Subject: SFS MS Tuesday Letter 11-22-11
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Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:30:00 -0500

Tuesday - November 22, 2011

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                This Week's Query

	How do you know when enough is enough?
Notes from Sally

	Northwest Current correspondents:  Lia Assimakopoulos and Ella Stark

	This week we welcome back our crossing guard at the corner of 37th and Tilden Streets.  Please watch next week&rsquo;s Tuesday Letter for reminders about our procedures on the street to keep our students safe and to avoid congestion.

	Just a reminder that Middle School will be closed on Friday, December 2nd.

	Our best wishes to you all for a safe and restful holiday!
Instrumental Music Notes

	5/6 Full Orchestra Wednesday November 30th rehearsal period Rm 101
	7/8 Full Orchestra, Drum Circle and Handbell Choir Wednesday November 30th rehearsal period Rm 101
	7/8 Full Orchestra, Drum Circle and Handbell Choir Monday December 5th, 3:30-5:30pm Arts Center (refreshments provided)
	7/8 Full Orchestra, Drum Circle and Handbell Choir DRESS REHEARSAL Wednesday December 7th 12:55-1:50pm Arts Center
	7/8 Full Orchestra, Drum Circle and Handbell Choir CONCERT Wednesday December 7th 6:00 CALL TIME 7:00pm SHOW Arts Center
	7/8 Full Orchestra, Drum Circle and Handbell Choir CONCERT Friday December 9th CALL TIME 12:30 SHOW 1:45pm
Choral Notes

	Tuesday, November 22nd
	Boys Ensemble 7:25AM
	
	Looking ahead:
	Tuesday, November 29th
	Boys Ensemble 2:30-4:00pm (note time change!)
Financial Aid Information

	Financial Aid for 2012-13 &ndash; Please check your email inbox on December 1 for details regarding financial aid for the 2012-13 school year.  Information will no longer be mailed home to families.  If you are not receiving financial aid currently, but want to apply for the 2012-2013 school year, please call 202-537-2402.

							
								PA Announcements
                                
                                Lower School Book Fair
SidwellBookFairFlyer-3.doc
	LOWER SCHOOL BOOK FAIR AT BARNES AND NOBLE- DEC.2ND/3RD
	The Annual Book Fair to support the Lower School Parents Association will be Friday, Dec. 2nd and Saturday, Dec 3rd at the Bethesda Barnes &amp; Noble. It&rsquo;s a perfect time to do holiday shopping! Sidwell Friends LS PA will receive credit for purchases made in-store and online using Sidwell&#39;s special code # 10455475 from December 2nd - December 8th.
 Read MoreMS PA Diversity Committee

	All School Diversity Committee Meeting  - &ldquo;Cultural Competence: A Critical Skill for the 21st Century&quot;
	
	On Tuesday, November 29th, please join the parent community from 6:30-8:00PM in the Robert L. Smith meeting room for an interactive keynote by Dr. Steven Jones, one of &quot;America&#39;s Top Experts on Diversity.&quot; This session will equip us, as members of the Sidwell community, with a common language and framework to understand the importance of diversity and inclusion at our school.  Dr. Jones will share specific tools, tips and techniques for teaching respect for differences and practicing cultural competence at home and beyond. Please join us as we advance our ongoing efforts to build and nurture an inclusive school community that welcomes a diversity of people, ideas, cultures and principles of equity and justice.
	
	Sitter service will be provided during the meeting.  The cost is $13 for each child, which includes pizza.  Children should be at least four years old and non-SFS siblings are welcome to join the fun.  If you are interested in the service, please email Beth Polakoff at [email-masked] by Friday, November 25th. 
 Read MoreCommunity Health Initiative (CHI)

	Sleep for Success Speaker
	Tuesday Dec. 6th, 7pm Upper School Arts Center
	
	Please take advantage of this opportunity to hear Dr. James Maas,  one of the worlds most popular and dynamic speakers on the topic of sleep and peak performance. Medical research has proven that sleep deprivation literally &ldquo;makes you stupid, clumsy, stressed out, unhealthy and will shorten your life.&rdquo; How can adults and students improve the quantity and quality of their sleep?  Dr. Maas will tackle this pervasive problem in a not to be missed presentation. Questions can be directed to Gaby Grebski, US Counselor at [email-masked].

							
								Other News 
                                
                                EVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS ADVERTISING

	Advertise your business and help raise money for financial aid!
	
	Help defer the design and printing costs of our Events for Student Scholarships publications like the Variety Show program and Live Auction catalog by placing an ad for your business today!
	
	It&rsquo;s very simple. We can design the ad for you, or you can send your ad copy to [email-masked] by December 31st, 2011 to appear in both the Variety Show program and Live Auction catalog. Your ad will be seen by over 8,000 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the school. Additionally, your name will be listed in the Annual Report.
	 
 Read MoreCommunity Service Corner:  Holiday Gift Giving

	In the spirit of holiday gift giving, the MS Community Service Committee invites Sidwell Friends families to share with our neighbors in need. As in past years, Lower, Middle, and Upper School families are welcome to donate gifts during the first two weeks of December. Donations will be delivered by student and parent volunteers to local agencies with whom we have long-term partnerships.  The Middle School collection will be donated to A Wider Circle. All gifts will be greatly appreciated.  Please drop off new and unwrapped gifts in the Middle School Lobby between Monday, November 28th and Friday, December 9th.  If you have any questions about the Holiday Gift Giving program, please contact Susan Maniatis ([email-masked]) or Sara Jane Harris ([email-masked]).
	 
	For information about A Wider Circle and for gift suggestions, please read more.
 Read MoreCommunity Service Corner:  Ask Your kids

	8th Grade Families:  What was the community service activity at the 8th grade hangout on Friday?
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Wed, Nov 23rd 
		
				Thanksgiving Break - No School 

				

				

	Thu, Nov 24th 
		
				Thanksgiving Break - No School 

				

				

	Fri, Nov 25th 
		
				Thanksgiving Break - No School 

				

				

	Mon, Nov 28th 
		
				School Reopens 

				

				

	Tue, Nov 29th 
		
				Lower School - Half Day  

				12:15pm

				

		
				Cultural Competency Workshops for MS/US 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				2:45pm - 4:00pm

				

		
				Cultural Competency Workshops for Parents 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				6:30pm - 8:00pm

				

	Wed, Nov 30th 
		
				LS PA Meeting with Jane Coe 
				
				LS Quaker Meeting House
				7:00pm - 8:30pm

				

	Thu, Dec 1st 
		
				PA Athletic Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				7:45am - 9:00am

				

	Fri, Dec 2nd 
		
				Middle School No School - Report Writing Day 

				

				

	Mon, Dec 5th 
		
				MS PA Steering Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				MS Holiday Concert Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				3:30pm - 5:30pm

				

	Tue, Dec 6th 
		
				MS Holiday Concert Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm - 3:00pm

				

	Wed, Dec 7th 
		
				All-School PA Executive Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				MS 7/8 Holiday Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				7:00pm

				

	Fri, Dec 9th 
		
				8th Grade Conversations with Michelle 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:45am - 9:00am

				

		
				MS 7/8 Holiday Concert 
				
				AC Theater
				1:45pm - 3:20pm

				

	Sun, Dec 11th 
		
				US Chorus Winter Concert 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				2:30pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Mon, Nov 21st 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Wise 

				5:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Wise 

				6:45pm

				

	Sat, Nov 26th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. JP Great 

				9:00am

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Alumni 

				10:30am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. JP Great 

				11:30am

				

	Mon, Nov 28th 
		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. Boys 7/8 Swimming  

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. Girls 7/8 Swimming  

				2:45pm

				

	Tue, Nov 29th 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				7:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				7:30pm

				

	Wed, Nov 30th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Landon 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity vs. Model Secondary School 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Landon 

				6:15pm

				

	Thu, Dec 1st 
		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Banneker High School 

				4:00pm

				

	Fri, Dec 2nd 
		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity - SFS Tournament 

				
				12/3/2011

				

				Basketball - Boys Varsity - SFS Tournament  

				
				12/4/2011

				

	Sat, Dec 3rd 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. JV Jamboree 

				

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity - Tri 

				11:00am

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. WMPSSDL 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. WMPSSDL 

				3:30pm

				

	Mon, Dec 5th 
		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Takoma Academy 

				4:30pm

				

	Tue, Dec 6th 
		
				Wrestling - Varsity at Episcopal High School 

				

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Washington Latin 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School 

				5:45pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				7:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				7:30pm

				

	Thu, Dec 8th 
		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Holton-Arms 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity at Holton-Arms 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity at Holton-Arms 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Holton-Arms 

				5:45pm

				

	Fri, Dec 9th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Calverton 

				5:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity - Gonzaga Classic 

				6:45pm
				12/11/2011

				

	Sat, Dec 10th 
		
				Wrestling - Varsity at Mercersburg Academy 

				

				

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