Sandy Spring Friends School

See some of the many instances of curious, engaged students participating in hands-on learning activities around every corner and in every division, from the Preschool classroom's "Valentine's Science" experiments, to the Upper School's AP Environment Science class's "Value of a tree" project. 

For Erin Scott P ’17, ’22, teaching Kindergarten at SSFS isn’t a job—it’s a lifelong calling. Over the course of more than a quarter century, she has nurtured the curiosity of countless young learners, guided by the School’s Quaker values, her belief in the importance of experimenting and making mistakes in order to learn, and her commitment to the power of play. Whether teaching college courses, composing music for grade-level plays, or learning an entirely new way to teach literacy over two decades into her career, this bilingual self-proclaimed “research nerd” brings creativity, warmth, and dedication to everything she does—and she shares tips to help families foster Kindergarten readiness.

Every February, the Kindergarten class at SSFS runs an all-school post office called Wee Mail. Kindergarteners learn about the post office and how mail moves from one location to another. Then, they start their own postal service, designing and selling stamps, and collecting and delivering mail across the SSFS campus. Find out more and download a template or two so that you can send someone on the SSFS campus a special note this week!

Four Sandy Spring Upper School art students are the recipients of Scholastic Art Awards and Recognitions this year. As shared in the communication to the award winners, “The students’ work was reviewed and recognized by a panel of creative professionals, and awarded for its outstanding merit in originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice and vision."

The "Gnu Writers" sixth-grade literary magazine—a vibrant student-driven publication—came to life again this year at the conclusion of their engaging poetry unit. Each aspiring writer contributes an original poem along with a thoughtful literary analysis; photographers select images that complement the text; and clerks (selected via the Quaker decision-making process) ensure that the various departments stay in communication and maintain organization. 

• Rescheduled MLK Day of Service - Feb. 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM - See details and RSVP!
• SBP Memorial Concert featuring District Strings - Apr. 19 at 5:00 PM at the Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting House - Find out more!