SSFS celebrated our 5th grade students in a special event to mark their transition from Lower to Middle School. The ceremony included student singing and recorder performances; an opportunity for students to share a special memory from their LS years; remarks from Head of School Rodney Glasgow and Lower School Head Sarah Barton Thomas; a slideshow of photos from their years in the LS; and presentation of certificates for each student. 

As our 8th grade students move on from Middle to Upper School, they were celebrated on June 4 with a special ceremony that included remarks from Head of School Rodney Glasgow and Middle School Head David Blake; Meeting for Worship; and presentation of certificates for each student. The students were particularly recognized for their ability to weather the many challenges presented by the pandemic throughout their Middle School years! 

Congratulations to our newest alumni, the Class of 2022! The weather was beautiful for their graduation ceremony on June 4, as graduates and their families gathered on the SSFS campus for a commencement ceremony that included musical performances by students; speeches from students, faculty, US Head Jonathan Oglesbee, and Head of School Rodney Glasgow; and of course the presentation of diplomas. We wish all our graduates the best! 

SSFS was thrilled to be able to once again host an in-person, on-campus alumni weekend! Activities included the (virtual) launch of the Alumni Mentoring Program; Meeting for Worship; Strawberry Cowbake; the presentation of the WELL Gold-Level Certification for Pen Y Bryn (the new Upper School building); and of course celebrations for alumni and the 60th anniversary of the School’s founding. Saturday night culminated with the Sixth Annual SBP Memorial Concert featuring Ben Schenk ‘81 and the Panorama Jazz Band! 

Thanks to all who were able to join us for the June 1 virtual “Senior Passion Project” presentations from our participating members of the Class of 2022! The video recording of the presentation is now available. Topics included investigating climate change solutions, navigating social media and racial identity in the 21st century, investigating the future of space and the calculus of infinitesimals, and creating an original album of original Jewish music.

To celebrate the conclusion of the 2nd semester of art classes, the Upper School has created a Spring Arts Showcase website. Join us in recognizing the hard work students put into their creative endeavors this semester. The website also includes a recording of the Upper School Spring Dance & Music Performance.

The OIEJB (Office of Institutional Equity, Justice, and Belonging) is filled with gratitude and hope as we reflect on our first school year of operations with a Director, Assistant Director, and a team of coordinators. We have been working hard to celebrate the divine inner light and individual identity of every member of our community, and to ensure everyone feels a deep sense of belonging in our community. Read more here, and see the video slideshow showcasing each heritage month celebration.

The colors came out in the Performing Arts Center on the last day of classes as Lower School students donned their SSFS t-shirts and participated in Moving On Day 2022! While it was an abbreviated program and parents/guardians joined in virtually, several traditions from past years were included, such as the 5th grade class singing "Passages of Time," the 4th grade singing a special song to the 5th grade. Afterwards, students enjoyed t-shirt signing and a pizza/dance party with Head of School Rodney Glasgow. Go well and safely!