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Thursday - May 6, 2010


From the School

QUERY
“How can we work together to help solve conflicts without taking sides or making the problem bigger?”
--Written by 1X
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT GRANDPARENTS DAY
Parking will be tight! We ask that you plan to drop off grandparents at 8:15 am for registration and to pick them up after lunch at 12:45 pm. Once parking is full there is nothing we can do to accommodate additional grandparents. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding; it should be a great day at the Lower School! Please contact [email protected] or 202-537-8442 if you have any questions. WEDNESDAY MORNING MATH SCHEDULE
There are just two more weeks of Wednesday Morning Math this year. Next week, Wednesday, May 12th, we will have a special themed Wednesday Morning Math program. Then on Wednesday, May 19th we will have our famous end of year celebration to thank all of our wonderful parent volunteers and to celebrate the incredible math the students have done all year.
Please come join us, even if you haven’t participated yet this year.


PA Announcements

JOIN YOUR CHILD FOR TUESDAY MEETING FOR WORSHIP
Tuesday, May 11th 1:20-2:00pm
As the year draws to a close, please remember that you are always welcome to come share Meeting for Worship with your child's current class. Including parents in the classroom or meeting house Meetings for Worship is a wonderful tradition and gives parents an opportunity to model silent worship and appropriate behavior for our active children. Parking during Meeting is available in the driveway/carpool line. Meeting begins promptly at 1:30.

Meeting Schedule for May 11th
2, 3X, KX will be in the Meeting House.
PK will join 4Y in the 4Y classroom
2X will go to 4X
4 will go to 3
1 will go to 3Y
1X will go to KSEEKING ROOM PARENTS FOR 2010-2011
Are you interested in serving as a Room Parent for your child’s class next year? The Parents Association is seeking volunteers to serve as room parents in 2010-2011. If you are interested, please email Ira Apfel, [email protected], or Susan Maniatis, [email protected]. Thanks in advance for your interest!
PA SPEAKER - SAVE THE DATE: MAY 18TH
On Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 pm in the Lower School Multi-Purpose Room, Harvard University’s Richard Weissbourd will talk to parents about his book, The Parents We Mean to Be. A New Yorker Magazine’s 2009 Reviewers’ Favorite, the book discusses how well-intentioned adults can inadvertently undermine children’s moral and emotional development. Weissbourd suggests concrete strategies for raising moral and happy children that avoid the extremes of too much or too little involvement. This is a terrific opportunity to hear from a nationally-renowned child psychologist and education expert right here on our own campus. Parents, faculty, and all members of the Sidwell community are welcome.RECEPTION: ENTIRE SFS COMMUNITY INVITED!
On May 19th, from 5:00-6:00 pm, please join fellow parents, students, faculty, and staff as we say thank you to Interim Head of School Steve Barker, Interim US Principal Ellis Turner, and US Assistant Principal and Dean of Students Rebecca Zug for their remarkable service this year. The PA and School will host an appreciation/farewell reception in the US Dining Room on the Wisconsin Avenue campus (to be held outdoors weather permitting!). Though their duties will not have ended quite yet, this will be an opportunity to say good bye before the summer is upon us. Tasty refreshments will be on hand. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] AFTERCARE FAMILIES GATHERING
Come join the LSPA Diversity Committee and Aftercare Director, Diane Everts, as we celebrate the Aftercare community and the wonderful staff who assist in the development of our children each day. Friday, May 21st from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Be prepared for good food and conversation! RSVP to Liza Long ([email protected]) as soon as possible.SFS FAMILY GARDEN PROJECT
On May 22nd Sidwell Friends families will be planting a garden in partnership with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Families will be planting a garden at Hearst Elementary School Recreation Center (located next to the Middle School on 37th Street). There will be garden work appropriate for all ages. Please contact David Connell [email protected] or Kathleen Kaye [email protected] for more information or to sign up.4TH GRADE SCAVENGER HUNT
CALLING ALL 4TH GRADERS:
The Middle School campus awaits! Come explore it at the annual 4th grade Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, May 22nd from 3.30-5.00 pm. Meet in the courtyard in front of the Middle and Upper School Cafeteria. Parent volunteers also needed. Please RSVP to [email protected] DAY IS JUNE 2ND
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Come help out with this favorite Lower School Tradition. The kids look forward to a day of games, food and outdoor fun, and you can too! One volunteer per class is needed to help set up, run the games, and clean up. The time commitment is 9 am to 12 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Amy Goldberg at [email protected] or (301)806-1680.END-OF-YEAR CLASS PICNICS
Please save the date for these annual class-wide evening get-togethers, which take place from 5-7 pm at the Lower School. The whole family is invited. Details will be passed on by grade representatives and room parents as the events approach.
May 25 – PK and K
June 2 – 1st and 2nd grades
June 3 – 4th grade
June 7 – 3rd gradeSPRING FESTIVAL - THANK YOU!
Thanks for making the Spring Festival a big success! We had a great turn out at last Saturday's Spring Festival. A big THANK YOU to everyone who was involved in the planning and who volunteered on the day of the event, especially our fearless leaders Ellen Alexander and Donna DePasquale. Special thanks also go to Suzanne Adler, Mike Borkowski, Malika Matthews, Dianne Harrison, Powell Jones, Camille Thornton, and Catherine Weiss for their time and dedication to putting together a great event. And thanks to all of our fourth grade reps, Debra Bolog, Maria Adams Davidson, Miriam Herman, Helen Kirsch, and Donna Siahpoosh, for their hard work on the bake sale and car wash. Everyone seemed to have a great time. We look forward to another great event next year.
GREEN TIP: CAR WASHES USE LESS H2O!
Who knew? Apparently, commercial car washes use about 45 gallons per car, but doing it at home uses between 80-140 gallons! Also, car washes drain the water into sewers where it gets treated and used again (as opposed to running off land). So, if it's not a matter of saving money, let the pros do it! Comments questions to Louise Micallef at [email protected].


Other News

COLLECTION TO BENEFIT RAMALLAH FRIENDS SCHOOL
Do you have gently used or new items for the White Camel Sale to benefit Ramallah Friends School scholarships? Bethesda Friends Meeting has been hosting a Spring Fling to benefit Ramallah Friends School for the last 36 years. Sporting goods, kids' toys, jewelry, and ill-chosen but otherwise nifty wedding presents are all popular. Gently used household items are welcome. No books, clothing, or furniture, please. Please bring your items to the Lower School Groome Building on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If that doesn't work for you, feel free to contact Jane Meleney Coe (301-320-5083, [email protected]) to make other arrangements.FREE CAMP OUT ON MAY 22ND!
Camp Out_application.pdfJoin your favorite After Care and Summer camp staff for a fun FREE ‘preview of summer’ evening at the LS Saturday, May 22nd from 5-9 pm. Participants will get to sample a variety of summer fun, enjoy dinner and singing camp songs before ending with a Dance Party. The event is free but participants must pre-register. Parents – enjoy the night out in Bethesda kid-free! Open to children ages 3 ½ - 12 (you do not have to be registered for Sidwell Summer to participate, but will have the opportunity to register that night). Invite your non-SFS friends too! Read MoreEVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tee off with us for another great day of golf and communing at the Kenwood Country Club to help us raise money for student financial aid on Monday, May 24th. Your afternoon on the course will be followed by a cocktail reception with your foursome, friends and fellow players.
We hope you will register today to help make this event a hole in one! For information on registering and additional information on the tournament and sponsorship opportunities click here. Please contact the Events for Student Scholarships office at [email protected] or (202) 537-8110 if you have any questions or want sponsor the event.2010-2011 AFTER CARE AND SHUTTLE
How to Sign up.pdfSign up online now for 2010-11 after care and shuttle! Go to www.sidwell.edu and select the LS page. The registration button is on the right side of the page. See attached PDF for detailed step by step instructions. Read MoreSFS DANCE ENSEMBLE: MAY 6TH
Please join the Spring 2010 Dance Ensemble for a free outoor performance behind Zartman House, on Thursday, May 6th at 4:30 pm and 7 pm. For more information please contact the Sidwell Friends School Art Department at 202-537-8141, ext. 2.LS THURSDAY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
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Calendar


Thu, May 6th

AP Tests: English Literature


Dance Ensemble Concert

Zartman Garden
4:30pm


All School Quaker Life Committee Meeting

Zartman Drawing Room
5:00pm - 6:30pm


Dance Ensemble Concert

Zartman Garden
7:00pm


Fri, May 7th

AP Tests: US History


LS Grandparents Day

Lower School


Mon, May 10th

AP Tests: Biology, Music Theory, Physics


5th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

5th Grade Science Classroom
7:30pm


Tue, May 11th

AP Tests: Chemistry, Environmental Science


Middle School Art Exhibit Reception

MS Lobby
6:00pm - 7:30pm


Parents of Rising 7th Graders Transition Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm


Wed, May 12th

AP Tests: Art History


Newmyer Award Dinner

US Dining room
6:30pm - 9:00pm


Thu, May 13th

PA Retreat

US Dining Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Fri, May 14th

AP Tests: Spanish, Literature, Latin


1x Play

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


Sat, May 15th

Alumni Reunion Weekend


Prom


Sun, May 16th

Alumni Reunion Weekend


Tue, May 18th

Richard Weissbourd Lecture

LS Multipurpose Room
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Parents of New Rising 6th Graders Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm


Wed, May 19th

Tour of MS For 4th Grade Parents

MS Lobby
9:15am


Appreciation Party for Steve Barker, Ellis Turner, and Rebecca Zug

Sledge Garden/US Dining Room
5:00pm - 6:00pm


Thu, May 20th

LS PA Parent Meeting for Worship

LS Meeting House
7:30am - 8:15am


Family Meeting for Worship

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


LS Early Morning Meeting for Worship

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


Fri, May 21st

LS Aftercare Event

LS Multipurpose Room
5:00pm - 7:00pm


US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
8:00pm


Sat, May 22nd

Rising 5th Grade Scavenger Hunt

MS/ US Campus
3:30pm - 9:30pm


US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
8:00pm


Sun, May 23rd

US Musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Mary Ellen Caplin Theater
2:30pm


Mon, May 24th

Golf Tournament


Nuts N Bolts

LS Breezeway; LS Meeting House
6:45pm - 9:00pm


6th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

5th Grade Science Classroom
7:30pm


Tue, May 25th

5th Grade Hangout

Wannan Gym and Wetlands
2:00pm - 3:30pm


6th Grade Hangout

US Dining Room
2:00pm - 3:30pm


Kindergarten End of Year Picnic

LS Upper Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


PK End of Year Picnic

LS Lower Field
5:00pm - 7:00pm


PA Arts Committee Meeting

US Library Board Room
7:45pm - 9:30pm


Wed, May 26th

7/8 Choral and Orchestra Concert

Theater
7:30pm


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