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Thursday - April 1, 2010


From the School

QUERY
How can we disagree with a friend without hurting his or her feelings?
Is there a way to help friends who are having a disagreement without taking sides?

-Written by 3Y
WINTER EDITION OF LS TIMES
At Last the Winter Edition of the LS Times is here! You can read it online here or (selectively) print pages. We hope you enjoy it!


PA Announcements

PARENTS' MEETING & "STATE OF THE SCHOOL" ADDRESS
Join us for a Lower School Parents Association Meeting on Thursday, April 8 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Meeting House. Rich Lodish will deliver a “State of the School” address followed by a question and answer session. We will also consider the query “How can we make communication within our school community the best it can be? Are we as open, respectful, and inclusive as we could be?” We hope to see you there.
LAST CHANCE TO CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND
On Tuesday, April 6, volunteers will clean out the lost and found bin at Lower School and will donate unclaimed items to Martha’s Table. Labeled clothing will be returned to its owner if possible. Please check the bin before Tuesday, and remember to label your child’s clothing.
SPIRIT ACROSS SIDWELL
UPCOMING SPORTING AND ARTS EVENTS
Kindergarten: Tuesday, May 4th at 5:30pm. Come cheer on the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team vs. National Cathedral School. Please RSVP to Mike Borkowski at MBorkowski@unitedbiosource.com.
Everyone: Beauty & the Beast Middle School musical on Friday, April 23rd at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 24th at 2:00pm.
Please keep checking the Thursday Letter for upcoming events. Questions? Please contact rippey@rcn.com and carrie@irvin.com.GREEN TIP: SPRING CLEANING!
Spring is finally here! When doing your spring cleaning, try to avoid these chemicals:

** Window & Air Cleaners: Avoid Ethylene-based glycols (known as butoxyethanol, EGBE or, most commonly, “cellosolve”). Found in: blue glass cleaners, Professional Windex, UNREAL spot remover, Formula 409, Pine-Sol and Windex Aerosol. Why: EPA recently called it “a possible human carcinogen” (link to EPA website here). Alternatives: Bon Ami & 7th Generation, Mr. Clean products. For Air Fresheners, use lemon & water.
** Citrus-oil cleaners: (Terpenes): Mixes w/ground ozone, becomes carcinogen. Found in: lemon, pine, orange oil cleaners. Alternative: Green Terpene. (www.greenterpene.com).
** Chlorine bleach (bleach or sodium hypochlorite). Why: fumes can irritate sensitive lungs (heart or respiratory problems). Never mix w/other chemicals. Alternatives: 7th Generation Chlorine-Free Bleach or Vinegar & water.
Comments, questions to Louise Micallef at micallefj@aol.com.


Other News

2010 AUCTION: RSVP'S DUE TODAY -- THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Online Auction: April 9-13, 2010
Live Auction: Saturday, April 17, 2010 at The Andrew Mellow Auditorium

You should have received your invitation in the mail! Please note that seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Please return your reply cards via mail or fax (202-537-8449) promptly. Responses are due by April 1. Auction catalogs will be distributed to families through the youngest child. Lower and Middle School students will receive them this week and Upper School students will receive them on Monday from their advisors. Please remind your students to bring them home. Read this newsletter and Events for Student Scholarships emails because we will be featuring some of our most exciting items leading up to the Auction. We have many great things in the Online, Silent and Live Auctions!SIDWELL SUMMER FOR FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER!
Now that Spring Break is over, what are you doing this summer?! Join Sidwell Summer the first week of summer - fun options the week of June 14-18 include:

** Left Noodle, Right Noodle - a summertime journey to discover some of the best folktales and fairytales from around the world, grades PK-4 (LS campus)

** DC United’s Bryan Namoff and his coaches from Soccer Pros for a half or full day of soccer, grades PK+ (DC Campus)

** Basketball with SFS coaches and counselors, grades 2+ (DC Campus)

** Handwork Studios – Campers will have a blast each day participating in creative activities such as knitting, crocheting, machine sewing, and making crafts. Gender appropriate projects include backpacks, flip-flops, room decor, toys, fashion accessories, and more. Each week, campers will have new projects to choose from. Each participant will receive a “Handwork Kit” filled with our favorite supplies. Each camper will take home a sampling of our favorite tools so they can practice at home. Grades K+ (DC Campus)

Refer a friend, and get $25 off a week of camp! Call us at 202-537-8133 or e-mail summer@sidwell.edu. Start Thinking Summer!LS THURSDAY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
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Note Concerning the School Calendar:
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Calendar


Thu, Apr 1st

Grades PK-1 Breakfast with Rich

LS Meeting Room
8:15am - 9:00am


Grade 2 Team to National Arboretum


9:00am - 1:00pm


Fri, Apr 2nd

PA 4th Grade Fun Concert

LS Multipurpose Room
9:00am


Sun, Apr 4th

Easter


Wed, Apr 7th

PA Executive Committee Meeting

US Crane Room
8:00am - 9:00am


Grade 3 to historic sites in Virginia


8:00am - 3:00pm


Zeidman Lecture

AC Theater
8:00pm - 9:30pm


Thu, Apr 8th

Grade 1 to American History Museum


9:15am - 11:45am


All Lower School PA Meeting

LS Meeting Room
7:30pm - 9:00pm


Fri, Apr 9th

3y Play

LS MultiPurpose Room
9:00am - 10:00am


Mon, Apr 12th

Regular School Day


Tue, Apr 13th

Middle School Book Fair


4/16/2010


Wed, Apr 14th

Grade 3 to historic sites in Virginia


9:00am - 3:00pm


Thu, Apr 15th

LS Early Morning Meeting for Worship

LS Meeting House
7:45am - 8:15am


LS PA Parent Meeting for Worship

LS Meeting House
7:45am - 8:15am


Blood Drive

Kenworthy Gym
2:00pm - 4:00pm


PA Arts Committee Meeting

MS Library Classroom
7:45pm - 9:30pm


Fri, Apr 16th

All 4th grades to Peace Speaker Event

Wisconsin Avenue Campus
8:50am - 10:40am


A Capella Event AC in DC

AC Theater
7:30pm - 9:30am


Sat, Apr 17th

Alumni Community Service Day

Off Campus


Live Auction


Mon, Apr 19th

Mock Admissions for Junior Parents and Students

US Dining Room, US Library Board Room, US Classroom, AC Theater
6:30pm - 9:00pm


Tue, Apr 20th

Arts Guild

AC Theater
7:00pm - 9:30pm


Student Panel at Lower School for Lower School Parents

LS Meeting Room
7:30pm


More


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