Subject: MS Tuesday Letter
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Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 00:30:00 -0400

Tuesday - May 18, 2010

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                This Week's Query
How do you know when you&rsquo;ve gone too far?Notes from Sally
The assembly this week will be the 5/6 Talent Show.  We will begin at 2:00 in the Drama Studio.  Parents are welcome to join us.  7/8 will not have an assembly. Reminder to 8th grade parents:  Come take a closer look at your child&rsquo;s home away from home for the next four years.  Diana Lazarus, Ninth Grade Dean, will conduct an informal tour of the Upper School on Friday, May 21st at 8:00.  No need to RSVP.  The tour will begin at the Upper School Dean&rsquo;s Office (arts center end of the main floor) where you should sign in and pick up a visitor badge.
We are pleased to announce that the Administrative Counsel has approved the extension of the laptop pilot for next year. All 6th through 8th grade students will be issued new Asus tablet netbooks.  The new computer will be much smaller and lighter than the current 7th grade model yet with a larger screen and keyboard than the current 6th grade model. Computers will be stored in protective sleeves and carried in backpacks, eliminating the need to carry an extra bag. To get acquainted with the new machines, all students, along with one parent, will be required to attend a three-hour training session during the summer.  The computers will be issued during these training sessions and multiple topics, including responsible use, will be covered.  Numerous training times will be available starting in August as well as before school begins in September. Look for an online registration soon.  All 6th and 7th graders will be turning in their current laptops at the end of the year.  Students should turn in the computer, the bag, the power brick, and the stylus.  Students will be charged for missing items in accordance with the Acceptable Use Agreement that students and parents signed at the beginning of the year.
Several parents have asked &ndash; there is no school on Memorial Day, May 31st.
The middle school library is missing more than 50 books from the fiction shelves. This means the books are not on the shelves and they are not checked out to anybody.  Would you please check around your home for books that are the property of the Middle School library? 
Thank you very much!!
Summer reading lists have been posted on the Library section of the website.  (Students entering 7th grade received a copy of the reading list with their transition packets.)
The Amethyst Trio, including 8th graders Benny Miller-Gootnick and Adam Heins recently played a benefit concert and raised $1000 for Partners in Health.
We have two Middle School students appearing in outside theater productions.  Becca Richie is performing in The Comedy of Errors at the Round House Theater in Silver Spring May 15th and 16th and May 21st and 22nd.  Becca is in the &quot;green&quot; cast.  And Lee Doyle will be appearing in Once Upon a Big Bang at Imagination Stage in Bethesda over the weekend of June 4-6. 
Some faculty accomplishments:
Tim Reagan had a poem about teaching drama published in the spring issue of Teaching Theater magazine.
David Wood and Margaret Pennock have been busy writing curriculum materials for several outside organizations, including the Earth Day Network, Environmental Education Week, and PBS (they wrote the teacher lesson plans for the American Experience program on Earth Day.)  In addition, Dave has been chosen to participate in the Fulbright program with American and Japanese teachers on the topic of Education for Sustainable Development.  In addition to a recent meeting in San Francisco, he will be traveling to Japan for two weeks in June for further discussions and work on the topic. 
 Instrumental Music Notes
Instrumental Music Notes:
7/8 All Ensembles and Advanced Class Wednesday rehearsal period
5/6 Concert Band and Handchime Choir Wednesday rehearsal period 
Jazz/Rock Band Thursday 3:45-5:00 
Meditation violin solo and harp Friday break period

7/8 Mandatory rehearsal Monday May 24th 3:30-5:30 Arts Center
5/6 Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday June 1st 2:30-5:00 Arts CenterTime to update household and student information for next year!
It is time to update household and student information for the 2010-2011 school year. In keeping with Sidwell Friends&rsquo; environmental commitment, this information will be collected online. One parent can update and submit the online forms for the entire household. Please complete the online forms no later than June 1st. Instructions: Read More

								PA Announcements
                                
                                Reception -- entire Sidwell Friends community invited
Please join fellow parents, students, faculty, and staff as we say thank you to Interim Head of School Steve Barker, Interim US Principal Ellis Turner, and US Assistant Principal and Dean of Students Rebecca Zug for their remarkable service this year. The PA and School will host an appreciation/farewell reception on May 19th from 5 &ndash; 6 pm in the US Dining Room (to be held outside weather-permitting!). Though their duties will not have ended quite yet, this will be an opportunity to say good bye before the summer is upon us. Tasty refreshments will be on hand. Questions?Last 6th Grade Hangout
The last 6th Grade hangout for the year will take place on Tuesday May 25th from 2:00pm to 3:30 pm in the Sledge Garden and US dining room. There will be pizza, snacks, and games.  We&rsquo;re also looking for a few parent volunteers for the hangout. To volunteer, please email the 6th grade reps at [email-masked] Room and Team Parents for 2010-2011
SEEKING ROOM AND TEAM PARENTS FOR 2010-2011
Are you interested in serving as a Room or Team Parent for your child&rsquo;s class/advisory next year? The MS Parents Association is seeking volunteers to serve as room and team parents in 2010-2011. If you are interested, please email Belinda Nixon, [email-masked], or Gita van Heerden, [email-masked]. Thanks in advance for your interest!PA Reimbursement Requests
PA Reimbursement Requests
 
If you have spent money on behalf of the Parents Association this year, please note that the last date to submit receipts for reimbursement will be Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Please check with PA Division Clerks or PA Presidents to verify your budget. Note that original receipts only will be accepted and downloadable forms must be signed by the Clerks or Presidents. You can mail completed paperwork to them, or place it in the PA box in your division or at Zartman House - just confirm that it has been received. For more on PA Financial Procedures, click here. Questions? Ask PA Treasurer Jay Dunn [email-masked] or PA Co-President Amy Davies [email-masked]. 
 Like to edit?
Please consider volunteering to help issue the Middle School Newsletter next year. If you are interested or would like to learn more, you can email us, or talk to Maryann Nash, Donna Osborn, or Helen Saxenian.

								Other News 
                                
                                1st Annual Tour De Friends!
EVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: 1st Annual Tour De Friends!
Join us for glorious day of bike riding and friendship in Rock Creek Park to help us raise money for student financial aid on Sunday, May 23, 9 AM. Your participation includes rides of varying distances to be followed by food, drink, music, and plenty of give-a-ways!
Register today to help make this event a success! For information on registering and additional information on the ride click here. Please contact Lauren Galleher at 202-537-8110 or email [email-masked] to join this exciting family oriented event for all ages. Read MoreLast Call for Golfers!
LAST CALL FOR GOLFERS! Registration due Thursday, May 20. 
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 24th. 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 [email-masked] or (202) 537-8110 if you have any questions or want sponsor the event.SFS Family Garden Project
On May 22nd Sidwell Friends families will be planting a garden in partnership with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Families will be planting a garden at Hearst Elementary School Recreation Center (located next to the Middle School on 37th Street). There will be garden work appropriate for all ages. Please contact David Connell [email-masked] or Kathleen Kaye to sign up.Athletic Field Rental 
The Auxiliary Programs Office is please to begin renting the turf athletic field on the Wisconsin Avenue Campus. We will begin renting the field on a pilot basis, Sundays as of September 12th. Priority will be given to current Sidwell families, Alumni, and faculty/staff. Please click here to go to the rental portion of the website and download the application form. You may also contact Justine F. Khadduri at [email-masked] for more information.Newsletter Information
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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: [email-masked].
							
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Tue, May 18th 
		
				7th Grade Hangout: Ice Cream Social 
				
				Wannan Gym, Sledge Garden
				2:00pm - 3:30pm

				

		
				Richard Weissbourd Lecture 
				
				LS Meeting house
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				Asia Society Film 
				
				US Room 104/106
				6:30pm - 8:30pm

				

		
				Parents of New Rising 6th Graders Meeting 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm

				

	
Wed, May 19th 
		
				Appreciation Party for Steve Barker, Ellis Turner, and Rebecca Zug 
				
				Sledge Garden/US Dining Room
				5:00pm - 6:00pm

				

	
Thu, May 20th 
		
				Poetry Recitation and Author's Reading Event 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				6:00pm - 8:00pm

				

	
Fri, May 21st 
		
				Tour of the Upper School for current 8th grade parents 
				
				US Dean's Office
				8:00am

				

		
				8th Grade Hangout 
				
				Wannan Gym and Wetlands
				3:30pm - 5:00pm

				

		
				US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 
				
				Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
				8:00pm

				

	
Sat, May 22nd 
		
				Rising 5th Grade Scavenger Hunt 
				
				MS/ US Campus
				3:30pm - 5:00pm

				

		
				US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 
				
				Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
				8:00pm

				

	
Sun, May 23rd 
		
				US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 
				
				Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
				2:30pm

				

	
Mon, May 24th 
		
				Golf Tournament 

				

				

		
				6th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 
				
				5th Grade Science Classroom
				7:30pm

				

	
Tue, May 25th 
		
				6th Grade Hangout 
				
				US Dining Room
				2:00pm - 3:30pm

				

		
				Kindergarten End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Upper Field 
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

		
				PK End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Lower Field
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

		
				PA Arts Committee Meeting 
				
				US Library Board Room
				7:45pm - 9:30pm

				

	
Wed, May 26th 
		
				7/8 Choral and Orchestra Concert 
				
				Theater
				7:30pm

				

	
Thu, May 27th 
		
				US Athletic Awards Night 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				PE Awards 
				
				TBA
				6:30pm

				

	
Fri, May 28th 
		
				7/8 Choral and Orchestra Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				1:45pm

				

		
				Arts Guild 
				
				AC Theater
				7:00pm - 9:30pm

				

	
Mon, May 31st 
		
				Memorial Day 

				

				

		
				Memorial Day--No School 

				

				

		
				Possible Snow Make-Up Day 

				

				

	
Tue, Jun 1st 
		
				US Review Day (All Classes Meet) 

				

				

	
Wed, Jun 2nd 
		
				LS Field Day 
				
				Lower School

				

				
		
				Upper School Reading Day 

				

				

		
				PA Executive Committee Meeting 
				
				US Crane Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				5th Grade Knighting Ceremony 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm

				

		
				MS Midieval Feast 
				
				US Dining Room
				4:00pm

				

		
				1st Grade End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Lower Field
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

		
				2nd Grade End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Upper Field 
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

	
Thu, Jun 3rd 
		
				Upper School Exam: Science 

				

				

		
				4th Grade End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Upper Field 
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

		
				6th Grade Chorus and 5/6 Orchestra Concert 
				
				Theater
				7:30pm

				

	
Fri, Jun 4th 
		
				Upper School Exam: Languages 

				

				

		
				Middle School Exam: Language 
				
				AC Theater
				8:15am - 10:30am

				

		
				6th Grade Chorus and 5/6 Orchestra Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm

				

		
				7/8 Grade Dance 
				
				US Dining Room
				6:30pm - 10:00pm

				

	
Sat, Jun 5th 
		
				SAT Testing 

				8:00am

				

	
Mon, Jun 7th 
		
				Upper School Exam 

				

				

		
				US Exams: English 

				

				

		
				3rd Grade End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Upper Field 
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

		
				World Expo 
				
				Middle School
				6:00pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	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

				

	
Wed, May 19th 
		
				Track & Field - Girls 7/8 vs. ISL Championship 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

	
Thu, May 20th 
		
				Tennis - Boys 7/8 vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Baseball - 7/8 A at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

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

				2:45pm

				

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

				2:45pm

				

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

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

	
Sat, May 22nd 
		
				Lacrosse - Boys Varsity - DC Classic 

				

				

		
				Track & Field - Boys Varsity - MD State Championships 

				

				

		
				Track & Field - Girls Varsity - MD State Championships 

				

				

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