The weather was perfect for the 4th grade’s inaugural outdoor play performance in the School’s amphitheater. Students reenacted two tales: “The Strongest One” (a Zuni tale adapted from Pushing Up the Sky by Joesph Bruchac), and “Contest for the Sun,” a Native American Legend.

The Model Congress delegates from Pinki’s 6th grade Humanities class did an excellent job researching proposed bills, selecting the ones to bring before the Senate, caucusing for and against bill passages, and voting to determine which ones would ultimately pass. 

The Upper School Musical Theater and Stagecraft classes ventured Into the Woods May 19-21, where the cast of fairy tale characters confronted hopes, wishes, fears, and dilemmas in a brilliant production filled with amazing acting and musical performances.

The entire school took part in our annual spring community event, the “Our People - Our Planet” Day on May 17. What first began in 2003-2004 as “Earth Stewardship Day” to celebrate Earth Day with a focus on stewardship of the planet evolved in 2016-2017 into a day to also celebrate our School community and the many cultures and identities of our students. The day was filled with activities around stewardship/care of the land on our campus, educational workshops, and lots of community-building and fun!  

It was a banner spring season for SSFS! SSFS ran away with all the PVAC championship banners in both the Upper School and Middle School. The Upper School Women's Softball team won the regular season championship banner and were runners-up for the PVAC tournament, and the Men's Baseball team won tournament championships. See updates from all our spring teams. Thanks to all the fans who came out to support our athletes!

The OIEJB began AAPI Heritage Month with a visit from renowned poet and performance artist Regie Cabico. As we wrapped up the month, MS and US students were invited to attend a special lunch presentation from Laura Miyoshi, COO, who shared her family’s history of forced relocation to Japanese Internment Camps. In addition, Calvin Chrisfield '23 joined Lower School and Middle School students to teach students the Korean games Yut Nori and ddajki.

Keeping this SSFS tradition alive, sophomores gathered by Preuss Field on May 25 to compete in the annual Olympic-themed activities, including a javelin throw, a chariot race, and (new this year!), a discus throw. The teams then squared off for the "Tug of Peace"—first with the sophomore teams competing against one another, and then, as the Class of 2023 took the field, the epic Sophomores vs. Seniors competition. While the sophomores valiantly took the first win, the seniors rallied to take the victory, with two out three wins. 

Save the date! On Wednesday, May 31 from 6:30-8:45 PM, 13 SSFS seniors will be sharing their Senior Passion Project Presentations in a virtual event open to all in the community. Each senior (or group of seniors) is participating in a two-week intensive session to sample a potential career, serve the community, or explore a deep personal interest. Topics range from examinations of cultural norms and our democratic institutions to sustainable fashion and artistic exploration.