Subject: SFS MS Tuesday Letter 4-30-13
From: <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:30:00 -0400

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  MIDDLE SCHOOL TUESDAY LETTER
  
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FROM THE SCHOOL
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This Week's Query
What mistakes have I made that have helped me learn?

Notes from Sally
Assembly:  Eighth grade drama scenes.  Parents are welcome to attend!

Tonight!  After a great line-up of speakers in April, don't miss 
Carol Dweck tonight in the Meeting Room from 7-9 PM.  Dweck's 
groundbreaking work has been widely praised for demonstrating that 
it's not just abilities and talent that brings success but whether we 
view those with a fixed or growth mindset. Dweck, a Stanford 
University psychologist, will speak to the combined faculty on 
Wednesday afternoon. "A good book is one whose advice you believe. A 
great book is one whose advice you follow. This is a book that can 
change your life." - Robert J. Sternberg, author of Teaching for 
Successful Intelligence.

Parents of current sixth graders are invited to join us for a preview 
of 7th grade Wednesday evening in the Middle School Drama Studio at 
7:30.  A light supper will be served before the meeting, and you will 
have a chance to meet parents of students who are joining the grade.

We welcome parents to join us for Meeting for Worship on Thursday 
morning at 8:10, also in the Meeting Room.

The PA Diversity team is interested in getting feedback from parents 
about diversity efforts in the MS in two ways.  First, we ask you to 
click on the link below to complete a very brief survey (5 minutes) 
about diversity.  Second, we invite you to attend our parent forum on 
PA Diversity Efforts in the Middle School on May 13, 6:30-8:30 PM, MS 
Drama Studio.  There will be refreshments and lively discussion.  We 
really want to hear about your thoughts and ideas so we can plan 
future work in the MS!  Thanks.  
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G2762K5

Grandparents Day is Friday, May 10th.  Please contact the IA office 
with any questions!

Many thanks to all the parent volunteers (and shoppers!) who helped 
make the Book Fair such a grand success. And a special thank you to 
Colette Chichester and Lisa Gunty for organizing everything so well. 
Happy reading!

7th graders Harrison Blain, Jack Blazes, and Jordan Kalai recently 
traveled to Claremont-McKenna College to participate in the National 
Debate Tournament.  As a team they participated in five debates.  
They had a great experience and learned a lot!

Our Hearst tutoring program has now ended for the year.  A total of 
29 students gave 130 hours of their time to work with students at our 
neighbor school.  Thanks for this great effort!

We have heard about a great summer service-learning opportunity for 
7th and 8th grade students.  If you would like details, please 
contact me.

Congratulations to these sixth graders whose poems have been 
recognized by the Parkmont Poetry Festival!  Winners:  Clara Pierson, 
Harry Kay, Sophie Horst , Philip DiMeglio, Rachel Blatt.  
Semi-finalists:  Thomas Mills, Christopher Cheng, Patrice McGloin, 
Lauren Adler, Sophia van der Laan,Noah Portnoy.  Great job!

Instrumental Music Notes
Breakers Band Tuesday break period

5/6 String Ensemble Wednesday rehearsal period Knighting Ceremony 
Handchime Choir Friday DEAR period

5/6 Guitars Friday DEAR period

Jazz/Rock Band Tuesday 7 am

7/8 String Ensemble Wednesday rehearsal period

School Health Form Requirements
You have received information from Magnus Health to update your 
student's heath forms for the coming school year. Please note this 
change: the yearly physical is now be due one year from the date of 
the last physical exam. However, all student athletes must have their 
physical exam complete and the Vital Health Record updated before 
they can participate in pre-season activities. All other required 
health forms must be submitted to Magnus prior to students returning 
to class on September 4, 2013. Questions?  Contact Jasmin Whitfield, 
Middle and Upper School nurse, [email-masked] or Barbara 
Conte Lower School nurse, [email-masked].

PA ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Save the Date: PA Diversity Efforts in the Middle School, May 13, 
6:30-8:30 PM, MS Drama Studio
Please come join the diversity team! We need your feedback! All 
Parent Forum to share and explore our thoughts, experiences and hopes 
for PA diversity efforts in the Middle School.

OTHER NEWS
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Carol Dweck:  Speaker on April 30 7-9 PM
Carol Dweck, author of the best-selling Mindset, and one of the 
world's leading researchers on motivation and why people succeed, 
will speak this evening, April 30, from 7-9 at the Robert L. Smith 
Meeting Room. Dweck's groundbreaking work has been widely praised for 
demonstrating that its not just abilities and talent that brings 
success but whether we view those with a fixed or growth mindset. 
Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, will speak to the Upper 
School students and faculty at collection the following day. For 
information about childcare...

Parents invited to Meeting for Worship, Thursday, May 2, 8:10-8:40 AM
Parents of Middle School students are invited to attend Meeting for 
Worship with their child on Thursday, May 2, 8:10 - 8:40 a.m., in the 
Smith Meeting House.  For Quakers, wisdom begins in silence. This is 
a wonderful way for parents to experience Meeting, take part in your 
child's education, and demonstrate the value of silent worship.

LS Spring Festival (May 4) Seeking Face Painters
Face Painters wanted! Come to the Lower School Spring Festival on 
Saturday May 4th, 2013 from 3-5pm and help those little minds find 
their fantasies by painting their faces. All supplies will be 
provided and no face painting experience necessary. It is a great way 
to spend the afternoon and the kids really love it. Please email 
Priya Parikh at ([email-masked]) if interested.

Family Service Project. Sunday, May 5
Please join fellow SFS families, faculty and staff at our last Family 
Service Project for this year, Sunday May 5, 10 am - 2 pm. We will be 
partnering with Behrend Builders to help Fortitude Housing and The 
Southeast Family Center paint their new space located at 2812 
Pennsylvania Avenue SE. This service project is suitable for ages 12 
and older. 

Grandparents Day:  May 10
We hope that your students' grandparents will join us for 
Grandparents Day at the Middle School on Friday, May 10. Registration 
opens at 9:00 a.m. and the day concludes at 1:00 p.m, with lunch is 
included. Parking is limited. Please feel free to drop the 
grandparents off in the garage and pick up at the end of the day on 
37th Street, where the Athletic Center exit and Middle School doors 
are located. RSVP deadline is April 26 - please email 
[email-masked] us or call 202-537-8128. If the 
grandparent requires assistance with mobility, please let us know 
when you RSVP.

Golf Tournament and Tennis Mixer:  May 13
We hope you will join us for this fabulous fundraiser and 
community-builder at Kenwood Country Club on Monday, May 13, 2013, at 
1:00 PM. It's simple, choose between a fun day of tennis or golf and 
end the day with a cocktail reception with all participants. Click 
here to register for the Golf Tournament and Tennis Mixer and to view 
the event schedule. Sponsorship opportunities are available for both 
events. All net proceeds benefit financial aid. The registration 
deadline is May 1, 2013. Please contact [email-masked] for any 
questions or concerns.

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