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Talent Show Tomorrow
May 16, 2017 | 8:30 am
Heritage House Gymnasium
Get ready to be impressed by our talented students! The FSH Talent Show will be taking place on
Tuesday, May 16 at 8:30 am in the gym. Parents are more than welcome to come and watch the show.
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RSVP by Friday, May 19
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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Field Day
May 26, 2017 | 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Grades 3 - 8
Haverford College Track
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Field Day will be taking place at the Haverford College track this year. Please join us for a day of fun and fitness! Please note that school will be dismissed at 12:00 pm after field day.
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Cradles to Crayons
May 24, 2017
The drive started on
Monday, May 8
. We will collect items for our school wide
Warehouse In a Box event through 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. Click here to sign-up 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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Simple Machines
Preschool has been learning about simple machines and how they help make work easier. Inclined planes, pulleys, and tools were just some of the subjects touched upon. They each took a ride in a basket with wheels down a ramp to show how an incline plane works and how wheels make the ride faster. The students had a chance to go on an elevator ride with Mr. Ken which demonstrated a pulley system. Back in the classroom, each student had a chance to pull a bucket of water up and down on a doorway on a pulley system. They discovered that the pulley system made that exercise easier than lifting the bucket without assistance.
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Yard Work with a Blending of Friends!
Students and our Carousel Connections crew worked together to beautify the flower beds before the Spring Fair. Along the way, we found flower blossoms, mint and other herbs, a garter snake, smiles, and lots of budding friendships. We will return to this work on the next sunny day at FSH!
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Kindergarten Field Trip
After a year-long study of the trees and plants at Haverford College, the first arboretum in America, our kindergarten class took an exciting bus ride to The Tyler Arboretum. Students learned about many types of plants and trees, same new and some familiar, on their walking tour. They compared the bark and origins of the trees and noted the characteristics of each. At the pond, they were excited to spot tadpoles, frogs, turtles, and birds up close. They enjoyed a picnic, rolling hills, and storybook houses, and participated in dramatic play at the treehouses, which reminded them of the Magic Treehouse series they've been reading in class.
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Marimba Performance
at The Porch at
30th Street Station
Kwaya Marimba played at The Porch at 30th Street Station for commuters, students, local residents, and area workers. The Porch is one of Philadelphia's premier public spaces located in the University City District. The performance was part of the "PECO Powers Performances at The Porch" series which runs from May through September. Our 7th and 8th graders were thrilled to help kick off their season and introduce the audience to sounds of the marimba.
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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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Middle School Dance
This Saturday, May 20
7:00 pm-8:30 pm
The annual Middle School Dance will take place in the Heritage House Gym at Friends School Haverford from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. All Middle School students in grades 5-8 are invited to attend at no charge. The Middle School Dance is a chance for students to be together as a community and to enjoy one another's company. This year's dance will be underwater-themed, as chosen by our students.
If your child would like to bring a guest from a different school to the dance,
click here for the form.
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Early Dismissal Forms
Be on the lookout for two forms coming home for Noon dismissal for Field Day, Friday, May 25 and the last day of school Friday, June 9. Complete and return to
Nancy Hurley in the main office and let her know if your child will be picked up or taking the bus home.
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School Directory Updates
In an effort to have the school directory available earlier next year, we are asking families to let us know of any changes of address, phone numbers or email by the end of the school year. If you have an update to make, please complete the
directory update form.
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Looking Ahead
If you would like to take on a leadership role in the PTO next year, please contact Lisa Buscaglia. PTO Positions include Co-Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, Event Chairs and Class Ambassadors.
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Parent Appreciation Day
On
May 25 our students would like to thank you for all you do by offering free vacuum service for your car. Allow yourself a few extra minutes to pull over by the Meeting House Porch for a quick vacuum. You'll drive away with a clean interior and a great looking FSH magnet on your bumper or cling on your window. Don't drive to school? You can still get a magnet or cling. Contact
Lisa Buscaglia or stop by the school office on your next visit.
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Immunization Regulations
for 2017-18
Please
click here for information on new school immunization regulations for 2017-18.
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Spring Sports Game Schedule
Softball
May 17 | 3:45
Home vs Barrack Hebrew Academy
New Game Added
May 19 | 3:45
Home vs Parents/Teachers
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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 Amanda Lane.
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Summer Camp Registration
SPACE IS FILLING 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 16
Talent Show
8:30 am - 9:15 am
May 17
Softball Game vs Barrack Hebrew Academy
3:45 pm | Home
May 18
Grades 3/4 Coal Mine Field Trip
7:30 am - 4:45 pm
PTO Meeting
8:15 am
Softball Game vs Parents/Faculty
3:45 pm | Home
Spring Sports End
Middle School Dance
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 24
Grades 3/4 Coal Mining Night
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cradles to Crayons
May 25
Parent Appreciation Day
8:00 am - 8:15 am
May 26
Field Day
9:00 am -11:30 am
Early Dismissal
12:00 pm
May 29
School Holiday
May 31
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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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Please check the lost and found bin. Items not collected by
May 23 will be donated to Cradles to Crayons clothing drive.
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