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First Thursday Coffee
with Head of School,
Michael Zimmerman
Thursday, May 4, 2017 |
8:00 am
Schoolhouse Community Room
What is the value of the arts? What is the value of the arts in education? What is your experience of the arts? Is there a meaningful arts educator who shaped who you are today? What role do the arts play in the Friends School Haverford program?
Please join me, music teacher Ed Nardi, and art teacher Amy Kiely on Thursday morning May 4 at 8:00 am. We will share our stories and look forward to hearing your stories too!
This is our last coffee of the year (there will be no First Thursday Coffee in June). Coffees afford an informal opportunity for parents to socialize, share feedback, raise issues, and ask questions. We will gather at 8:00 am to enjoy refreshments and each other's company. We will begin the meeting soon thereafter.
If the topic of this month's coffee is of interest to you but you are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to contact
Nancy Hurley in the office to schedule an appointment to meet with me at a time that is convenient for you. Regular and forthright discussion, open lines of communication, and the exchange of ideas improve our community. I am grateful for your support. I am always happy to hear from you.
I hope to see you there,
Michael
Michael Zimmerman
Head of School
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Saturday, May 13, 2017
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
851 Buck Lane, Haverford, PA
The Spring Fair is approaching! We're all looking forward to family, friends, food, fun, and games. We hope you are, too.
Volunteers are needed!
Please take a moment and sign up to lend a hand. Spend a few hours making kids deliriously happy - it just doesn't get better than that.
Advance purchase your admission and fair tickets to receive generous discounts!
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Items Needed for the Spring Fair Attic Treasures Booth
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We would love to take your gently used items for the Spring Fair Attic Treasures Booth!
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Suggestions for Attic Treasures
Bikes, games, toys, DVDs, small appliances, outdoor/sports equipment, housewares, jewelry, books, musical CD's, gifts for mom, dad, grandparents, teens, or children would all be great... anything you think could possibly be another person's treasure!
Donation bins will be located outside the Meetinghouse during school hours until
Thursday, May 11.
If you have any questions, please contact Attic Treasures chairperson:
Vicky Ryan
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Save the Date
All-School Family Picnic
May 23, 2017 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Come celebrate spring! New and current families
are cordially invited to attend.
This evening is the perfect opportunity to meet members of our community and form the bond that will last throughout your FSH career and beyond! A delicious picnic dinner is provided.
Please bring a picnic blanket for your family and a dessert to share with four people.
Highlights include: Music, Games, and a Scavenger Hunt!
Rain or Shine... WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Cradles to Crayons
May 24, 2017
The drive will start on
Monday, May 8
. We will collect items in anticipation of the school wide
Warehouse In A Box event on Wednesday, May 24.
Every classroom will have a collection bin for the three week clothing and toy drive.
Thank you for donating even one item to this schoolwide drive. Friends School Haverford is committed to encouraging our culture of kindness!
There are many opportunities to help. Please consider volunteering to help set-up the community room and assist students. Look for a link to sign-up genius in next week's update to volunteer.
Thank you in advance for your support and please direct any questions to
Caryn Rivers (mom to Anwar 6th Grade).
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Muddy Fun
As the temperatures changed, preschool began talking about the season of spring and the noticeable changes around them. They noted that in spring there is a lot of rain. Tr. Tuesday read the book, "Mud" by Mary Lyn Ray and the class discussed how mud is made. When asked if they ever walked in mud in their bare feet, preschoolers were curious to try it. They agreed to do so on the next warm day. On Friday they had their chance and enjoyed dipping their feet in the mud for a wonderful sensory experience. Some reactions were "it feels good," "it's cold," and "it feels squishy."
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Life Cycle of a Plant
Forest's Edge nursery school has been studying the life cycle and parts of a plant. Before taking a nature hike to find matching plants in the gardens, students planted Zinnia seeds in pots they decorated. They will watch them grow into beautiful flowers and talk about their observations during nature circle time.
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May Lunch Menu
Please follow the link below to order via the JPM Catering website. Take a look and
click here for ordering instructions.
Please Note: PO Stands for Picky-Eater Option and will include the same side as the regular lunch unless otherwise noted.
(V) Stands for Vegetarian
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Become a Host Family
We are seeking
a family from our FSH community to become a host for an international student who will join our 7th grade class in the fall. A stipend is provided.
Click here
to read a letter from Global Connections for more information.
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Spring Sports Game Schedule
Tennis
May 12 | 3:45
Away vs Woodlynde School
TE Library Courts, Upper Gulph Road, Strafford
Softball
May 3 | 3:45
Home vs Friends Select
May 8 | 3:45
Home vs Greene Street Friends
May 15 | 3:45
Home vs Friends Central
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Keep Checking our
"Naturally Curious," Blog
"Naturally Curious" is a celebration of the teaching and learning of curiosity at Friends School Haverford.
Read a recent blog post by Kathleen McGee.
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Celebrating "Take Our Daughters and Sons to
Work Day"
At FSH, a group of us celebrate "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" everyday.
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Grade 6 Annual Gathering
Some students from Grade 6 had their annual gathering in a park this past weekend. They enjoyed a scavenger hunt and each other's company.
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Keep those Box Tops coming!
Box Tops are an easy way to earn money for our school and a fun way for kids to be involved in the process. Box Tops can be found on a variety of products you probably already buy. Ask your kids to be on the lookout for Box Tops on food packaging.
Download the collection form and have them attach the Box Tops to the form. When they fill the form, send it in to school.
Click here for a complete list of participating Box Top products.
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Summer Camp Registration
SPACE IS FILING QUICKLY FOR ALL SESSIONS! ACT FAST!
If you have any questions, contact:
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Past Weekly Updates
Looking for an old
Weekly Update?We now have past ones on our website.
Click here
to view.
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FSH Apparel
Kampus Klothes is our new vendor for our school store. Check out the apparel.
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2016-2017
School Calendar
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Upcoming Events
May 3
Softball Game vs Friends Select
3:45 pm |
Home
May 4
First Thursday Coffee
8:00 am
May 8
Softball Game vs Greene Street Friends
3:45 pm | Home
Marimba Performance
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Porch at 30th Street Station
Tennis Match vs Woodlynde School
3:45 pm | Away
Kindergarten Field Trip
Tyler Arboretum
Marimba Performance
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Dream Flag Project
National Constitution Center
Spring Fair
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
May 15
Softball Game vs Friends Central
3:45 pm | Home
May 16
Talent Show
8:30 am - 9:15 am
PTO Meeting
8:15 am
Spring Sports End
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There are many on going fundraising opportunities that benefit our school.
Amazon Smile
When shopping on Amazon.com, use the Amazon Smile link. Click
and
search for "Friends School Haverford" and select the "Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends" A percentage of your purchase will go to our school.
BoxTops
Clip the BoxTops from hundreds of products and send them in to earn cash for our school.
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2016-2017 Parent
Handbook & Directory
Now Available Online
Always have the FSH Parent Handbook and Directory at your fingertips!
Click the link below and enter the
following password: 18quaker85
Please note the digital directory has been updated since it went to press and is also available on our website.
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