SFS MS Tuesday Letter 03-15-2011

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Tuesday - March 15, 2011

From the School

This Week's Query
There is no student query this week. Instead, I send along this query for parents, which is one of the student queries for the new trimester: How can we listen to others and respect their ideas, even if we do not agree?Notes from Sally
This week is Minimester, and kids are off on great adventures, in the school building, in the local area, and all over the world. Evaluation surveys about the program will be available after our return from spring break. Look for the link in the Tuesday Letter for March 29th. Please feel free to contact us during the week if there are concerns.
Our MathCounts team will be competing in the state round on Saturday. Good luck – we’ll be eager to hear the results!
Thanks so much to everyone for the support of our winter food drive. In conjunction with our friends at Hearst, we collected more than 4000 items! Our Food Frenzy Minimester students will be delivering the donations this week to the Capital Area Food Bank and DC Central Kitchen, and a final batch will go to the Mid County United Ministries in Wheaton at the end of the week. Thank you for your generosity!
Team Sky Social Studies teacher Leslie Segal has now begun her maternity leave at the advice of her doctor. Team Sky families – we’ll let you know when the baby arrives! Kim Yates will start as her substitute as soon as we are back from break.
Fifth graders Anders Brodnax and Anya Vinogradsky competed for Sidwell Friends in the St. Albans Jr. Open Invitational Swim Meet recently. Anya broke a meet record with her outstanding win in the 100 breast , and also won the 50 breast, 3rd in 100 IM and earned a 9th place finish for Sidwell Friends in the women's events. Anders earned 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishes in his 3 events (50 breast, 100 breast, 50 back), garnering a 13th place win for Sidwell Friends in the male events. Congratulations!
Have a wonderful and restful break!

PA Announcements

Wine and Cheese Reception for 7th Grade Parents
This is a reminder that there is a 7th Grade Parents Wine and Cheese Reception on Friday, April 1st, from
6-8pm in Zartman House. Hope to see you there!

Other News

Events for Student Scholarships-2011 Auction
Important Auction Details!
Online Auction: April 4-10
Live Auction: Saturday, April 16 at The Andrew Mellon Auditorium
You should have received your invitation in the mail last week! Please note that seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Please return your reply cards via mail or fax (202-537-8449) promptly. Responses are due by April 1, but it is likely that we will max out before this date. Auction catalogs will be distributed to families through the youngest child shortly after spring break. Read this newsletter and Events for Student Scholarships emails because we will be featuring some of our most exciting items leading up to the Auction. We have many great things in the Online, Silent and Live Auctions! Highlights include a Bonefishing Trip in the Bahamas, Box Seats to Wicked at the Kennedy Center, Washington Capitals Tickets, Restaurant Gift Certificates, and more!
Auction Volunteers Needed: We're looking for volunteers to work the 2011 Auction on April 16. This assignment is unique: people on this committee can enjoy the evening at the auction and help a great cause. Duties include: monitoring silent auction tables, closing sections, collecting and organizing items, handing out invoices, and disbursing items. No experience required, no meetings beforehand (we'll send instructions by email and provide training at the start of the evening). You just need to be ready, willing and available for the duration of the event -- and you'll have a fun auction experience! Contact Bart Hipple at (301) 699-8373, barthipple@comcast.net.
Car Wash: Sunday, April 3rd, to Benefit Outing Club
Bring your car to the Wisconsin Avenue garage on Sunday, April 3rd, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., for the Outing Club Car Wash. Drive on in, and for a reasonable charge, club members will wash your car and you will drive out with a clean car and the satisfaction of having supported the activities of the Upper School's Outing Club. Thanks for your support!

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Calendar

Tue, Mar 15th

MS Minimester

Zeidman Lecture

AC Theater
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Wed, Mar 16th

MS Minimester

Thu, Mar 17th

MS Minimester

Fri, Mar 18th

Spring Vacation begins

Mon, Mar 21st

Spring Break Camp

Lower School
9:00am - 3:00pm