Subject: SFS US Wednesday Letter 6-9-10
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Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:30:00 -0400

Wednesday - June 9, 2010

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                Scheduled Network Maintenance June 26 and 27
Our IT staff needs to take down our entire network for important upgrades to our servers. To avoid as many problems as possible, we have determined that the weekend of June 26 and 27 is the optimum time for this important network maintenance. Please be aware that all SFS functions will not be available for those two weekend days, including email, Educator, and access to files stored on our network. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but hope you understand that this is necessary for the health of our network. Thank you for your patience.
Patt Moser, Director of Information ServicesOwn a Piece of a Solar Utility at Sidwell Friends!
The School has teamed up with Common Cents Solar of Chevy Chase to install solar panels on the Lower School Gym. The School will provide roof space and will purchase the solar generated electricity at fixed rates that protect it against inflating energy costs. Lower School students will be able to monitor energy production from computers linked to the system while the school reinforces its commitment to a reduced carbon footprint. School community members can support the project by purchasing &ldquo;solar bonds&rdquo; in increments of $5,000 and earn a return of 3% annually for an estimated 10 years. The solar system won&rsquo;t cost the School anything to install, and after the investors are repaid, Sidwell Friends will continue to enjoy solar energy at no cost for the rest of the expected 30 year life of the system. Please contact Mike Saxenian at [email-masked] for further details.
 Host Families Still Needed!
SFS is still seeking host families for next year&rsquo;s exchange students from Ramallah and China. Read MoreParent Volunteers Needed at The Fox Den
Looking to volunteer in a coffee house setting? Your search has ended! The Fox Den, located on the Wisconsin Avenue campus, is currently looking for parent volunteers to help out for the 2010-2011 school year. Read MoreInfo for Parents of Seniors
Looking for a place to put your son or daughter&rsquo;s diploma? Click here to go to the website of Framing Success to view a special Sidwell Friends diploma frame for your graduate. You may also stop by the Fox Den on (or before) Graduation Day to see a sample frame and pickup a brochure to order one.Kenworthy Clean Out
Kenworthy Building will be permanently closing. All Kenworthy Gym lockers will need to be cleaned out by June 9. Any remaining items will be removed and donated to charity.There will be NO ACCESS to the Kenworthy building after June 10 due to construction.2011 Next-to-New Sale
It&rsquo;s never too early to start thinking about Next-to-New! Read MoreRent the Turf Athletic Field
The Auxiliary Programs Office is now renting the turf athletic field on the Wisconsin Avenue Campus. Read More

								PA Announcements
                                
                                Thank You Upper School Parent Volunteers!
What do the following have in common: Pot-Lucks, Ice-Cream Socials, The Prom, Upper School Dances, Welcome Back Receptions, Pizza Socials, Community Service Events, Faculty Appreciation Breakfasts &amp; Luncheons, and Senior Class Celebrations? If you answered, they are fun, build community and are part of the life of the Upper School, you would be correct. BUT, the other common thread is that these events are all organized and executed by a dedicated group of parents from the Upper School Parents Association. We take this opportunity to THANK YOU, each and every one of you who has worked tirelessly this past year and made our community a bit more fun and welcoming. THANK YOU UPPER SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS!From the PA Co-Presidents
We would like to thank all who volunteered their time and talents in the Sidwell Friends community this year. Sincere appreciation to the PA officers, clerks, reps, room parents, team parents, newsletter editors, office assistants, library aides, classroom helpers, chaperones, exchange student hosts, potluck hosts, snack coordinators, carpool greeters, stage hands, sports fans, tour guides, event planners, brownie-bakers, clean-up crews, guest speakers, fundraisers, facilitators, and unsung heroes that helped enrich the School, the lives of our children and each other.
Have a safe, peaceful summer, 
Denise Coffin and Amy Davies, Parents Association Co-Presidents 2009-10
 Last Call for 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. Read More

								Other News 
                                
                                Textbook Donation for Ramallah Friends School
The MBS buyback program will soon be upon us. This year, instead of receiving a few dollars for your used textbooks, please consider donating them to high school students who would really appreciate them at Ramallah Friends School. There is a tremendous need for gently used, current edition textbooks in math, science and english literature (please, no foreign language or history). We would also accept fiction and non-fiction literature to donate to their school library. There are boxes located in Ms. Parry's office and there will be boxes located outside the Crane Room on the MBS buyback days, June 8 and 9. Any questions contact Zaid at [email-masked]. Thanks in advance for your generosity. Sponsored by the Foreign Relations Club
 Green Tip of the Week
Green Tip: Check out www.localharvest.org to find your closest/best (w/reviews) farmer&rsquo;s market, community-supported agriculture group (CSA: local farm goods delivered to your door w/membership!), farm stands, food co-ops or even a green restaurant!  USDA also has an extensive list of farmers markets and CSAs at www.apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/. Local food is good for the environment because it requires less CO2 and packing for delivery. Happy summer from The Green Team.
Have a Great Summer!
Best wishes for a healthy and happy summer, from your US Wednesday Letter Team
							
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	Tue, Jun 8th 
		
				US Exams: Math 

				

				

		
				MBS Book Buyback 
				
				US Crane Room
				8:00am - 4:00pm
				6/10/2010

				

				Graduation Rehearsal 
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				10:30am - 12:30pm

				

		
				Senior Projects - Performance 
				
				AC Music Room
				5:30pm - 9:00pm

				

	
Wed, Jun 9th 
		
				US Exams: History 

				

				

		
				10th Grade Breakfast Hangout 
				
				AC Lobby
				10:00am - 11:15am

				

		
				9th Grade Pizza Party 
				
				Sledge Garden
				10:30am - 11:30am

				

		
				Graduation Rehearsal 
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				3:30pm - 4:30pm

				

		
				Alumni-Senior Dinner  
				
				USDR
				4:30pm - 6:00pm

				

		
				Senior Projects - Performance 
				
				AC Music Room
				5:30pm - 9:00pm

				

	
Thu, Jun 10th 
		
				MBS Book Buy Back 

				

				

		
				Senior Project Presentations 

				

				

		
				US Last Day 

				

				

		
				Senior Projects - Performance 
				
				AC Music Room
				8:00am - 11:30am

				

		
				Senior Project Video 
				
				AC Theater
				3:00pm - 4:00pm

				

	
Fri, Jun 11th 
		
				US No School 

				

				

		
				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 
		
				Senior / Faculty Meeting for Worship 
				
				AC Meeting Room
				9:15am - 10:15am

				

		
				Upper School Commencement 

				10:30am

				

	
Tue, Jun 15th 
		
				12th Grade Rep Meeting  
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				7:00pm - 8:00pm

				

	Fri, Jun 18th 
		
				US Grades Posted Online 

				

				

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