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Tuesday - March 1, 2011


From the School

This Week's Query
Why do we treat certain people differently because of who they hang out with?Notes from Sally
No assembly this week (we are not in school on Friday).
6th Grade Parents – I look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning in the dining room for Conversations with Sally.
8th Grade Parents – Remember you have one more tour opportunity in Upper School tomorrow morning.
I hope that we will see all of you at 7:30 on Thursday evening in the Drama Studio for our parent presentation by sexuality educator Deborah Roffman.
Local Minimester groups had their first meeting today, and students will be bringing home both an information sheet about the activities of the week as well as a permission form that needs to be returned. Please don’t hesitate to contact the chaperones of your child’s project or the office if you have questions.
Karolynn Coleman continues to be in the counselor’s office each day and is gradually getting to know the students. During this time, we have set up a generic email: mscounselor@sidwell.edu, which she is checking if you would like to get in touch with her. She will also be answering the counselor’s extension at 202-537-8154.
We are so grateful to the many, many parents who contributed to our feast last Wednesday! We would also like to say a special thank you to Colette Chichester and Felix Sanchez for their coordination efforts. We feel appreciated!
Congratulations to our Robotics teams! Both the 4th/5th Grade Team and the 6th/7th Grade Team went to the state competition this past weekend. The 6th/7th Grade Team, the BotBoyz, had an impressive showing. The students had been preparing all year and made great strides in robot programming and their research project. At the tournament, the Botboyz placed 6th in robot performance and won the 1st place trophy for their research project. Congratulations BotBoyz Jordan Bessalel, Sam Blazes, Harry Finn, Andy Harris, Spencer Kee, Garrett Nixon, Jason Souvaliotis, and Alan Zhang, and their coach Mark Brumley. We’re very proud of you!
Congratulations also go out to the Debate Team which competed in its second tournament on Saturday and ended with a combined record of 4 wins and 4 losses between the 2 teams we brought. Jake Gosselin ranked 18th overall in speaker points. The 2 teams, Jake Gosselin, Michael Fine and Jack Hannah and Morgan Dunstan, Julia Horwitz and Gigi Stark and their coach, Burt Nadler, did a great job!Instrumental Music Notes
Aladdin Pit Band: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:45-5:45 Rm 101
5/6 Concert Band: Wednesday Rehearsal Period Rm 101
7/8 Concert Band: Wednesday Rehearsal Period Rm 101
Choral Music Notes
7/8 Chorus Rehearsals This Week

Wednesday, March 2nd
Boys Ensemble: 7:25Yearly Physical Exams for Students
Please remember to get a medical appointment for your child’s yearly physical as soon as possible. The pediatric offices get very busy in the springtime so make the appointment for the yearly physical NOW! All SFS students must have a 2011 physical exam and updated immunizations before returning to school or participating in preseason activities next fall. Please note the new D.C. immunization requirements for the 2011-2012 school year. You can download the necessary forms from the SFS website. Log-in to the Parent Portal and click on Health and Emergency Forms. Maryland forms will not be accepted for the D.C. campus. If you have any questions, please contact the Upper School/Middle School Nurse, Jasmin Whitfield, whitfieldj@sidwell.edu.


PA Announcements

7th Grade Hangout
There is a 7th Grade Hangout scheduled for Thursday, March 3rd from 3:30-5:00 in the Wanaan Gym. The 7th Grade will be collecting dry foods for the food drive (cereals, hot chocolate, oatmeal, rice). Hope to see you there!


Other News

NEVER BEFORE HAS A SHOW OFFERED MORE! Sidwell Friends Upper School presents OLIVER!!
One of the most beloved British musicals, Oliver! vividly brings to life Charles Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. The sensational score is full of Lionel Bart's irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I'd Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more.

Oliver! plays March 11-13, 2011 in the Mary Caplin Theater. Show times are 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 PM on Sunday. Tickets are $4.00 for children and $8.00 for adults. (Sidwell Friends students are admitted free-of-charge but must still have a reservation). To reserve tickets, please call the Sidwell Friends box office at 202-537-8141 or email: boxoffice@sidwell.edu
Parents Council of Washington Webinar: Marijuana, Myths and Motivation. Mar. 7 8:00-9:00 pm
PCW Webinar - Marijuana.pdfWEBINAR_REGISTRATION_INFORMATION.docxThe Parents Council of Washington, representing the independent schools in the greater Washington area, is sponsoring a Webinar titled Marijuana, Myths and Motivation and is scheduled for Monday, March 7, 2011 from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Marijuana remains the most common illicit drug used by young adults in the United States, yet misperceptions about its use abound among adolescents and adults alike. Our panel will unravel the myths associated with marijuana using the latest research and explore teen motivations that contribute to its use, abuse and cessation. For more information as well as webinar registration information, please see the attached documents. Read MoreParent Association Reimbursements: New Rule
Effective March 1, 2011, all Parent Association reimbursements must be submitted within 30 days of the expenditure. Please see the "read more" link to review the summarized procedures and see the “How to Get Things Done” section of the Parents Association portal on the Website for more detailed instructions. Thank you to the myriad of parents who take on these PA volunteer jobs and your willingness to expend your own funds to run these programs. Unfortunately, very delayed reimbursements make it impossible to budget effectively, and we hope that this new procedure will allow us to allocate our PA funds more efficiently. Lynn Sachs and Polly Bomstein, PA Co-Presidents. Read MoreMS Newsletter is Looking for Volunteers
If you would like to join the MS Newsletter team, please let us know. We are looking for a volunteer interested in starting later this year and continuing in the next school year. Please contact helensaxenian@gmail.com if you are interested. Thank you.

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.
MS newsletter submissions should be sent to PA.MSnewsletter@sidwell.edu.


Calendar


Tue, Mar 1st

LS Conference Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15pm


Wed, Mar 2nd

6th Grade Conservations with Sally

US Dining Room
7:45am


PA Executive Committee Meeting

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


Thu, Mar 3rd

LS Conference Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15pm


7th Grade Hangout

Wannan Gym
3:30pm - 5:30pm


ERB Workshop for LS Parents

LS Meeting Room
7:30pm


Middle School Parent Speaker

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm - 10:00pm


Fri, Mar 4th

LS Conference Day - No School


US & MS In-Service Day No School


Mon, Mar 7th

MS PA Steering Committee Meeting

MS Library
8:00am


Wed, Mar 9th

National Latin exam

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


Thu, Mar 10th

MS PE Awards (7/8 Only)

MS Drama Studio
2:30pm - 3:20pm


Fri, Mar 11th

5th Grade Hangout

Wannan Gym
3:30pm - 5:00pm


US Musical Performance of Oliver

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sat, Mar 12th

US Musical Performance of Oliver

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sun, Mar 13th

US Musical Performance of Oliver

AC Theater
2:30pm


Mon, Mar 14th

MS Minimester


PA Athletics Committee Meeting

Athletic Center Meeting Room
7:45am - 8:30am


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


Spring Break Camp Extended Day

Lower School
3:00pm - 6:00pm


More


Athletics


Sat, Mar 5th

Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. PlayDay


10:00am


Thu, Mar 10th

Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. Annandale HS


4:15pm


Baseball - Varsity at The Heights


4:30pm


Baseball - Junior Varsity vs. The Heights


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Annandale HS


5:30pm


Fri, Mar 11th

Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. Walter Johnson HS


4:00pm


Baseball - Junior Varsity at Riverdale Baptist


4:30pm


Sat, Mar 12th

Baseball - Varsity at St. John's College HS


3:30pm


Tue, Mar 15th

Softball - Varsity vs. Bullis


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity at Flint Hill


4:15pm


Baseball - Varsity at Riverdale Baptist


4:30pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity at Flint Hill


5:30pm


Thu, Mar 17th

Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. St. Albans


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Stone Ridge School


4:15pm


Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. Stone Ridge School


5:30pm


Sat, Mar 19th

Lacrosse - Boys Varsity - Wilmington Friends


12:00pm


Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. Baltimore Friends


3:00pm


More


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