Subject: SFS LS Thursday Letter 5-19-11
From: "SFS LS Thursday Letter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 03:00:00 -0400

Thursday - May 19, 2011

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                QUERY
&ldquo;Many new friendships are sprouting this spring, many old ones have blossomed.  How can we plant a friendship that will grow to bring peace to the world?&rdquo;
- Grade 3HELPING JAPAN
Team Two wants to thank all of you who joined us as we tried to express  our care for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated  the area around Sendai, Japan. We sent all of the cards of hope and  support we gathered from Lower School to the Japanese Embassy.  The  Japanese Ambassador wrote to thank Lower School for sending messages of  comfort in this most difficult time for Japan. 

We also wanted to thank all of you who contributed to the Japan Relief  fund by putting coins and bills in our collection bottles.  Team Two was  invited to the Ambassador&rsquo;s Residence where we delivered a check to  Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki for all the money raised.  This check for  $507.83 included the money we collected, as well as the money raised by  fourth graders who organized Sweets and Treats, Knitting the World  Together and Candy Stripe Around Town.

Once again, we are grateful to you for joining with Team Two to offer  comfort and support to the many Japanese people who have suffered during  these difficult times.PRINCIPAL OF THE DAY
Start getting ready&hellip;. On Friday, May 27 Sydnee Lubar  will be Principal of the Day.  It is going to be a fun day with an Hawaiian theme filled with Beach Boy music, beach umbrellas, games, etc.  Please dress appropriately in a fun Hawaiian manner and be prepared for some Hawaiian goodies.2011-2012 CALENDAR UPDATE
The calendar for the &rsquo;11-&rsquo;12 school year is available. One change has been made, Tuesday, Nov. 29 is now an early dismissal at 12:15 PM for faculty professional development. Please mark your calendars.TIME TO UPDATE HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
It is time to update household and student information for the 2011-2012 school year. In keeping with Sidwell Friends&rsquo; environmental commitment, this information will be collected online. Information gathered will help our school community provide a safe and supportive learning environment for your child(ren). One parent can update and submit the online form for the entire household. Divorced parents will provide their household information separately. Complete the online form no later than June 1st.  Report cards will be held for returning students until the online form is submitted.  After completing the form, additional changes can be made beginning July 1st. Please be mindful to update household, health and contact information throughout the school year as changes occur. If parents separate during the school year, contact Valerie Foster in Admissions to create a new household.

								PA Announcements
                                
                                SEEKING ROOM PARENTS FOR 5TH GRADE
Are you interested in serving as a Room Parent for your child&rsquo;s 5th grade class next year? The MS Parents Association is seeking volunteers to serve as room parents in 2011-2012. If you are interested, please email Priscilla Cheng, [email-masked], or Amin Abari, [email-masked]. Thanks in advance for your interest!QUAKER LIFE COMMITTEE
You  are always welcome to join your child in the classroom for Meeting for   Worship. Please arrive a few minutes early to get situated.  On  Tuesday, May 24, the following classes will be in the Meetinghouse:  4X, 4Y, 3X.REFLECTIONS FROM THE PA DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.  Hellen Keller

We welcome your comments and feedback, as well as your experiences. Email [email-masked].

								Other News 
                                
                                2011 NEXT-TO-NEW SALE
It's never too early to start thinking about Next-to-New!  Please start saving items for our fall collection time! We have already started recruiting volunteers and would love your help! Even if you have only a few hours to spare. If you are interested in helping with the sale please email [email-masked] or call 202-537-8110.  Next-to-New is a great community event with many different volunteer opportunities!LS AFTERCARE NEEDS YOUR HELP
In search of your tired, your leftover, your re-decorated, your excess &hellip;. fabric!  And buttons, trims, pieces of ribbon, lace, and bric-a-brac.  Aftercare sewing is so prolific we are running low in recycled goods.  Refashionistas await your donations!  Please label and deliver to the Multi Purpose Room.  Many thanks.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 at the Kenwood Country Club. Players of all levels are encouraged 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.ANNOUNCING A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND IMAGINATION! AND YOU ARE INVITED
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}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }   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 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.SCAPINO!
The Upper School Spring Play, to be performed on May 20 and 21 at 8:00 PM and May 22 at 2:30 PM, is Scapino!  Scapino! is a wonderful piece of comic madness, inspired by Moliere's &quot;Les Fourberies de Scapin.&quot;  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 you kids miss it, you will be simply inhuman.&quot; --NY Times

Tickets available at the door beginning one hour before curtain
Adults: $8.00  Students: $4.00  SFS Students: FREE! 
For updated information:  [email-masked] or 202-537-8141 ext. 2
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; [email-masked].  Thanks for your help.  Hope to see you at the play!LS THURSDAY LETTER INFORMATION
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Thu, May 19th 
		
				PA Arts Committee Calendar 
				
				US Library Board Room
				7:45pm - 9:30pm

				

	Fri, May 20th 
		
				4x Play 
				
				LS Multi-Purpose Room
				9:00am - 10:00am

				

		
				Upper School Art Show and Reception 
				
				Rubenstein Gallery
				4:30pm - 6:00pm

				

		
				SCAPINO! US Spring Play Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sat, May 21st 
		
				CPR/AED class for LS 
				
				LS Library
				11:00am - 3:00pm

				

		
				SCAPINO! US Spring Play Performance 
				
				AC Theater
				8:00pm

				

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

				

	Tue, May 24th 
		
				4th grade parent optional tour of Middle School 
				
				Middle School Lobby
				9:15am - 10:30am

				

		
				Kx to National Gallery of Art 

				9:15am - 1:00pm

				

		
				LS Nuts & Bolts for New Families 
				
				LS Breezeway, LS Meeting Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, May 25th 
		
				Grade 3, 3x, and 3y to Underground Railroad Exp. Trail 

				9:00am - 2:45pm

				

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

				

	Thu, May 26th 
		
				LS PA Steering Committee Meeting 
				
				LS Breezeway and courtyard
				7:30pm - 9:30pm

				

	Fri, May 27th 
		
				PK Circus 
				
				LS Multi-Purpose Room
				9:00am - 10:00am

				

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

				

	Mon, May 30th 
		
				Memorial Day - No School 

				

				

	Tue, May 31st 
		
				PK & K End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Lower Field (PK) & LS Upper Field (K)
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

	Wed, Jun 1st 
		
				US Reading Day 

				

				

		
				PA Executive Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				3 to Chestertown, MD 

				8:00am - 8:00pm

				

		
				LS PA Diversity Meeting 
				
				LS Quaker Meetinghouse
				5:00pm - 6:00pm

				

	Thu, Jun 2nd 
		
				US Exams: Math 

				

				

		
				4th Grade End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Lower Field
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

		
				5/6 Grade Orchestra / 6th Grade Choral Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				7:30pm

				

	Fri, Jun 3rd 
		
				US Exams: History 

				

				

		
				Team Two to Camp Pecometh 

				9:00am - 8:00pm

				

		
				5/6 Orchestra / 6th Choral Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm - 3:20pm

				

		
				5/6 Grade Orchestra / 6th Grade Choral Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				7:30pm

				

	Mon, Jun 6th 
		
				US Exams: Science 

				

				

	Tue, Jun 7th 
		
				US Exams: Language 

				

				

		
				1st & 2nd Grade End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Lower Field
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

	Wed, Jun 8th 
		
				US Exams: English 

				

				

		
				LS Field Day 
				
				Lower School
				11:30am - 1:30pm

				

		
				3rd Grade End of Year Picnic 
				
				LS Lower Field
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

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