Subject: SFS MS Tuesday Letter 10-23-12
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:30:00 -0400

Tuesday - October 23, 2012

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                This Week's Query

	How do you find peace?
Notes from Sally

	The Improv Troupe from American University, Mission Improv-able, will perform at this week&#39;s Friday assembly.

	Reminder: Middle School dismisses at 11:45 a.m. today for the continuation of parent conferences. All students will be served lunch before dismissal.

	7th and 8th graders have their first dance of the year next Friday, October 26th. The dance will be held in the Dining Room from 7:30 p.m. &ndash; 10:00 p.m. Parents are invited to attend the concurrent Peer Group meetings. Drop-off and pick-up are in the garage, and the regular school dress code applies, although students may also wear appropriate costumes. Students should bring a bag of change as an &quot;admission&quot; price to support Trick or Treat for UNICEF or a food item for A Wider Circle.

	The Sidwell Friends Middle School Debate team will have its first of five debate tournaments on Saturday, October 27 here at Sidwell Friends School. The tournament, hosted by SFS and the DC Urban Debate League, will take place in the Upper School and will run from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. All are invited, so please come and support your Middle School Debate team.

	CHI meetings have ended, but you still have a chance to discuss these growing-up years with other parents. Each grade level has an upcoming peer group meeting, and morning Conversations with Michelle begin on Friday, November 2nd. Please make a note of these dates and join in if you can:

	Peer Groups:
	7th and 8th grade - this Friday night, during the dance (7th in the Middle School Library; 8th in Zartman Drawing Room)
	5th grade - November 5th
	6th grade - November 13th

	Conversations with Michelle:
	5th grade - November 2nd
	6th grade - November 15th
	7th grade - November 16th
	8th grade was scheduled for the morning of November 9th, but since that is the morning after the Upper School meeting, we will reschedule that program.

	A reminder to students in AfterCare to be sure that they check in promptly after school!

	Congratulations to our team of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mathletes, who convincingly won the first math meet of the year last week at St. Albans, beating over 10 other area independent schools by achieving the highest team score. High scorers at the meet included 7th grader Anders Brodnax and 8th graders Casey Dorfman, Imran Hossain, Jason Souvaliotis, and Alan Zhang. The remaining two math meets of the year will take place on January 30th and April 18th, and will be open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

	To all Middle School Parents: Your kids did a great job during the evacuation of the building last Thursday, clearing the Middle School quickly and quietly. We will be conducting a thorough review of our procedures with this experience under our belts, and I welcome any suggestions you may have to help us manage these unexpected occurrences better! I also invite you to let us know if students are harboring any anxieties about the situation; Middle School Counselor Michelle Parker would be happy to check in with them.
Instrumental Music Notes

	5/6 String Ensemble - Wednesday, rehearsal period
	5/6 Violin III, Harp, Guitars - Friday, DEAR period
	7/8 Concert Band - Wednesday, rehearsal period
	7/8 Brass - Friday, break period
Choral Notes

	7/8 Chorus Rehearsals this Week:

	Wednesday, October 24th
	Boys Ensemble - 7:25 a.m.
	Girls Ensemble - during rehearsal period AND after school
Guidelines and Etiquette for Use of Garage

	-Please be respectful and patient, and always model responsible driving behavior for our students.

	-Pull as far forward as you can to allow others to drop off or pick up behind you. Pull to the right so that other cars can easily pass on the left.

	-Encourage students to exit quickly from the car upon arrival. If they need to sort through bags, etc., proceed to a parking space. Students should only exit on the curb side of the vehicle.

	-Proceed forward once students are out of the car. Do not pause to check your phone messages.

	-Keep the pedestrian cross-walk clear of vehicles at all times.

	-Turn off your car while waiting. Sidwell Friends School is an &quot;idle-free&quot; campus.

	-Refrain from using a cell phone (hands-free or not) at all times while driving on campus.

	Moving hundreds of students and employees through the garage during peak hours is a challenge. Many thanks for doing your part to keep our community safe. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jeanne Gemmell at [email-masked] or 202-537-8120.

							
							
								PA Announcements
                                
                                Parents Council Fall Forum
Fall Forum Flyer
	As a member of the Parents Council of Washington, Sidwell Friends School Parents are invited to a Fall Forum on November 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Presbyterian School:

	&quot;Why 21st Century Kids Need 21st Century Parenting&quot;
	Annie Fox, Educator, Author, On-line Advisor Addressing Social Media, Peer Approval Addiction and the Culture of Cruelty

	Annie Fox, M.Ed., is an educator with 30+ years experience, an award winning author, and a popular online advisor for teens and parents. Her books include: &quot;Teaching Kids to be Good People,&quot; (October 2012) and the ground-breaking &quot;Middle School Confidential TM&rdquo; book and app series. In her public events, Annie empowers young people through increased self-awareness, emotional intelligence skills, and stress reduction strategies. More information and registration information is provided on the attached flyer.
 Read MoreParent Peer Group Facilitator Training Sessions

	Sidwell Friends has a long tradition of grade-wide peer groups. These meetings were created to provide an opportunity for parents to discuss issues of relevance to our children in a safe and intimate environment. They are for parents only and are facilitated by parents from the class. We have an urgent need for facilitators to run our Parent Peer Group meetings this year! No prior experience is necessary and you can attend one of two training sessions available on both campuses:
	Session 1: October 26: 8:00 a.m. &ndash; 9:30 a.m. in the Rusch Team Room (formerly called the Athletics Center Meeting Room)
	Session 2: November 2: 8:30 a.m. &ndash; 9:45 a.m. in Lower School Quaker Meetinghouse

	These sessions will offer guidelines on how to effectively steer discussions without bias and suggest procedures to follow when running a Parent Peer Group Meeting. These sessions are open to all parents. It just takes one session for you to have all the tools necessary to facilitate a meeting. Please join us! Contact Kathi Webb [email-masked], Susan Maniatis [email-masked] or, Adrienne Chen-Young [email-masked], for further details.

							
								Other News 
                                
                                Fair Share Announces New 90 for 90 Challenge

	The Fair Share Fund is excited to announce the 90 for 90 Challenge! With 90 percent parent commitments by December 31, 2012, the school will receive an additional $90,000.

	What does $90,000 mean to the students? Here are just two examples:
	-$90,000 pays for almost all the organic and locally sourced food served in our cafeterias.
	-$90,000 covers the tutoring grants for financial aid recipients.

	Parent volunteers will be making calls starting this week. Please make your gift or pledge by December 31. You may do so by speaking with a parent volunteer when he or she calls you, going online to www.sidwell.edu/support, phoning 202-537-8126, or mailing your contribution to the Office of Institutional Advancement, Sidwell Friends School, 3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016. Every commitment is important! Thank you.
Next-to-New Sale Results

	Thank you for making the 2012 Next-to-New Sale a resounding success. We surpassed last year&#39;s total by over $2,000, raising $68,678.35 for financial aid! That is a remarkable amount when you figure that most items average around one dollar. Thank you to our donors and shoppers - we hope you found some treasures at the sale. Lastly, the sale couldn&#39;t happen without the dedication of the volunteers, especially the section heads, vice-chairs, and co-chairs. Thank you so much for your hard work and enthusiasm. See you next year!
2013 Auction Committee Kick-Off Meeting

	Do you want to help plan the most memorable event of the year? Are you interested in empowering the community to raise money for student scholarships? We need YOU to join our 2013 Auction Committee!

	Please join the 2013 Auction Co-Chairs Ginger Dietrich and Maggie Prieto for our Auction Committee Kick-Off Meeting on Friday, October 26 at 8:30 a.m. in the Upper School Library Board Room. The Auction Committee is responsible for soliciting and securing the amazing selection of donations found in our Online, Silent, and Live Auctions each year. The committee also works on event marketing and publicity in the community. Lower, Middle, and Upper school parents are all welcome and encouraged to attend. Come work alongside dedicated parents with a shared goal of raising funds for financial aid!

	To confirm your attendance or for any questions, please contact Jessie Jacobson, Director of Special Events, at [email-masked] or 202-537-8442.
Rubenstein Gallery Opening and Lecture

	Join us in the Kogod Arts Center on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. as we honor the 2012 Daryl Reich Rubenstein Memorial Guest Artist G. Byron Peck, founder and artistic director of City Arts, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit organization that creates large-scale public artworks with the assistance of talented student artists from around the district. The exhibition runs October 23 - November 19. Free admission and open to the public.
Community Service Corner

	All Middle School Halloween Candy Collection
	What do you do with that extra Halloween Candy? There will be Halloween candy collection boxes at the main entrances to the Middle School for a few days following Halloween. As in the past, candy will be donated to our neighbors at The Washington Home.

	Ask Your Kids
	7th Grade Families: Ask your kids about their hangout today where they bundled silverware for Martha&#39;s Table Thanksgiving Feast!
Quaker Quotes

	William Penn was the first great hero of American liberty. During the late seventeenth century, when Protestants persecuted Catholics, Catholics persecuted Protestants, and both persecuted Quakers and Jews, Penn established an American sanctuary which protected freedom of conscience. Almost everywhere else, colonists stole land from the Indians, but Penn traveled unarmed among the Indians and negotiated peaceful purchases. He insisted that women deserved equal rights with men. He gave Pennsylvania a written constitution which limited the power of government, provided a humane penal code, and guaranteed many fundamental liberties.
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Tue, Oct 23rd 
		
				Lower & Middle School Conference Half Day 

				

				

		
				7th grade hangout 
				
				Wannan Gym
				12:15pm - 2:00pm

				

		
				PA Arts Committee Planning Meeting 
				
				US Library Board Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, Oct 24th 
		
				Lower School Conference Half Day 

				12:15pm

				

	Fri, Oct 26th 
		
				PA Parent Peer Group Facilitator Training 
				
				Rusch Team Room
				8:00am - 9:30am

				

		
				MS Dance 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30pm - 10:00pm

				

		
				7th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 
				
				MS Library
				8:00pm - 9:30pm

				

		
				8th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				8:00pm - 9:30pm

				

	Mon, Oct 29th 
		
				Upper School No School - Faculty Report Writing Day 

				

				

		
				Upper School No School - Faculty Report Writing Day 

				

				

	Wed, Oct 31st 
		
				8th Grade parent Conversation with US Admin & Student Panel 
				
				Choral Music Room
				7:30am - 8:30am

				

	Fri, Nov 2nd 
		
				5th Grade Conversations with Michelle 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:45am

				

		
				PA Parent Peer Group Facilitator Training 
				
				LS Quaker Meeting House
				8:30am - 9:45am

				

		
				Two Piano, Four Hand Concert with Touchton and Lum 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				8:00pm - 9:30pm

				

	Mon, Nov 5th 
		
				MS PA Steering Committee Meetings 
				
				Rusch Team Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				5th grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 
				
				MS Library
				7:30pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, Nov 7th 
		
				PA Steering Committee Meeting 
				
				Rusch Team Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

	Thu, Nov 8th 
		
				8th Grade Parents with Upper School Student Panel 
				
				Choral Music Room
				7:45am - 8:45am

				

		
				MS Fall Play 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm - 9:30pm

				

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

				

		
				MS Fall Play 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm - 9:30pm

				

	Sat, Nov 10th 
		
				MS Fall Play 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				2:00pm - 4:00pm

				

	Mon, Nov 12th 
		
				Minimester Trips Meeting 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm - 9:00pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Mon, Oct 22nd 
		
				Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm
				10/25/2012

				

				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

	Tue, Oct 23rd 
		
				Field Hockey - Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				4:15pm

				

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

				4:15pm

				

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

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Football - Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at St. James School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				5:30pm

				

	Wed, Oct 24th 
		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight vs. St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Norwood School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 vs. St. Andrew's School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at Norwood School 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Heights 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Heights 

				4:15pm

				

	Thu, Oct 25th 
		
				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

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Lightweight vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity at National Cathedral School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. National Cathedral School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. National Cathedral School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity at National Cathedral School 

				5:30pm

				

	Fri, Oct 26th 
		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 - ISL Championships 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 - MAC Championships 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Washington International 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity at Wilson H.S. 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity at Georgetown Visitation 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Washington International 

				5:00pm

				

	Sat, Oct 27th 
		
				Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Playday 

				9:30am

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships 

				10:00am

				

		
				Cross-Country - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Championships 

				10:00am

				

		
				Football - Varsity at Flint Hill 

				2:30pm

				

	Mon, Oct 29th 
		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A at Landon 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 A at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight at Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Volleyball - 7/8 at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

	Tue, Oct 30th 
		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. Stone Ridge School 

				4:15am

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Mac Tournament 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Football - Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Episcopal High School 

				4:15pm

				

	Wed, Oct 31st 
		
				Football - 7/8 Lightweight at Landon 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. National Cathedral School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 vs. Co-ed At Norwood 

				3:15pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 - Co-ed At Norwood 

				3:15pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament  

				3:30pm

				

	Thu, Nov 1st 
		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Lightweight at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament  

				3:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity - ISL Tournament 

				4:00pm

				

	Fri, Nov 2nd 
		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity - ISL Tournament  

				4:00pm

				

	Sat, Nov 3rd 
		
				Football - Varsity vs. Maret School 

				2:30pm

				

	Sun, Nov 4th 
		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity - ISL Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. MAC Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

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