Subject: SFS MS Tuesday Newsletter
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Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:30:00 -0400

Tuesday - October 12, 2010

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                LETTER FROM SALLY
This week&rsquo;s query:  How can I feel safe in the face of the unknown?
This week&rsquo;s assembly:  Speakers from our partner organizations for the Fannie Mae Miniwalk for the Homeless.  Students will then be bringing home the registration forms; we hope that you will contribute to this effort!
Special alert for 5th and 6th grade parents:  Tomorrow (10/13) the Upper School juniors will be taking the PSAT in the athletic center, so the locker rooms will not be available during 5/6 PE.  Students should come to school in clothing and shoes that will be comfortable for PE class and will report directly to the fields.  (This does not affect 7/8.)
7th grade parents &ndash; we hope to see you tonight for our CHI meeting!
7/8 students have a service day on Thursday.
Students should have received their packets of school photos.  The Middle School takes only individual photos, not class pictures.  However, we do publish a yearbook in the spring which includes homeroom and advisory group shots.  This Friday (10/15) is the make-up day for photos; please contact Carlene in the office if your child needs a make-up photo.
8th grade parents &ndash; remember your coffee in the Upper School on Friday morning.
Congratulations to 5th grader Isabel Kirsch who had her article published in last week&rsquo;s Northwest Current newspaper.  We need more journalists!  Students should see me if they are interested.
5th grader Nicky DeParle is collecting used soccer cleats to send to Honduras.  He would love yours!  Send them to Nicky in Ms. Nick&rsquo;s room, or send them to the office over the next two weeks.
We need help from our 8th graders.  On the morning of Saturday, November 6th there is a big Admissions Open House, and we need them to help lead a discussion group for prospective students and their families.  Parents or students may email me or sign up in the office.
We have a number of nice dishes of all kinds that have come in with snacks for our faculty meetings.  If you are missing a platter or a bowl, please come and claim it &ndash; and thanks for your delicious contributions!
Library assistant Janet Finucane is continuing to have some health problems and has stopped work temporarily.  Standing in for her will be Alicia Hanson.  Welcome, Alicia &ndash; we&rsquo;re glad to have you!
Instrumental Music Notes
Instrumental Music Notes
5/6 Orchestra &ndash; String Ensemble &ndash; Wednesday Rehearsal Period &ndash; Daily Warm-Ups and New World Symphony 
7/8 Orchestra &ndash; String Ensemble &ndash; Wednesday Rehearsal Period &ndash; Themes from Handel&rsquo;s MessiahChorus Rehearsals for 7/8
7/8 Chorus rehearsals this week:
Tuesday, October 12th
Boys Ensemble  2:30-5:00pm
Wednesday, October 13th
Boys Ensemble  7:25am
Boys Ensemble  Rehearsal Period
Girls Ensemble  3:30-5:00pm
Thursday, October 14th
Girls Ensemble  7:25am
Boys Ensemble  3:30-5:00
Friday, October 15th
Boys Ensemble  11:00-11:25
Saturday, October 16th
Boys Ensemble  10:00-11:30amFrom the Sidwell Friends School Board of Trustees
From the Sidwell Friends School Board of Trustees
A sincere thank you to those parents able to join the Board of Trustees in a discussion about the next long-term strategic plan for Sidwell Friends School. We are grateful that so many of you were able to participate and share a wealth of ideas, insights and  perspectives. Your input will be so helpful to us as we consider the priorities for our school over the next 12-14 years.  Many thanks
 Introduction to Quakerism
Introduction to Quakerism 
Please join Tom Farquhar as he gives an overview of and more in-depth understanding to the foundational principles that Sidwell Friends School is based on. Quaker values, Meeting for Worship and the associated Testimonies will be discussed. Tom will talk about Quakerism in general and, of course, some of its applications here at school. All are welcome on Tuesday, October 19 at 7pm in the Lower School Quaker Meetinghouse.

								PA Announcements
                                
                                5th Grade Hang-Out!
This is a reminder that the there will be a 5th Grade Hang-Out this Friday, October 15 from 3:30-5:00 in the US Dining Hall.  Parent volunteers are still welcome to join us.  Please don't forget your donations for our Birthday Box project.  Looking forward to seeing everyone!CHI Meetings
TONIGHT - 7th Grade Parents CHI Meeting
The 7th Grade CHI Meeting will be held TONIGHT.  The MEETING will begin at 7:30 in the Middle School Drama Studio, and will be preceded by a light dinner, beginning at 6:45 PM.
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October 20 - 8th Grade Parents CHI Meeting
The 8th Grade CHI Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 20.  The meeting will begin at 7:30 in the Middle School Drama Studio.

CHI meetings with Middle School Counselor, Jack Huntington, and Middle School Principal, Sally Selby, are very important and parents are urged to attend. 
The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the developmental milestones of the upcoming year and how to best support your children in their academic and non-academic work, and how parents can support this work at home, and to learn how to best navigate the social scene. This meeting is designed to help strengthen the communications and bonds between the school and parents in an effort to help support everyone in our community in making healthy and informed decisions pertaining to our children.

								Other News 
                                
                                Events for Student Scholarships
EVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Save the date! The Next-to-New Sale is just around the corner!
Thursday, October 21 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (SFS families only)
Friday, October 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (public)
Saturday, October 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (public)
Shop early for the best deals on housewares, clothes, sporting goods, holiday items, bikes, shoes, and much more! All proceeds directly benefit student financial aid.
We still need volunteers to help price items and cashier during the sale (no experience necessary! It&rsquo;s very easy and only requires the use of a calculator.) If you are interested in helping, please contact Lauren Mulcahy at [email-masked]. 
 Update Your Household Information
Moving?  New job?  New health insurance?  Please keep household and student health information up-to-date in the school&rsquo;s records.  Select &ldquo;Update Household/Student Information&rdquo; from the left banner on the Parent Portal  . Update any information that has recently changed or correct information that is inaccurate. Accurate information helps us provide appropriate care for your child in case of an emergency and to communicate with you concerning your child&rsquo;s academic progress.October PA Art News
An Invitation from John Touchton to the SFS Community ~
Now celebrating its twenty-first year, the annual Independent Schools Chorus Festival concert will be held at the National Cathedral on Wednesday, October 20th, beginning at 8:00 PM. Five hundred fifty student singers from area independent school choruses (including Sidwell, Maret, Potomac, Landon, Holton-Arms, GDS, St. Albans, National Cathedral School and Bullis) perform one solo piece and then join together to perform four massed choral works. Admission is free and open to the public and, with the exception of administration from the independent schools, there is no reserved seating. We would be so honored for Sidwell families to join us on this evening with our wishes for you to enjoy inspiring music and amazing student musicians in an awesome space!
An Invitation from Margot Greenlee to the SFS Community ~
Please come and help us inaugurate our new movement studio which is both big and beautiful. We will be able to really spread out and leap high here! To celebrate this year&rsquo;s new student initiatives within our greater campus visibility, we will host a Studio Grand Opening performance on October 27th at 4:30 and 7 pm. This event will bring together all movement and dance students grades 7 - 12. Be sure to invite your friends, family members and teachers. Potluck dinner too!!Sidwell Friends Crew Team Car Wash
Old cars, new cars, used cars, they all need to be washed! The Sidwell Friends Crew Team will be running its Fall Carwash on Sunday, October 17 from 11am-2pm on the Upper School campus. Bring your car, buy a snack, and help the team with its most important fundraiser of the year. Rain or shine, your car will thank you!Stretching Kids Without Breaking Them
The Parents Council of Washington invites you to hear Dr. William Stixrud, PhD speak on &quot;Stretching Kids Without Breaking Them - Stress-Free Ways of Supporting Development in Children and Teenagers&quot;.  Dr. Stixrud will be presenting Thursday, October 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the National Cathedral School, Hearst Hall, 3612 Woodley Road, Washington, DC 20016.  Sidwell Friends School is a member of the Parents Council of Washington, so all Sidwell Friends' parents enter for free.  $10.00 for non-members.  Refreshments will be served, and there is parking in the Cathedral Garage (Wisconsin Avenue entrance) for $6.00.  For more information about Parents Council of Washington, please click here for more information.
Parents Night Out!
Registration FormParents Night Out! Join Sidwell Summer&rsquo;s staff at the Lower School, Saturday October 16th from 5:00 -9:00 pm for a Camp Out Movie Event. Open to children ages 4 &ndash; 12, the $15/child fee covers activities, pizza &amp; dessert and movie. Reserve your space now by returning the registration form with payment to Sidwell Summer. Open to non-Sidwell Friends families as well. Invite your friends to join you in a night out for the kids and the parents! Questions &ndash; contact us at 202-537-8133 or [email-masked]
  Read MoreAdult Soccer Players
Come join fellow SFS Adult Soccer Players! - parents now that you have your child&rsquo;s after school activities and sports set &ndash; need some fun of your own? Sidwell Summer is building a co-ed &ldquo;Over 30&rdquo; soccer league to play Sunday mornings on the DC Campus turf field. In the interim of having a full fledge league, we are playing 11 v 11 &lsquo;pick up&rsquo; Sunday mornings from 9 am &ndash; 11 am. We already have a 7+ fellow SFS parents, some alums, and a few employees playing &ndash; want to join us? We are hoping to eventually field a whole SFS parent plus an SFS Alumni team. For more details, contact Karen at [email-masked] or 202-537-2409.Newsletter Information
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Tue, Oct 12th 
		
				PA Executive Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				7th Grade CHI Meeting at 7:30 (light dinner at 6:45 in 1st floor lobby) 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				6:45pm

				

	Fri, Oct 15th 
		
				Breakfast for 8th Grade Parents with Upper School 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am - 9:00am

				

		
				US/MS Photo Make-Up day 
				
				Kogod Costume Room 
				10:00am - 3:00pm

				

		
				5th Grade Hang Out  
				
				US Dining Room
				3:30pm - 5:15pm

				

		
				US One Acts Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sat, Oct 16th 
		
				US One Acts Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sun, Oct 17th 
		
				US One Acts Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm

				

	Mon, Oct 18th 
		
				Parents of Latino Students 
				
				US LIbrary Board Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Tue, Oct 19th 
		
				Introduction to Quakerism with Tom Farquhar 
				
				LS Meeting Room
				7:30pm

				

	Wed, Oct 20th 
		
				8th Grade CHI Meeting  
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm

				

	Thu, Oct 21st 
		
				LS Conference Day, Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 

				8:30am - 12:15pm

				

		
				Next-To-New Sale 
				
				Wannan Gym
				11:00am - 8:00pm

				

	Fri, Oct 22nd 
		
				Next-To-New Sale 
				
				Wannan Gym
				9:30am - 8:00pm

				

	Sat, Oct 23rd 
		
				Homecoming 

				

				

		
				Next-To-New Sale 
				
				Wannan Gym
				9:00am - 4:00pm

				

	Mon, Oct 25th 
		
				No School, Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools/LS & MS Conference Day, US In-Service  

				

				

	Tue, Oct 26th 
		
				Parents Association Athletic Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				7:45am - 8:30am

				

		
				MS Conference, Half Day, Dismissal at 11:45am 

				8:00am - 11:45am

				

		
				LS Conference, Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 

				8:30am - 12:15am

				

		
				7th Grade Hang Out 

				12:00pm - 1:30pm

				

		
				8th Grade Hang Out 

				12:00pm - 1:30pm

				

	Wed, Oct 27th 
		
				MS Parents Pre-Respect Rally Evening Workshop 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm

				

	Fri, Oct 29th 
		
				5/6 Respect Rally 
				
				Wannan Gym
				10:00am - 11:30am

				

		
				7/8 Respect Rally 
				
				Wanna Gym
				1:45pm - 3:20pm

				

		
				7th and 8th Grade Dance  
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30pm - 10:00pm

				

		
				7th Grade Peer Group  
				
				Team Sea Rooms 314/316
				8:00pm - 9:30pm

				

		
				8th Grade Peer Group 
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				8:00pm - 9:30pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Tue, Oct 12th 
		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity at Bullis 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity at Landon 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Landon 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Golf - Varsity - St. James School at Whitetail 

				4:30pm

				

	Wed, Oct 13th 
		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 vs. National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 A vs. Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity at Churchill 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Golf - Varsity - St. Andrew's School at Kenwood CC 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity at Holy Child 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				5:30pm

				

	Thu, Oct 14th 
		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 at Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight at St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Lightweight vs. St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 at National Cathedral School 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 at Holton-Arms 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Football - Junior Varsity at Bishop Ireton 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Flint Hill 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. National Cathedral School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity at National Cathedral School 

				4:30pm

				

	Fri, Oct 15th 
		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity at Maret School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Sandy Spring 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity at Episcopal High School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity at Episcopal High School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				5:30pm

				

	Sat, Oct 16th 
		
				Cross-Country - Boys Varsity - Prep Classic 

				

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls Varsity - Prep Classic 

				

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Holy Cross 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Holy Cross 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Football - Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				1:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				2:00pm

				

	Mon, Oct 18th 
		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 at St. Andrew's School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight vs. Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Lightweight at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

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

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

	Tue, Oct 19th 
		
				Golf - Varsity - MAC Championships at MVGC 

				9:00am

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity at Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:15pm

				

	Wed, Oct 20th 
		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 A vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

	Thu, Oct 21st 
		
				Volleyball - 7/8 at St. Andrew's School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Lightweight at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Good Counsel 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Stone Ridge School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Stone Ridge School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Good Counsel 

				5:30pm

				

	Fri, Oct 22nd 
		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight vs. Potomac School 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				4:00pm

				

	Sat, Oct 23rd 
		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Episcopal High School 

				11:30am

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				11:30am

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. National Cathedral School 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Pallotti HS 

				12:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Episcopal High School 

				12:30pm

				

		
				Football - Varsity - Frederick County 

				2:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

	Tue, Oct 26th 
		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. National Cathedral School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity at National Cathedral School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. National Cathedral School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Episcopal High School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Football - Junior Varsity vs. St. James School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Roosevelt HS 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				5:30pm

				

	Wed, Oct 27th 
		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. Alice Deal Jr. High 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at Alice Deal Jr. High 

				2:30pm

				

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

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. Holton-Arms 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Holton-Arms 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:30pm

				

	Thu, Oct 28th 
		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A at Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Maret School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				4:30pm

				

	Fri, Oct 29th 
		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 at Bullis 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 at Bullis 

				4:30pm

				

	Sat, Oct 30th 
		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity - Madeira Tournament 

				

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls Varsity - ISL Championship 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Boys Varsity - MAC Championships 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Football - Varsity at St. James School 

				2:30pm

				

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