Subject: SFS MS Tuesday Letter 2-8-2011
From: "SFS MS Tuesday Letter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:30:00 -0500

Tuesday - February 8, 2011

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                This Week's Query
 Is it worth lying to keep a friend?Notes from Sally
This week&rsquo;s assembly: Upper School Dance Ensemble. 7/8 will also have a Chinese New Year assembly on Thursday in the Drama Studio at 12:50.
CTP testing continues today and tomorrow. Students in grades 6-8 may use a calculator on the math portions of the test given tomorrow &ndash; please help them remember to bring one.
The grading period for fifth grade choral music and all eighth grade arts classes is now over. Reports for these subjects have been posted in Educator Online.
Our evening with Stephen Balkam, cancelled because of the weather a couple of weeks ago, has been rescheduled for Tuesday evening, February 22nd. Please mark your calendars!
Congratulations to the &ldquo;mathletes&rdquo; of Sidwell Friends, who recently tied for first place as a team at the second middle school math meet of the year, held at St. Patrick&rsquo;s Episcopal School on February 1st. Top scorers included 8th graders Gigi Stark and Yasmin Siahpoosh, 7th Graders David Hauge and Giri Srinivasan, and 6th graders Alan Zhang, Amal Mattoo, and Luke Oh.
In other math news, all 6,7, and 8th grade students will participate in the Maryland Math League contest next week. This half hour written activity is a competition among students in both public and private schools in the area.
The MS Diversity Conference, originally scheduled for January 27th, will take place on March 1st. Vertical Voices will perform and students registered for the original date were re-registered for the March date. Please contact Alexa Abdelatey, Ann-Baron Carneal, Lauren Phillips, Tim Reagan or Leslie Segal if you have questions.

If you drop off on 37th Street in the morning, you have probably noticed that the lines are long these days. We still have a couple of piles of snow that are narrowing the carpool lane, but it&rsquo;s also a good time for reminders about dropping off in that area. Please pull all the way forward (to the end of the ramp at the southernmost snow pile!) to drop off your child. I know that kids often have projects or other things to bring in, but if they can hop out as quickly as possible, that will help the line move along. Remember &ndash; no U-turns on the street or in the Hearst driveway &ndash; keep moving southward as you exit the neighborhood. Thanks so much!Instrumental Music Notes
Aladdin Pit Band Monday and Wednesday 3:45-5:00 Rm 101
5/6 String Ensemble Wednesday Rehearsal Period Rm 101
7/8 String Ensemble Wednesday Rehearsal Period Rm 101
Jazz/Rock Band Thursday 3:45-5:00 Rm 101
 Choral Music Notes
***There will NOT be Boys Ensemble on Wednesday morning (CTPs)
Wednesday, February 9th:  Girls Ensemble during Rehearsal PeriodMiddle Years - February 2011
middle_years_2-11.pdfRead the latest issue of Middle Years, a newsletter for parents of middle schoolers.
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								PA Announcements
                                
                                Mardi Gras Masquerade dance for 7th/8th graders, Friday Feb 11, 7:30-10 PM
Join the fun at the Mardi Gras Masquerade dance for 7th/8th graders on Friday February 11 from 7:30-10pm.  We are kicking off the food drive by requesting contributions of boxed cereal or cans to be collected at the door.  Parents (and Middle Schoolers!) - if you can join us to help set up decorations from 2pm in the cafeteria and/or stay a few minutes afterwards to clean up please let Liz ([email-masked]) or Shelley ([email-masked]) know. OMG! Navigating our Kids' Digital Lives: Encouraging Safe & Responsible Online Use, an evening with Stephen Balkam, Feb. 22, 7-9 PM
Please join the MS PA for the Winter General Meeting--we invite you to come learn more about your children&rsquo;s digital citizenship and the responsibilities and pitfalls they must navigate, including cyberbullying and sexting. Stephen Balkam is the Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), an international, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Mr. Balkam has already hosted sessions for 6th-8th graders, as well as for the faculty so this is your chance to find out what they have learned!  Light refreshments at 7pm, the talk begins at 7:30 pm in the MS Drama Room.
 6th Grade Parent Potluck
Each year the parents from the full grade gather for a fun and informal social event that allows us to connect with families from all the 6th grade classrooms.  This year, we will be having a potluck evening on Saturday, February 26 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the home of Claire and Al Dwoskin.  Please RSVP to [email-masked].  Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Lunch, Feb 23:  looking for volunteers for set up and clean up
We are looking for volunteers to help set up (2 PM) and/or clean-up (4:30 PM) for the Middle School teacher appreciation lunch on Wednesday, February 23rd. This lunch is a way for parents to celebrate our wonderful teachers and express thanks for their hard work. With donated food from parents, we present a sumptuous buffet feast which teachers truly enjoy on a winter afternoon, after school. If you would like to volunteer please send an e-mail to Colette Chichester (email [email-masked]) or Felix Sanchez (email [email-masked]).

								Other News 
                                
                                Conversation with Head of School, Tom Farquhar, on Diversity, Wed Feb 16, 7 PM, LS Quaker Meeting Room
Please join our Head of School, Tom Farquhar for an all-school community meeting on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 7:00PM at the Lower School Quaker Meeting Room.  The purpose of the meeting is to help Tom shape a vision for diversity that will deepen his understanding and appreciation of the ways in which SFS has been both enriched and challenged by diversity. The meeting will be hosted by the All School PA Diversity Committee, Parents of Black Students, and Parents of Latino Students. 
Please note child care will be available. Read MoreAlaska Wildlife Odyssey, July 5-17, 2011 for ages 13-17
Once again Sidwell Summer programs heads off to explore Alaska! This two-week trip will explore some of the finest WILD places and see some of the finest WILDLIFE in the world! Alaska is known as the Serengeti of North America for good reason. Our past trips have provided wonderful views of grizzly bears, black bears, moose, wolves, dall sheep, humpback whales, killer whales, Steller&rsquo;s sea lions, and seabirds galore. We have even seen lynx, mountain goats, and wolverine. Read MoreSidwell Summer Basketball Camp
Is your child having a blast playing Basketball this winter? Keep the spirit alive by signing up for a week of Sidwell Summer Basketball Camp! 5 weeks of camp offered June 13-July 15. Encourage your whole team to come for a week together! Sign up before Saturday, February 12th and we&rsquo;ll give you $25 off a session. Read MoreHow to Access Parents Council of Washington Webinair recording on "The Spectrum of Disordered Eating" plus upcoming webinair on Marijuana
WEBINAR_REGISTRATION_INFORMATION.docxThe Parents Council of Washington, representing the independent schools in the greater Washington area, sponsored a webinar in February titled The Spectrum of Disordered Eating. You can access the PCW website for the recording (http://www.sidwell.edu/broadcast/action/clickthru.aspx?id=366.1264.704110.25157.7935).  Experts detail eating habits, the continuum of disordered eating, and preparation for living away from home.  PCW sponsored Webinar registration information is attached.  Read MorePennies for Patients Collection by Ms Brownlee's Advisory
During February, Ms. Brownlee&rsquo;s advisory is leading its third annual &ldquo;Pennies for Patients&rdquo; fundraiser, a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society program that helps collect important funds for blood cancer patients. Simply by collecting and donating pennies, the research on and patient services for blood cancers increases, and more patients are able to have effective treatment.  Last year, students in the DC metropolitan area raised $450,000 to fight blood cancer and provide services for patients and their families. There are collection boxes in the main offices of the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, as well as in Zartman House and the Fox Den.  Read MoreCALLING ALL TENNIS PLAYERS!
Do you play tennis? Do you like to socialize with other parents? Then this is the event for you! Join the 6th Annual Events for Student Scholarships Tennis Round Robin on Saturday, March 12 from 6-10 PM at the Tennis Center at College Park.  Read More
							
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Tue, Feb 8th 
		
				CTP Testing in MS 
				
				Middle School

				

				
		
				8th Grade Curriculum Night 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm - 8:30pm

				

	Wed, Feb 9th 
		
				CTP Testing in MS 
				
				Middle School

				

				
		
				5th Grade Conversations with Sally 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:45am

				

	Thu, Feb 10th 
		
				CTP Testing in MS 
				
				Middle School

				

				
		
				US Dance Ensemble Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				7:30pm

				

	Fri, Feb 11th 
		
				CTP Testing in MS 
				
				Middle School

				

				
		
				US Dance Ensemble Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				7:30pm

				

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

				

		
				7th Grade Parent Peer Group 
				
				MS Tea Sea Rooms
				8:00pm - 9:30pm

				

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

				

	Sat, Feb 12th 
		
				NEMNET Diversity Career Fair 
				
				US Dining Room
				9:00am - 4:00pm

				

		
				AC in DC a cappella concert 
				
				AC Theater
				5:00pm - 10:00pm

				

	Tue, Feb 15th 
		
				Maryland Math League contest 
				
				US Dining Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

	Wed, Feb 16th 
		
				8th Grade Conservations with Sally 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:45am

				

		
				Diversity Discussion with Tom Farquhar 
				
				LS Meeting Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, Feb 17th 
		
				All School Parents Coffee with Tom Farquhar 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am - 9:00am

				

		
				PA Arts Committee Meeting 
				
				US Library Board Room
				7:45pm - 9:30pm

				

	Fri, Feb 18th 
		
				7th Grade Hangout 
				
				US Dining Room
				3:30pm - 5:00pm

				

		
				BSU- Black History Month Show 
				
				AC Theater
				7:00pm - 10:00pm

				

	Mon, Feb 21st 
		
				Presidents Day - No School 

				

				

	Tue, Feb 22nd 
		
				OMG! Navigating our kids digital lives: Encouraging safe & responsible online use 
				
				MS Drama studio
				7:30pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, Feb 23rd 
		
				7th Grade Conservations with Sally 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:45am

				

	Fri, Feb 25th 
		
				8th Grade Hang Out 

				3:30pm - 5:00pm

				

		
				7th Grade Parent Reception 

				4:00pm

				

	Sat, Feb 26th 
		
				6th Grade Parent Potluck 
				
				Off-Campus
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Sun, Feb 27th 
		
				Parents of Latino Students Potluck Dinner 
				
				US Dining Room
				5:00pm - 10:00pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Mon, Feb 7th 
		
				Wrestling - 7/8 at Landon 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Landon 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Landon 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Landon 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Madeira 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Madeira 

				5:45pm

				

	Tue, Feb 8th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				6:00pm

				

	Wed, Feb 9th 
		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				6:00pm

				

	Thu, Feb 10th 
		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 at St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. National Cathedral School 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Wrestling - 7/8 vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

	Fri, Feb 11th 
		
				Wrestling - Varsity - St. Albans Tournament 

				10:00am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Flint Hill 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. Flint Hill 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity at Flint Hill 

				5:45pm

				

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

				5:45pm

				

	Sat, Feb 12th 
		
				Wrestling - Varsity - St. Albans Tournament 

				10:00am

				

	Mon, Feb 14th 
		
				Wrestling - 7/8 vs. St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C at St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

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

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Georgetown Day 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity at Georgetown Day 

				6:00pm

				

	Tue, Feb 15th 
		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				6:00pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Bullis 

				7:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Bullis 

				7:30pm

				

	Wed, Feb 16th 
		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Holy Child 

				2:45pm

				

	Thu, Feb 17th 
		
				Wrestling - 7/8 at Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Washington Latin 

				2:30pm

				

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

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. Landon 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				5:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				6:00pm

				

	Fri, Feb 18th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. St. James School 

				4:30pm

				

	Sat, Feb 19th 
		
				Wrestling - Varsity - DC Classic 

				

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A - SFS Middle School Showcase Tournament 

				9:30am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A - SFS Middle School Showcase Tournament 

				9:30am

				

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

				1:00pm

				

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

				3:00pm

				

	Tue, Feb 22nd 
		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Madeira 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Madeira 

				5:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman - Yeshiva 

				6:30pm

				

	Wed, Feb 23rd 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity - Metros 

				

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity - Metros 

				

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Wrestling - 7/8 at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

	Thu, Feb 24th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament 

				

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity - Metros 

				

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity - Metros 

				

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 C vs. Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. St. Andrew's School 

				2:45pm

				

	Fri, Feb 25th 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity - Metros 

				

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity - Metros 

				

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity vs. National Preps 

				

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament 

				5:00pm

				

	Sat, Feb 26th 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity - Metros 

				

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity - Metros 

				

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity vs. National Preps 

				

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				11:00am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament 

				5:00pm

				

	Sun, Feb 27th 
		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

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