Subject: US Weekly E-Newsletter 1-10-16
From: "SFS US Weekly E-Newsletter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2016 09:00:28 -0500

Sunday - January 10, 2016

		

		

		 

					

							
								Principal's Letter

MESSAGE FROM MAMADOU 
PLEASE DRIVE GENTLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD 

							
							
								Announcements

ARTRAGEOUS 2016 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER 
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR US PARENTS ASSOCIATION! 
2016/2017 REENROLLMENT 
MLK DAY SERVICE EVENT 
A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: SPONSORSHIP AND PROGRAM ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES 

							
							
								Events

DATE CHANGE: A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS VOLUNTEER KICKOFF MEETING: JAN. 21 

							
							
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QUAKER QUOTES 

							

                            News Around the School

                            

                                

                                

                            

                            
								Principal's Letter

MESSAGE FROM MAMADOU
Dear Friends,
Students have been hard at work this past week on mid-year exams. Tuesday, January 12, is the second reading day. Please encourage your children to check in with their teachers with any questions. Some teachers will schedule optional review sessions. Students should e-mail their teachers for details. I include a few more reminders below. If you have any questions or concerns about exams, please feel free to reach out to Academic Dean Min Kim at [email-masked]. 
Parents of juniors should mark their calendars for the 11th Grade College Counseling Meeting on January 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Robert L. Smith Meeting Room. This program is for parents and students. Juniors will not be assigned homework that evening to allow them the time to attend this important program. Please direct questions to Director of College Counseling Lauren Carter. 
Reminders:

	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 at [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 classes. 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].

Warmly,
Mamadou
Mamadou Gu&egrave;ye
Upper School Principal
Upcoming Events:
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.-12:30 p.m.
January 19, First Day of Second Semester
January 20, 11th Grade College Counseling Night, 7:00 p.m., RLS Meeting Room
January 22, GLSBT Dance, 8:30-10:00 p.m.
January 26, last day to drop/add second semester class
January 29, report cards posted on Educator Online
January 29, Arts Guild, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
January 31, ArtRageous, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

PLEASE DRIVE GENTLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Although the construction at Hearst and the attendant traffic messes are over, we remind you to please continue to drive carefully in the neighborhood around our Wisconsin Avenue campus. There is a lot of young, and not so young, pedestrian traffic in the area, and it is important to yield to pedestrians at the crosswalks, obey the 25-mile-per-hour speed limit, and stop at the stop signs. Please add these resolutions to any others you may have adopted for the new year. Please also share this request with any young drivers or other family drivers in your household.

							
								Announcements

ARTRAGEOUS 2016 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
ArtRageous, the annual all-School arts festival, will be held Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Upper School Kogod Arts Center, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This years&#39;s theme is The Fabric of Art, and all are invited to join the fun! In addition:

	We are seeking student performers (individuals and groups) to come sing, dance, play an instrument, act, read, juggle, and more! To sign up or learn more, please contact the PA Arts Committee at [email-masked].
	We also need parent volunteers to help make this event a success. Please join us for as little as one hour and then enjoy the festivities. Sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f49a8a72aa0f58-artrageous.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR US PARENTS ASSOCIATION!
Looking for a way to become more involved with the School? The SFS Parents Association is seeking parents to fill positions for the 2016/2017 academic year. If you enjoy community-building and would like to make a contribution to the School or your child&#39;s grade, please volunteer! We are filling Division Vice-Clerks, Grade Reps and other positions&mdash;please see the SFS Parent Portal for descriptions (www.sidwell.edu/parents/parents-association/job-descriptions/index.aspx). To nominate yourself, someone else, or for more information, please contact All-School Nominating Clerk Gina Kim ([email-masked]) or Upper School Nominating Clerk Gretchen Brevnov ([email-masked]). Thank you!

2016/2017 REENROLLMENT

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: 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

DATE CHANGE: A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS VOLUNTEER KICKOFF MEETING: JAN. 21
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 Thursday, January 21, 2016*, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the Zartman Drawing Room on the Wisconsin Avenue campus. *Please note that the meeting date has changed from January 19 to January 21.
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 Tuesday, January 19. 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!

							
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QUAKER QUOTES
Lucretia Mott was born this week in 1793. She was an influential Quaker, an ardent feminist, and a fierce abolitionist. Her thoughts reflect a deep understanding of the challenges of power and discrimination that we are still wrestling with today.
&quot;I have no idea of submitting tamely to injustice inflicted either on me or on the slave. I will oppose it with all the moral powers with which I am endowed. I am no advocate of passivity.&quot;
&quot;The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.&quot;
&ldquo;In the true married relationship, the independence of husband and wife will be equal, their dependence mutual, and their obligations reciprocal.&rdquo;
Questions or suggestions about Quaker Quotes may be directed to Cynthia Richie Terrell: [email-masked].

							

                                

							

							

                                

						 
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	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

				

	Mon, Jan 25th 
		
				US Academic Council Meeting 
				
				US Room 102
				12:10pm - 12:50pm

				

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

				

	Tue, Jan 26th 
		
				12th grade Parent Coffee 
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				PA Arts Committee 
				
				Upper School Room 102
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, Jan 28th 
		
				MS Meeting for Worship 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				8:00am - 8:45am

				

	Fri, Jan 29th 
		
				US Arts Guild 
				
				Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Sat, Jan 30th 
		
				Senior Parent Potluck Dinner 
				
				off campus
				7:00pm - 9:00pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	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

				

	Mon, Jan 25th 
		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. St. Alban's Meet 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Swimming - Girls 7/8 - St. Alban's Meet 

				2:45pm

				

	Tue, Jan 26th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Wilson H.S. 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Meet with Gonzaga, Flint Hill & Potomac 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Meet with Stone Ridge, Flint Hill & Potomac 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Potomac School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity at Maret School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				5:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation 

				5:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity at Potomac School 

				6:00pm

				

	Wed, Jan 27th 
		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 A - Woods Academy 

				3:00pm

				

	Thu, Jan 28th 
		
				Wrestling - 7/8 at Potomac School 

				

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls 7/8 C vs. Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at Flint Hill 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Squash - P.E. Class (Co-Ed) at Episcopal High School 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Diving  

				5:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Diving  

				5:30pm

				

	Fri, Jan 29th 
		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				4:00pm

				

		
				Indoor Track - P.E. Class (Coed) - Episcopal High School Open  

				4:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Maret School 

				4:15pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Georgetown Day 

				5:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity at Maret School 

				5:45pm

				

	Sat, Jan 30th 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Swimming 

				

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Swimming 

				

				

		
				Wrestling - Varsity - Quad with Model, Episcopal, and McLean 

				10:00am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Freshman at Landon 

				11:00am

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity - Cesar Chavez Parkside High School  

				12:00pm

				

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