Subject: SFS Wednesday Letter
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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 03:00:00 -0400

Wednesday - October 13, 2010

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                One Act Plays
PosterIn case you hadn&rsquo;t noticed, summer has departed and fall is officially here. . . as is the new theatre season at Sidwell Friends School! The One Acts, which kick off SFS&rsquo;s Arts every autumn, have become famous for showing off the sophisticated theatrical acumen of our thespians and tech crews. Often black comedies, parodies or satires, these short plays offer hilarity beside worthy questions or ponderings which take risks with ideas about religion, business, social relationships and politics that we assume we have all figured out. . . until our student actors nudge us awake. This year&rsquo;s offerings include a piano lesson without a piano (existentialist comedy?) and a Tennessee Williams&rsquo; menagerie that will shock you into laughter. Friday, October 15, and Saturday, October 16, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. Come for the conversation or come for the laughter or come for the art... but do come! Read MoreCommunity Service
The October edition of the Upper School Community Service Newsletter is now available on the SFS website.  Use this link to access the Community Service webpage.  You will find the newsletter halfway down in the middle of the page. This newsletter highlights upcoming and recent community service events taking place at the Upper School.  Please read this month&rsquo;s publication if you would like to learn more, and/or get involved in the community service program at the Upper School. A Choral Invitation
Now celebrating its 21st year, the annual Independent Schools Chorus Festival concert will be held at the National Cathedral on Wednesday, October 20th, at 8:00 p.m. 550 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 to enjoy inspiring music and amazing student musicians in an awesome space!Events for Student Scholarships
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.Quakerism 101
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 7p.m. in the Lower School Quaker Meetinghouse. 
 Grand Opening of the Movement Studio
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 Studio Grand Opening performances on October 27th at 4:30 and 7 p.m. This event will bring together all movement and dance students grades 7 - 12. Be sure to invite your friends, family members and teachers. Plan to stay for potluck dinner too!Crew Team to Wash Your Car
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 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 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!

								PA Announcements
                                
                                9th Grade Pot Lucks
Join us for this cherished Sidwell Friends tradition (and forum for some of the best discussions about school) of pot luck dinners. Please respond with your first and second choices by October 15 to [email-masked] if your last name begins with A - K; to Claire Levy if your last name begins with M - Z. Dates are:
-- Saturday, October 23 at 6:30 pm
-- Friday, November 5 at 7:00 pm
-- Saturday, November 6 at 7:00 pm
-- Sunday, November 7 at 6:00 pm
-- Friday, November 12 at 7:00 pm
-- Saturday, November 13 at 7:00 pm
-- Sunday, November 14 at 7:00 pm
-- Saturday, November 20 at 6:30 pm Read MoreStretching 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.

								Other News 
                                
                                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.The Board of Trustees thanks you
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.Newsletter Basics
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Wed, Oct 13th 
		
				PSAT Testing 
				
				New Athletic Center 
				8:00am - 11:00am

				

		
				School Year Abroad Presentation 
				
				US 104/106
				5:00pm - 8:00pm

				

		
				US One Acts Rehearsal (Tech) 
				
				AC Theater
				5:00pm - 10:30pm

				

	Thu, Oct 14th 
		
				Introduction to US Life/9th Grade Parent Coffee with Ms. Jackson 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am - 8:30am

				

		
				Tutoring Club Meeting 
				
				US 120
				11:30am - 1:00pm

				

		
				US One Acts Rehearsal (Tech) 
				
				AC Theater
				5:00pm - 10:30pm

				

	Fri, Oct 15th 
		
				US/MS Photo Make-Up day 
				
				Kogod Costume Room 
				10:00am - 3:00pm

				

		
				US One Acts Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sat, Oct 16th 
		
				Robotics Team Meeting 
				
				US 104/106
				10:00am - 2:00pm

				

		
				US One Acts Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sun, Oct 17th 
		
				Crew Car Wash 
				
				Wisconsin Ave. Garage

				

				
		
				US One Acts Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm

				

	Mon, Oct 18th 
		
				Football Film Viewing 
				
				US 104/106
				3:45pm - 6:00pm

				

		
				US PA Steering Committee Meeting 
				
				US Room 102
				4:30pm - 6:00pm

				

		
				Parents of Latino Students 
				
				US LIbrary Board Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Tue, Oct 19th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				Introduction to Quakerism with Tom Farquhar 
				
				LS Meeting Room
				7:30pm

				

	Wed, Oct 20th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				10th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				7:30pm - 9:30pm

				

	Thu, Oct 21st 
		
				9th - 12th Grade Parent "Meet the Administration" 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am

				

		
				LS Conference Day, Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 

				8:30am - 12:15pm

				

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

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Fri, Oct 22nd 
		
				US Pep Rally 

				

				

		
				Next-To-New Sale 
				
				Wannan Gym
				9:30am - 8:00pm

				

		
				ARTS GUILD 
				
				AC Theater
				5:30pm - 9:00pm

				

	Sat, Oct 23rd 
		
				ACT 
				
				Off Campus

				

				
		
				Homecoming 

				

				

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

				

		
				Homecoming Dance 
				
				US Dining Room
				8:30pm - 11:00pm

				

	Sun, Oct 24th 
		
				Crew Car Wash (Rain Date) 
				
				Wisconsin Ave. Garage

				

				
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				1:00pm - 5:00pm

				

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

				

				

		
				US In-Service Day 

				

				

		
				Football Film Viewing 
				
				US 104/106
				3:45pm - 6:00pm

				

	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

				

		
				Tutoring Club Meeting 
				
				US 120
				11:30am - 1:00pm

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				11th Grade Parent Peer Group 
				
				US Rooms 104/106
				7:30pm - 9:30pm

				

	Wed, Oct 27th 
		
				R.E.A.D. book club 
				
				US Library Board Room
				12:00pm - 1:00pm

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, Oct 28th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Sun, Oct 31st 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				1:00pm - 5:00pm

				

	Mon, Nov 1st 
		
				Master Class sponsored by French Department 
				
				Athletic Center Dance Studio
				8:00am - 5:30pm

				

		
				Football Film Viewing 
				
				US 104/106
				3:45pm - 6:00pm

				

	Tue, Nov 2nd 
		
				Master Class Sponsored by the French Department 
				
				Athletic Center Dance Studio
				8:00am - 5:30pm

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	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

				

	Mon, Nov 1st 
		
				Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 A at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

	Tue, Nov 2nd 
		
				Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 at Norwood School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 at Norwood School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity at Episcopal High School 

				3:45pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Football - Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				5:00pm

				

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