70th Annual FSH Spring Fair
Saturday, May 11, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Carnival games, mini golf course, balloon sculptures, face painting, kids crafts, fair food, flea market, artisan bazaar and more!
In order for every family to enjoy the spring fair we need everyone to volunteer to work a 45 minute shift. Each class is responsible for one booth at the fair.
Please find your child(ren)'s grade below and click the link to sign up to volunteer.
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Pre-sale tickets and plant sale forms will be available next week.
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Thursday, April 25, 6:00 pm
The Friends School Haverford 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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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
4/29 Home vs. Greene Street Friends 3:45 pm
5/8 Home vs. Barack Academy 3:45 pm
5/13 Away vs Greene Street Friends 3:45 pm
5/17 Home vs FSH Families
3:45 pm
If you have any questions about the program or scheduling, please contact
Sharon Stewart.
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April 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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Let Grow Project
We are so proud of our students for taking part in the Let Grow Project. Friends gathered in partner groups to share their achievements. Projects ranged from "getting dressed by myself" and "using the stove to cook for the first time" to "riding a bike myself" and "walking alone". It was evident that the students felt proud of themselves. Each accomplishment was documented on a green leaf. Our Let Grow Tree will sprout in the School House between now and the Celebration of the Arts. We can't wait to share all of our students' proud moments! Click here for photos. |
Feliz CumpleaƱos Tr. Marita!
Nursery school friends surprised Tr. Marita with a birthday party! They baked, frosted, and decorated cupcakes together. Students presented her with a homemade cake and cards, then learned to sing happy birthday in Spanish. Feliz CumpleaƱos Tr. Marita!
Click here
for photos.
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Nora from The Seeing Eye organization brought in a very special friend to Tr. Tippi's
3/4 Service Club today - Sargeant, a 16-week old puppy in training!
3/4 Service Club members are very interested in how people and animals can help one another. Nora spoke to the group about her act of service raising a puppy for someone else's use as well as sharing how animals can promote kindness and curb bias. As a future service dog, Sargeant is getting used to going with Nora everywhere including restaurants, grocery stores, airports, and schools.
Click here
for photos.
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Kindness Day Coming
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
We are going to make a positive change in the world by starting a kindness movement here in our community. On Wednesday, May 1, FSH students will go out into the community and do random acts of kindness and encourage others to do the same. Families are welcome to join us. More details to come.
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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 next PTO meeting on May 9.
The positions available are:
ļ· Chair
ļ· Co-chair (hospitality)
ļ· Co-chair (service)
ļ· Co-chair (fundraising)
ļ· Secretary
ļ· Treasurer
ļ· Historian (this is a record keeping position)
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Money Raised for
Jump Rope for Heart
A BIG thank you to grades 1-4 for raising $1,263.00 for The American Heart Association during their Jump For Heart fundraiser recently.
Way to go Friends School Haverford!
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Check Out our
"Watch It Wednesday"
Videos on You Tube
Be on the lookout every Wednesday for a special video of what's happening at FSH on our
YouTube Channel
. Last Wednesday's feature was Grade 1/2 authors.
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Haverford Meeting's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your kiddos to our annual Easter Egg Hunt on
Sunday, April 21. During our 10:30 am Meeting for Worship, there will be Sunday School for ages 6 and up, and child care for our youngest Friends. The Egg Hunt and refreshments will follow at 11:30 am.
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Save the Date
Save the Date for Friday, May 3 and stay tuned for an exciting announcement from Friends School Haverford. #FSH1885 #WhatDoesTheFoxSay
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Help us Support FSH Quality Quaker Education!
Friends School Haverford is embracing the power of "Small Acts, Big Impact." Each day, we are committed to making our community better.
Learn how
you can help support us by making a gift or creating a campaign.
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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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Celebration of the Arts
6:00 pm
April 29 - May 3
Grade 8 Global Village Trip
First Thursday Coffee
8:00 am
May 9
PTO Meeting
8:15 am
May 11
Spring Fair
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
May 17
Spring Sports End
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