Subject: US Wednesday Letter -- May 11, 2011
From: "SFS US Wednesday Letter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 02:00:00 -0400

Wednesday - May 11, 2011

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                From the Upper School
The first ever Welcome Event for all rising 9th graders and their parents was a huge success on Monday, May 9.  Ninth grade advisors met with their advisees and their parents after an introduction by Head of School Tom Farquhar and the Upper School administration.  A huge thank you to the Parents Association for organizing a picnic following the event.
Collection this week will be Tom Farquhar providing an update to the Upper School students on the Strategic Planning Process. 
Dear Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2011,
As you know, our seniors have begun their senior projects, and we are now beginning to receive requests from parents who wish to attend senior project presentations on June 9.  While we would love to extend an invitation to all the parents of our seniors, space limitations in our classrooms and in the auditorium make it impossible for us to accommodate any visitors on that day.  June 9th is also the last day that our seniors will spend as high school students.  It is a day when Upper School teachers and students come together to celebrate the graduating class.  We thank you for your understanding.Scapino!  May 20-22 in the Arts Center Theater!
The Upper School Spring Play, to be performed on May 20 and 21 at 8:00 pm and May 22 at 2:30 pm in the Arts Center theater, is Scapino! Scapino! is a wonderful piece of comic madness, inspired by Moliere's Les Fourberies de Scapin. It was a huge hit on Broadway, inspiring critics to write: &quot;An evening of sheer delight.&quot; NY Post &quot;One of the most joyous events of the season. Jubilant!&quot; The New Yorker &quot;If you miss it you will be crazy, and if you let your kids miss it, you will be simply inhuman.&quot; NY Times
Tickets will be available at the door beginning one hour before curtain. Adults: $8.00. Students: $4.00. SFS Students: FREE! For additional information, contact: [email-masked] or 202-537-8141 ext. 2.
(Note: a jukebox is needed for the production. If you, or a friend, have a jukebox that we could borrow, please contact: Ed Crow, Director, at 202-537-8146 or [email-masked]. Thanks for your help.)Art Show and Reception -- May 20, 4:30-6:00 pm
ANNOUNCING A FEAST FOR THE EYES and IMAGINATION! And YOU ARE INVITED! Needing an art gallery &ldquo;fix&rdquo; but dreading the I-95 corridor from DC to NYC? We&rsquo;ve got a solution for you! Celebrate the beginning of a spring weekend by swinging by a SPECTACULAR ART SHOW and RECEPTION HAPPENING IN OUR OWN RUBENSTEIN GALLERY at SFS, on Friday, May 20, from 4:30&ndash;6 pm. The work displayed this year is that of our Upper School students in PHOTOGRAPHY and CERAMICS and it&rsquo;s quite simply amazing! Please come to enjoy and support the excellence of these artists and their inspiring teachers, Ms. Lely Constantinople and Mr. Hunt Prothro. This is one feast you won&rsquo;t want to miss.Important Auto Safety Rules while On Campus
Please, while on campus, no idling while waiting. We value the fresh air.
And, absolutely no cell phone usage while driving. We have many students, but none to spare!2011 Events for Student Scholarships Golf Tournament
Join Co-Chairs Andre Fraser, Margaret Weaver Krull &rsquo;70, and Stephen O&rsquo;Neill &rsquo;77 for the 6th Annual SFS Golf Tournament on June 13, 2011 at the Kenwood Country Club.  Players of all levels are encouraged to participate for a great day of golf and camaraderie all while supporting the student financial aid program. The tournament will conclude with a cocktail reception and awards.  Register online now.  Please contact the Events for Student Scholarships office at 202-537-8110 or [email-masked] for more information.May 2011 US Community Service Newsletter now available
The May edition of the Upper School Community Service Newsletter is now available on the SFS website.  Use this link http://www.sidwell.edu/upper-school/community-service/index.aspx 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.Important News from Athletics
Sports Awards:  please join us for the end-of-year Sports Awards for all Upper School students on Tuesday, May 31st, at 5:30 pm.  The evening will begin with food at 5:30 in the Dining Room and end with dessert after the program in the Kogod Arts Center.
Online Physical Education Course Selections for 2011-12:  sign-ups will begin online through the SFS portal for rising 9th graders on Tuesday, May 10th, at 5:00 pm.  They will remain open for rising 9th graders only until Sunday, May 15th, at midnight.  An online sign-up tutorial for rising 9th graders will be held during the PE period on May 10th.  In addition, there is a Powerpoint online for step-by-step instructions.
Online sign-ups will be open to all Upper School students on Tuesday, May 17th, at 5:00 pm and remain open until Tuesday, May 31st, at midnight. Students NOT getting their first choice of class can email Megan Miller at [email-masked] to be placed on a wait list.  Students may print a confirmation of the sign-up, but they do not need to get signatures or turn in any paperwork.
Please do not hesitate to call with questions before, during or after this process:  202-537-8189.
 
Best,
Poff
(Anne Renninger)2nd Annual Tour De Friends!
Join us for glorious day of bike riding and friendship in Rock Creek Park to help us raise money for student financial aid on Sunday, May 15th, 9:00 am. Your participation includes rides of varying distances to be followed by food, drink, music, and plenty of give-a-ways!  Register today to help make this event a success! For information on registering and additional information contact Michael Tierney, [email-masked], or Mark Michael, [email-masked]. Please contact Lauren Mulcahy at 202-537-8440 or email [email-masked] to join this exciting family oriented event for all ages.

							
								PA Announcements
                                
                                "Conversation on Diversity":  May 16th
The conversation continues&hellip; Join the Head of School for a second &ldquo;Conversation on Diversity.&rdquo;  The 2012-2024 Strategic Plan, calls for the school to address issues of different ethnic and cultural groups, to celebrate and promote a community based on inclusion and respect for differences, and to encourage close interaction among students, parents, teachers, and staff with varying backgrounds, experiences, interests, and perspectives. The &ldquo;Conversations on Diversity&rdquo; series with Tom Farquhar is helping the Head of School and the Board to shape and articulate goals and objectives as the school prepares for our increasingly global and multicultural community and world.  Come and be part of these sessions.  They provide a safe space for you to hear diverse perspectives, and it is our hope that these sessions also help bring enlightenment, understanding, and acceptance.  The 2010-2011 Conversations on Diversity series is sponsored by the All-School PA Diversity Committee. 
When:  Monday, May 16, 2011
Time:  6:30 &ndash; 9:00 PM (Refreshments 6:30-7:00)
Where:  Middle School Drama Room

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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Tue, May 10th 
		
				AP: Comparative Government 

				

				

		
				AP: French 

				

				

		
				AP: U.S. Government & Politics 

				

				

		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

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

				

	Wed, May 11th 
		
				AP: English & Composition 

				

				

		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

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

				

		
				PA Retreat 
				
				US Dining Room
				6:30pm - 8:30pm

				

	Thu, May 12th 
		
				AP: World History 

				

				

		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

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

				

	Fri, May 13th 
		
				AP: Spanish Literature 

				

				

		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				US Dance Ensemble Outdoor Performance 
				
				Zartman Garden then moving through US campus
				4:00pm

				

		
				US Dance Ensemble Outdoor Performance 
				
				Zartman Garden then moving through US campus
				7:00pm

				

	Sat, May 14th 
		
				11th/12th Grade Prom 
				
				Off Campus/ Bus Pickup & Drop Off from SFS

				

				

	Sun, May 15th 
		
				Robotics Team Meeting 
				
				Robotics Lab in basement of Sesner and US Main Computer Lab
				10:00am - 3:00pm

				

		
				US Production Rehearsal (tech) 
				
				AC Theater
				1:00pm - 5:30pm

				

	Mon, May 16th 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				US Spring Play Production Week Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				5:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				Refreshments for Diversity Meeting 
				
				MS Foyer/Lobby
				6:30pm

				

		
				All-School PA Diversity Meeting 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:00pm

				

	Tue, May 17th 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				US Spring Play Production Week Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				5:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, May 18th 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				US Spring Play Production Week Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				5:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, May 19th 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				US Production Week Dress Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				5:00pm - 9:00pm

				

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

				

	Fri, May 20th 
		
				Spring PE Ends 

				

				

		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				US Spring Play Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sat, May 21st 
		
				US Spring Play Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sun, May 22nd 
		
				US Spring Play Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm

				

	Mon, May 23rd 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

	Tue, May 24th 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 2:30pm

				

		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				4:15pm - 6:00pm

				

		
				Pot-Luck Dinner for Japanese Summer Study Trip 
				
				US Library
				6:00pm - 8:00pm

				

	Wed, May 25th 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				7/8 Orchestra and Choral Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				7:30pm

				

	Thu, May 26th 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

	Fri, May 27th 
		
				Senior Project Rehearsal 
				
				AC Music Room
				12:30pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				7th & 8th Orchestra and Choral Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm - 3:20pm

				

		
				Arts Guild 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 10:00pm

				

	Mon, May 30th 
		
				Memorial Day - No School 

				

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Wed, May 11th 
		
				Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Mater Dei 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Tennis - Boys 7/8 vs. Landon 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Mater Dei 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 A vs. National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 B at National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity - Brookewood 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Softball - Varsity vs. Stone Ridge School 

				4:30pm

				

	Thu, May 12th 
		
				Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Softball - Junior Varsity at Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Baseball - Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Baseball - Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				5:00pm

				

	Fri, May 13th 
		
				Tennis - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls Varsity - ISL Tournament vs. GDS 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Softball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships 

				5:15pm

				

		
				Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Championships 

				5:15pm

				

	Sat, May 14th 
		
				Softball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				

				

		
				Crew - Club (Girls) - VA Scholastic Rowing Championships at Occoquan 

				

				

		
				Tennis - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				9:00am

				

		
				Track & Field - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships 

				9:30am

				

		
				Track & Field - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Championships 

				9:30am

				

		
				Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				4:30pm

				

	Sun, May 15th 
		
				Softball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

	Mon, May 16th 
		
				Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Boys 7/8 at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Baseball - 7/8 A vs. Alice Deal Jr. High 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				4:00pm

				

	Wed, May 18th 
		
				Baseball - Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				

				

		
				Track & Field - Boys Varsity - State Meet (Good Counsel HS) 

				

				

		
				Track & Field - Girls Varsity - State Meet (Good Counsel HS) 

				

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at Holton-Arms 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 A at Holton-Arms 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B vs. Landon 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. Holton-Arms 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 B vs. Holton-Arms 

				3:00pm

				

	Thu, May 19th 
		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at St. Andrew's School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 B vs. St. Andrew's School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Track & Field - Boys 7/8 - Holy Child, Bullis, SSSAS & Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Track & Field - Girls 7/8 - Holy Child, Bullis, SSSAS & Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

	Fri, May 20th 
		
				Crew - Club (Girls) - Stotesbury Regatta in Philadelphia 

				

				

	Sat, May 21st 
		
				Crew - Club (Girls) - Stotebury Regatta in Philadelphia 

				

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys Varsity vs. DC Classic vs. Eleanor Roosevelt 

				11:00am

				

	Mon, May 23rd 
		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A at Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A vs. Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 A vs. Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 B at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

	Wed, May 25th 
		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 A at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 B vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 A at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Softball - 7/8 B vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Baseball - 7/8 A at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Boys 7/8 vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 A vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

	Thu, May 26th 
		
				Softball - 7/8 A vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Track & Field - Boys 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Track & Field - Girls 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Lacrosse - Boys 7/8 B at Potomac School 

				3:45pm

				

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