Subject: SFS US Wednesday Letter 11-3-2010
From: "SFS US Wednesday Letter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0400

Wednesday - November 3, 2010

		

		

		 

					

								From the School
                                
                                FROM LEE PALMER, UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 
I&rsquo;d like to thank the parents who joined us at the &ldquo;Meet the Administration&rdquo; meeting on Thursday, October 21. Events like this help build the dialogue that will allow us all to work together in the best interests of the students. I am always looking for ways to expand conversation in the community, so please contact me if you have any suggestions.
Parents often ask me how they can best support their children in the context of Sidwell Friends Upper School. We always encourage students to be independent, resilient, and self-advocating. Allowing your son or daughter to address concerns directly with their teachers and/or advisor is usually the best initial course of action. That being said, we know there are times when a student may need help addressing a difficult situation. If you have concerns or questions, contacting the advisor is often the next best step. Parents are welcome to contact teachers, who will do their best to respond within 24 hours, but each classroom teacher does not have the benefit of understanding what is happening in other classes, while the advisor has the global view of your child&rsquo;s Upper School experience.
Students are best supported when we all work as a team, so communication is the key to the best resolution of a problem. Administrators are also always available for support, soplease don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact us.INFORMATION ON 9TH GRADE PARENT CONFERENCE DAY: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Teacher conferences for parents of ninth-graders will be held on Friday, November 12. There will be no classes that day. Parents may register for up to three conferences beginning Friday, November 5, when first-quarter teacher comments will be available to view online. To register, please log into the Parent Portal and click on the link to Educator Online. Registration closes online on Wednesday, November 10 at noon. Please contact Diana Lazarus, 9th Grade Dean ([email-masked]), if you have any questions.MARK WATSON EAGER FOUNDATION SUMMER GRANT 
Mark Watson Eager '74 Summer Challenge Award InformationMark Eager &rsquo;74 appreciated and enjoyed the demands of the outside world. He lived a physically rigorous and healthy lifestyle. After he died of melanoma in 1985, his parents established the Mark Watson Eager &rsquo;74 Award to encourage students to engage in physically challenging activities and explore the outdoor world. The recipient of this award receives the opportunity to develop new skills and test themselves in a physically demanding outdoor environment. The Mark Watson Eager Foundation awards a scholarship to one 11th grade student each summer. The grant covers a portion of tuition and travel costs for an excursion lasting three to four weeks. The student must select the program he or she wishes to participate in, which must include a rigorous physical challenge. No past outdoor experience is necessary. Essays and applications for summer 2011 are due by Friday, January 21, 2011 to Lee Palmer, Upper School Principal. The program is open to juniors. Additional information about the application process is attached.  Read MoreSUMMER OPPORTUNITY IN JAPAN: CLASSES 2012 AND 2013 
2001 Japanese Language and Culture Summer Study ProgramFor the 26th year, Sidwell Friends School will send four of its students, three students from area schools, and one Sidwell Friends faculty member to Japan for approximately three weeks during July 2011. The mission of the program is to help students learn about the culture and history of Japan, and to foster cross-cultural friendships. The program is open to sophomores and juniors (Classes of 2012 and 2013). More information about the application process is attached. Read MoreUPPER SCHOOL WORK PROGRAM 
Work program is an Upper School requirement, in which each student is required to give one period of service per week to the Upper School, the Middle School or Zartman House.  This requirement begins during the fourth quarter of the 9th grade year, and ends after the third quarter of the 12th grade year.  There are over 40 different assignments that students can choose from. They select their top five work program preferences, and are assigned according to their preference and the school&rsquo;s service needs.   Read MoreSALLY FOSTER GIFT-WRAP AND GIFTS 
Stock Up Now for the Holidays!
Sally Foster is a school-wide sale that includes quality gift-wrap and delicious gourmet chocolates among many other great gift items available through a convenient online catalogue. 50% of all sales go directly to student financial aid. All orders may be placed now through January 31, 2011 at www.sallyfoster.com. When prompted at check-out, enter the SFS account code 505552 so that 50% of the proceeds are properly recorded to our school.INVITATION FROM 7/8 MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA
Middle School Fall Play - Save the Date! 
THERE&rsquo;S A BOY IN THE GIRLS&rsquo; BATHROOM
The much-anticipated annual Middle School fall play is just around the corner. An adaptation of the novel There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom by National Book Award-winning children's writer Louis Sachar, the play features a modern take on the classic tale of the misfit schoolboy.  Read More

								PA Announcements
                                
                                FRESHMAN THANKSGIVING PIE BAKE
Now that Halloween is over, it's time to think Thanksgiving!
Donations needed: The class of 2014 will hand make 200-250 pies to be delivered to 4 food shelters for Thanksgiving. 9th graders may now bring in donations of any of the following ingredients as of today. Bring donations to David Connell's office, Room 222, in the Upper School:

    12 ounce cans of evaporated milk (need 68 cans, 0 received)
    29 ounce cans of plain, unspiced pumpkin (need 24 cans, 0 received). If you need to combine smaller cans to make the 29 ounce, that's ok.
    5 pound bags of sugar (need 10 bags, 0 received).
 Read More9TH GRADE PEER GROUP: NOVEMBER 9TH
The first peer group meeting of the year for 9th grade will be held on Tuesday, November 9th at 7:30 p.m., in the Zartman Drawing Room. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet with other ninth grade parents and talk about non-academic issues relevant to our children's well being. Peer groups are facilitated by parents in the grade, and topics are determined by the parents in attendance that night. The peer group also provides a great chance to build relationships with other parents in the grade. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please contact Raina Fishbane or Jeanine Hull, the Upper School Community Health Initiative co-clerks.
 FROM THE 11TH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES 
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!
Calling all Juniors to gather for rest and relaxation Friday, November 5, 2010 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in the Upper School Dining Room. Food, drink and music to jump start your weekend. Get there early or you could miss the fun. Brought to you by the Parents Association, working hard to make your life better!THE LOWER SCHOOL BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Come to the Lower School Book Fair on November 13th at Politics and Prose. Long a resource and opportunity for parents and faculty to encourage the joy of reading, proceeds from the event support the LS Parents Association, which funds a variety of activities for our community throughout the year. It is a perfect time to do some early holiday shopping while supporting the local community and our school! Read More

								Other News 
                                
                                GREEN TIP 
Don&rsquo;t Use Leaf Blowers, or Find a Low-Emission One
Leaf blowers save time, but they deposit toxic chemicals in the air. In fact, leaf blowers give out 500 times the hydrocarbons a car gives out (California Air Resources Board). Hydrocarbons combine with other pollutants to create ozone. This affects asthmatics and allergy sufferers the most, but also healthy children and adults. Also, blowers often blow fine particles of fertilizers and pesticides from the ground into the air. Raking can be a fun family activity and it burns some serious calories! So, don&rsquo;t blow it, rake! Comments, questions to Louise Micallef at [email-masked] BASICS 
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									 Calendar

									

												
												
	Wed, Nov 3rd 
		
				Master classes with guest artist 
				
				Athletic Center Dance Studio
				7:30am - 2:30pm

				

		
				Sidwell Friends Rowing Club 
				
				US Dining Room
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, Nov 4th 
		
				Introduction to US Life/9th Grade Parent Coffee with College Counseling 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am

				

		
				PA Diversity Meeting 
				
				Alumni Lounge
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Fri, Nov 5th 
		
				11th grade Hang Out 
				
				US Dining Room
				3:40pm - 4:40pm

				

	Sat, Nov 6th 
		
				SAT Testing 
				
				Off Campus

				

				
		
				Robotics Team Meeting 
				
				US Main Computer Lab
				10:00am - 2:30pm

				

	Sun, Nov 7th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				1:00pm - 5:00pm

				

	Mon, Nov 8th 
		
				12th Grade Parent Coffee with College Counseling 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am

				

		
				US PA Steering Committee 
				
				US Room 102
				4:30pm - 6:00pm

				

	Tue, Nov 9th 
		
				PA Executive Committee Meeting 
				
				Athletic Center Meeting Room
				8:00am - 9:00am

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				9th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting 
				
				Zartman Drawing Room
				7:30pm - 9:30pm

				

	Wed, Nov 10th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

	Thu, Nov 11th 
		
				10th Grade Parent Coffee with Ms. Grebski 
				
				US Dining Hall
				7:30am - 8:30am

				

		
				10th Grade Pizza Hangout 
				
				US Dining Room
				3:00pm - 4:00pm

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal 
				
				AC Theater
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				Optional 9th grade History Fun Night  
				
				US 104/106
				7:30pm - 10:00pm

				

	Fri, Nov 12th 
		
				9th Grade Parent Conferences 

				

				

		
				No School for Upper School, 9th Grade Conferences 

				

				

		
				MS Fall Play: There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom  
				
				MS Drama Studio
				7:30pm

				

	Sat, Nov 13th 
		
				Robotics Team Meeting 
				
				US 104/106
				10:00am - 2:00pm

				

		
				MS Fall Play: There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom 
				
				MS Drama Studio
				2:00pm

				

	Sun, Nov 14th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal (Tech) 
				
				AC Theater
				1:00pm - 6:00pm

				

	Mon, Nov 15th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal (Tech) 
				
				AC Theater
				3:30pm - 9:30pm

				

	Tue, Nov 16th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal (Tech) 
				
				AC Theater
				3:30pm - 9:30pm

				

		
				12th Grade Parents Peer Group Meeting 
				
				US Crane Room
				7:30pm - 9:00pm

				

	Wed, Nov 17th 
		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal (Tech) 
				
				AC Theater
				3:30pm - 9:30pm

				

	Thu, Nov 18th 
		
				11th Grade Parent Coffee with Ms. Grebski 
				
				US Dining Room
				7:30am - 8:30am

				

		
				US Fall Play Rehearsal (Dress) 
				
				AC Theater
				3:30pm - 10:00pm

				

	Fri, Nov 19th 
		
				Football Dinner 
				
				US Dining Room
				6:00pm - 9:00pm

				

		
				US Performance of "The Real Inspector Hound" by Tom Stoppard 
				
				Arts Center Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sat, Nov 20th 
		
				US Performance of "The Real Inspector Hound" by Tom Stoppard 
				
				Arts Center Theater
				8:00pm

				

	Sun, Nov 21st 
		
				9th Grade Thanksgiving Piebake 
				
				US Dining Room
				12:00pm - 2:00pm

				

		
				US Performance of "The Real Inspector Hound" by Tom Stoppard 
				
				AC Theater
				2:30pm

				

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									Athletics

									

                                                
												
	Wed, Nov 3rd 
		
				Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Maret School 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls 7/8 B at Maret School 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. St. Albans 

				2:30pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 at Potomac School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Bullis 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Heavyweight at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Football - 7/8 Lightweight vs. Maret School 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity - ISL Tournament at Madeira 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity - ISL Tournament vs. Georgetown Day 

				3:00pm

				

	Thu, Nov 4th 
		
				Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Washington International 

				2:15pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				2:45pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity - ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity - ISL Tournament vs. Maret 

				4:30pm

				

	Fri, Nov 5th 
		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity - ISL Tournament 

				3:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				4:30pm

				

	Sat, Nov 6th 
		
				Football - Varsity vs. Maret School 

				2:30pm

				

	Sun, Nov 7th 
		
				Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				12:00pm

				

		
				Volleyball - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

		
				Field Hockey - Varsity vs. ISL Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

		
				Soccer - Boys Varsity - MAC Tournament 

				1:00pm

				

	Fri, Nov 12th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Good Counsel 

				5:30pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Good Counsel 

				5:30pm

				

	Sat, Nov 13th 
		
				Cross-Country - Boys Varsity - Private School Championships 

				

				

		
				Cross-Country - Girls Varsity - Private School Championships 

				

				

	Fri, Nov 19th 
		
				Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Landon 

				4:30pm

				

		
				Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity at Holton-Arms 

				4:30pm

				

	Sat, Nov 20th 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes 

				

				

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

				

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at National Cathedral School 

				10:00am

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity at National Cathedral School 

				12:00pm

				

	Tue, Nov 23rd 
		
				Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity - Friendly 

				4:45pm

				

		
				Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Baltimore Friends 

				5:00pm

				

		
				Basketball - Boys Varsity - Friendly 

				6:30pm

				

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