Thank you to all our Spring Fair Volunteers
We'd like to thank all those who helped make this year's spring fair such an enjoyable day. Whether you sponsored the event, helped set up, worked a shift at a booth, baked some treats, cleaned up or came out to support the event, we couldn't have done it without you.
A special thank you to our booth chairs Karen Bleznak, Vicky Ryan, Katy Ruckdeschel, Terence Ryan, Shawn McGee, Paloma Lum, Charlene Grier, Patricia Fischette, and Carolyn Clingman for planning, organizing, shopping, and manning your booths all day; Mr. Ken for setting up and taking down the fair; Tr. Carolyn for designing all the banners, ads, flyers, tickets, and punch cards and Tr. Matt for all the behind the scenes work and support.
THANK YOU all from the bottom of our hearts. You are what makes this community so special.
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If your child made a birdhouse or T-shirt at the fair, please visit the Heritage House porch and claim your child's creation.
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The official grand opening of the library will take place on
Monday, May 20. Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30 am. Author and illustrator Matt Phelan will join us and then lead three sessions with our Heritage House, elementary and middle school students.
Each session will focus on the real behind-the-scenes process of how he creates his books - inspiration, research, writing, sketching, revisions, and final art.
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Be sure your child(ren) return(s) all borrowed library books by Wednesday, May 22.
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Friday, May 24, 9:00 am-11:30 Haverford College Track
Please join us for a day of fun and fitness! Please note that school will be dismissed at 12:00 pm after field day. Donations of water and sliced oranges are needed. Please contact Sharon Stewart if you are able to provide something.
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Wednesday, May 29, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Come celebrate spring! New and current families are cordially invited to attend.
This evening is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of a great year and welcome the newest members of our community. 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!
RSVP to
Lisa Buscaglia by May 23. 610-642-0354
Rain or Shine... WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Softball | April 8 - May 17
Sports are for middle school students in grades
5 through 8.
All practices and games are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
(Students may return later from away games depending on travel time.)
Softball Co-Ed
Coaches: Sandra Simmons and Rae Fishman
Location: Preston Field (corner of Railroad Avenue and Buck Lane)
2019 Softball Schedule
5/17 Home vs FSH Families/Alumni
3:45 pm
5/20 Away vs Greene Street Friends 3:45 pm (rescheduled)
If you have any questions about the program or scheduling, please contact
Sharon Stewart.
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May Lunch Menu
Order Your Child's Lunch Through JPM Catering
Visit
jpmcatering.com/shop and select "School Lunches." Then select your child's school. Select "March School Lunches" and then check the boxes for the dates you want lunch. Be sure to select the lunch option (small, regular, large, picky, etc) and quantity for each day.
Please Note: (GF) Stands for Gluten Free, (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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Friends School Haverford
Summer Camp
The Friends School Haverford summer program provides children (ages 3 - 8) with exciting and creative activities each day on our beautiful campus. Children will express their creativity through arts & crafts and loads of fun and imaginative play!
Each day will both excite and engage campers with new and interesting activities to explore. Whether it is spending time in our organic gardens, walking along nature trails, or making fun crafts, campers will never find themselves at a loss for options. Our summer staff will guide the campers in explorations of new and wonderful worlds!
Camp Facilities Include:
Outdoor play equipment
Technology/computer room
Age appropriate classrooms and supplies
Turf field
Micro farm and gardens
Camp Activities Include:
Outdoor water play
Arts and crafts
Outdoor games/sports
Cooperative play and problem solving
Cooking
And much much more!
Field Trips:
Trips to local attractions during camp are included in the program fee.
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Dream Homes
Gr 3/4 economic simulation club was busy constructing their dream homes out of cardboard. Each club member chose a persona and career, then researched how much they would earn and figured out monthly household expenses using a balance sheet. Some students worked in teams and some by themselves while producing some creative houses and learning about the cost of living. Click here for photos.
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Softball Game
Our softball team had a special visit from our fox mascot yesterday and a 10-9 win against Barack Academy. After the game, the team celebrated and sang "happy birthday" to coach Sandra. Way to go Foxes! Click here for photos.
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Mental Math w/ Tr. Michael
Grades 3/4 have been working with Tr. Michael to grow and master their mental math skills. Tr. Michael started using mental math challenges from Trapezium Math. Now the 3/4 students are writing their own "Follow Me" challenges.
Click here
for photos.
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At yesterday's game against Greene Street Friends, our Foxes played their hardest, harnessing our fielding skills as we successfully made plays! Our first inning was a shut out, with the first three GS players at bat being the first, second and third outs due to some great catches and teamwork! We highlighted our strengths as we batted, having an accumulated 13 runs, bringing our final score to 13-9. A great Fox victory was made even sweeter by the sportsmanship we showed to the other team. Come watch the team play tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, at 3:45 pm at home against Barack Academy.
Click here
for photos.
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Order Your Yearbooks
Place your order by June 4. Cost is $15. Make check payable to Friends School Haverford
. Pick them up at the Main Office on the last day of school. Books will only be ordered for those who pay by June 4. No extras will be available.
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Possible Buck Lane Road Closure or Disruption
The Haverford School is under construction and there could be a potential disruption during
pick up time at the intersection of Buck Lane and Old Buck Lane on the following dates: May 13-16, May 21-22. Consider using Buck Lane from Haverford Road. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Main Line Parent A+ Educator Award Nominations
As the school year comes to a close and summer vacation approaches, it's time to celebrate those unsung heroes in our community.
Nominate
an outstanding teacher, coach, or mentor for Main Line Parent's A+ Educator Awards! This is a great way to spread the word about the wonderful teachers at FSH!
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Free Eggs!
Starting on Kindness Day - Wednesday, May 1- our grade 3/4 Chicken Crew decided all eggs collected through the end of the school year will be given away by the half dozen. The eggs are farm fresh - collected each morning Monday through Friday - cleaned, and placed in dated cartons. If you would like a free half dozen, you have only to email
Teacher Dee or phone the school office asking for your free eggs. The eggs will be delivered to you at pick up time, sent home with your child, or if you prefer you can stop by the office to pick them up.
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PTO Nominations for Next Year
Nominate someone you feel would make a good candidate for the 2019-2020 PTO leadership.
Lisa Buscaglia will reach out to all those nominated before the end of the school year.
The positions available are:
Chair
Co-chair (hospitality)
Co-chair (service)
Co-chair (fundraising)
Secretary
Treasurer
Historian (this is a record keeping position)
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Host Family Opportunity
Friends School Haverford receives applications from International Students each year. Accepted students need a place to stay while here attending school. If you are interested in hosting an International Student, please contact
Lisa Buscaglia for more details.
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Check Out last week's
"Watch It Wednesday"
Video on You Tube
Wanting to make a positive change in the world, we started a kindness movement here in our community. On
#MayTheFirst
FSH students went out into the community to do random acts of kindness and encourage others to do the same. In a world where you can be anything, may the first thing you be is kind.
Watch the video.
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Save the Date for Grades 1/2 Poetry Reading
Join us on
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 5:30 pm to hear our young poets.
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Lost and Found
Please check the lost and found bin. Items not collected by the last week of school will be donated.
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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 out the form, send it in to school.
Click here
for a complete list of participating Box Top products.
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Another way to earn money for our school is through Amazon Smile.
Amazon Smile has changed to specify "Friends School Haverford" specifically instead of the general
yearly meeting group. To update your setting, go to
smile.amazon.com and click on the charity you are supporting. It has previously said "Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends DBA Friends School Haverford". There is a button to "Change Charity". Then search "Friends School Haverford" and select it in the results as your new charity.
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Turn Your PA Tax Dollars
into a Scholarship
The Friends Educational Equity Collaborative (FEEC) was awarded over $1 million in PA tax credits. Support FSH and Quaker education and receive PA tax credits.
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Spring Sports End
Wildlife All School Assembly
May 20
Library Grand Opening
8:30 am
May 24
Field Day
1/2 Day, Noon Dismissal
May 27
Memorial Day
No School
May 29
Family Picnic
5:00 pm
May 31
Middle School Dance
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