Weekly Newsletter Emailed Each Sunday During The School Year.
Sept. 1, 2019 9th Grade Bonding Members of the 9th grade gathered for a final post-trip bonding moment after returning from their camping adventures together. This annual trip—which helps build community before the school year starts—is a four-day hiking and canoeing journey that ends at Catoctin Quaker Camp. See more photos from the students' return back to campus (or upload your own photos of the trip) in this Vidigami photo album (remember to log in to your portal page first, since this is a password-protected site!).
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News At Your Fingertips Your Mobile-Friendly Email Digest Of Our Weekly Must-Know Information And More. All-School Must-Know Information For Sept. 1, 2019
The calendar information below is for all-school, multi-divisional, and/or Parent Association events and activities in the coming weeks. Please see the Lower School, Middle School, or Upper School sections for division-specific "must-know" info, or visit the Calendar web page to see the full calendar.
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SSFS eNewsletter - Sent Each Sunday SSFS sends out a weekly e-Newsletter to all SSFS families each Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm with news and "must-know" information about the week ahead. Be sure to read the newsletter for important all-school and division-specific information. The newsletter is also available online here. See other ways to stay connected. Get Great SSFS Gear at the SSFS Cafe and Bookstore! The Beest Café & Bookstore are open and fully stocked with all the essentials your student needs to start the school year off on the right foot! Read more... Friends Day - Save the Date! Saturday, Sept. 14 Friends Day is a perfect opportunity for the whole SSFS community come together after the summer break to reconnect with old friends and get to know newcomers to SSFS! Sign up to volunteer and RSVP online. Read more...
Lower School Must-Know Information For Sept. 1, 2019
Below is information about upcoming LS and all-school activities and events in the coming weeks. For questions or more information about an event, please contact Pam Gilmer, LS Administrative Assistant, at ext. 112 or pam.gilmer@ssfs.org, or visit the Calendar web page to see full calendar.
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Welcome to the 2019—2020 School Year! We look forward to welcoming you back to school! Don't forget your water bottle, sneakers for PE, sunscreen, raincoat and boots. Read more... LS Photos – September 18th & 19th On Wednesday, September 18th, Preschool 3, Preschool 4, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade will be photographed, and on Thursday, September 19th, all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be photographed. No photo forms are necessary. Read more... LS Back to School Night – Thursday, September 26 – 6:30 pm More information will be coming your way in next week’s newsletter regarding our LS Back to School Night, scheduled for Thurs, Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm. Please mark your calendar for this important, parent-only, event.
Middle School Must-Know Information For Sept. 1, 2019
Below is information about upcoming MS and all-school activities and events in the coming weeks. For questions or more information about an event, please contact Erin Ryan, MS Administrative Assistant, at ext. 160 or erin.ryan@ssfs.org, or visit the Calendar web page to see full calendar.
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Orientation for New Students and their Parents on Tuesday, September 3rd Orientation is for ALL 6th Grade Students and New 7th and 8th Grade Students, along with at least one parent or guardian. Students do not need to bring anything to orientation – just a smile and a readiness to make some new friends. Read more... Middle School Athletics Information Session If your child is either registered for a fall sport, or is interested in playing a sport at any point throughout this school year, please join us for a Middle School Athletics Information Session on Thursday, September 5th, from 4:15-5:15 pm in the Middle School Collection Space. *Parents AND students are welcome!* Read more... Carpool Procedures Reminder As we prepare to begin this new school year, we wanted to remind our families of our carpool procedures. Following these steps will help ensure a safe (and swift!) arrival and departure for everyone. Read procedures here... Eighth Grade to Receive a Guided Tour at the Phillips Collection As part of our studies on Immigration this fall, Grade 8 Humanities is thrilled to have secured a guided tour of "The Warmth of Other Suns: Stories of Global Displacement" at The Phillips Collection on Friday, September 13. Students will depart at 10:30 am and return to campus by 3:00 pm in order to participate as usual in sports and electives. Read more...
Upper School Must-Know Information For Sept. 1, 2019
Below is information about upcoming US and all-school activities and events in the coming weeks. For questions or more information about an event, please contact Kerry Foley, US Administrative Assistant, at ext. 109 or kerry.foley@ssfs.org, or visit the Calendar web page to see full calendar.
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E-mail for Upper School Attendance If your child will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early from school, please e-mail us at usattendance@ssfs.org to let Upper School staff know. Please include your child’s first and last name, and reason for absence. Information About Upper School Orientation Week Head of Upper School Jonathan Oglesbee sent an email communication to all Upper School families on Fri, Aug. 30, detailing information about the Why/When/What of our 2019 orientation plans for parents and students. A copy of this letter may be found online here. Thurs, Sept. 5 College Info Session: "Nuts & Bolts" for Seniors and Parents On Thursday, September 5, from 6:30-8:00 pm in the PAC, seniors and their parents/ guardians will meet with College Counseling staff for a "Nuts and Bolts" info session to help seniors and parents understand the procedures and steps to follow this fall for completing college applications. Read more... Upper School Summer Puerto Rico Service Trip In July, a group from SSFS embarked on a trip to Puerto Rico for the second consecutive year to aid in a long recovery process after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria in September of 2017. Read more...
Be sure to check the Athletics Today page for up-to-date info about games! Friday - September 6, 2019 4:00 PM E. L. Haynes Public Charter
Join the Adventure Park Staff - A Great Opportunity for SSFS Parents! The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School is looking for several people to join our team of Park Hosts and Supervisors. Come to work after drop-off, leave in time for pick-up! Learn More... This is an optional, opt-in virtual bulletin board for all members of the SSFS community to share resources and announcements about topics not part of the traditional school day or school related events (think: finding babysitters, repair service recommendations, hiking groups, etc.) Please fill in this quick online form to opt in.
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