Subject: US Wednesday Newsletter: September 7, 2011
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Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400

Wednesday - September 7, 2011

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                Message from Lee

	Welcome to School Year 2011/2012!

	In addition to Thursday morning coffees, I&rsquo;ve scheduled evening conversations with me for parents of each grade both in the fall and in the spring, and I look forward to working with all of you on behalf of your children. Each Wednesday, I&rsquo;ll send a reminder in the newsletter of the upcoming events for the week. Please see below for what&rsquo;s scheduled for the near future.

	&middot; Thursday, 9/8/11 - 12th Grade Parents Conversation with Lee, Old Smith Meeting Room, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The discussion will focus on the senior year experience above and beyond the college process.

	&middot; Friday, 9/9/11 &ndash; Parents Association Welcome Receptions

	&middot; Thursday, 9/15/11 &ndash; 9th Grade Parents Conversation with Upper School Administration, Dining Room, 7:30 am to 9:00 am. This will be an informal opportunity to share questions, concerns, and suggestions with administrators and other parents.

	&middot; Thursday, 9/22/11 &ndash; Upper School Back to School Night, Athletic Center, 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. Parents will have a chance to meet their child&rsquo;s teachers and hear about classes by going through a shortened version of their child&rsquo;s schedule. More information will be provided closer to the event.

	As always, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact me to share your thoughts. I look forward to a wonderful year!

	Peace,
	Lee
All-School Athletic Meeting: Wednesday, September 7th at 7:45 am

	Please come to the first All-School Athletic Meeting of the school year TODAY, Wednesday, September 7th at 7:45 am in the Athletic Conference Room.  Anne Renninger will be there to announce updates in the athletic department and to answer questions.
SFS Home Football Game, 2:30 pm Saturday, September 10th

	Come cheer on the Quakers as they open the 2011 Sidwell Friends School Football season at home against the Yellow Jackets from Randolph Macon Academy this Saturday, September 10, 2011.

	Kickoff is at 2:30 pm. Plan to arrive early for the best seats. The concession stand will be open, selling hot dogs, snacks, and drinks.

	GO QUAKERS!
Admissions Office Announcement

	In an effort to work more closely with current families who are applying a child for the 2012-13 academic year, the deadline to submit Part I, the Application Form, is October 1, 2011.  All supplementary material to complete the application is due by January 15, 2012.

	The online application is available at www.sidwell.edu/admissions/application-materials.  Please call the Admissions Office at 202-537-8111 if you have any questions.

							
								PA Announcements
                                
                                Parents Association Announcements

	From your Upper School Parents Association Co-Clerks, we hope you had a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you all soon.

	The Parents Association invites all US parents to celebrate the beginning of the school year at the Grade Welcome Back Parent Receptions. These receptions are a great opportunity to re-connect with old friends and welcome new parents to our community.

	Please join your 9th - 11th Grade Reps on September 9th, 2011 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:

	9th Grade Parent Reception - Sledge Garden, US Dining Room (rain location). If you are interested in helping with set-up or clean-up, or if you would like more information, please contact Leslie Rose: [email-masked]

	10th Grade Parent Reception - US Library. For more information, please contact Linda Range: [email-masked]

	11th Grade Parent Reception - US Courtyard, Arts Center Foyer (rain location). For more information, please contact Helene Fisher: [email-masked]

	Your 12th Grade Reps invite you to join them for a Parent Reception at the home of Mimi &amp; Steven Kirstein, from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm on September 9th, 2011. Please see separate evite for directions and suggested contributions. For more information, please contact Martha Vicas: [email-masked].

	We look forward to a great year, and encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities to volunteer and participate in the SFS community. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and concerns.

	Althea Jacques-Ireland
	Barbara Mulitz
	2011-2012 US PA Co-Clerks
From the Grade Reps

	By now, you should have received an email from your Grade Reps, introducing themselves.  If you have not, please let your grade communicator know:

	9th Grade - [email-masked]

	10th Grade - [email-masked]

	11th Grade - [email-masked]

	12th Grade - [email-masked]

							
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Tue, Sep 6th 
		
				All-School Opening Day 

				

				

		
				Photo Day for Grades 6 and 8 and Upper School 
				
				Wannan Gym

				

				
		
				US Opening Day Welcome Reception for Student, Faculty and Staff 
				
				Sledge Garden, US Dining Room (rain)
				7:30am - 8:00am

				

		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, Sep 7th 
		
				All-School PA Athletic Meeting with Anne Renninger 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				7:45am - 9:00am

				

		
				US Student Leadership Orientation Lunches 
				
				US Room 104/106
				12:15pm - 1:00pm

				

		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, Sep 8th 
		
				US Student Leadership Orientation Lunches 
				
				US Room 104/106
				12:15pm - 1:00pm

				

		
				Faculty Visual Arts Show Opening 
				
				Rubenstein Gallery
				4:30pm - 6:00pm

				

		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				12th Grade Parents Conversations with Lee Palmer 
				
				Old Smith Meeting Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Fri, Sep 9th 
		
				All-School PA Executive Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				US Student Leadership Orientation Lunches 
				
				US Room 104/106
				12:15pm - 1:00pm

				

		
				10th Grade Back to School Reception 
				
				US Library
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				11th Grade Back to School Reception 
				
				Courtyard, Arts Center Foyer (rain location)
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				9th Grade Back to School Reception 
				
				Sledge Garden, US Dining Room (rain location)
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				12th Grade Back to School Reception 
				
				Off-Campus
				7:30pm - 9:30pm

				

	Sat, Sep 10th 
		
				ACT Test 
				
				off-campus

				

				

	Sun, Sep 11th 
		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				1:00pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				US Student Leadership Orientation 
				
				US Room 104/106
				3:00pm - 5:00pm

				

	Mon, Sep 12th 
		
				Fall PE Classes Begin 

				

				

		
				US PA Steering Committee 
				
				US Room 102
				4:30pm - 6:00pm

				

		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Tue, Sep 13th 
		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, Sep 14th 
		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, Sep 15th 
		
				9th Grade Parents Conversations with Upper School Administration 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am - 9:00am

				

		
				PA Athletic Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				7:45am - 9:00am

				

		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				Sr. Parent Night with College Counseling 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				7:00pm

				

	Mon, Sep 19th 
		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Tue, Sep 20th 
		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, Sep 21st 
		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, Sep 22nd 
		
				US Back to School Night 
				
				Athletic Center
				6:45pm

				

	Fri, Sep 23rd 
		
				US Faculty & Staff Appreciation Brunch 
				
				US Faculty Lounge
				7:45am - 11:00am

				

		
				One Acts Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Sat, Sep 24th 
		
				9th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 

				

				

		
				One Acts Rehearsal Production Week 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				12:00pm - 5:30pm

				

		
				9th Grade Dance 
				
				US Dining Room
				6:30pm - 10:30pm

				

	Sun, Sep 25th 
		
				One Acts Rehearsal Production Week 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				1:00pm - 5:30pm

				

	Mon, Sep 26th 
		
				US ISMAW at St. Albans 

				

				

		
				Sr. parent Coffee with College Counseling 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am - 9:00am

				

		
				One Acts Rehearsal Production Week 
				
				AC Theater, Theatre Arts Studio
				5:00pm - 10:00pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Wed, Sep 7th 
		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Bishop O'Connell 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Bishop O'Connell 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Gonzaga High School 

				4:30pm

				

	Thu, Sep 8th 
		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity at Episcopal High School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Episcopal High School 

				4:15pm

				

	Fri, Sep 9th 
		
				Cross-Country - Girls Varsity - Magruder  

				3:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity at St. John's College High School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity at Gonzaga High School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. St. John's College High School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Golf - Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				4:00pm

				

	Sat, Sep 10th 
		
				Cross-Country - Boys Varsity vs. Lake Forest Invitational 

				8:30am

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity at Madeira - Play Day 

				9:30am

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity - SFS Playday 

				9:30am

				

		
				Football - Varsity - Randolph Macon Academy 

				2:30pm

				

	Mon, Sep 12th 
		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

	Tue, Sep 13th 
		
				Golf - Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity at National Cathedral School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Stone Ridge School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School 

				4:15pm

				

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

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity at Calverton 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Football - Junior Varsity at St. James School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity at National Cathedral School 

				5:30pm

				

	Wed, Sep 14th 
		
				Golf - Varsity vs. Calverton 

				4:00pm

				

	Thu, Sep 15th 
		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity at Georgetown Day 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity at Georgetown Visitation 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Georgetown Day 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity at Georgetown Day 

				5:30pm

				

	Fri, Sep 16th 
		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Holy Cross 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity at Holy Cross 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity at Potomac School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity at Potomac School 

				5:30pm

				

	Sat, Sep 17th 
		
				Cross-Country - Boys Varsity - William & Mary 

				9:00am

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls Varsity - William & Mary Invitational 

				9:00am

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Dematha 

				1:00pm

				

		
				Football - Varsity vs. Victory Christian Academy 

				1:00pm

				

	Tue, Sep 20th 
		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Golf - Varsity vs. Mercersburg Academy 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity at Holton-Arms 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity at Holy Child 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Madeira 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. St. James School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				5:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity at Holy Child 

				5:30pm

				

	Wed, Sep 21st 
		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Holton-Arms 

				4:15pm

				

	Thu, Sep 22nd 
		
				Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 at Flint Hill 

				2:15pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Golf - Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity - Centreville HS 

				4:15pm

				

	Fri, Sep 23rd 
		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. St. Albans 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at St. Albans 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity at Holy Child 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity at Flint Hill 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Football - Varsity at Model Secondary School 

				6:00pm

				

	Sat, Sep 24th 
		
				Volleyball - Varsity at Model Secondary School 

				

				

		
				Cross-Country - Boys Varsity at Mercersburg Academy - Mercersburg Invitational 

				8:30am

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls Varsity at Mercersburg Academy - Mercersburg Invitational 

				8:30am

				

	Mon, Sep 26th 
		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 A at Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 at Holton-Arms 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Golf - Varsity vs. Maret School 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Washington International 

				4:30pm

				

	Tue, Sep 27th 
		
				Golf - Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				4:00pm

				

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

				4:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity at Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity at Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity at Georgetown Visitation 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Holton-Arms 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Holton-Arms 

				5:30pm

				

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