Subject: SFS MS Tuesday Newsletter
From: "SFS MS Tuesday Letter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:30:00 -0400

Tuesday - June 7, 2011

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                This Week's Query

	What did you learn about yourself this year, and how can you keep that in mind as you look forward to next year?
Notes from Sally

	The Middle School closing assembly will be held at 2:15 on Thursday afternoon and will last until regular dismissal time.  Thursday is the last day of school, and it is a full day.  The shuttle will run to the Lower School, and there is aftercare.

	Traffic on 37th Street was a mess on Friday afternoon, and a police officer stopped by to complain.  He has let me know that he will give tickets to any drivers who are waiting on 37th Street in the afternoon.  Unless you know that your child will be ready right at dismissal time, you should plan to come later so that your child is ready to hop in the car when you pull up.  A reminder that the parents will be providing ice cream to all Middle School students on Wednesday after school, and the closing assembly is Thursday at the end of the day, so kids may be slow coming out both of those days.  With Upper School in exams, the garage is also a good option for these last few days; just be sure that the kids know where to meet their cars.

	As noted in a newsflash last week, do hang on to your white plastic vehicle security cards for next year.

	Final reports for the year will be posted on line during the week of June 20th.  Families who have not completed their emergency information or their household and student information or who have financial holds or missing library books will not have reports posted.  Please be sure these items are taken care of.

	Homeroom and team placement information for rising 5th, 6th, and 7th graders will be sent in early July.  We will also post a list of supplies that students will need for next year on the website by mid-July.

	Final class placement information for 8th graders going on to the Upper School will be part of the comment in the final report card for math, science, and language.

	Many many thanks to all of our parent volunteers! First of all, thanks to Belinda Nixon and Gita van Heerden for leading the Middle School Parents Association so capably this year! They were ably supported by a great roster of grade reps and room/team parents. We would also like to thank Liz Bronder for her work on the 7/8 dance committee (two years of great events!), Sherri Cafritz for her work on Community Service, the patient Tuesday Letter team, and all of the parent volunteers who worked in the office, in the library, and on all the many tasks that support us. A big thank you too to all of you who have brought in snacks for our faculty meetings! If you are missing a dish, please do come by and we can help you find it.

	Carlene is wrapping up her duties this week.  If you are interested in being a parent volunteer in the office next year and you have not already spoken to her, please email Jennifer Mitchell or me during the summer and include your preferred day and time (morning or afternoon.)

	For parents of our Aladdin cast who may be having trouble seeing the photos from the production, click here .

	Some final congratulations  are in order for student accomplishments this spring! 

	Every year, all of our 6th, 7th and 8th graders participate in the Maryland Math League Contest.   The contest consists of 35 challenging questions, to be completed in 30 minutes.  Congratulations to 6th graders Lucy Norton, Amal Mattoo, and Luke Oh, 7th graders Sammy Singer, David Hauge, and Jacob Walker, and 8th graders Claire Thompson, Naomi Weiner, Riley Davies, Yasmin Siahpoosh, and Gigi Stark, all of whom scored in the top 20 (out of thousands of middle schoolers in Maryland and DC who took the contest) for their grade level.  Our 6th grade top scorers placed 4th as a team, our 7th grade top scorers placed 3rd as a team, and our 8th grade top scorers placed 2nd as a team.  7th grader Sammy Singer placed 2nd among all 7th graders who took the contest in Maryland and DC. 

	And our writers are also high achievers!  Clara Molot won the Stenhouse Publishing Adventure Writing Contest, and  Jack Micallef and Jolisa Osborn-Polakoff were the runners-up.  Their pieces will be featured on the Stenhouse blog:  http://blog.stenhouse.com/

	My best wishes to you all for a great summer!
Instrumental Music Notes

	Thanks to everyone who participated in the Instrumental Music Program this year. It was a huge success! Please remember to return your music and folder to room 101 before leaving for the summer. Thanks! And remember, auditions for everyone will take place the first week of school. See you then! &ndash; Mr. H

 Grade 5/6 PE Uniforms
Grade 5/6 PE Order Form--2011
	Grade 5/6 PE Uniforms&mdash;Ordering Information

	All 5/6 grade Middle School students at Sidwell Friends Middle School are required to wear PE uniforms. These uniforms may be ordered through the Fox Den. You may call the Fox Den at 202.537.8198 and make the purchase over the phone with your credit card. You may also click on the link for the order form above to submit with a check. The PE uniforms will be available for pick-up in the Fox Den, which is located in the Sensner Building behind the Upper School off Sledge Garden, beginning in late June. You are, of course, welcome to visit the Den and make your purchase in person by credit card or check. Please feel free to email ([email-masked]) or call Donna Osborn if you have any questions.
 Read MoreGrade 7/8  PE Uniforms-Ordering Information

	All 7/8 grade Middle School students at Sidwell Friends are required to wear PE uniforms. This year the 7/8 PE uniforms will be ordered online. The link to the ordering site and password are listed below. The uniform you order will be delivered to the Fox Den for pickup on Orientation Day in late August or during the first week of school.

	Please feel free to email ([email-masked]) or call (202.537.8198) Donna Osborn if you have any questions.

	Orders should be completed by June 24, 2011.

	Click Here to go to ordering site

	SALES CODE: SIDWELL2011

							
								PA Announcements
                                
                                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.

							
								Other News 
                                
                                2011 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.
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	Tue, Jun 7th 
		
				US Exams 

				8:30am - 11:30am

				

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

				

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

				

				
		
				US Exams 

				8:30am - 11:30am

				

	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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