Subject: SFS LS Thursday Letter 5-27-10
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Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 03:00:00 -0400

Thursday - May 27, 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.LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH AT 12:00 NOON
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. 

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.

There is no Aftercare on Friday, June 11th. The last day of Aftercare is Thursday, June 10th.
 ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE NOW DUE BACK!
Student library records have begun to be cleared out and PK is the winner for the first class to have all their books back in!  Children in grades K-4 still need to locate missing books or replace them with a check or hard cover copy.  Two letters have already been issued if your student is missing a book- check those backpacks- and next week we will start with the email/phone reminders.

Thank you for supporting the LS Library,
-Angela Smith
PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY: BAD HAIR DAY!
This year Principal for the Day will be Monday, June 7th. We would appreciate it if students would try to look like their parents with a bad hair day! Prizes will be given for the worst hair style. Special treats will be served during lunch. And parents are welcome to come looking like their children on a bad hair day!!LAST CHANCE TO CLAIM ITEMS IN LOST AND FOUND BIN
There are still many lost and  lonely items of clothing near the Lost &amp; Found box in the Lower Hallway of the Groome  Building.  The clothing will be removed and  sent to Martha&rsquo;s Table or another agency if it is not claimed by  Wednesday, June 2nd.TEAM TWO TO CAMP PECOMETH
On Friday, June 4th, Team Two will travel to Camp Pecometh to celebrate our year together and to immerse ourselves in an outdoor experience reminiscent of our Woodland Indians theme study. This camp is located on the Eastern Shore in the town of Centreville, MD. Parent volunteers will drive us, leaving at 9:00 am and returning at about 8:30 pm. The day is packed with fun activities including games, crafts, canoeing and a hay ride! We will enjoy bag lunches from home, dinner provided by the camp, and s&rsquo;mores around the campfire after our closing team council meeting. Please make arrangements for this late pick up.TEAM TWO TO TAKO GRILL
Team Two will go out to lunch and top off our year by taking a culinary trip to Japan. We&rsquo;ll walk to Tako Grill where we will enjoy a sampler plate that includes miso soup, sushi, veggies tempura, chicken teriyaki and several other Japanese goodies&hellip; yum! Grade 2x will go on Monday, June 7th and Grade 2 on Tuesday, June 8th.

								PA Announcements
                                
                                FOURTH GRADE CORNER
4th GRADE GRADUATION 
The 4th grade graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 11th from 9:15-10:00 am in the gym.
ATTIRE FOR 4TH GRADERS
Boys - White dress shirt with collar or polo shirt (long or short sleeves); Dress pants, no jacket or tie.
Girls - 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]).
GRADUATION PARTY FOR 4TH GRADERS
Graduation is quickly approaching, and our children will soon be middle schoolers! To celebrate this special day, there will be a graduation party for our 4th graders on June 11th, 2010 at the Edgemoor Swim Club. The children will walk to Edgemoor after the graduation reception ends at 10:30 am for swimming and lunch, and then return to Lower School at 1:00 pm to be picked up by their parents. It is for graduates only.

Children can change into their swimsuits at school or at Edgemoor, so please remember to pack a swimsuit, towel and a change of clothing for your child. In case of rain, the children will remain at Edgemoor for some indoor activities. A special permission slip for the graduation party will be sent to parents via email. Please return the permission slip directly to Ms. Conte by June 7th.
In addition, we are looking for chaperones to help out that day. If you are interested, please e-mail [email-masked] VEGGIES ON WEDNESDAYS!
CANNED VEGGIES INSTEAD OF FRESH VEGGIES!
Our vegetable chopping is done for the year, but your help is still needed! Please send your student to school with a canned vegetable on the next two Wednesdays and help us make sure that the food pantries have supplies for needy families during the summer! Donated foods will be delivered to Martha's Pantry and A Wider Circle. -- Catherine Weiss, Community Service Committee, [email-masked] 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!
 WANT TO VOLUNTEER AT FIELD DAY ON WED, JUNE 2ND?
The PA is looking for one volunteer from each class for Field Day, and there are still a few openings.  This is a fun opportunity to see your child in action with friends.  Volunteers are needed from 9 am until 12 noon.  If you are interested, please contact Amy Goldberg at [email-masked] or (301)806-1680.
Note:  The date of Field Day is Wednesday, June 2nd,  In September, Field Day was scheduled for June 1st and was moved at the request of the school.  The correct date for Field Day is now Wednesday, June 2nd.  Thank you!END-OF-YEAR CLASS PICNICS
The class-wide end of year picnics are upon us. 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.
June 2 &ndash; 1st and 2nd grades
June 3 &ndash; 4th grade
June 7 &ndash; 3rd gradeJOIN YOUR CHILD FOR MEETING FOR WORSHIP
Tuesday, June 1st   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 pm.

On June 1st, PK, 2X and Grade 4 will be in the meeting  house.  Grade 4Y will join K in the K classroom. KX will go to  3X.  4X will go to 1.  1X will go to 3Y.  2 will go to 3.GREEN TIP: CAN IT!
Berry season&rsquo;s around the corner.  Consider canning to save for when it&rsquo;s cold outside.
Some tips: 
**Anything naturally acidic (fruits, not veggies) can be canned. Adding sugar/honey, salt or vinegar help preserve it. 
**Equipment: large stock pot, wire rack to fit inside, mason jars, jar lifter/metal tongs, ladle, wooden spoon and sieve. 
**Recipes: Try site for directions, tips, recipes etc: www.canning-food-recipes.com/canningfruits.htm.

								Other News 
                                
                                2010-2011 SHUTTLE SERVICE & AFTER CARE
SIGN UP ONLINE NOW!
Go to registration button on the After Care page (http://www.sidwell.edu/broadcast/action/clickthru.aspx?id=366.1064.515545.55595.4881).  Call 202-537-8133 if you have any questions.
 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=366.1064.515545.55595.6510 to download the application form.  You may also contact Justine Khadduri at [email-masked] for more information.PARENTS CORNER
Looking for a math tutor? I am Sammy Singer. I am entering 7th grade at Sidwell Friends School (where I have been going since PK)  and am going into advanced 8th grade math. Over the summer I  am looking to help kids keep sharp with their math skills. I have a large  range of math exercises and games. If your child wants a fun way to keep their  math fresh over the summer, this is it. Please contact me at (301) 984-8061.
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	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 

				

				

	
Wed, Jun 2nd 
		
				LS Field Day 
				
				Lower School

				

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

				

		
				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

				

	
Fri, Jun 4th 
		
				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 
		
				PA Athletics Committee Meeting 
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				8:30am

				

		
				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

				

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

				

	
Thu, Jun 10th 
		
				MBS Book Buy Back 

				

				

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

				

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

				9:00am - 12:00pm

				

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

				

	
Sat, Jun 12th 
		
				Bethesda Friends Working Group on Racism Meeting 
				
				LS Meeting House
				10:00am - 1:00pm

				

		
				Upper School Commencement 

				10:30am

				

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