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It's Time to Get Ready!
Hello FSH families!
We hope you and your family are having a wonderful summer.
We are sharing information with you to make the first day and first weeks of school as smooth and successful for your child as possible. For our returning families, this email takes the place of the packet you traditionally received in the mail in August.
Please click on the appropriate link below for a welcome letter and information from your child's teacher. Then click on the appropriate link and complete the questionnaire for your child's teacher. We ask that questionnaires be completed by August 23.
Pre-kindergarten Welcome Letter
Kindergarten Welcome Letter
Middle School Parent and Guardians, please have your middle school student complete the follo
wing questionnaire.
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School and Office Hours
Friends School Haverford's Summer Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friends School Haverford's School Year Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Morning drop-off is between 8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
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Half day pick up for Heritage House is at 11:45 a.m.
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Afternoon pick-up for Heritage House is at 2:45 p.m.
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Afternoon pick-up for Schoolhouse is at 3:00 p.m.
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School Forms
All of our family info, emergency contact, medical, transportation, field trip, extended day program enrollment, and grandparent forms are online. You were emailed instructions in July on how to access and complete these forms. Forms must be completed by August 23.
Immunization records, physician visit summary reports and dental exam forms are due by August 26. Please mail them to Lisa Buscaglia's attention at school.
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School Supply Lists
Just about all school supplies are provided by Friends School Haverford. However, each student will still need to provide a few basic personal items: backpack, lunch box, and thermos. In keeping with our school culture, we ask that families refrain from buying items (including clothing) with camouflage or logos containing weapons and/or adult messages.
Please remember to label all of your child's belongings.
Additional Items:
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Nursery school: See Nursery School Welcome Letter
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Preschool: See Preschool Welcome Letter
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Pre-kindergarten: See Pre-K Welcome Letter
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Kindergarten: One complete change of clothing including underwear and socks. Rain boots, snow boots and snow gear for weather days.
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Grades 1 & 2: An extra pair of underwear and pants. Rain boots, snow boots and snow gear for weather days.
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Grades 3 & 4: Two reusable plastic cups and a set of reusable utensils (fork and spoon) to keep at school. A cloth napkin to be packed with lunch each day. (You may want to purchase more than one so when one napkin is in the wash another is available.) Rain boots, snow boots and snow gear for weather days.
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Grades 5-8: 1 pencil case (pouch or box) with 10 pencils and 1 Marble Composition Notebook (100 sheets).
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Dress Code
Students are expected to be dressed simply, neatly, and comfortably in clothing appropriate to their ages and to all the activities of the school. In accordance with the Friends' belief in the peaceful resolution of conflict, simplicity, and moderation, camouflage clothing and clothing with weapons or adult messages such as alcohol, gambling, etc. may not be worn to school. Because physical education is a daily part of our curriculum, children should wear athletic shoes (no cleats or sandals) to school. Be sure your child's name is clearly marked on all clothing, especially hats, mittens, boots, jackets, sweaters, and other removables.
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Kindness Mondays
Building on our "Kindness Day" movement that we launched on #MayTheFirst, we encourage students and staff to wear kindness attire on Mondays to remind ourselves and those we meet that the first thing we should be is kind. Every new student will receive a kindness T-shirt in September if they didn't pick one up at the family picnic on May 29. We will offer additional kindness gear in our online store which opens in August. Any message of kindness on store-bought clothing is also welcome.
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Online School Store
The summer
online school store is now open until August 25. T-shirts (both FSH and Kindness messaging), shorts, long-sleeve Ts, PJs, sweatpants and sweatshirts, baseball hats, backpacks and more are available. All orders will be delivered to school so NO SHIPPING COSTS. We will let you know when the orders arrive.
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Summer Assignments
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Dates to Know
Thursday, August 15
Tuition payments due for families who chose the one or two payment option
Friday, August 23
All online information forms must be completed
All immunization, allergy, physician and dental forms are due
Thursday, August 29
Our school nurse will be on hand to collect any in school medication for students
Tuesday, September 3
NS through K see welcome letters for schedule
Grades 1-8 Half Day
Thursday, September 5
MS Students leave for Camp Speers
Friday, September 6
MS Students return from Camp Speers
Monday, September 9
BooHoo Breakfast
Wednesday, September 11
New Parent Reception
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In School
Medication Drop Off Day
Thursday, August 29
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
If your child has an EpiPen or other medication to be given during the school day, please bring it to school on August 29 when our nurse will be here to receive it from you. All medication must be in the original packaging and be accompanied by a doctor's note with dosage instructions. Medication cannot be sent in with your child. Thank you for your cooperation.
Any questions can be directed to
Mary Somers, our school nurse.
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New Parent Reception
Save the Date
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please join Acting Head of School, Liza Ewen,
at Friends School Haverford for hors d'oeuvres and conversation.
Kindly RSVP to
by September 6, 2019
if you will attend.
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WHOM TO CONTACT
-report an illness or absence for your child
-get a message to your child during the school day
-change mode of transportation for your child
Contact the child's teacher to
-get information about curriculum, homework, and field trips
-discuss academic matters or other student issues
-add additional mornings or afternoons for Nursery School, Preschool or Pre-Kindergarten (Also contact Cheryl Hammond Hopewell)
-change your email address for the Weekly Update
-get information about the Extended Day Program, a
fter school clubs (LARKS), a
fter school activities (ASAs),
Summer Camp and
Vacation Care
-get information regarding Tuition payments
-add additional mornings or afternoons for Nursery School, Preschool or Pre-Kindergarten
-rent FSH facilities
-request admission information
-request financial aid information
-learn more about the Toddlers and Friends Program
-recommend a potential student
-volunteer at school
- contribute to the FSH Fund
-request information regarding The Endowment, Major Gifts, and Planned Giving
-give to FSH through the EITC Program
-update alumni information
-ask questions regarding school policy
-consult with the school psychologist
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FSH PTO Facebook Page
Join our
PTO Facebook Page to keep up with PTO news, watch live streamed PTO meetings and First Thursday Coffee events, and find out about community partner events.
This is a closed group for FSH families only. Request to join and we will accept you into the group.
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