Subject: MS Tuesday Newsletter
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Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 01:00:00 -0400

Tuesday - May 25, 2010

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                This Week's Query
Query:  What is popularity? Notes from Sally
The 7/8 Choral and Orchestral concert is this week. There are performances Wednesday evening at 7:30 and Friday afternoon at 1:45. Parents are welcome at either show!
The final day of school is Friday, June 11th. This is a full day for Middle School.
The Kenworthy Gym will close for construction on Friday, June 11th. All PE lockers MUST be emptied no later than Wednesday, June 9th. Also, anything that is left in the Lost and Found in the gym will be donated after that date. Please send students to track down their belongings!
The Middle School Lost and Found bin is also brimming with items that need to be claimed.
We are looking for Parent Volunteers to work in the office next year. Please contact Carlene if you would like to help out, and let her know what time slots work best for you.

Middle School yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school. Anyone who has missing library books or unpaid fines will not receive a yearbook until those are cleared. 
Sixth grade laptops will be collected on Monday, June 7th, and 7th grade laptops will be collected on Wednesday, June 9th. 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.
 
Two notes to sixth grade parents: There have been some questions about the World Expo projects. Much of this work is being done at school and is already completed. Some students do have project work that is due as part of their regular homework assignments, but they should have clear information about this.
Also &ndash; regarding language choices: the language that students are choosing for 7th grade is a two-year commitment, for 7th and 8th grade. The program in all languages for these two years comprises Level I of the language. If students wish to change, they should plan on that for 9th grade. Please feel free to call the office or Jean Higbie if you have any questions.
 Instrumental Music Notes
Instrumental Music Notes
 
7/8 All Instrumentalists Monday Report to the Arts Center 3:30-5:30 (Mandatory) refreshments provided
5/6 All Instrumentalists Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday June 1st 2:30-5:00 refreshments provided
7/8 All Instrumentalists Wednesday  Report to the Arts Center 12:50 (Mandatory dress rehearsal)
5/6 All Instrumentalists Wednesday 2:30-3:15 MS Room 101
7/8 All Instrumentalists Wednesday 6:00 CALL TIME 7:30 SHOW TIME
7/8 All Instrumentalists Friday 12:30 CALL TIME 1:45 SHOW TIMEIt's Concert Time!
Choral Rehearsals This Week:
Monday, May 24th
Girls Ensemble, Boys Ensemble, and 8th grade classes 3:30 to 5:30pm
(Please let me know if you are willing to send in a snack for this rehearsal&mdash;50 students total)
Tuesday, May 25th
8th grade small group 7:30 am
MANDATORY rehearsal for ALL performers in the choral portion of the spring concert (Girls Ensemble, Boys Ensemble, 8th grade classes, 7th grade class) at 2:15 t0 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 26th 
8th grade small group 7:30am
Concerts: 
Wednesday, May 26th at 7:30pm (Call time for all singers is 7:15 in the chorus room)
Friday, May 28th at 1:45pm
Concert Dress (with the exception of the 8th grade classes): Black and WhitesTime 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
                                
                                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] Search of Ice Cream Scoopers
A few volunteers are needed to help scoop ice cream at the end-of-year ice cream celebration sponsored by the Middle School PA on Wednesday,June 9th.  If you can spare an hour or so at the end of the day for a job that only brings smiles, contact Allison Tierney at [email-masked] 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]. 
 Seeking 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!

								Other News 
                                
                                2011 Next-to-New Sale
It'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!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.Green Tip
Can it be!  Berry season&rsquo;s around the corner. Consider canning to save for when it&rsquo;s cold outside.  
Some tips: 
1)  Anything naturally acidic (fruits, not veggies) can be canned. Adding sugar/honey, salt or vinegar help preserve it. 
2)  Equipment: large stock pot, wire rack to fit inside, mason jars, jar lifter/metal tongs, ladle, wooden spoon and sieve. 
3)  Recipes: Click here for directions, tips, recipes etc. Newsletter Information
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	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--No School 

				

				

	
Wed, Jun 2nd 
		
				LS Field Day 
				
				Lower School

				

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

				

		
				5th Grade Knighting Ceremony 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm

				

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

				

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

				

	
Tue, Jun 8th 
		
				5th Grade Hangout 
				
				Wannan Gym and Wetlands
				2:00pm - 4:00pm

				

	
Wed, Jun 9th 
		
				MBS Book Buyback 
				
				US Crane Room
				8:00am - 4:00pm

				

		
				MS Ice Cream Party 
				
				MS Wetlands
				3:15pm - 4:00pm

				

	
Thu, Jun 10th 
		
				MBS Book Buy Back 

				

				

		
				8th Grade Exams - Math 
				
				Dining Room
				8:15am - 10:30am

				

	
Fri, Jun 11th 
		
				4th Grade Graduation and party 
				
				Lower School and off campus 
				9:00am

				

		
				Rehearsal for 8th grade closing ceremony 
				
				AC Theater
				9:00am - 11:00am

				

		
				PK - Grade 3 Last Day of School. Closing at 12 noon. 

				9:00am - 12:00pm

				

		
				Middle School Closing Assembly 
				
				AC Theater
				2:00pm - 3:20pm

				

		
				Middle School 8th Grade Graduation 
				
				AC Theater
				7:00pm

				

	
Sat, Jun 12th 
		
				Upper School Commencement 

				10:30am

				

	Sun, Jun 13th 
		
				MS Sundaes on Sunday 
				
				MS Foyer and Wetlands
				3:00pm - 4:30pm

				

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