Subject: SFS MS Newsletter (SFS MS Tuesday Letter 5.31.2011)
From: "SFS MS Tuesday Letter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 -0400

Tuesday - May 31, 2011

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                This Week's Query
When knowing others are in need, why do we insist on spending money on useless items?Notes from Sally
This week we will have our spring concert for the 6th grade chorus and the 5/6 orchestra. The program will be held Thursday night at 7:30 and will be repeated during the assembly time on Friday afternoon, beginning at 2:30. Please join us for either show!
Also this week the 8th graders are invited for a celebration dinner on Friday evening at 6:30 in the dining room, along with the 7th graders who have volunteered to help serve for the occasion. This will be followed by a regular 7/8 dance from 7:30 -10:00 PM. Eighth graders are encouraged to dress nicely for the dinner; they may change clothes for the dance.
The last day for 7/8 PE is this Thursday. Students should clean out their lockers, bring home all belongings, including their locks, and check the PE lost and found for missing items. 5/6 will have PE through Wednesday June 8th.
Other coming events: the 7/8 talent show will be held in the theater on Monday June 6th from 2:00 &ndash; 3:20, and the 5/6 track meet will be held that same day from 9 AM &ndash; 12:30. (Rain date is Tuesday) Parents are welcome for either event!
Middle School students with 4th grade siblings who wish to attend the Lower School graduation event on June 9th are welcome to do that; please coordinate arrangements with the homeroom teacher or advisor.
Just a reminder that students will turn in all library books, laptops, and hardcover texts over the next two weeks.
I am delighted to announce that Michelle Parker will be continuing as the full-time counselor in the Middle School next year. Other hiring decisions should be finalized soon and will be announced in the summer letter.
The Middle School Office will be open all summer, although we will take turns getting some vacation days in. Anne Kennedy and Michelle Parker do not work full time in the summer but will answer messages and email periodically. Always contact the main office number if you need something right away.
Congratulations to Mrs. Carneal&rsquo;s sixth grade math classes for their leadership in fundraising efforts for Japan Earthquake Relief. They raised $380 to send to Kesunumma, a town hard-hit by the earthquake and tsunami where 8th grade science teacher Dave Wood spent time last summer.
I&rsquo;ll hope to see you at the reception for Carlene on Thursday after school.
 Instrumental Music Notes
No 7/8 Orchestra this week
5/6 FULL ORCHESTRA Tuesday 2:30-5:00 Arts Center (refreshments provided)
5/6 FULL ORCHESTRA Dress Rehearsal Thursday 8:15-9:30 Arts Center
5/6 FULL ORCHESTRA CALL TIME Thursday 6:00 SHOW TIME 7:30 (wear black and whites)
5/6 FULL ORCHESTRA CALL TIME Friday 1:00 SHOW TIME 2:30 (wear black and whites)

								PA Announcements
                                
                                Orchestra and Choral Concert-5/6 Grades
5/6 Gr. Orchestra / 6th Gr. Choral Concert &ndash; Thurs., June 2nd &amp; Fri., June 3rd 
Parents will have the opportunity to hear the music our students have been studying! The sixth grade chorus and 5/6 instrumental ensembles will present their end-of-semester concert on Thursday, June 2nd at 7:30pm &amp; Friday, June 3rd at 2:30pm in the Kogod Arts Center.  Attendance is required for students and parents are most welcome at both concerts! 
Dress for both concerts is &ldquo;Black and Whites&rdquo;.
Girls:  Dark pants or skirt (must be knee length), white top, dark shoes (no tennis shoes)
Boys:  Dark pants, white dress shirt with collar, any color tie, dark shoes (no tennis shoes)
There are many wonderful traditions associated with the Thursday evening concert for which we still need parent volunteers.  Please contact Amy Elsbree directly at [email-masked] and let her know whether you could help with set up (6:00 - 7:30) or clean up (8:30 - 9:00).7/8 Dance, Friday June 3, 7:30-10 PM
We are rolling out the red carpet to welcome you to Hollywood for the last 7/8 dance of the year!  Join the fun Friday June 3 from 7:30-10:00 p.m.  Parents and middle schoolers- if you can join us to help decorate at 2 p.m in the cafeteria and/or stay a few minutes afterward to clean up please let Liz ([email-masked]) or Shelley ([email-masked]) know. 7th and 8th grade parent peer group meetings on Friday, June 3rd, 8 to 10 pm
These peer group meetings will coincide with the 7/8 grade dance.  
- The 8th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting will take place in the SFS Middle School Library at 8pm.
- The 7th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting will take place in the US Library Board Room at 8pm. 
The Community Health Initiative sponsors parent peer group meetings in an effort to build community among Sidwell Friends parents. Parent peer group meetings were created to provide an opportunity for parents to discuss non-academic issues of relevance to our children in a safe and intimate environment. They are for parents only and facilitated by parents from the class. The forum is non-judgmental and confidential.  Please join us.Ice Cream Social for Fifth and Sixth Grade Families
Fifth and Sixth Grade Families - Please join us for an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 5th from 2:00-4:00 in the Wetland Gardens. This will be a wonderful opportunity to relax with current and new families. We are also looking for children to volunteer to lead the new students on a modified version of the beloved scavenger hunt! Please e-mail Andrea Miano ([email-masked]) or Sung Hee Kim ([email-masked]) if your child is interested. We look forward to seeing you.Ice Cream Social Volunteers Needed
ICE CREAM SOCIAL on Wed June 8th after school!!  We need volunteers to help us dish out ice cream right after school.  The PA will be giving out ice cream cones to the entire Middle School at 3:20 on the last Wednesday of school.  We need volunteers to give us a hand--grade reps and room parents, as well as anyone who just wants to help out.  Plan on gathering around 3 or so behind the wetlands.
Please email Gita ([email-masked]) or Belinda ([email-masked]) if you can help out.  If you can bring a scoop from home, that will also be a great and needed help.
 Seeking Room and Team Parents for 2011-2012
Are you interested in serving as a Room or Team Parent for your child&rsquo;s class/advisory next year? The MS Parents Association is seeking volunteers to serve as room and team 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!

							
								Other News 
                                
                                 SFS Varsity Baseball At Nationals Stadium 
Sidwell Friends Varsity Baseball beat St. Albans 9 &ndash; 7 last week to earn a spot in the semi-finals of the Congressional Bank Baseball Classic Tournament to be played at Nationals stadium! Come cheer for our school and support the Quakers on June 5th as Sidwell plays against Maret to determine the independent school baseball champion for DC. The winner of the Sidwell v. Maret game will play the winner of the Wilson v. Cordoza game in the DC championship game at 6:30 p.m. Full schedule for the day is in the read more section below. This is sure to be a fun family event &ndash; free admission, free parking in stadium Lot C, and free FANZONE on Centerfield Plaza. Concessions stands will be open throughout the day.
Transportation and parking information can be found at http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ballpark/directions/index.jsp. Additional details can be found at http://www.congressionalbankclassic.org/baseballschedule.html. 
Thank you for your support! Read More2011 Events For Student Scholarships Golf Tournament
Only two weeks left to sign up! 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 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.Newsletter Information
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Tue, May 31st 
		
				MS PE Awards (7/8 Only) 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				1:00pm - 2:00pm

				

		
				5/6 Orchestra Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm - 5:00pm

				

	Wed, Jun 1st 
		
				US Reading Day 

				

				

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

				

		
				5/6 Concert Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				8:15am - 10:15pm

				

		
				Knighting Ceremony 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm

				

		
				Medieval Feast 
				
				US Dining Room
				4:00pm

				

	Thu, Jun 2nd 
		
				US Exams: Math 

				

				

		
				5/6 Concert Rehearsal (Dress) 
				
				AC Theater
				8:15am - 10:15am

				

		
				5/6 Orchestra / 6th Choral Concert Set Up 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm

				

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

				

	Fri, Jun 3rd 
		
				US Exams: History 

				

				

		
				5/6 Orchestra / 6th Choral Concert Set Up 
				
				AC Theater
				1:30pm - 3:20pm

				

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

				

		
				7/8 Grade Dance 
				
				US Dining Room
				6:30pm - 10:00pm

				

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

				

		
				7th Grade Parents Peer Group Meeting 
				
				US Library Board Room
				8:00pm - 10:00pm

				

		
				8th Grade Parents Peer Group Meeting 
				
				MS Library
				8:00pm - 10:00pm

				

	Sun, Jun 5th 
		
				MS Welcome Committee Event 
				
				Wetland Garden and MS Foyer/Lobby (rain location)
				2:00pm - 4:00pm

				

	Mon, Jun 6th 
		
				US Exams: Science 

				

				

		
				MS World Expo 
				
				MS Foyer and Entire MS
				4:00pm - 6:00pm

				

	Tue, Jun 7th 
		
				US Exams: Language 

				

				

		
				7th Grade Hangout 
				
				Tower Door Patio
				2:00pm - 3:30pm

				

	Wed, Jun 8th 
		
				MS Ice Cream Social, After School 
				
				Wetlands

				

				
		
				US Exams: English 

				

				

	Thu, Jun 9th 
		
				MS and US Last Day 

				

				

		
				LS 4th Grade Closing Ceremony 

				9:00am

				

		
				MS 8th Grade Graduation 
				
				AC Theater
				7:00pm - 8:15pm

				

	Fri, Jun 10th 
		
				Graduation party for 8th graders 
				
				Off Campus

				

				
		
				US Commencement 

				10:30am

				

	Mon, Jun 13th 
		
				Golf Tournament 
				
				Off Campus

				

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Sun, Jun 5th 
		
				Baseball - Varsity - DC Classic vs. Maret at Nationals Stadium 

				9:30am

				

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