Subject: FW: SFS US; community engagement graduation requirement
From: "Gus Bessalel" <[email-masked]>
To: "'Norma Scogin'" <[email-masked]>, "shelley schonberger" <[email-masked]>, "'Min Kim'" <[email-masked]>, "'Mamadou Gueye'" <[email-masked]>
Cc: <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:11:08 -0400

Hi All, 

Welcome back!  We hope everyone had a great spring break. A reminder that
the calendar of upcoming events relevant to 11th graders can be found on our
class Gdoc page at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NDy_4tLKLF_gnfvzxU6MIbgiSnQ1JeS_EduKuijg
op4/edit?usp=sharing

In addition, we are forwarding a note (see below) from Shoshanna Sumka, who
coordinates Service Learning programs, that was sent yesterday to all
juniors.  According to Shoshanna, only about 50% of the class has returned
these forms, and the deadline for submission of the community service
contract is Friday, April 1 (tomorrow).  If your student has not already
submitted this contract, please work with him/her to complete the attached
form.  If you have any questions about the form or the community service
requirement for graduation, please contact Shoshanna at [email-masked]
<mailto:[email-masked]>  or at 202-537-8182.

All the best, 

Your 11th Grade Reps - Fatim, Heather, Lori and Gus

 

From: Shoshanna Sumka 
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 4:10 PM
To: Grade11 <[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Cc: Michael Woods <[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Mamadou
Gueye <[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Min Kim
<[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Subject: community engagement graduation requirement 
Importance: High

Dear Juniors,

This is a friendly reminder of your community engagement requirement. The
contract (pink form) must be submitted to me by Friday, April 1st, 2016. The
supervisor and student evaluations must be submitted by August 29, 2016.

Below you will find a brief list of some of the longer term community
partners and sites that Sidwell Friends Students have worked with in the
past. Please contact their volunteer coordinators directly about setting up
your independent volunteer project. Required forms are outside my door (Room
222) and on the service learning website
<http://www.sidwell.edu/upper-school/how-to-get-started/index.aspx> . There
are many other options besides the few below. 

Set-up an appointment or come by my office to discuss your options.

In peace,

Ms. Sumka

Shoshanna Sumka|Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Service Learning
|Sidwell Friends School |202.537.8182 |www.sidwell.edu

 

DC AREA NON-PROFITS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

Youth and Education:

 <http://www.kidpowerdc.org/about-us/history-mission> Kid Power inspires
youth leadership by promoting academic advancement, physical and emotional
wellness, and positive civic engagement in underserved communities
throughout the District of Columbia. Kid Power has a year-long commitment to
tutoring at Sidwell and they have a summer camp institute the summer of
2016.

 <http://www.higherachievement.org/> Higher Achievement Program (HAP)
Academic enrichment for students in grades 5-9.
19 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 842-5116 Ext.15

Ending Poverty:

 <http://awidercircle.org/> A Wider Circle's mission is to end poverty for
one individual and one family after another. We work in partnership with
those we serve and with those seeking to help to ensure that every child and
adult has the chance to succeed and the opportunity to live well. Center for
Community Service -9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Phone:
301-608-3504

 <http://marthastable.org/> Martha's Table works to build a better future
for children, their families, and neighbors in Washington, DC by increasing
access to education, food, and opportunity. Martha's table programs are
divided into three initiatives: healthy start, healthy eating, and healthy
connections. 2114 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, phone (202)
328-6608.

 <http://www.dccentralkitchen.org/> DC Central Kitchen is a leader in
reducing hunger with recycled food, training unemployed adults for culinary
careers, serving healthy school meals, and rebuilding urban food systems
through social enterprise. 425 2nd St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Phone:
202.234.070

DC Area Hospitals: 

<http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/sibley-memorial-hospital/ways-to-give/about-
volunteering/how-to-apply.html> Sibley Memorial Hospital 
5255 Loughboro Road NW, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-4000

 <http://www.cnmc.org/> Children's National Medical Center 
111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 884-2062

Peace and Justice:

 <http://www.seedsofpeace.org/> Seeds of Peace: Non-profit, non-political
organization that helps teenagers from regions of conflict learn the skills
of making peace. Seeds of Peace inspires and cultivates new generations of
global leaders in communities divided by conflict. We equip them with the
skills and relationships they need to accelerate social, economic, and
political changes essential for peace. 

 <http://williampennhouse.org/> William Penn House: William Penn House is a
Quaker center on Capitol Hill that engages people from all walks of life
with issues of peace, reconciliation, social and economic justice, and
environmental awareness, through inward reflection, hands-on experience,
education, and community building. We support and celebrate those who "speak
truth to power" and seeks to make visible the Quaker values of peace,
community, simplicity, equality and truth.

Senior Citizens:

 <https://www.iona.org/> Iona Senior Services Iona's mission is to support
people as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging. We
educate, advocate, and provide community-based programs and services to help
people age well and live well. We envision a community that celebrates,
values, respects and protects the contributions and possibilities of every
individual. We have two sites, one near the Tenleytown metro and the other
at St Albans (next to the National Cathedral.). Contact: (202) 895-9448 /
[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]>  / www.iona.org
<http://www.iona.org>  4125 Albemarle Street NW, Washington DC 20016

Moving Beauty/Arts for the Aging at Brighton Gardens
<http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/communities/brighton-gardens-of-tuckerma
n-lane/overview.aspx>  Arts, music and movement program in an assisted
living community for elderly/disabled adults.  5555 Friendship Boulevard,
Chevy Chase, MD 20815, phone (301) 656-1900. Contact Anthony Hyatt
301-657-8484, [email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]>  

Latino Community:

 <http://www.carecendc.org/> CARECEN: Latino Resource and Justice Center:
CARECEN is looking for volunteers who can help with citizenship instruction
in a classroom setting or by tutoring a student individually. Contact:
Rachel Gittinger/ 202-328-9799/ [email-masked]/www.carecendc.org
<mailto:[email-masked]/www.carecendc.org>  1459 Columbia rd. NW
Washington DC (Columbia Heights Metro)

 <http://www.rosemountcenter.com/> Rosemount Bilingual Preschool: Is a dual
language (English and Spanish) early childhood education center located in
the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, DC. We serve almost 250
children and families each year. Our program is accredited by the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  2000 Rosemount
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010, phone (202) 265-9885.

Housing, Homelessness & Food

 <http://www.maryhouse.org/> Mary House Mary House is a community based
organization that provides transitional housing services, shelter and
support programs to homeless and struggling families, and was founded on the
concept that "smaller is better." The philosophy at Mary House has always
been to help others as we ourselves would want to be helped, while providing
a safe haven that allows families to reclaim their dignity. 4303 13th Street
NE, Washington, DC 20017, (202) 635-0534

 <http://lutherplace.org/ministries/social-justice/n-street-village> N
Street Village, Luther Place Memorial Church  empowers homeless and
low-income women to claim their highest quality of life by offering a broad
spectrum of services and advocacy in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
1226 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 939-2075

 <http://www.foodandfriends.org/site/pp.asp?c=ckLSI8NNIdJ2G&b=7565475> Food
and Friends  fosters a community caring for men, women and children living
with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses by preparing and
delivering specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition
counseling. 58 L Street SE, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 863-1843 

People with Disabilities:

 <http://www.thearcmontgomerycounty.org/> ARC of Montgomery County  The Arc
Montgomery County identifies, creates and sustains inclusive communities
that embrace and engage individuals and families affected by intellectual
and developmental disabilities. 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Contact: Nadia Atcha, Volunteer & Development Assistant, 301.984.5777 x1271

Environmental Justice Issues:

 <http://www.anacostiaws.org> Anacostia Watershed Society 
The Anacostia Watershed Society seeks to protect and restore the Anacostia
River and its watershed communities by cleaning the water, recovering the
shores, and honoring the heritage. AWS works through education, advocacy,
and stewardship. Volunteers assist with river and community trash cleanups,
invasive plant removals, native plant restoration, and meadow restoration.
Contact: (301) 699-6204 / [email-masked]/
<mailto:[email-masked]/>  www.anacostiaws.org
<http://www.anacostiaws.org>  The George Washington House, 4302 Baltimore
Ave., Bladensburg, Maryland 20710 Address environmental racism through river
clean-up and community building

 <http://www.commongoodcityfarm.org> Common Good City Farm: is an urban farm
and education center growing food with and for low-income residents in
Washington, DC and providing educational opportunities for all people that
help increase food security, improve health, and contribute to environmental
sustainability. Farm Volunteers are asked to do anything from planting seeds
and weeding to painting or building. There are also opportunities to assist
with office work. Contact: (202) 559-7513 / [email-masked]
<mailto:[email-masked]>  / www.commongoodcityfarm.org
<http://www.commongoodcityfarm.org> 

LGBT Issues:

 <http://www.thedccenter.org> DC Center for the LGBT Community: The Center
was established and designed to support the GLBT communities within the
DC/Metro areas. They develop programming to benefit the Metropolitan
Washington GLBT community that involve advocacy, support programs, and
community coherency. Contact: (202) 682-2245 / [email-masked]
<mailto:[email-masked]>  / www.thedccenter.org
<http://www.thedccenter.org>  2000 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20009 

 <http://www.casaruby.org> CASA RUBY is a multicultural center and safe
space serving the Latino LGB & Transgender communities of any race, color,
or economic background in Washington, DC, MD, and VA. Our mission is to
create success stories, particularly among Latino LGB & Trans communities of
any race, color or economic background; through advocacy, employment,
housing assistance, HIV testing, counseling, and social and other services.
Contact: (202) 355-5155/ www.casaruby.org <http://www.casaruby.org>  / 2822
Georgia Ave. NW

 

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