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Wednesday - February 1, 2012


From the School

It's Not Too Late to Donate to the 2012 AUCTION!

Have something you’d like to donate to the auction but you haven’t had a chance to fill out the form yet? You are in luck, my friend! The deadline for auction donations has been extended to next Friday, February 10, 2012.
Please click here to donate anything from a case of wine to restaurant gift certificates to sports and theatre tickets.
Need a little inspiration? Feel free to call Jessie Jacobson, Assistant Director of Special Events at 202-537-8110 or e-mail events@sidwell.edu.

100% of what we raise at the auction goes to student financial aid.
We truly appreciate your support,
Meg Hauge, Shallah Jewel, Stacey Lubar & Sarah Wright
Authentic Success: Raising Children and Adolescents who are Prepared to Thrive in a Challenging World

On Wednesday, February 8th, from 7-9pm in the Robert L. Smith Meeting House, Ken Ginsburg, MD will be speaking to parents about raising successful children and building resilience. Dr. Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The theme that ties together his clinical practice, teaching, research and advocacy efforts is that of building on the strength of teenagers by fostering their internal resilience. He works to translate the best of what is known from research and practice into practical approaches parents, professionals and communities can use to build resilience. If you have an any questions about the program, please email Gaby Grebski, US Counselor, at grebskig@sidwell.edu. For more information…
Read MoreAnnouncement from Admissions Office

Online re-enrollment for the 2012-13 academic year will occur between February 1st and 21st. Look for an email on February 1st with more information.


PA Announcements

Teacher Appreciation Volunteers Needed

for the February 14th Valentine's Day Cookie Bake!
The US Parents Association is sponsoring a Valentine's Day Appreciation Cookie Bake for our wonderful faculty and staff on Tuesday, February 14th. We need five volunteers from the grades listed below to bake three dozen homemade cookies (Over forty dozen cookies are needed.) Contributions should be dropped off at the Upper School Dining Room no later than 7:45 am on the morning of Tuesday, February 14th.
In addition to the volunteers to bake cookies, we are asking TEN 9th Grade parents to meet in the Upper School Dining Room on February 14th at 7:45 am to help put together 120 festive, cellophane bags of homemade cookies for our teachers and staff. Last year it took about an hour to assemble the treats.
Volunteers needed:
9th Grade - 10 parents to help put together the cookie bags. (Tuesday February 14 @7:45am/ US Dining Room)
10th Grade - 5 parents to each bake 3 dozen small sized cookies.
11th Grade - 5 parents to each bake 3 dozen small sized cookies.
12th Grade - 5 parents to each bake 3 dozen small sized cookies.
We are using the Signup Genius website to manage the contributions. Please sign up today! Follow this link to sign up, www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040C45A5AA229-february.
Faculty and staff welcome these special treats. Your US PA thanks you for your help in showing our appreciation to the incredibly dedicated Sidwell Friends faculty, coaching, administrative and maintenance staff.
Please email Alison Ling at adlrocky@aol.com or Meg Geschwind at Meg Geschwind mtgeschwind@verizon.net if you have questions.
ArtRageous: An Important Message of Gratitude!

The PA Arts Committee would like to thank in this public forum the many individuals who helped bring our SFS community together, and, in addition, welcome a visiting community, on Sunday afternoon - all in celebration of the arts. First, a huge thank you to the performers who stepped into the limelight to share their talents and to the parents who helped to bring that talent to the right place at the right time. Another GARGANTUAN thank you goes to the arts faculty from the lower, middle, and upper schools for their active participation and leadership, providing opportunities to try out activities that many children have never tried before. We also send out an especially LOUD thank you to the many parent volunteers who stepped into the chaos to bring a measure of control.
THANK YOU one and all for helping to bring ArtRageous 2012 to full bloom.

LinkedIn Group

Would you like to connect with other Sidwell Friends parents on LinkedIn?
The Parents Association would like to invite you to connect with other SFS parents and staff on LinkedIn, the online social media network for professionals. We have created a LinkedIn Group exclusively for current parents, faculty and staff. Membership is optional and limited to members of our school community. We have created this group to help members of our community get to know each other better, participate in discussions, and share resources.
Information and instructions for joining this site can be found here.
Wondering what to do with all of the post-Holiday Shopping Bags?

The Next to New Sale chairs are always looking for great ways to "Reuse, Renew, and Recycle" and even though our annual sale just took place in October, we're already looking forward to next year. You can help by bringing your extra shopping bags to the Upper School where we will be collecting them beginning Tuesday, January 24, through Tuesday, February 28 (collection box located outside Susannah Parker's office). We need department store bags, paper grocery bags, reusable cloth bags, Ikea bags, etc - we'll take any undamaged, non-plastic, shopping bags with handles. In addition to using them for the 2012 Next to New Sale, we'll be sharing some with Martha's Table so that families in need can take home donated clothing in nice bags rather than plastic bags. For more Information, contact Anne Honn, Next to New Sale co-chair, at anhonn@gmail.com.


Other News

Quaker Quotes

"The primary purpose of the Meeting House is to serve as the place of shared reflection for Upper and Middle School students and their teachers. At other times, the Meeting House can -- and should --provide a dynamic forum for families, alumni, neighbors, Quaker and community organizations, and student groups from elsewhere in the City and beyond -- to actively participate in dialogue and reflection hosted by the School that promote Quaker values of peace and reconciliation, social justice and service to others. The establishment of a broad-ranging "Quaker Conversation" that enables members of our extended community to share their knowledge and experience, and that roots Quaker testimonies in the examination of real world hardships, can give voice to our students as they discover what it means to "let your life speak." More than anything else, we see this Quaker Conversation as at the heart of Sidwell Friends' commitment to lifelong learning and action."

from "The SFS 2025 Challenge: Long Range Priorities"

Quaker Quotes is a weekly submission by Melissa Belman (melissa@ecologicflooring.com, Holly Moore (htmoore@gmail.com) and Cynthia Terrell (ctcabin@gmail.com). We welcome ideas
Support Sidwell Rowing: Sign Up for Inaugural Fundraiser Today (before prices go up)!

The First Annual National Capital Erg Invitational "Erg, PLay, Love" on Sunday February 12 (9am to 4pm in the Athletic Center) is the Rowing Team's big push to re-tool the major fundraising needs of this all girls club sport. Car washes and bake sales have their place, but this event is something completely different. If you were a rower in a past life, you know what we mean! If you have no idea what we are talking about, it is basically a crew regatta, but inside, on rowing machines.
It is an all day experience, but you can dive in for any part of it, with the more serious races in the morning, and the more "social" races in the afternoon, involving teams and relays. The ergs (rowing machines) are connected to each other to enable multi-person teams, but also are used individually for direct competitions. You don't need to be there all day, just for the races you signed up for, but of course, it will be fun to hang out, watch the competitors, chat with your friends, buy some homemade and home-baked goods and feel great about getting your workout done in a social way, all while supporting your friends who row on the team.
Please help this kick-off annual fundraiser be an outstanding success! The SFS Rowing Team and support staff (aka parents) have been working industriously to learn the complicated ropes of putting on such an event, and we need all of you to join the energy of the day. More information and sign-up forms are on the website.
Register today at www.NationalCapitalErg.org and invite your friends, your children, your parents to do it with you. Note: Registration fees increase by 25% after February 1, so do it now!!
US Wednesday Newsletter Information

How to Submit an Article to the Wednesday Letter. Send submissions to PA.USNewsletter@sidwell.edu by 2 pm Tuesday. Please reference "Newsletter Submission" and the publish date(s) in the subject line. Items should be submitted as text in the body of the e-mail. Please do not include any formatting such as indents, bullets, boldface or all-caps and keep submissions succinct. If you have a form or flyer to include with your submission, please send it as a PDF attachment to your email. Receipt of your submissions will be confirmed as soon as possible. Please be aware that submissions may not run for more than 3 weeks.

Modifying an existing Submission: if it becomes necessary to modify a submission, please send a redline or otherwise clearly indicate the change to be made.

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.
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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


Tue, Jan 31st

US Dance Ensemble Rehearsal

AC Theater
2:30pm - 5:00pm


US Musical Rehearsal

AC Theater, Theater Arts Studio, Choral Music Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Senior Event Planning Committee Meeting

US Dining Room
7:00pm - 10:00pm


Wed, Feb 1st

All-School PA Executive Committee Meeting

Athletic Center Meeting Room
8:00am - 9:00am


US Dance Ensemble Rehearsal

AC Theater
3:30pm - 4:30pm


New Orleans Family Meeting

Zartman Drawing Room
6:00pm - 8:00pm


US Play / Musical Rehearsal

AC Theater
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Thu, Feb 2nd

9th Grade Parents Conversations with Lee Palmer, Gaby Grebski and Diana Lazarus

US Dining Room
7:30am - 8:30am


US Dance Ensemble Rehearsal

AC Theater
3:30pm - 4:30pm


US Play / Musical Rehearsal

AC Theater
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Fri, Feb 3rd

Arts Guild

AC Theater
7:30pm


Sun, Feb 5th

US Dance Ensemble Production Week

AC Theater
1:00pm - 5:00pm


US Musical Rehearsal

Theater Arts Studio, Choral Music Room
1:00pm - 5:00pm


Mon, Feb 6th

US Dance Ensemble Production Week

AC Theater
3:30pm - 6:30pm


US Musical Rehearsal

Theater Arts Studio, Choral Music Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Tue, Feb 7th

American Math Competition Math Exams (all grades eligible)

US Rooms 224, 228, 230, 232
3:30pm - 5:00pm


US Dance Ensemble Production Week

AC Theater
3:30pm - 6:30pm


US Musical Rehearsal

Theater Arts Studio, Choral Music Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Wed, Feb 8th

US Dance Ensemble Production Week

AC Theater
3:30pm - 10:00pm


US Musical Rehearsal

Theater Arts Studio, Choral Music Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Authentic Success: Raising Children and Adolescents who are Prepared to Thrive in a Challenging World

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


Thu, Feb 9th

11th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

Athletic Center Meeting Room
8:00am - 9:30am


US Musical Rehearsal

Theater Arts Studio, Choral Music Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


US Dance Ensemble Performance

AC Theater
7:30pm


Fri, Feb 10th

US Dance Ensemble Performance

AC Theater
7:30pm


Sat, Feb 11th

ACT Test

off-campus


Valentine?s Day Dance

US Dining Room


Sun, Feb 12th

Erg, Play, Love (Crew Team Erg Sprints Event)

Athletic Center South
6:30am - 5:00pm


US Play / Musical Rehearsal

AC Theater
1:00pm - 5:00pm


Mon, Feb 13th

US PA Steering Committee

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


US Musical Rehearsal

Choral Music Room, Theater Arts Studio
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Tue, Feb 14th

Valentine?s Day US Faculty & Staff Appreciation

US Faculty Lounge
7:45am - 11:00am


US Musical Rehearsal

Choral Music Room, Theater Arts Studio
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Wed, Feb 15th

US Musical Rehearsal

AC Theater
6:00pm - 9:00pm


9th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

Small Quaker Meeting Room
7:30pm - 9:30pm


Thu, Feb 16th

US Parents Conversations with Lee Palmer and Anne Renninger

US Dining Room
7:30am - 8:30am


US Musical Rehearsal

AC Theater
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Fri, Feb 17th

BSU Show

AC Theater
6:00pm - 10:00pm


Sat, Feb 18th

NEMNET Diversity Career Fair

US Dining Room, Crane Room, US Library Board Room, US Room 10 and 12
9:00am - 4:00pm


Sun, Feb 19th

US Musical Rehearsal

AC Theater
1:00pm - 5:00pm


Mon, Feb 20th

Presidents' Day - No School


US Musical Rehearsal

AC Theater
1:00pm - 5:00pm


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Athletics


Wed, Feb 1st

Basketball - Boys 7/8 C at Landon


2:30pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Thu, Feb 2nd

Wrestling - 7/8 at 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 - Boys 7/8 C vs. St. Albans


2:30pm


Swimming - Boys 7/8 at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Swimming - Girls 7/8 at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 C vs. St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Washington Episcopal


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. St. Anselm's


4:30pm


Fri, Feb 3rd

Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Diving


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Maret School


4:15pm


Wrestling - Varsity - Tri (SFS, Benedictine, JP Great)


4:30pm


Sat, Feb 4th

Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Chamionships


7:30am


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Championships


7:30am


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Episcopal High School


2:00pm


Mon, Feb 6th

Wrestling - 7/8 at Mater Dei


2:30pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Bullis


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Bullis


2:45pm


Tue, Feb 7th

Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


4:00pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Georgetown Visitation


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. Calverton


4:30pm


Wrestling - Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


5:00pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


5:30pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Georgetown Visitation


5:45pm


Wed, Feb 8th

Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity - Metros


2/9/2012


Wrestling - 7/8 vs. Potomac 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 7/8 A at National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Thu, Feb 9th

Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. Boys 7/8 Swimming


2:30pm


Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. Gilrs 7/8 Swimming


2:30pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. Flint Hill


4:15pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Flint Hill


4:30pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Flint Hill


4:30pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity at Flint Hill


6:00pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Flint Hill


6:00pm


Fri, Feb 10th

Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity - Metros


2/11/2012


Wrestling - Varsity - St. Albans Tournament


2/11/2012


Sun, Feb 12th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Bullis - Tournament


Mon, Feb 13th

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


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman at St. Albans


4:30pm


Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity at Wilson H.S.


6:00pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity at Wilson H.S.


6:00pm


Tue, Feb 14th

Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


4:00pm


Squash - P.E. Class (Co-Ed) at Wilson H.S. - vs. Wilson H.S at Spots Club LA in Renaissance Hotel


4:00pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Potomac School


4:15pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


5:30pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac School


6:00pm


Wed, Feb 15th

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


2:30am


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


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


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


2:45pm


Thu, Feb 16th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Washington Episcopal


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Bullis


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity at St. Andrew's School


4:15pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Bullis


6:00pm


Sat, Feb 18th

Wrestling - Varsity - DC Classic


9:00am


Tue, Feb 21st

Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Stone Ridge School


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. St. James School


5:00pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. St. James School


5:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Stone Ridge School


5:45pm


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