Subject: SFS MS Tuesday Letter 1-18-11
From: "SFS MS Tuesday Letter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:30:00 -0500

Tuesday - January 18, 2011

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                Query of the Week
How can we remain peaceful in the midst of conflict?Notes from Sally
We have two assemblies this week.  On Wednesday afternoon, we will have a special program beginning at 1:05.  In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will be welcoming the writer and several performers from the musical drama, &quot;I Dream&quot;, which chronicles the life of Dr. King. Douglas Tappin will talk about his inspiration for writing the show and the creation of this large musical production which premiered last July in Atlanta. There will also be several musical performances which will include a performance from the actor who played Dr. King in the show.
On Friday afternoon we will welcome the Monumental Brass Quintet for a program called Science is Beautiful Sound.
 
Parents are welcome for either program.
 
The 5th grade chorus will travel to the Lower School on Friday to perform for their assembly.  A special thanks to all our parent drivers!  This Friday is the end of the semester for 5/6 Chorus and for 8th grade arts.  Chorus will switch from 5th grade to 6th grade starting on Monday, January 24th, and 8th grade arts classes will change the same day.  Those lists are posted for students outside the office.
 
A special reminder of the parent evening with Stephen Balkam on Wednesday night January 26th at 7:30.  We hope you can join us for this informative evening on the digital world in which our children are living.
 
Also looking ahead, we have a big arts weekend coming up with the Variety Show on January 29th and Artrageous on January 30th.  We hope you will also join us for a Playback Theater performance with our very own troupe Vertical Voices on Friday evening, January 28th.
 
We are so grateful for the snacks sent in for our faculty meetings - they make us feel well taken care of!  We do have some left over dishes in the office - come check to see if they are yours.
 
Although 7th grader Robel Selassie was a strong competitor,  a hearty congratulations to 8th grader Gigi Stark, who won the Middle School competition in the National Geographic Geography Bee!  Gigi now goes on to the qualifying competition for the DC State round.  Good luck!
 
This Saturday the Middle School debate team will be part of a competition at Alice Deal Middle School.  Best of luck to you all!Instrumental Music Notes
5/6 Orchestra Auditions Wednesday Rehearsal Period Rm 101
7/8 Orchestra/Pit Band/Jazz/Rock Band Auditions Friday 8:15 Rm 101Choral Notes
Oliver Fact Sheet.docx7/8 Chorus Rehearsals
Boys Ensemble, Wednesday, January 19th, 7:25 AM, Friday, January 21st, to lower school (black and whites) -- meet at 8:15
Girls Ensemble, Thursday, January 20th, 7:25 AM, Friday, January 21st, 3:30-4:45pm (rehearsal period make-up)

Auditions for the Upper School production of Oliver! will take place on Wednesday, January 19th during 5/6 rehearsal period. If you are a 5/6 boy who is interested in this opportunity&hellip;send Ms. Holtz an e-mail to reserve a slot. Please see the attached information sheet. Read MoreMinimester Apprenticeship Program Notice:  applications due by March 1, 2010
The Apprenticeship Program offers students, Grades 5-8, the unique opportunity to work with professionals in different organizations and settings of their choice. These learning experiences might be as diverse as helping out in a bakery or shadowing a Supreme Court Justice. The idea is to design your own program in an area that interests you. Under this program, students contact a mentoring adult or organization directly and organize their own 4-day experience (from March 14th through March 17th) under the guidance of a specific supervisor. Read MoreRe-enrollment Process for the 2011-12 academic year begins Feb 1
From the Admissions Office:  The re-enrollment process for the 2011-12 academic year will begin on February 1, 2011 and once again will be online through the parent portal of the Sidwell website.  The contract and deposit will be due on or before February 21, 2011.  An email will be sent to all parents with instructions in late January.  Please call the office with any questions at 202-537-8111.

								PA Announcements
                                
                                MS Newsletter looking for volunteers...
If you would like to join the MS Newsletter team, please let us know.  We are looking for a volunteer interested in starting later this year and continuing in the next school year.  Please contact [email-masked] if you are interested.MS PA Looking for Grade Reps for next year!!
If you enjoy community building and would like to make a contribution to your child's grade, please volunteer as a Grade Representative.  Every year Grade Reps organize a limited number of grade-wide activities for students and parents. Grade Reps typically work in coordination with the room parents.  If you are interested in serving as a Grade Rep or in any other PA leadership position, would like to suggest someone else, or simply need more information, please contact the MS Nominating Committee members --- Lisa Larragoite at [email-masked]  and Gretchen Sierra-Zorita at [email-masked].

								Other News 
                                
                                75 for 75 Fair Share Challenge is a Huge Success
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 75 for 75 Fair Share Challenge! As of December 31, 2010 parent participation in the Fair Share Fund reached 82 percent surpassing the 75 percent goal. With this success, you have ensured that the Fund will receive $75,000 from our challengers. Never before has participation had this big of an impact for Fair Share. Thank you!  To make a gift visit www.sidwell.edu/support. 
  Read MoreFriends in Deed:  Stories of the Quaker Quest for Truth, Justice, and Equality, an evening with Susan Sachs Goldman, Jan 24, 7-9 PM
The All School Parents Association and Quaker Life Committees invite all parents to an evening with Susan Sachs Goldman on January 24, 2011, 7-9 pm in the Middle School Drama Room. Susan holds a B.A. in Political Science from Wellesley College and an M.A. in American History from Brandeis University. She has enjoyed a longstanding interest in Friends&rsquo; history, beginning in graduate school and continuing through the education of her three children, all lifers at Sidwell Friends. She served on the Board of Trustees for eleven years, serving as Clerk for three. Read MoreThe Variety Show is Next Week -- Get your Tickets Now!
You'll feel warm in January as talented alumni who have become professional performing artists return to entertain us for the benefit of financial aid. You and your children will enjoy a relaxing evening enjoying the show and socializing, as your children get the subtle but powerful message that this is what can happen if you practice! It's no wonder this show sells out! The Nineth Annual Variety Show is Saturday, Jan 29, 2011 at 8 PM in the Kogod Arts Center. Read MoreAnnual Auction on April 16th:  Only Two Weeks Left to Donate!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16, 2011 for the All Hands on Deck themed benefit auction at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. All auction proceeds go directly to student financial aid. This will be a fabulous event you won&rsquo;t want to miss! In the meantime, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. The Co-Chairs Mimi Reisner, Elissa Rubin, and Beth Wilkinson are asking each of you for your help. Do you have any special ideas, talents or connections that you could donate or help us to arrange? If so, please contact [email-masked]. We&rsquo;re especially looking for: Read MoreDo YOU know what January 30, 2011 is?
It&rsquo;s that ARTRAGEOUS day when everyone you know at SFS will join together in our annual community-wide celebration of the ARTS from 1-4 pm at the Middle School campus. Mellow out with the US Jazz Band, snap to the beat of those CoSo a cappella guys, enjoy stunning visual art of lower, middle, and upper school students, be inspired by solo, duet, and group vocal and instrumental performers of all ages, get ready to be wowed by spirited dancers, and rock the afternoon away with our newest cool band of 3rd graders. Bring out the artist in YOU &ndash; enter a Zen Zone to create of and about BLUE, sculpt and paint in workshops led by professional artists and teachers, make a masterpiece with blue tape, build art to eat, and much more! And how about another clue for that Grande Finale &ndash; while baseball fans have to wait until early April for that opening PITCH, SFS&rsquo;s wonderful ArtRageous &lsquo;11 team of faculty and administrators will throw you a PITCH on January 30 you&rsquo;ll want to catch. . . and throw back!ArtRageous Performers!
We have had an overwhelming response to our requests for performers and are now at capacity in our available spaces. All performers who already have contacted Maude Fish will perform. If you wish to have your name and act placed on a waiting list, please contact Maude now at: [email-masked] and if a space or time opens up, we will fill from the waiting list. THANK YOU for your artistic enthusiasm--this is going to be a blast! ArtRageous:  Volunteers needed!
Friends, Parents, Patrons, lend us your love of all things Art! ArtRageous (Sunday, Jan 30 from 1-4) promises to bring out the artist or art appreciator in you if you'll help us bring out the RAGE in ART! Read MoreSummer Opportunities Fair, SFS Upper School Dining Room, Sat Jan 22, 1-3:30 PM
Featuring Overnight Camps and Teen Experiences for ages 8-18, organized by Tips on Trips and Camps.
Choose a summer program with ease and confidence. Come to the camp fair, meet directors of programs and talk with knowledgeable advisors. Take advantage of a great opportunity to learn about overnight camps, language immersion, college prep, travel and community service in the U.S. and abroad. Read More
							
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Tue, Jan 18th 
		
				LS Faculty In-Service Day - No School, LS Only 

				

				

		
				PA Executive Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				7:45am - 9:00am

				

	Wed, Jan 19th 
		
				PA All School Committees Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				PA Arts Committee Meeting 
				
				US Library Board Room
				7:45pm - 10:00pm

				

	Sun, Jan 23rd 
		
				Model UN 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00am - 10:00am

				

	Mon, Jan 24th 
		
				All School PA & Quaker Life Committees host an evening with Susan Goldman 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, Jan 26th 
		
				MS PA Meeting Refreshments 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:00pm - 7:30pm

				

		
				MS PA Meeting 
				
				MS Drama studio
				7:30pm - 9:00pm

				

	Fri, Jan 28th 
		
				6th Grade Hang Out 
				
				US Dining Room
				3:30pm - 5:00pm

				

		
				Vertical Voices Performance 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm

				

	Sat, Jan 29th 
		
				Variety Show 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sun, Jan 30th 
		
				Artregeous Set Up 
				
				MS, MS Drama Studio, MS Foyer
				9:00am - 1:00pm

				

		
				Artrageous 
				
				MS, MS Drama Studio, MS Foyer
				1:00pm - 4:00pm

				

	Tue, Feb 1st 
		
				Spring Musical Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room 
				2:15pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				5th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 
				
				Library
				7:30pm

				

		
				6th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 
				
				Team Sea Room (Room 314/316)
				7:30pm

				

	Wed, Feb 2nd 
		
				PA Executive Committee Meeting 
				
				US Crane Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

	Thu, Feb 3rd 
		
				MS MFW 
				
				Athletic Center
				8:10am - 8:40am

				

	Fri, Feb 4th 
		
				5th Grade Hangout 
				
				Wannan Gym
				3:30pm - 5:00pm

				

	Sat, Feb 5th 
		
				5th Grade Parents Reception 

				

				

	Mon, Feb 7th 
		
				CTP Testing in MS 
				
				Middle School

				

				
		
				MS PA Steering Committee Meeting 
				
				MS Room 218
				8:00am

				

		
				All-School PA Community Health Initiative Conversation with Tom Farquhar 
				
				LS Meeting Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Tue, Jan 18th 
		
				Wrestling - Varsity vs. St. James School 

				5:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				7:00pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				7:00pm

				

	Wed, Jan 19th 
		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Mater Dei 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Mater Dei 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C at Mater Dei 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Flint Hill 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				6:00pm

				

	Thu, Jan 20th 
		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Wrestling - 7/8 vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity - Thurgood Marshall HS 

				4:00pm

				

	Fri, Jan 21st 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity at Madeira 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity at Maret School 

				5:45pm

				

	Sat, Jan 22nd 
		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Potomac School 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity vs. Episcopal, Georgetown Prep & Good Counsel 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Potomac School 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity at St. Albans 

				5:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. National Cathedral School 

				5:30pm

				

	Mon, Jan 24th 
		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 at St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. National Cathedral School 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity - Dunbar HS 

				4:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity - Dunbar HS 

				6:15pm

				

	Tue, Jan 25th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Holy Child 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity at Potomac School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Field School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School 

				6:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Holy Child 

				6:00pm

				

	Wed, Jan 26th 
		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at Holton-Arms 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Holton-Arms 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Holton-Arms 

				3:00pm

				

	Thu, Jan 27th 
		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. St. Andrew's School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at St. Andrew's School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL 500 Free 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Diving 

				5:00pm

				

	Fri, Jan 28th 
		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Madeira 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Finals 

				5:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Madeira 

				6:00pm

				

	Sat, Jan 29th 
		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. Middle School Championships 

				8:30am

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. Middle School Championships 

				8:30am

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				10:30am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Sandy Spring 

				1:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School 

				1:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Landon 

				4:00pm

				

	Tue, Feb 1st 
		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Episcopal High School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at St. James School 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity at St. James School 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Episcopal High School 

				5:45pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac & Edmund Burke 

				7:15pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Potomac & Edmund Burke 

				7:15pm

				

	Wed, Feb 2nd 
		
				Wrestling - 7/8 vs. Mater Dei 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Takoma Academy 

				5:00pm

				

	Thu, Feb 3rd 
		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Landon 

				2:30pm

				

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

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Championships 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at The Heights 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Baltimore Friends 

				4:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity at The Heights 

				6:00pm

				

	Fri, Feb 4th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity - John Paul the Great & Benedictine 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				6:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				6:00pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Championships 

				6:00pm

				

	Sat, Feb 5th 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Finals 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity - WMPSSDL Finals 

				5:00pm

				

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