Subject: US Weekly E-Newsletter 1-3-16
From: "SFS US Weekly E-Newsletter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2016 09:00:21 -0500

Sunday - January 3, 2016

		

		

		 

					

							
								Principal's Letter

MESSAGE FROM MAMADOU 

							
							
								Announcements

MLK DAY SERVICE EVENT 
A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: VOLUNTEER KICKOFF MEETING 
A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: SPONSORSHIP AND PROGRAM ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES 

							
							
								Events

SFS AT WASHINGTON WIZARDS: JAN.8 
PBS-SPONSORED MLK DAY OF SERVICE 

							
							
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								Principal's Letter

MESSAGE FROM MAMADOU
Dear Friends,
I hope this winter holiday has been a peaceful and restful one for you! 
I write with just a few more reminders about semester exams and the start of second semester:

	Review Days and Reading Days: When school resumes on Monday, students will spend two days of classes reviewing for exams with their teachers. These review days will follow a normal daily schedule, and students are required to attend classes. We will then have the first of two reading days, with the second reading day falling on January 12. Students are not required to be on campus on reading days. Many teachers do, however, hold optional review and study sessions on the reading days, so students should check with their teachers about these optional review sessions. Students who wish to study on campus on the reading days are welcome to do so. The library will be open all day. 

	Exam Start Time, 10:00 a.m.: Exams will start each day at 10:00.  The US library will be open each morning at 7:30 a.m., so students are welcome to arrive early to study.  Exam room locations will be e-mailed to students and posted around the building. Lunch will be available for students in the dining room after each exam.

	Exam Make-up Day, January 15: Students who become ill during the exam period may use January 15 as the make-up day. If your child is unable to attend school to take an exam, please e-mail [email-masked] to notify us. If you child misses more than one exam, please contact Min Kim [email-masked]. In the unlikely event that winter weather forces us to close campus and postpone an exam, January 15 will be used as the snow date. 

	Second Semester: The second semester begins on January 19, and students enrolled in new second semester courses will have one week to drop and add a new class.  The drop deadline for second semester courses is January 26. Seniors enrolled in new second semester history and English courses will need to purchase books for these new courses. Please visit our Virtual Bookstore at http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/sidwellfriends.htm. Please direct all questions about dropping and adding new courses and book purchases to Academic Dean Min Kim at [email-masked].

I wish you all a happy new year!  May 2016 be filled with peace and joy!
Warmly,
Mamadou
Mamadou Gu&egrave;ye
Upper School Principal
Upcoming Events:
January 4 &amp; 5, Review Days
January 6, Reading Day
January 6, 8:00-8:45 a.m., College Admission for the Athlete Meeting, Choral Room
January 7, History Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 8, Science Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 11, Language Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 12, Reading Day
January 13, English Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 14, Math Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 15, Exam Make-up Day (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 18, MLK Day Service Event, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
January 19, First Day of Second Semester

							
								Announcements

MLK DAY SERVICE EVENT

The Parents of Black Students (PBS), in collaboration with the Quaker Life, Community Service, and Equity, Justice, and Community (EJC) committees, invite all members of the SFS community to celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will gather from 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 18. Following a brief query-centered discussion with a panel of alumni speakers, SFS volunteers will choose to participate in one of the available service events: (1) Bake Casseroles for Central Union Mission,  2) Work with the Boys and Girls Club at American University to make cards and toiletry packets for Veterans, or (3) Create Healthy Snack Bags for N Street Village Day Center. Afterward, we will regroup for a short time of reflection before closing with a moment of silence.

Please sign up to donate items and/or volunteer for one of the three service engagements to help the underserved in our community. 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084da4ae28a0f49-sfsmlk/939945

A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: VOLUNTEER KICKOFF MEETING
The Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking enthusiastic parents to join the A Night for Scholars volunteer committees, incluiding the publicity, auction, Fund-a-Scholar, setup/decor and night-of event committees.To learn more about how you can help, please join us for the Volunteer Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, from 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. in the Zartman Drawing Room on the Wisconsin Avenue campus. 
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP to Jessie Jacobson, director of special events, at [email-masked] or 202-537-8442 by Monday, January 18. Please encourage your friends to join as well!
Also, don&#39;t forget to mark your calendars for this year&#39;s event on Saturday, April 9, 2016, which will feature special guest Abby Wambach. All proceeds benefit student financial aid at Sidwell Friends. 
Thank you in advance for your support!

A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: SPONSORSHIP AND PROGRAM ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
The 2016 spring fundraiser, A Night for Scholars, will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in the Sidwell Friends Athletic Center, featuring special guest Abby Wambach. All proceeds benefit student financial aid at Sidwell Friends.
The success of this event will need the support of many individuals and businesses. This year, in lieu of donated goods and services, we are only seeking program advertisers and event sponsors. By advertising in the event program and becoming an event sponsor, your business will be showcased to more than 8,000 members of the Sidwell Friends community. View the Event Sponsorship Agreement and Program Advertising Agreement. The deadline for advertising and sponsorship is February 26, 2016. Questions? Please contact Jessie Jacobson, director of special events, at [email-masked] or 202-537-8442. Thank you for your support of our efforts to raise money for student financial aid.

							
								Events

SFS AT WASHINGTON WIZARDS: JAN.8
Wizards_Logistics_Dec_28.pdfMore than 400 tickets have been sold, and if you want to join your friends, there is still time to buy tickets as the deadline has been extended through winter break. Tickets are $25 each. You can pick your seat and pay online at this link: https://groupmatics.events/SIDWELL. If you have purchased tickets already and want to know more about the ticket transfers and the pregame activities and logistics, click on the attachment. Tickets will be e-mailed to the purchaser by Ticketmaster 72 hours before the game. Questions? Contact [email-masked] or Kathi Webb at [email-masked]

PBS-SPONSORED MLK DAY OF SERVICE
Life&#39;s most persistent and urgent question is, &quot;What are you doing for others?&quot; ---Martin Luther King Jr.
The Parents of Black Students (PBS), in collaboration with the Quaker Life, Community Service, and Equity, Justice, and Community (EJC) committees, invite all members of the SFS community to join in celebrating the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In the spirit of shared service and community, volunteers will gather for a brief period of query-centered discussion with a panel of SFS alumni speakers, followed by outreach to members of the local community. We will then regroup for a short time of reflection before closing with a moment of silence.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
More details and sign-up information will be provided at a later date. Please contact Georgine Newman-Alawode at [email-masked] if you have any questions.

							
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Mon, Jan 4th 
		
				School Re-opens 

				

				

		
				US Academic Council Meeting 
				
				US Room 102
				12:10pm - 12:50pm

				

	Wed, Jan 6th 
		
				US Exams - Reading Day 

				

				

		
				US Parent Conversation: College Admissions for the Athlete 
				
				Choral Music Room
				8:00am - 8:45am

				

	Thu, Jan 7th 
		
				US Exams - History 
				
				US Dining Room & US Classrooms

				

				
		
				PA Executive Steering Committee Meeting 
				
				Rusch Team Room
				8:30am - 9:30am

				

		
				Final Exam Presentations - US History 
				
				RLS Meeting Room
				9:00am - 1:00pm

				

		
				Ellis Turner Meeting 
				
				US Crane Room
				11:00am - 11:30am

				

	Fri, Jan 8th 
		
				US Exams - Science 
				
				US Dining Room & US Classrooms

				

				
		
				SFS Night at the Wizards 
				
				Off campus
				7:00pm - 10:00pm

				

	Mon, Jan 11th 
		
				US Exams - Language 
				
				US Dining Room & US Classrooms

				

				
		
				Ellis Turner Meeting 
				
				US Crane Room
				11:00am - 11:30am

				

	Tue, Jan 12th 
		
				US Exams - Reading Day 

				

				

	Wed, Jan 13th 
		
				US Exams - English 
				
				US Dining Room & US Classrooms

				

				

	Thu, Jan 14th 
		
				US Exams - Math 
				
				US Dining Room & US Classrooms

				

				
		
				MS 6th Grade Chorus & 5/6 Orchestra Concert 
				
				Caplin Theater
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Fri, Jan 15th 
		
				US Exams - Make-up Day 

				

				

	Mon, Jan 18th 
		
				Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - School Closed 

				

				

		
				PBS Sponsored MLK Community Service Day 
				
				On and Off Campus
				9:00am - 1:00pm

				

		
				US Academic Council Meeting 
				
				US Room 102
				12:10pm - 12:50pm

				

	Tue, Jan 19th 
		
				Lower School Closed - Report Writing 

				

				

		
				GAMETIME! Boys Basketball 
				
				Athletic Center
				5:00pm - 7:00pm

				

	Wed, Jan 20th 
		
				US PA Steering Committee Meeting 
				
				Rusch Team Room
				8:00am - 9:30am

				

		
				11th Grade Parents and Student College Counseling Meeting 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Tue, Jan 5th 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Meet with GDS, Holy Child, and Vistation  

				

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Maret School 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Takoma Academy 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Bullis 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity vs. Potomac School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School 

				5:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Bullis 

				6:00pm

				

	Wed, Jan 6th 
		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Holton-Arms 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at Holton-Arms 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. Holton-Arms Meet 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. Holton-Arms Meet 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Holton-Arms 

				3:00pm

				

	Thu, Jan 7th 
		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Norwood School 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Norwood School 

				3:00pm

				

	Sat, Jan 9th 
		
				Wrestling - Varsity - Quad at Paul VI 

				

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Swimming & Diving Meet 

				10:00am

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Swimming & Diving Meet 

				10:00am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Calverton 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Calverton 

				2:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Wilson H.S. 

				2:00pm

				

	Mon, Jan 11th 
		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Norwood School 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Norwood School 

				3:00pm

				

	Wed, Jan 13th 
		
				Wrestling - 7/8 vs. McLean School 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B - Woods Academy 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A - Woods Academy 

				3:45pm

				

	Thu, Jan 14th 
		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. Sheridan School 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Sheridan School 

				3:00pm

				

	Sat, Jan 16th 
		
				Wrestling - Varsity - Heritage Duals 

				

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Maret School 

				1:00pm

				

	Tue, Jan 19th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Field School 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity at St. Andrew's School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. St. James School 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. St. James School 

				5:00pm

				

	Wed, Jan 20th 
		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at Stone Ridge School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Wrestling - 7/8 at Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. Stone Ridge Meet 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. Stone Ridge Meet 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Stone Ridge School 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Maret School 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Stone Ridge School 

				6:00pm

				

	Thu, Jan 21st 
		
				Squash - P.E. Class (Co-Ed) vs. National Cathedral School 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Diving Championship 

				3:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Flint Hill 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Flint Hill 

				6:00pm

				

	Fri, Jan 22nd 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Swimming Championship  

				2:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holton-Arms 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity at St. James School 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Holton-Arms 

				5:45pm

				

	Sat, Jan 23rd 
		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. MS Swim Championships 

				7:00am

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. MS Swim Championships 

				7:00am

				

		
				Indoor Track - P.E. Class (Coed) vs. Last Track to Philly  

				8:30am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. Gonzaga High School 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Gonzaga High School 

				2:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holy Child 

				4:30pm

				

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