St. Andrew's School


3:00pm


Baseball - 7/8 A vs. St. Andrew's School


3:00pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 - A vs. St. Andrew's


3:00pm


Softball - Varsity at Potomac School


4:00pm


Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. ISL "B" Championships


4:00pm


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC "B" Championships


4:00pm


Tennis - Boys Varsity at St. James School


4:15pm


Baseball - Junior Varsity vs. Potomac School


4:30pm


Baseball - Varsity at Potomac School


4:30pm


Tue, May 10th

Baseball - Varsity at St. Andrew's School


4:15pm


Softball - Varsity vs. Flint Hill


5:30pm


Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


5:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity at Bullis


6:00pm


Wed, May 11th

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


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Softball - Varsity vs. Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Baseball - Junior Varsity at Potomac School


4:30pm


Thu, May 12th

Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


Baseball - 7/8 B at Potomac School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at Norwood School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A vs. National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B vs. Washington Latin


2:45pm


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament - Discus


4:00pm


Baseball - Junior Varsity vs. Flint Hill


4:15pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. Flint Hill


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


5:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament @ Maret


5:30pm


Fri, May 13th

Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


5:00pm


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


5:00pm


Softball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


5:30pm


Sat, May 14th

Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


Crew - Girls vs. VASRA Championship Regatta


Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


9:00am


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


9:00am


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


10:00am


Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament Finals


10:00am


Softball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


12:00pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament


1:00pm


Sun, May 15th

Softball - Varsity - ISL Tournament Finals


1:00pm


Mon, May 16th

Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Finals


Softball - Varsity - ISL Tournament Rain Date


Tennis - Boys Varsity - DCSAA Tournament 5/16 - 5/20


5/20/2016


Tennis - Boys 7/8 - A @ Landon


2:30pm


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


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at Potomac School


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity - ISL Tournament Finals


5:30pm


Tue, May 17th

Softball - Varsity - DC State Tournament 5/17 - 5/21


5/21/2016


Baseball - Varsity - DC State Tournament 5/17 - 5/21


5/21/2016


Wed, May 18th

Baseball - 7/8 B vs. Sheridan School


2:30pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 - B vs. Landon


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament Finals


4:30pm


Thu, May 19th

Baseball - Varsity - MAC Tournament Rain Date


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Landon


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Track & Field - Girls 7/8 at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament Finals


4:30pm


Fri, May 20th

Lacrosse - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament Rain Date


Crew - Girls vs. Stotesbury Regatta


Sat, May 21st

Crew - Girls vs. Stotesbury Regatta


Mon, May 23rd

Tennis - Boys 7/8 - A @ Potomac


2:45pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 - B vs. Potomac


2:45pm


Wed, May 25th

Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 - B vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A at Flint Hill


3:00pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 - A @ Flint Hill


3:00pm


Thu, May 26th

Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 A vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 B at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Baseball - 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 - B vs. GDS


2:30pm


Track & Field - Boys 7/8 - Middle School Track Championships


2:45pm


Track & Field - Girls 7/8 - Middle School Track Championships


2:45pm


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