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UPCOMING EVENTS
September 22
Start of Cherrydale Fundraiser
September 26
Picture Day
September 30
Gathering:
Children's Book World
1/2 Potluck 6:00-7:30
October 3
Cross Country Meet West Chester Friends
October 5-7
Book Fair
October 6
5/6 Cooking for the Life Center
SCA Chili Dinner
October 6-7
Parent-Teacher Conferences
OCTOBER 7-10
Fall Break (no school)
October 8
Open House for Prospective Families
Hayride at Linvilla
October 14
New Courtland Labyrinth Project (5/6)
Robotics begins (5/6)
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Notes from Head of School
No man is an island,
Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of thy friend's
Or of thine own were:
Any man's death diminishes me,
Because I am involved in mankind,
And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee.
John Donne.
It was great to see so many of you last night for Back to School Night. The joy of us being together is tempered by the terrible events that are going on around the country in places such as Charlotte and Tulsa. The racism against African-American men that is embodied in the recent shootings brings to mind this poem. The repeated shootings are traumatic and the horror is unspeakable. As Donne wrote in his poem, each of these deaths diminishes all of us. Each of these men had the spark of the divine that unite us all, and to lose them hurts us all. These killings underscore the need to combat racism and they make it clear how much we need our school to work toward justice and peace.
Black lives matter.
-John McKinstry
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Playing Together is Better
We strongly believe in multiage
engagement. Kindergarteners join Pre-K students weekly on Fridays (before Gathering) for the multifaceted learning that happens during play.
For the whole album, click on the photo.
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Book Fair and Chili Dinner to Benefit our Library
Choose from a wonderful selection of literature in the Meeting House, October 5-7, and then join us for a scrumptious, family-style chili dinner on Thursday October 6. Order your dinner now!
The books will be provided by Children's Book World, in Haverford and the chili dinner is organized by our own School Commu
nity Association.
Join us!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS:
To volunteer at the Chili Dinner:
To volunteer at the Book Fair
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Help us spread the word
Current and Alumni families and friends are our best ambassadors to prospective families. Please help us spread the word about our extraordinary school by attaching one magnetic bumpersticker to your car. They are available in the office and at pick up on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Look for Clara on the playground.
Share your school pride!
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After School Care
Programming for the ASC is as follows:
Monday: Minecraft.
Tuesday: Games - outdoor (Kick the Can, Capture the Flag) and indoor games
Wednesday: Chess Club. Backgammon will be introduced later.
Thursday: Creations - musical instruments, cars ...
Friday: RC Cars. Children are invited to bring in their own with parental permission.
Please remember to notify teachers when your child is staying for after school care.
ASC starts at 3:15 and ends at 6:00pm. Children who aren't picked up by 3:15 will be automatically signed up for ASC and you will be billed for it. Fees will also be incurred for late pickup from ASC (per minute after 6:00).
The same rules for school apply for ASC: please notify teachers if your child is going to be picked up by a different adult and keep in mind that they might request ID.
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Special thanks to
for sponsoring our Robotics Program.
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SCA News
Dear Families,
Thursday, September 22, 2016 marked the beginning of the SCA's first fundraiser: Cherrydale Farms.
Cherrydale Farms is a local, high-quality, family-owned and operated specialty candy store that has evolved into one of the largest, product fundraising companies in the United States. Today, Cherrydale Farms offers a wide variety of products designed to enhance our school's fundraising efforts. The same signature chocolates and confections that Esther Cherry began selling in Old City Philadelphia remain a cornerstone of their product line, along with popular magazine subscriptions, unique gift items, designer jewelry, delicious foods and cookie dough, gardening kits, gift wrap, holiday items and more. A representative from Cherrydale Farms will be available during the SCA Meet and Greet to answer any questions. Fundraising will continue through Monday, October 17, 2016.
Please join us on
Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM for our annual Book Fair and Chili Dinner. You can first browse for books at the Book Fair and then join together for a family style meal. We will be serving our traditional Turkey and Vegetarian Chili and Macaroni and Cheese with corn bread on the side for only $5 per dinner. In order for preparation, please fill out the order form that you will find attached to this newsletter or in your child's backpack and return it to the SCA Mailbox.
Please prepay your order by Friday, September 30, 2016 and make checks payable to Lansdowne Friends School. All proceeds will benefit the Lansdowne Friends School Library.
Following our annual Book Fair and Chili Dinner is a wonderful fall community-building event:
The LFS SCA Hayride at Linvilla Orchards on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Enjoy a hayride with your fellow families that ends at a campfire with marshmallows to roast and apple cider. Come early and make it an all day affair with pumpkin picking, apple sling shot, play land and more! The wagon for the hayride departs at 5:45 PM SHARP! The cost for this event is only $7 per person! Please fill out this
hayride order form that will also go home in your child's backpack and return it to the SCA Mailbox.
Please prepay and reserve your spot by Friday, September 30, 2016 and make checks payable to Lansdowne Friends School.
We are looking forward to seeing you next Thursday.
Sincerely,
Missy Duran, on behalf of the SCA.
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PECO Runaround
Support Teacher Nancy Sleator and pledge your support for good jobs from local solar power.
On Saturday, October 1, at 10:00, Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) has organized a run, walk and wheel that circles the PECO building and shows how far we will go to Power Local Green Jobs.
You can donate to T. Nancy's personal goal here:
https://earthquakeractionteam.nationbuilder.com/ignite_the_light/?recruiter_id=9801
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