EMAIL DETAILS

Tuesday - January 26, 2010


From the School

This Week's Query
Last week we heard about the history of the Civil Rights Movement from our Martin Luther King Jr. speaker, and we heard at Friday's assembly about how words can hurt. Using these experiences as a place to start, what will we do to make this a stronger community?Notes from Sally
bullying.pdfThe assembly on Friday will be presented by Upper School students Wynne Graham and Rachel Brown and will be about the Seeds of Peace program that they have participated in.
As part of No Name-calling Week (January 25-29, 2010), we wanted to share with you information for parents and families about bullying. Please read the attached article to find warning signs about bullying, as well as tips on what to do if you suspect or are certain your child is being bullied.
Please join us on Friday evening for a performance by our Vertical Voices Theater Troupe! This creative group of 8th graders will demonstrate the techniques of Playback Theater, which all 7th graders learn as part of their Quakerism and the Arts class, and you will enjoy the evening as they act out stories provided by the audience. More information is available on the front page of the SFS website. We hope to see you there!
There is one correction in the Minimester booklet that was circulated a couple of weeks ago. The Minimester described as “Courts and Criminals” will instead be the following program:
Behind the Scenes of the Legal Process
A mix of activities and trips exploring the various court systems and many aspects of law enforcement. Trips may include:
• A tour of the District Superior Court conducted by a U.S. Marshall
- civil matters
- criminal matters
- misdemeanors
• The Senate and House of Representatives (possible visit to Congressman Chris Van Hollen’s office)
• The Supreme Court
• Meeting lawyers who represent both sides of a case
• Visiting a moot court presentation at American University Law School
• Tour conducted by a staffer of Homeland Security

Attention parents of 6th through 8th graders: The second math meet of the year will be held at St. Patrick’s next Tuesday, February 2nd, after school. We will be leaving school around 2:15 and returning around 4:15. Students will enjoy delicious snacks and solve some challenging math problems with students from other area independent schools. If your child is interested in attending, he or she should contact his or her math teacher as soon as possible, as space is limited on our bus.
There is a dance for all 7/8 students next Friday in the Upper School Dining Room from 7:30 – 10:00 PM. Just a reminder that all school rules apply for the dance. 7/8 Parent Peer Groups will be held during the dance hours.
Parent Peer Groups for 5th and 6th graders will be held next Tuesday evening, February 2nd at 7:30 in Middle School.
All 8th grade parents: please plan to attend the Upper School Curriculum Night on Monday, February 8th in the Middle School Drama Studio at 7:30 PM. This is the first step toward transition to 9th grade. Also a reminder for 8th grade parents: Upper School sports begin in mid-August, so please make your vacation plans with that in mind.
As a replacement for the all-school Meeting for Worship last week, parents are invited to join us for the Meeting on Thursday, February 18th. This will be followed by a coffee sponsored by the PA Quaker Life Committee. Thank you for your patience with the change, and my apologies to those who did not receive the late message.
An official welcome to AB Carneal and Patricia Savage who are here for the second semester for Sandy Dennin and Mary Milroy while they take their sabbatical leave. We are very fortunate to have such experienced pros standing in!
5th graders have now completed their semester of choral music, and 8th graders have rotated to their second semester arts classes. Reports for these classes will be posted on Educator by the second week in February.
Congratulations are in order to some Middle School students! First of all, Raphael Cohen-Fuentes will represent the Middle School in the Shakespeare Monologue Festival at Imagination Stage in Bethesda. He will present his Caliban monologue from THE TEMPEST.
And, last week was the Middle School Geography Bee! The following grade-level winners competed in the school bee on Friday: 5th grade winner Cole Migas, 6th grade winner Max Graham, 7th grade winner Jack Hannah, and 8th grade winner Riley Woodwell. After a tough competition, Riley emerged as the Middle School champion. He will move forward to the qualifying round of the state competition.
In case you are thinking about your spring plans, Grandparents Day will be held in Lower School this year. (As most of you know, we alternate years for this event.)
Please check around your house to be sure that all of your child’s belongings have come home – the Lost and Found box is full. Also be sure that your child has not “adopted” jackets that do not belong to him or her! Read MoreInstrumental Music Notes
Wednesday January 27th 12:55-1:50 ~ 7/8 Full Orchestra ~ Room 101
Wednesday January 27th 2:40-3:15 ~ 5/6 Full Orchestra ~ Room 101
Wednesday January 27th 3:30-4:30 ~ Pit Band ~ Room 101
Thursday January 28th 3:45-5:30 ~ Jazz/Rock Band ~ Room 101
Drive One Day Less Follow-up Survey--Please help us today!
The Sidwell Movers and Quakers are completing their research project (one of the requirements for the Maryland State Robotics Tournament) which we will attend this Saturday. Many of you helped by responding to our initial survey. Whether you answered the first survey or not, we need your help now!
Please complete this brief (8 question) survey to inform us about your plans regarding the Drive One Day Less campaign. Even if it is not possible for you to travel to and from school without a car, we need your feedback. The survey must be completed by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28. So please do it right away! Friends don’t let friends drive alone! Thanks for the support...The Sidwell Movers and QuakersBuy Your Tickets Now -- The Variety Show is this Saturday!!
Support our scholars, support our alums, and get rid of the January blahs by relaxing and enjoying a delightful evening of music, comedy, dance, and theater at the 8th Annual Variety Show, this Saturday, January 30th, at 8 pm in the Arts Center. This gala showcase of talented SFS alumni who have become professional performing artists is always a fun-filled evening of fabulous entertainment. Read MoreLAST WEEK TO DONATE! Events for Student Scholarships Annual Auction
We need your help to continue supporting the 23% of students receiving financial aid! Every gift is important! Consider donating a bottle of wine, a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant or store, or underwriting money. All donations are tax-deductible!. Read MoreYearly Physical Exams for Students--schedule soon!
Please remember to get a medical appointment for your child’s yearly physical as soon as possible. The pediatric offices get very busy in the springtime so make the appointment for the yearly physical NOW! All SFS students must have a (2010) physical exam and updated immunizations before returning to school next fall. You can download the necessary forms from the SFS website. Log-in to the Parent Portal and click on Health and Emergency forms. Maryland forms will not be accepted for the D.C. campus. Sidwell Friends Summer Camps Open House, Feb 6, 11 AM - 1 PM
On February 6, 2010 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Middle School, join Explorer Programs and Friends for an Open House where you can participate in workshops to get a “taste of camp”! Register “on the spot” at the EXPO and receive a discount for Explorer Program. Participating Programs: Sidwell Summer’s Explorer Programs, MathTree, DC Soccer Pros, Imagination Stage, Handwork Studios. Email Justine at [email protected] to sign up for FREE 30-minute workshops to give you a taste of summer 2010! (Workshop Times, 11:15 – 11:45 and 12:00 – 12:30).Mobile version of www.sidwell.edu is here!
Get SFS info on the go! Check out the mobile version of www.sidwell.edu, made specifically for your iPhone, Blackberry, or other smartphone. Enjoy quick access to athletics schedules, calendars, directories, news, contact information, and even this newsletter!
If you have any questions, contact [email protected]. Read More


PA Announcements

7th Grade Wine and Cheese Social -- 6-7:30 PM tonight!
The 7th grade parents fabulous Wine and Cheese Social is tonight (Jan 26) from 6- 7.30 pm at the Zartman House. We've paired some lovely wines with some very tasty cheeses; all that is left is the company! Come join your friends and fellow parents for a relaxing hour or so, or drop in on your way home from work -- we look forward to seenig you all!Please note the upcoming CHI Parent Peer Group Meetings:
5th Grade Parents - Tuesday, February 2nd, at 7:30pm, MS Drama Studio
6th Grade Parents - Tuesday, February 2nd, at 7:30 pm, location to be announced
7th Grade Parents - Friday February 5th at 8pm, MS Drama Studio
8th Grade Parents - Friday, February 5th at 8pm, Zartman House6th grade Hangout, Fri Jan 29, 3:30-5 PM
The second 6th Grade hangout will take place on Friday January 29th from 3:30pm to 5:00 pm in the US dining room. There will be snacks along with ping-pong and hula-hoops. The kids are also invited to take part in a book exchange. If they bring a couple books they’ve read, they’ll get a couple books to take home. We’ll donate left-over books to the upcoming MS used book fair. We’re looking for a few parent volunteers for the hangout. To volunteer, please email the 6th grade reps at [email protected] Grade Parents wine and cheese receiption, Jan 26, 6-7:30 PM
On January 26th seventh grade parents are invited to come to Zartman House for a wine and cheese. An opportunity to say hello and mingle for an hour or so in this very chilly weather! From 6 - 7:30 pm.Get Sm(art) at ArtRageous! Sunday Jan 31 1-4 PM
ArtRageous – the all-school, all arts, extravaganza Sunday January 31 1-4pm in the US Gym and Kogod lobby. You won’t want to miss this! Experience it all! Films, art, music, dance, a LS musical! Come help construct the amazing i-gloo, build a bot, tinker at the Make Lab, illustrate Alphabets for Africa, view the Student Art Show, listen to beautiful music, eat delicious food and much, much more! Celebrate the arts and artists at Sidwell! We’re still looking for volunteers to help (contact Sarah Blake [email protected]), visual art for the student art show (artists please contact Lucinda Leach ([email protected]), and we still need your 1 Gallon and 1/2 gallon PLASTIC water and milk containers (rinsed out, please and not flattened!) please contact Sara Jones ([email protected]).7th/8th grade dance, Fri Feb 5, 7-10 PM
The DJ is booked for the 7th/8th grade dance coming up on Friday February 5 from 7pm-10pm. The theme is “Candy Carnival”. We will need volunteers to help set up (from 2pm in the cafeteria), help inside, and with cleanup afterwards. Please contact Liz ([email protected]) or Debra ([email protected]) if you can help. Please also have each student bring a canned, bottled or boxed good for donation.Kenworthy Gym Farewell, 4:15 PM, Feb 19
Join us at 4:15pm on February 19, 2010, when the entire SFS community will bid farewell to Kenworthy Gym during the final home game! Read More


Other News

Green Tip of the Week
The FDA recently announced they had “some concern” about Bisphenol A (BPA)’s effect on the brain and behavior of fetuses, infants and children. Until the FDA completely bans BPA in all products, though, or decide it’s not dangerous, how are concerned consumers to avoid this potentially toxic chemical? Following are 4 options: Read MoreNewsletter Information
How to Subscribe
To receive the Tuesday Letter via e-mail, send an e-mail to [email protected] with only the word "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.
How to Unsubscribe
If you have wish to have your name removed from the subscription list, send an e-mail to [email protected] with only the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.
How to Submit an Article
Send submissions to [email protected] by 2 p.m. Tuesday. Please reference "Newsletter Submission" and the publish date(s) in the subject line. Items should be submitted as text in the body of the e-mail. PLEASE do not include any formatting such as indents, bullets, boldface or all-caps. Please keep submissions succinct. If you have a form or flyer to include with your submission, please send it as a PDF attachment to your email. Receipt of your submissions will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Note concerning the School Calendar: the calendar entries that appear in the right column of each Newsletter are automatically generated by the official school calendar and are not subject to editing by the Newsletter Editors. All changes or additions to the school calendar must be made through the school scheduling office, reachable at: [email protected].

The Parents Association newsletters are a forum for communication among parents and provide announcements concerning School or PA events or information related to a School or PA event.
MS newsletter submissions should be sent to [email protected].


Calendar


Tue, Jan 26th

US Last Day to add a new second semester class


7th Grade Parent Social (PA)

Zartman Drawing Room
6:00pm - 7:30pm


Wed, Jan 27th

All School PA Nominating Committee Meeting

US Library Board Room
8:00am - 9:30am


Thu, Jan 28th

6th Grade Parent Coffee

Zartman Drawing Room
8:00am - 10:00am


PA Arts Committee Meeting

Off Campus
7:30pm


Fri, Jan 29th

6th Grade Hangout

US Dining Room
3:30pm - 5:00pm


Sat, Jan 30th

Alumni Variety Show

AC Theater
8:00pm


Sun, Jan 31st

Artrageous

AC Foyer, Kenworthy Gym
8:00am - 5:00pm


ArtRageous

Arts Center, Kenworthy Gym
1:00pm - 4:00pm


Tue, Feb 2nd

5th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm


Wed, Feb 3rd

MS Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

TBA


Thu, Feb 4th

9th Grade Parents Breakfast with Counselor

US Dining Room
7:30am


PA Executive Meeting

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


MS Meeting for Worship

AC Meeting Room
8:10am - 8:40am


Fri, Feb 5th

Middle

AC Theater
2:30pm - 3:20pm


A Capella Event AC in DC

AC Theater
6:00pm - 9:30pm


7/8th Grade Dance

US Dining Room
7:30pm - 10:00pm


7th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

MS Drama Studio
8:00pm - 10:00pm


8th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting

Zartman Drawing Room
8:00pm - 10:00pm


Sat, Feb 6th

DC CAMPUS CAMPS EXPO

Middle School
11:00am - 1:00pm


5th Grade Parent Reception

Home of the Eldridge/Marron Family
6:00pm - 8:00pm


Mon, Feb 8th

PA MS Steering Committee Meeting

MS Library
8:00am


Middle School CTP Testing


8:00am - 3:00pm


8th Grade Curriculum Night

MS Drama Studio
7:00pm


Tue, Feb 9th

All School Quaker Life Committee Meeting

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


Wed, Feb 10th

Conversation with Sally- 7th Grade Parents

US Dining Room
7:45am


Thu, Feb 11th

10th Grade Parents Breakfast with Counselor

US Dining Room
7:30am


Sat, Feb 13th

DC Diversity Career Fair

US Dining Room
8:00am - 4:00pm


Mon, Feb 15th

Possible Snow Make-Up Day


President's Day


President's Day--No School


More


Athletics


Mon, Jan 25th

Swimming - Boys 7/8 - St. Albans (I.S.)


2:30pm


Swimming - Girls 7/8 - St. Albans (I.S.)


2:30pm


Tue, Jan 26th

Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. Washington Latin


4:00pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Potomac School


4:00pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Flint Hill


4:15pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Potomac School


5:45pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity at Flint Hill


6:00pm


Wed, Jan 27th

Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Maret School


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Maret School


2:30pm


Wrestling - 7/8 vs. Maret School


2:30pm


Thu, Jan 28th

Winter Soccer - Girls 7/8 at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at National Cathedral School


2:45pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships (500 meters)


5:00pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Diving Championships


5:00pm


Fri, Jan 29th

Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Maret School


4:15pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Maret School


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman at St. James School


4:30pm


Wrestling - Varsity vs. Landon, St. Anselms & Georgetown Prep


5:00pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Championships


5:15pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School


5:45pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Maret School


5:45pm


Sat, Jan 30th

Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. MS Championships


9:00am


Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. MS Championships


9:00am


Basketball - Girls Varsity at St. James School


12:00pm


Mon, Feb 1st

Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. The Heights


2:30pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Georgetown Day


4:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Georgetown Day


5:30pm


Wed, Feb 3rd

Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


4:00pm


Thu, Feb 4th

Winter Soccer - Girls 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Wrestling - 7/8 vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at St. Andrew's School


4:30pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity at St. Andrew's School


6:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


6:00pm


Fri, Feb 5th

Basketball - Boys Freshman at Woodberry Forest


4:30pm


Sat, Feb 6th

Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Championships


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. WMPSSDL Championships


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


11:00am


Basketball - Girls Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


1:00pm


Mon, Feb 8th

Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at Landon


2:45pm


Tue, Feb 9th

Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Potomac School


4:15pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Madeira


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman at Flint Hill


4:30pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac School


6:00pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Madeira


6:00pm


Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Flint Hill


7:30pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Flint Hill


7:30pm


Wed, Feb 10th

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


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Wrestling - Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


5:00pm


Thu, Feb 11th

Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Swimming - Boys 7/8 - St. Albans (water polo)


2:30pm


Swimming - Girls 7/8 - St. Albans (water polo)


2:30pm


Wrestling - 7/8 vs. St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at Georgetown Day


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity at Georgetown Day


5:45pm


Fri, Feb 12th

Wrestling - Varsity vs. St. Albans Invitational


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Holy Child


4:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Holy Child


5:45pm


Sat, Feb 13th

Wrestling - Varsity vs. St. Albans Invitational


Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. St. Albans


2:30pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. St. Albans


4:00pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. St. Albans


6:00pm


More


3825 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 Tel: (202) 537 8100 Fax: (202) 537 8499