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All-School Family Picnic Tomorrow
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 This Friday
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.
Parents may park at school and walk to the track or park in the Haverford College gym lot.
Reminders to students - sunscreen, water bottles, hat, wear your team colors!
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Cradles to Crayons
This Thursday
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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Faculty/Parent vs Softball Team Game
The 90-degree heat didn't stop the friendly competition at Preston Field for the annual faculty/parents vs students softball game. Enthusiasm and team spirit ran deep on both sides but the parents and faculty pulled ahead for a win over the students.
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Merion Meeting
History Festival
Our middle school students were having fun at the Merion Meeting History Festival manning the game booth. They stepped back into the 1850s at this free event. There were horse and carriage rides, a blacksmith demonstration, re-enactors, a quilt turning, period crafts and delicious food.
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Tinikling
Grade 1 practiced Tinikling in gym class. Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance that involves two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance. This dance is an aerobic exercise that helps with coordination, foot speed, and rhythm. Each student had an opportunity to take a turn and learn this fun dance.
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Social Justice in Action
Our 8th-grade class presented their semester-long thesis projects to a room of classmates and teachers. Each student selected, researched, and wrote about a social justice topic that meant something to them. Topics included Islamophobia, gender inequality, global warming, raising the minimum wage, and sexual assault on college campuses. Tr. Michael and Dr. Angela Putman, Assistant Professor at Penn State Brandywine, asked questions and gave critiques after each presentation.
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Academy of Natural Science Visit
Heritage House has been studying habitats. They got to meet and learn about the life of Odin, an eastern screech-owl; Jaba, a spiny-tailed lizard; and Violet, a nine-banded armadillo from The Academy of Natural Sciences. Students learned that Oden is nocturnal and can turn his head 270 degrees; Jaba, who measures about 12" long, can dig a 6' hole with his tail to protect himself; and Violet is generally an insectivore eating mainly ants, termites, and worms and can jump straight up in the air to 4' when frightened! Everyone had a chance to pet the lizard and armadillo and since the owl doesn't like contact, there was an owl feather they could touch instead.
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Talent Show
Singing, dancing, and magic were just some of the wonderful acts at this year's Talent Show. There were a few solos on guitar and piano as well as solo and duo dance performances. Forest's Edge, preschool, and grades 3/4 each entertained the audience with a group class performance. The show was emceed by 8th graders, Charlotte Mumma, Maddie Lippa, and Imran Loudini. It was a terrific show by a talented bunch of students!
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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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This Week is SPIRIT WEEK!
Middle School TORCH members want to invite all FSH students to celebrate our community and these final weeks of the school year by participating in Spirit Week!
Tuesday is SPORTS DAY Wear your favorite sports team's t-shirt or jersey, or come dressed ready to play your favorite sport.
Wednesday is PLAID DAY Wear a plaid shirt or sport some lumberjack wear.
Thursday is DRESS UP DAY Wear dressy, more formal clothes.
Friday is FIELD DAY!
Students should be dressed comfortably every day and ready to participate in their regular school activities.
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It's Time to Order Yearbooks!
Order by next Friday, June 1. Cost is $10. Make check payable to Friends School Haverford. Pick them up at the Main Office on the last day of school.
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Thank you!
The generosity of FSH Grandfriends allowed us to add all of these wonderful books to our FSH library in honor of our students. Many thanks to all who contributed a book or made a donation!
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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.
Rain Date Thursday, June 1.
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Spring Sports
Congratulations to our spring sports teams (tennis and softball) on successful seasons!
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Early Dismissal Forms
Please complete and
return the two early dismissal forms for Field Day, Friday, May 25 and the last day of school, Friday, June 9 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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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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Immunization Regulations
for 2017-18
Please
click here for information on new school immunization regulations for 2017-18.
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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 Michael Zimmerman.
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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 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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