Subject: SFS US Wednesday Letter 10-20-2010
From: "SFS US Wednesday Letter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:30:00 -0400

Wednesday - October 20, 2010

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                Spirit Week
We're in the midst of Spirit Week! Below is the schedule for themes and activities:

        
            
            Day

            Theme

            Lunchtime Event

        
            
            Monday

            Pajamas

            Dizzy Bat

        
            
            Tuesday

            Studious Swag

            Pie Eating Contest

        
            
            Wednesday

            Twins

            Three-legged Race

        
            
            Thursday

            Angels &amp; Demons

            Tug-of-War

        
            
            Friday

            Maroon &amp; Gray

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If students check in with the Dean of Students Office dressed in theme, they will receive credit for their grade. The grade with the greatest participation will earn an ice-cream party for next week!
There will be a Pep Rally Friday afternoon and teams will show how well they work together both on and off the field or court by performing team-choreographed dances. 

Saturday will be fun-filled with games and booths run by many student clubs, with the Homecoming Dance from 8:30 to 11:00pm in the Dining Room. The theme for the dance is neon colors/work it!, and the classes have the following guidelines for dress &ndash; Seniors/Construction Neon, Juniors/Fireman Red, Sophomores/Policeman Blue, Freshmen/Secret Service Black.
Many thanks to the faculty and parents who are working hard to make this an exciting and memorable day for all.Next-to-New Sale begins tomorrow!
Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm (SFS families only)
Friday from 9:30 am to 8 pm (public)
Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm (public)

Shop early for the best deals on housewares, clothes, sporting goods, holiday items, bikes, shoes, and much more! Please be prepared to take your items with you, especially furniture since we have limited space.

All proceeds directly benefit student financial aid.Come to Homecoming this Saturday, 11:30 - 4
Fun for all ages. Rally around SFS and cheer for our teams. Activities for younger students. Fantastic food sales by the Upper School Clubs. Amazing deals at our enormous Next to New Sale.
Schedule of events Read MoreA 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!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!

								PA Announcements
                                
                                Parent Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Dance
Parents are needed to pour water and work the coatrooms at the Homecoming Dance this Saturday, October 23 from 8:15 until 11:00 pm.
Join the fun and help decorate for the dance on Friday, October 22 at 2:30!
Contact [email-masked] Potluck Reminder
Our amazing Grade Reps have been working hard to coordinate the annual &quot;Friendly Dozen&quot; potluck dinners, which are taking place between now and early December. A popular and much-enjoyed Sidwell Friends School tradition, these casual dinners bring together small groups of parents for an evening of good food, conversation, and camaraderie.  You should have received details about dates and times from your Grade Reps.  To sign up, please contact the coordinator for your grade:

9th Grade:
Last names A-K:  Betsy Wanger 
Last names M-Z:  Claire Levy

10th Grade:  Fatim Haidara

11th Grade:  Karen Shah 

12th Grade:  Carol Boochever

Note:  if you are not receiving emails from your Grade Reps, please let them know so we can update our lists (all contact information can be found through the online Parent Portal  (click on Upper School). Upcoming Parent Peer Group Meetings
Mark your calendars for the first Parent Peer Group Meetings of this school year. Parent peer groups are parent-only, grade-specific meetings that provide an opportunity to discuss non-academic issues of relevance to our children in a safe and intimate environment. They are facilitated by parents from the class, and topics are determined by the parents in attendance. These valuable discussions are part of our Community Health Initiative (CHI) and a key element of the Sidwell Friends School community.  We encourage you to participate. 
Upcoming Parent Peer Groups (all are held from 7:30 pm to approximately 9:00 pm)
9th Grade:  November 9 (Zartman House Drawing Room)

10th Grade: October 20 (Zartman House Drawing Room)

11th Grade:  October 26 (Room 104/106)

12th Grade: November 16 (Crane Room)

If you have any questions about the Parent Peer Groups, please contact your Grade Reps, or Raina Fishbane or Jeanine Hull, the US Community Health Initiative Co-Clerks.

								Other News 
                                
                                Rebate Programs
Painless way to contribute to Sidwell Friends School: If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to sign up now for Education Rebate Programs!

It's free and easy &amp; provides Sidwell Friends Parents Association with funds for much needed programs. Sign up before November 1st for uninterrupted education rebate programs at Giant Food, Safeway (escrip.com), and Target.
Online registration is quick and there are no fees involved. Click the links and follow the prompts to sign up for Sidwell Friends School. If you have questions, please contact Donna Grell.
Thank you for your support!
 Read More"Pro Bowl" Lineup at Homecoming
We have an All Pro lineup for football concessions at homecoming. Head of School Tom Farquhar, Upper School Principal Lee Palmer, and Athletic Director Anne Renninger will be taking over the concessions stand during half time of the game against Frederick County. Kick-off is at 2 p.m. Bring your camera and come get your FREE photo with our outstanding concessions team.Newsletter Basics
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	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

				

		
				Student Democrats Phone Bank 
				
				US 104/106
				4:00pm - 7:30pm

				

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

				

		
				PA Arts Committee Meeting 
				
				US Library Board Room
				8:15pm - 9:30pm

				

	Fri, Oct 22nd 
		
				US Pep Rally 

				

				

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

				

		
				ARTS GUILD 
				
				AC Theater
				7:00pm - 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

				

		
				Girls' and Boys' Swim and Dive Team Parents meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				6:00pm - 6:30pm

				

		
				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

				

	Wed, Nov 3rd 
		
				Master classes with guest artist 
				
				Athletic Center Dance Studio
				7:30am - 2:30pm

				

		
				Sidwell Friends Rowing Club 
				
				US Dining Room
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

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

				

	Thu, Nov 4th 
		
				Introduction to US Life/9th Grade Parent Coffee with College Counseling 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am

				

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

				

	Sat, Nov 6th 
		
				SAT Testing 
				
				Off Campus

				

				

	Sun, Nov 7th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				1:00pm - 5:00pm

				

	Mon, Nov 8th 
		
				12th Grade Parent Coffee with College Counseling 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am

				

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

				

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

				

		
				Technology Swivel Session  
				
				US Library
				2:30pm - 4:00pm

				

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

				

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

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	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

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. Potomac 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

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight vs. St. Albans 

				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 - Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Football - Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

	Wed, Nov 3rd 
		
				Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Maret School 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B at Maret School 

				2:30pm

				

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

				2:30pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Lightweight vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

	Thu, Nov 4th 
		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				4:30pm

				

	Fri, Nov 5th 
		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity - ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				4:30pm

				

	Sat, Nov 6th 
		
				Football - Varsity vs. Maret School 

				2:30pm

				

	Sun, Nov 7th 
		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

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