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Wednesday - April 28, 2010


From the School

Extended Day on April 28
There will be an extended Collection on Wednesday, April 28th, in order to accommodate the performances of six bands. The Battle of the Bands Collection will begin at 2:33 pm and end at 3:45 pm on that day.Crew Car Wash Rescheduled: Sunday, May 2nd
The Sidwell Friends Rowing Club spring car wash has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 2nd, 11 am to 2 pm. Follow the signs through the Upper School garage, and the girls of the Crew Team will spruce up your grimy cars!US Visual Art Show Opening Reception: Thursday, April 29
SFS US Visual Art Show Opening Reception, Thursday, April 29th, 4:30-6 pm in the Kogod Arts Center Lobby. Come celebrate the arts and artists at Sidwell! Every student currently taking a visual art course will be represented so there will be a mix of media including painting, drawing, collage, photography and ceramics.Dance Ensemble Performs: Thursday, May 6
Please join the Spring 2010 Dance Ensemble for a free outdoor performance behind Zartman House on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 4:30 and 7:00 pm. For more information please contact the Sidwell Friends School Arts Department at 202-537-8141, ext. 2.For Parents: Handy Guide to the AP Exams
Regarding AP Exams, keep in mind:
- Seniors must attend their AP classes until the actual AP exam is administered.

- Underclassmen taking a morning AP exam are expected to attend their afternoon classes.

- Underclassmen taking an afternoon AP exam will be excused from their morning classes, but they should inform their teachers as a matter of courtesy.

- Junior classes will not meet at all on Thursday, May 6 (AP English Lit.) and Friday, May 7 (AP US History) due to the large number of students involved.

- Junior classes will be held as normal on Monday, May 10, but teachers may use their discretion regarding their individual classes based on attendance.

- Students who have a morning AP exam the following morning do not have to attend their afternoon classes on the day of the first AP exam.SFS Family Garden Projects -- May 15 and 22
On May 15th and May 22nd, from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, Sidwell Friends families will be planting gardens in partnership with KidpowerDC and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. On May 15th, families will be working alongside children from Kimball Elementary School to plant and maintain a community garden in Fort Dupont Park SE. On May 22nd, families will be planting a garden at Hearst Recreation Center (a DC Department of Parks and Recreation community center) located at 3950 37th Street NW. There will be garden work appropriate for all ages. Please contact David Connell connelld@sidwell.edu or Kathleen Kaye Kmkaye@aol.com for more information.
Parents Invited to Meeting for Worship -- Thursday, May 13th

Please come to Meeting for Worship with the Upper School on Thursday, May 13, 2010, from 9:35 am to 10:25 am in the Kenworthy Gymnasium. This is the last opportunity of the year for Upper School parents to participate in what is perhaps the most important experience our children have at Sidwell Friends. If you have any questions, please contact Geoff Klineberg at gklineberg@khhte.com. Thank you.
2010 Sports Award Evening -- Thursday, May 27th
Dear Friends, I am happy to invite you and your athlete to our 2010 Sports Awards Evening to be held in the Sidwell Friends Arts Center on Thursday, May 27, at 6:00 pm. I hope you have been fortunate enough to see your son or daughter compete this year in some matches or games. The success of our program depends on your support and your athlete’s commitment to his or her sport.

During the evening we will hear from the coaches of each of our 22 Upper School teams and honor each sport’s SFS and Coach’s Award winners and our varsity coaches will also present a certificate to our All-League winners. The evening is extra special as we present our Unsung Awards, Rusch Awards, Wannan and Fine Awards as well as our Career Awards which go to seniors who have lettered in 6 or more seasons while competing for the Quakers. Of course, as usual, we will finish the evening with our video highlight show. Refreshments will be served and we look forward to celebrating the year of athletics at Sidwell Friends.

Sincerely,
“Poff”
Anne Renninger, Athletic DirectorEvents for Student Scholarships -- Golf Tournament
Tee off with us for another great day of golf and communing at the Kenwood Country Club to help us raise money for student financial aid on Monday, May 24, 2010. Your afternoon on the course will be followed by a cocktail reception with your foursome, friends and fellow players. We hope you will register today to help make this event a hole in one! For information on registering and additional information on the tournament and sponsorship opportunities click here.

Please contact the Events for Student Scholarships office at events@sidwell.edu or (202) 537-8110 if you have any questions or want sponsor the event.New ACT and SAT/PSAT Preparation Course
This summer, in partnership with Chicago-based Academic Approach, Sidwell Summer Studies offers new ACT and SAT/PSAT Preparation courses. These two-week courses (June 21-July 2) will be taught by experienced Academic Approach instructors who will use extensive print and on-line resources for highly individualized instruction. The use of diagnostic testing and a focus on the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student allow for a customized approach to test preparation. Academic Approach has offered successful ACT and SAT/PSAT Preparation courses at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and the Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, IL. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.sidwell.edu/broadcast/action/clickthru.aspx?id=366.1043.506314.55594.6428. Class enrollment is limited, so please register before May 15. Grand Hawaii Environmental Service Trip -- July 6-21
The Grand Hawaii Environmental Service Trip, July 6-21, is going and is nearly full! There is still room for one or two more people (grades 7-10). First come first serve! Sign up on the Summer Programs website. Contact Dave Wood or Margaret Pennock if you have questions. This is a truly unique opportunity to do meaningful service with some of the leading conservation groups on the Big Island. We will be replanting native forest that provides habitat for critically endangered birds. See the itinerary on the Summer Programs website for more details.Health News from the Nurse
Strep Throat LetterAnnual Physicals. Please make arrangements for your student’s annual physical exam soon. The DC Child Health Certificate and Over the Counter Medication Agreement Forms for the 2010 – 2011 school year are due back to the Wisconsin Avenue Campus by July 15, 2010. If your child has received any immunizations during this past year, ask the doctor’s office to include that information on the second half of the DC Certificate. Both of these forms can be downloaded from the SFS Website. Please visit the Parents Portal, click on the Health and Emergency Forms link on the bottom, left hand column to download the necessary forms.

Electronic Health/Emergency Information Updates. The electronic updates for student health and emergency information will be available on May 3. Directions about accessing and updating your information will be emailed to parents the last week of April.
Strep Throat Alert. We have had a few cases of strep throat among our students in the last few weeks. See the attached letter for information on signs, symptoms and precautions.
Please contact Jasmin Whitfield with any questions or concerns about any of these health matters - whitfieldj@sidwell.edu. Read MoreNew Meetinghouse and Arts Facilities
Are you curious about the new Meetinghouse and Arts Facilities? Mike Saxenian, CFO, will provide a visual presentation that details the timing, design, and architectural renderings of the plans on Monday, May 3 at 7:30 pm in the Middle School Drama Studio.Upper School Library Hours Change
Upper School Library winter hours end Thursday, April 29. Most students are taking advantage of the nice weather and are not using the Library between 5 and 6 pm, so we will resume regular US Library Hours for the rest of the school year: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays. Date Change for Upper School PE/Athletic Sign-ups
Since the PE/Athletic program is moving into the new Athletic Center this fall, we are changing a few of the course offerings for the 2010-11 school year, and moving the sign-up date back to Monday, May 3 at 8pm. Sign-ups will be available on Educator online through the Student/Parent Portal. Please note, classes are filled on a first come first served basis. Sign-ups will close on Saturday, May 15 at midnight. On another note, I will be posting updates and news for the summer and construction on the athletic web page under Poff’s news. Please feel free to call or email Anne Renninger with any questions: 202-537-8189 or renningera@sidwell.edu.


PA Announcements

Calling all Junior Girls and Moms/Guardians -- Join us this Saturday, May 1st
Junior Girls and their Mothers/Guardians -- Come join the fun as the senior mothers honor their daughters through food and song on Saturday, May 1st in the Kogod Arts Center Theater at 7:45 p.m. Dessert reception to follow immediately afterwards. Any questions? Please contact Julie Ewing (jewingpitney@hotmail.com) or Dawne Collier (dbcollier10@aol.com), Co-Chairs of the SFS/Mother-Daughter Event. No RSVP required. Also, if you are willing to join us to bake, decorate, or clean up, please contact Susan Ullman (ullmansk@yahoo.com). We look forward to sharing this special evening with you on Saturday.Mothers/Guardians of Senior Boys -- Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 28, and Friday, May 7
Mothers/Guardians of Senior Boys: this is it -- the real fun begins! It’s time to rehearse for next week’s event honoring the senior boys. Materials will be distributed at the rehearsals. Wednesday, April 28th, 7:30-9:30 pm in the Meeting Room in the Arts Center (adjacent to the theater), and Friday, May 7th, 8:00-10:00 pm (same place). Please make every effort to attend both rehearsals. Any questions? Shauna Wertheim (swertheim@marburylaw.com) or Sara Jones (sarajo4420@gmail.com).Calling all Junior Boys and Moms/Guardians
Junior Boys and their Moms/Guardians -- please join the Senior Moms/Guardians as we salute our senior boys with song and humor (and maybe a few tears, sniff) on Saturday, May 8th, in the Kogod Arts Center Theater, 7:30 - 8:45 pm. Dessert reception to follow immediately afterwards in the Kogod Arts Center lobby. See you there! Any questions, please contact Shauna Miller Wertheim (swertheim@marburylaw.com) or Sara Jones (sarajo4420@gmail.com), Co-Chairs SFS/Mother-Son Event. No rsvp required, but we certainly hope you can come. Also, if you are willing to join us to bake, decorate, or clean up, please contact Marianne.Winglee@gmail.com or AmyDavies@starpower.net. This is a fun event not to miss!Upcoming Arts Performances

Save the Date for these Spring Arts Performances (all in Arts Center Theater unless otherwise noted):

Thursday, April 29th, 4:30 - 6 pm: US Visual Arts Show Opening Reception

Friday, April 30th, 7:30 pm: US Chorus Concert

Sunday May 2nd, 2:30 pm: US Jazz and Chamber Orchestra Concert

Thursday, May 6th, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm: US Dance Ensemble (behind Zartman)
Tuesday, May 11th, 6-7:30 pm: MS Arts Show and Reception (Middle School)

Friday, May 21st, 7:30 pm, Saturday, May 22nd, 7:30 pm & Sunday, May 23rd, 2:30 pm: US Musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Wednesday, May 26th, 7:30 pm & Friday, May 28th, 1:45pm: 7/8 Choral and Orchestra Concert

Thursday, June 3rd, & Friday, June 4th, (times tbd): 5/6 Orchestra and 6th grade Chorus Concert

Senior Project Performances – stay tuned!
Save the Date: PA Retreat -- May 13th
The Parents Association Retreat is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 6 - 9 pm in the Upper School Dining Room. All PA Clerks, Vice Clerks, Committee Clerks, Grade Reps, and At-large Reps from this year and those who will fill the positions next year are invited to celebrate the successful conclusion of the 2009-10 Parents Association year and share ideas and suggestions for 2010-11. This is an important time to exchange materials and information before summer is upon us, so please plan to attend. We’ll eat dinner together and then break out into small planning groups. Please RSVP no later than May 1 to Lynn Sachs at Lynn.Sachs@verizon.net.


Other News

Green Tip of the Week -- National Parks
Earth Day was last week, but did you know it was also National Park Week? The National Park Service waived fees (sorry, just last week) to all parks, but some promotions are still ongoing. Check out the National Park Service’s info at www.nps.gov/npweek and the non-profit National Park Foundation at www.nationalparks.org to find the perfect park for your family. You can explore nature and experience history with your family on any budget. The Find a Park sections on both sites allows you to find a park by state, topic of interest or activity preference. Try it and see why the National Parks are called “America’s Best Idea.”
Comments, questions to Louise Micallef at micallefj@aol.com.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


Wed, Apr 28th

Senior Exams: Science, English


PA Mother / Son Planning Meeting

AC Meeting Room
7:30pm - 9:30pm


Thu, Apr 29th

Senior Exams: Science Language

TBA


Middle School Parents invited to Meeting for Worship

Kenworthy Gym
8:10am - 8:40am


US Visual Arts Exhibit Opening Reception

Arts Center Gallery and Lobby
4:30pm - 6:00pm


Fri, Apr 30th

Senior Exams: Language, History


US Choral Concert

Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
7:30pm


6th Grade Party

LS Multipurpose Room
7:30pm - 9:30pm


Sat, May 1st

SAT Testing (Not at Sidwell)


Mother-Daughter event

US Dining Room, AC Theater
6:00pm - 9:30pm


Sun, May 2nd

US Jazz and Chamber Orchestra Concert

Theater
2:30pm


Mon, May 3rd

AP Tests: French Language


Senior Project Period Begins


Presentation on the New Arts and Meetinghouse Facilities

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


Tue, May 4th

AP Tests: Computer Science, Spanish Language, Statistics


Parents of Rising 5th Graders Transition Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm


Wed, May 5th

AP Tests: Calculus, Chinese


SAT Testing


PA Executive Committee Meeting

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


Thu, May 6th

AP Tests: English Literature


All School Quaker Life Committee Meeting

Zartman Drawing Room
5:00pm - 6:30pm


Fri, May 7th

AP Tests: US History


LS Grandparents Day

Lower School


Student Senate Meeting

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


Sat, May 8th

PA Mother / Son Senior Event

US Dining Room, AC Theater
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Mon, May 10th

AP Tests: Biology, Music Theory, Physics


5th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

5th Grade Science Classroom
7:30pm


Tue, May 11th

AP Tests: Chemistry, Environmental Science


5th Grade Hangout

US Dining Room
2:00pm - 3:30pm


Parents of Rising 7th Graders Transition Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm


Wed, May 12th

AP Tests: Art History


Newmyer Award Dinner

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


Thu, May 13th

US Meeting for Worship (Parents are Welcome to Attend)

AC Meeting Room
9:35am - 10:30am


PA Retreat

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


Fri, May 14th

AP Tests: Spanish, Literature, Latin


Sat, May 15th

Alumni Reunion Weekend


Prom


Sun, May 16th

Alumni Reunion Weekend


Mon, May 17th

US Steering Committee Meeting

US Room 102
4:30pm - 6:00pm


Tue, May 18th

US Quaker Life committee Meeting

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


Richard Weissbourd Lecture

LS Multipurpose Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Parents of New Rising 6th Graders Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm


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Athletics


Wed, Apr 28th

Tennis - Boys 7/8 at Bullis


2:45pm


Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Maret School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 A at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Maret School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at Maret School


2:45pm


Tennis - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Prep


4:15pm


Thu, Apr 29th

Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


4:30pm


Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. St. James School


4:30pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. St. James School


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys Junior Varsity at Wilson H.S.


4:30pm


Fri, Apr 30th

Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. Draper Invitational


2:00pm


Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. Draper Invitational


2:00pm


Tennis - Boys Junior Varsity at St. Anselm's


4:00pm


Softball - Junior Varsity at Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Boys Junior Varsity at Wilson H.S.


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. Holy Child


4:30pm


Baseball - Junior Varsity vs. Maret School


4:30pm


Softball - Varsity at Wilson H.S.


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity at Holy Child


5:45pm


Sat, May 1st

Crew - Club (Girls) - Ted Phoenix Novice Championships at Occoquan


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. Draper Invitational


1:00pm


Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. Draper Invitational


1:00pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Mon, May 3rd

Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Mater Dei


2:30pm


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


2:45pm


Track & Field - Boys 7/8 at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Track & Field - Girls 7/8 at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Baseball - 7/8 B vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A - St. Patrick's


3:30pm


Softball - Varsity vs. Holy Child


4:30pm


Tue, May 4th

Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity at National Cathedral School


4:15pm


Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School


4:15pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. Maret School


4:15pm


Softball - Junior Varsity at Georgetown Visitation


4:15pm


Tennis - Boys Junior Varsity at Maret School


4:30pm


Baseball - Junior Varsity vs. Maret School


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament at higher seed


4:30pm


Wed, May 5th

Tennis - Boys 7/8 vs. St. Albans


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 A vs. Bullis


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at Bullis


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Softball - Junior Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. National Cathedral School


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity at Holton-Arms


4:30pm


Baseball - Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


4:30pm


Thu, May 6th

Baseball - 7/8 A 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


Track & Field - Boys 7/8 at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Track & Field - Girls 7/8 at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. Bullis


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Bullis


4:15pm


Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament at higher seed


4:30pm


Softball - Varsity vs. Madeira


5:15pm


Softball - Junior Varsity at Madeira


5:15pm


Fri, May 7th

Baseball - Junior Varsity at St. Andrew's School


4:30pm


Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships


5:15pm


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Championships


5:15pm


Sat, May 8th

Lacrosse - Girls Varsity - ISL Tournament at higher seed


Softball - Varsity - ISL Tournament at higher seed


Baseball - Varsity - MAC Tournament at higher seed


Crew - Club (Girls) - VASRA Championships at Occoquan


Tennis - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament at St. James


9:00am


Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships


9:30am


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Championships


9:30am


Sun, May 9th

Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships (rain date)


Softball - Varsity - ISL Tournament at higher seed


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity - ISL Tournament at St. Andrew's


Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Championships (rain date)


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament at higher seed


3:00pm


Mon, May 10th

Baseball - Varsity - MAC Tournament at higher seed


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Baseball - 7/8 B vs. Friendship Edison


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B vs. Friendship Edison


2:45pm


Tue, May 11th

Softball - Varsity - ISL Tournament at Bullis


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity - ISL Tournament at St. Andrew's


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


Wed, May 12th

Baseball - Varsity - MAC Tournament at higher seed


Baseball - 7/8 B vs. Landon


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B vs. Landon


2:30pm


Tennis - Boys 7/8 vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Thu, May 13th

Tennis - Boys 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Baseball - 7/8 A at St. Albans


2:30pm


Softball - 7/8 A vs. National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Softball - 7/8 B at National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Fri, May 14th

Crew - Club (Girls) - Stotesbury at Schuylkill


Sat, May 15th

Crew - Club (Girls) - Stotesbury at Schuylkill


Mon, May 17th

Tennis - Boys 7/8 at St. Albans


2:30pm


Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Mater Dei


2:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at Bullis


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A at Bullis


2:45pm


Track & Field - Boys 7/8 vs. MAC Championship


2:45pm


Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B vs. St. Patrick's


3:30pm


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