Summer Camp Discount Extended to July 1
We
are extending a $100 discount until
July 1st for summer camp. Sign up now before it books up.
2018 Day Camp Runs July 23 Through August 24
$300 / 1-Week Session
$500 / 2-Week Session
If you have any questions please contact
our
Camp Director
for more info!
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Tennis Schedule
April 30 | Away vs Woodlynde
(TE library courts)
May 7 | Home vs Philadelphia School (Elwell field courts in Ardmore)
May 9 | Away vs Friends Select (played at 33rd and Diamond)
May 11 | Away vs Woodlynde (TE library courts)
Softball Schedule
April 30 | Home vs Green Street Friends
May 9 | Away vs Friends Select
(played at "Dairy fields" Fairmont Park
May 14 | Home vs Friends Select
*Schedule may change. Please check for updates.
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For the past few weeks, we've been excited to get to know a litter of puppies that Kipper (our friendly Zones' dog) knows. We are watching them grow, thinking about their development as kind puppies in the world, and exploring "expected" behavior so that we can help them to feel comfortable when they come to visit. Please see the message below from Tr. Meg:
Comfort Cavaliers is excited to be puppy partnering with Friends School Haverford! Many of the classrooms have been involved with watching a litter of seven Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's development from just a few days old via a web cam. When the puppies are just four weeks old, we will be beginning weekly visits to the school so that the children can begin their "in person" and "hands on" learning experience with the puppies. We could not be more excited for both the children and the puppies. Part of our Comfort Cavalier mission is to raise puppies who will have the temperament, and early socialization to set them up for success as therapy dogs. Just by playing with puppies, your children are helping to set these puppies up for important futures. We are grateful to share this fascinating, and fun experience with your wonderful children.
Click here to watch the nest cam.
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Spring Celebration of
the Arts
Save the Date
Thursday Evening, April 26
6:00 pm
The Friends School Haverford Spring Celebration of the Arts showcases the creative expanse of our arts curriculum. Under the direction of our art teacher, Amy Kiely, a sampling of each student's artwork is exhibited throughout the school. Later in the evening, students in grades 1-8 will present a musical program, displaying a variety of styles, which is the culmination of their year-long study in music with Tr. Ed Nardi. There will also be a performance by the Kwaya Marimba Group. The kids worked hard, so please stay for the entire performance.
*Please note, all after-school activities will be CLOSED in preparation for the Spring Celebration. This includes Extended Day, LARKs, and ASAs.
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Spring Fair
Save the Date
Saturday, May 12 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Carnival games, balloon artist, attic treasures, artisan bazaar, magician, kids crafts, petting zoo, photo booth, face painting, fair food, and more! The FSH Spring Fair is a time-honored tradition for the entire community.
Be on the lookout next week for an email from you class parent with information on how to sign up to volunteer.
Opportunities to underwrite this event are available.
If interested, please contact
Matt Jackson.
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Attic Treasures
Donations Needed
Donation items are needed for the Spring Fair "Attic Treasures" Booth.
Suggested Items: Bikes, games, toys, DVDs, small appliances,
outdoor/sports equipment
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housewares, jewelry, books, musical CDs, gifts for mom, dad, grandparents, teens, or child would all be great... anything you think could possibly be another person's treasure!
Donation collection bins will be located outside of the Meetinghouse during school hours starting Monday, April 23
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Grandfriends' Day
Rescheduled to May 17
8:00 am Catered breakfast
for Grandfriends
8:30 am Kwaya Marimba Group Performance
8:50 am Welcome from Head of School, Michael Zimmerman
9:15 am Grandfriends join students in their classrooms
10:45 am Meeting for Worship
11:00 am Meeting for Singing with the entire community
11:45 am We bid farewell to Grandfriends.
Students return to classes until 2:45/3:00 pm
Please forward this email your child's grandfriend(s).
Printed invitations will not be sent.
Kindly RSVP to
Lisa Buscaglia by May 11.
All guests must RSVP. We are not able to accept walk-ins.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
A heartfelt thank you to all our families for the lovely faculty/staff appreciation luncheon on Friday. The abundance of food and the thoughtfulness of those who baked, cooked, and brought tasty dishes for us to enjoy on parent-teacher conference day was a special treat. The warmth and feeling of being taken care of by those who planned, set up, decorated, served, and cleaned up were much appreciated. Thank you to Carolyn Fortenberry for chairing this lovely event and the Parent Teacher Organization for all you do for Friends School Haverford!
Click here for photos.
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There is fun and learning to be had outdoors in all types of weather. Two of our Heritage House friends took advantage of the rainy day to collect and examine worms. Click here for photos.
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8th-grade students, having completed bulletin boards on a social justice topic of their choice, invited grades 1 through 4 to come see their work. Some of the topics included black lives matter, effects of terrorism, transgender bias, and homelessness. They have been researching and writing about their topics and will give a final presentation at the end of the year. The younger students asked thoughtful questions and learned how sometimes others are not treated fairly due to their religion, gender, or color of their skin.
Click here for photos.
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China Project Presentation
Grades 1/2 proudly showed off their animal portraits, part of their China study and project, to kindergarten. Students read their research papers about their animal of choice while standing by the portraits they painted.
Click here for photos.
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April Lunch Menu
Lunches can be ordered until midnight the night before school. Refunds are only available with 24 hours notice of student absence or if there is a snow day or school cancellation. We prefer lunches are bulk ordered at the beginning of the month.
Please email Joe Petrucci (no phone calls please) with refund requests or any other questions.
Please click here for ordering instructions to order school lunches via the JPM Catering website.
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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Parent Reminder
Please pick up leftover plates and dishes from the Faculty/Staff Luncheon in the Heritage House Lobby.
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Donate to the Annual Fund with Just a Click!
Please join the circle of families that support FSH students and teachers through the Annual Fund by making a gift to this effort before June 30, when the 2017-2018 Annual Fund campaign closes. Our Annual Fund gifts go beyond closing the gap between the amount of tuition we pay and the actual costs of educating our children. Every Annual Fund gift helps make the Friends School Haverford experience exciting, enriching, and memorable for each and every student.
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Vote for FSH in the Hipster Henry 2018 Preschool Survey
Vote for FSH in the Annual Hipster Henry 2018 Preschool Survey.
Click here to take the survey.
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Digital Version of School Directory Available
If you'd like to see a digital version of the school directory, please contact
Carolyn Clingman for the password and instructions.
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Pretzel Fridays
This pretzel initiative is an opportunity to fundraise for middle school trips, build community, and engage with math skills in meaningful ways. The Carousel Connections crew and middle school math students will sell pretzels during the class snack times on Fridays. If you would like your child to receive a freshly baked pretzel, please send a $1 in with him/her. Please note that we will not have a pre-paid sale due to our focus on the math and money exchange. Thank you for supporting our pretzel sale!
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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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Diversity Committee Meeting
8:15 am
Spring Celebration of the Arts
6:00 pm
Grades 3/4 Pioneer Day
May 3
First Thursday Coffee
8:00 am
May 4
Grade 7 Trip to D.C.
May 7
PTO Meeting
8:15 am
May 9
Open House
9:00 am - 11:00 am
May 11
Kindergarten to Tyler Arboretum
May 12
Spring Fair
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Click to view the entire online school calendar
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Ongoing Fundraisers
There are many on going fundraising opportunities that benefit our school.
Mabels Labels
High quality, adhesive labels.
Amazon Smile
When shopping on Amazon.com, use the Amazon Smile link.
Click here
and search for "Friends School Haverford" when choosing a charity, and it will say " Philadelphia Yearly Meeting DBA Friends School Haverford." 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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