Upper School Social Pods Begin
Upper School students gathered safely on campus with their advisories to say hello to old friends and make new ones as they went on tours, played some ice-breaker games, enjoyed some nature walks, and remembered how fun it is to just hang out. Social Pods will continue into January with new activities each month. The smiles on everyone's faces this week has been a great reminder of the strength and joy of this community. ALL-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS RSVP for Shuttle Service or Parent Workspace During Social PodsSSFS parents/guardians wishing to sign up for shuttle bus services or reserve a work space at the Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting House during your student's social pod meet-ups from now through December should sign up using this registration form.
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Updated Instructions for the Magnus Health Screening App ** Android users: please do not uninstall the Magnus Health Mobile app from your phone, as you won't be able to reinstall it immediately. Magnus Health's developers are working with the Google Play store to resolve this. ** Please see the letter from the SSFS Health Office, which contains instructions for how to download and set up the Magnus Health Screening app on your phone. Gnu Stories Podcast Episode 4: Infusing Fun into Learning With stress and anxiety levels raised, fun is more critical than ever. Join Rodney for the fourth episode in our podcast series as he speaks with members of our student support team to discuss the importance of fun for learning, community building, and stress-relief and how they are infusing fun into everyday activities. Listen here... Thanks From the SSFS Parents Association On behalf of all SSFS parents, the PA would like to share our sincere appreciation for our faculty and staff. We recognize that everyone is working overtime, thinking outside of the box, and using technology and skills in new ways. Faculty and staff: we appreciate all of your efforts to reach and teach our students, and now more than ever, we are grateful for all that you do.
Virtual Parent Potlucks
Admissions Virtual Open House - Oct. 18: Spread the Word! Do you know a family who has been meaning to check out SSFS? The Admission Office is hosting a Virtual Fall Open House on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1:00-3:30 pm. See this web page for more details, and to RSVP online.
Friends, family, and colleagues joined together on Oct. 1, 2020, at 7:00 pm for a virtual event to welcome Dr. Rodney Glasgow as SSFS's Eighth Head of School. Read more about this special event, and see links to video messages and presentations.
Families New to Quakerism Event Thanks to the families who were able to join the Sept. 30 "Families New to Quakerism" virtual meeting! More info about the meeting, and links to presentations and resources are available here.
The online TADS application is available beginning Tuesday, October 6. Current families receiving financial assistance, as well as families applying for financial aid for the first time, need to complete the TADS financial aid application and submit all required tax documentation before December 1, 2020. Read more here...
ICYMI - "In Case You Missed It" articles from previous week(s) that are still relevant
View the All-School Newsletter page >
Highlights of the Week: US On-Campus Social Pods Begin
KEY DATES Zoom links available on the Parent Portal Page Oct. 5 | 5:00 PM "Reflections with Rodney" Lower School Parents/Guardians - RSVP
Oct. 6 | 7:00 PM SSFS INTERSECT: White Parents/Guardians in Solidarity Alliance Group
Oct. 7 | 4:30 PM 12th Grade Coffee & Conversation
Oct. 8 | 4:00 PM "Reflections with Rodney" Upper School (10th-12th) Parents/Guardians - RSVP
Oct. 8 | 7:00 PM 10th Grade Coffee & Conversation
Oct. 9 | 8:00 AM Non-Local Upper School Coffee & Conversation - With Chinese Translation
Oct. 9 | 1:00 PM Non-Local Upper School Coffee & Conversation
Oct. 12 NO SCHOOL - FALL HOLIDAY
RESOURCES
Want to find out more about planning for college financial aid? See the AIMS presentation for info and resources...
See a schedule of upcoming virtual college rep visits on the College Counseling web page.
See the slide presentation from the Sept. 29 7th Grade Coffee & Conversation.
See advice and ideas from Montgomery County for keeping kids safe this Halloween.
Friends Mart is a virtual bulletin board, where community members can let others know about services, local activities, and learning opportunities.
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