Subject: SFS LS Thursday Letter 5-20-10
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Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 03:00:00 -0400

Thursday - May 20, 2010

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                QUERY
&ldquo;How can we work together to help solve conflicts without taking sides or making the problem bigger?&rdquo;
--Written by 1X
 HOUSEHOLD INFO DUE BY JUNE 1ST
The deadline is approaching quickly. Please follow directions on SFS website to update Household/Student Info found under Parent Portal. These forms must be submitted by June 1st. Final student reports for the current school year will be held until this task is completed. 

All returning students must have a yearly physical with any new immunizations noted. The Physician&rsquo;s Report can be downloaded and is due back by July 15th along with the daily arrangements for After School transportation. Find forms to download on SFS website.LOST & FOUND
All marked clothing from the Lost &amp; Found box has been returned to the owners. The remaining jackets, sweaters, fleeces, shirts, etc. are displayed on the floor (larger sizes are near the exit door downstairs in the Groome Building; medium sizes are near the door to the Pumpkin Room; small sizes are near PK and K).  Please encourage your students to search through the clothing and re-claim their very nice clothes.  Remaining items will be sent to Martha&rsquo;s Table when we make the last soup of the year on May 26th.TEAM TWO CELEBRATION OF JAPAN
On Thursday, May 27th grades 2 and 2x will each culminate our Japan study with a celebration of Japanese culture including haiku, kamishibai, performances and demonstrations followed by refreshments and Japanese treats. This will also be our last chance to be together as a community, before moving on to third grade! Please have your child arrive between 8:00 am and 8:15 am. The program will start promptly at 8:30 am. 

Note: Unfortunately, due to our limited space we can accommodate parents only.VISITOR LANYARDS
It is hard to believe but we now have fifteen days of school left before the lazy, days of summer are upon us.  We would be very grateful if you could look through your car and your house and return to the Manor House all those wonderful red Sidwell Friends School Visitor lanyards.  Many thanks.LAST DAY OF SCHOOL -- FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH
The last day of school for all Lower School students is Friday, June 11th. We hold the 4th grade graduation ceremony from 9:15-10:00 am in the gym. The 4th graders enjoy the ceremony, join their families for a reception, and then leave campus for a swim party around 10:45 am. 

All PK through Grade 3 students attend the graduation ceremony and then return to classrooms for the remainder of the morning. We dismiss the students at 12:00 noon (no lunch is served) and ask that parents pick up promptly because the LS faculty and staff are invited to a Parents Association Appreciation Lunch. The shuttle bus will run to the Wisconsin Avenue campus immediately after dismissal.GRADUATION ATTIRE FOR 4TH GRADERS
Boys &ndash; White dress shirt with collar or polo shirt (long or short sleeves); Dress pants, no jacket or tie.

Girls &ndash; Simple white or pastel dress or nice slacks and similar top. The outfit may be solid color or with a subtle design.
Please contact Anna Urciolo with any questions ([email-masked]).

								PA Announcements
                                
                                JOIN YOUR CHILD FOR TUESDAY MEETING FOR WORSHIP
Tuesday, May 25th 1:20-2:00pm
As the year draws to a close, please remember that you are always welcome to come share Meeting for Worship with your child's current class. Including parents in the classroom or meeting house Meetings for Worship is a wonderful tradition and gives parents an opportunity to model silent worship and appropriate behavior for our active children. Parking during Meeting is available in the driveway/carpool line. Meeting begins promptly at 1:30.

On May 25th, Classes 3, 2X and PK will be in the meeting house. 
Grade 4Y will go to join Grade 1 in the Grade 1 classroom.
4X will go to K. 
1X will go to 4.
KX will go to 2.
3X will go to 3.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FIELD DAY
Field Day is Wednesday, June 2nd. Come help out with this favorite Lower School Tradition. The kids look forward to a day of games, food and outdoor fun, and you can too! One volunteer per class is needed to help set up, run the games, and clean up. The time commitment is 9 am to 12 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Amy Goldberg at [email-masked] or (301)806-1680.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 &ndash; 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]. 
 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR END-OF-YEAR CLASS PICNICS
The class-wide end of year picnics are coming up. Please save the date for these annual evening get-togethers, which take place from 5-7 pm at the Lower School. The whole family is invited. The whole family is invited. Details will be passed on by grade representatives and room parents as the events approach.
May 25 &ndash; PK and K
June 2 &ndash; 1st and 2nd grades
June 3 &ndash; 4th grade
June 7 &ndash; 3rd gradeSEEKING ROOM PARENTS FOR 5TH GRADE NEXT YEAR
Are you interested in serving as a Room Parent for your child&rsquo;s 5th grade class next year? The MS Parents Association is seeking volunteers to serve as room 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!
 LS AFTERCARE FAMILIES GATHERING
Come join the LSPA Diversity Committee and Aftercare Director, Diane Everts, as we celebrate the Aftercare community and the wonderful staff who assist in the development of our children each day.  Friday, May 21st from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room.  Be prepared for good food and conversation!  RSVP to Liza Long ([email-masked]) as soon as possible.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 [email-masked] for more information or to sign up.

								Other News 
                                
                                EVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: 1ST ANNUAL TOUR DE FRIENDS!
Tour de Friends Flyer.pdfJoin 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 23th at 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 tournament and sponsorship opportunities, please see the attached flyer.  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!
Registration due Thursday, May 20th.  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.RENT THE TURF ON SUNDAYS!
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 go to the rental portion of the website: http://www.sidwell.edu/broadcast/action/clickthru.aspx?id=366.1060.511794.55595.6510 to download the application form.  You may also contact Justine Khadduri at [email-masked] for more information.2011 NEXT-TO-NEW SALE
It&rsquo;s never too early to start thinking about Next-to-New!  Please start saving items for our fall collection time! We have already started collecting boxes and are taking volunteer names. If you are interested in helping with the sale please email [email-masked] or call 202-537-8110.  Next-to-New is a great community event with many different volunteer opportunities! 
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Thu, May 20th 
		
				LS PA Parent Meeting for Worship 
				
				LS Meeting House
				7:30am - 8:15am

				

		
				Family Meeting for Worship 
				
				LS Quaker Meeting House
				7:45am - 8:15am

				

		
				LS Early Morning Meeting for Worship 
				
				LS Meeting House
				7:45am - 8:15am

				

	
Fri, May 21st 
		
				LS Aftercare Event 
				
				LS Multipurpose Room
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

		
				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 

				

				

		
				Nuts N Bolts 
				
				LS Breezeway; LS Meeting House
				6:45pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				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

				

		
				China Celebration 
				
				LS Multipurpose Room, Library, Gym 
				6:00pm - 9:30pm

				

		
				PE Awards 
				
				TBA
				6:30pm

				

	
Fri, May 28th 
		
				4th Grade China Presentation 
				
				LS MultiPurpose Room
				9:00am - 10:00am

				

		
				7/8 Choral and Orchestra Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				1:45pm

				

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

				

	
Mon, May 31st 
		
				Memorial Day--No School 

				

				

	
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

				

	
Fri, Jun 4th 
		
				Upper School Exam: Languages 

				

				

		
				PK Circus 
				
				LS MultiPurpose Room
				9:00am - 10:00am

				

		
				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 

				

				

		
				All 4th grade camping trip to Sheridan Mountain Campus 

				8:45am - 3:00pm
				6/8/2010

				

				World Expo 
				
				Middle School
				4:00pm - 5:30pm

				

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

				

	
Tue, Jun 8th 
		
				US Exams: Math 

				

				

	
Wed, Jun 9th 
		
				US Exams: History 

				

				

		
				MBS Book Buyback 
				
				US Crane Room
				8:00am - 4:00pm

				

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