Headlines - January 6, 2012

Welcome Back

As much as I enjoyed the break (and I did), it was also nice to get back to school. After all, January and February is basketball season. Where I grew up (before soccer), basketball was king. We had a hoop attached to our garage at the end of a large flat driveway and it was the perfect neighborhood court. My older brothers and I spent many afternoons there, in all kinds of weather, shooting, playing, and hanging out with our friends. Our court became quite the scene with some pretty intense competition, but those are other stories.

I look forward to the basketball season. I love watching it (mostly college) and enjoy the opportunity to share my love of the sport with others. This week we started our annual basketball clinic for 4-8th graders and I had a blast. While the skill level varied, the enthusiasm was universal. Many students were apprehensive but we seemed to overcome our fears. I got a special kick from coaching my own daughter who was afraid of getting hit by the ball but seemed to relax by the end of the day. I can’t wait to see where we get to by the end of the clinics. We still have openings. . . . .


Announcements - Lots of Dates to Remember

MLK Day –On Monday, January 16th we plan to have an all-school meeting for worship at the Meetinghouse on Prospect Ave. in the morning and enjoy a performance of King in Montgomery back here at school in the Community Room at 1 pm. The performance will be presented by our middle school and features songs and scenes that will definitely lift your spirits. All are encouraged to attend this unique event.

Our adult choir, the King Chorus, is now forming and will hold a practice at the school on Saturday the 14th from 1-2 pm.

Free Winter Play Days – On Saturdays Jan 14th, February 18th and March 17th, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, Friends School is hosting Saturday Play Days for children from 3-7 years old and their parents. The school‘s Community Room and a K/1 classroom will be open for supervised active and imaginative play. Children must be accompanies by a parent or other responsible adult. Refreshments and snacks will be served. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend to the school and enjoy a morning out of the cold. All are welcome, so please help spread the word. A flyer is in your child’s Friday Folder!

Open Houses – Our Admissions open houses are scheduled for the following dates and times.
Date Time Notes

Sat., January 7th 10:00 – 12:00 Moms and More Pre-K Fair at the Friends School – 1900 University Drive

Sat., January 7th 10:30 – 12:30 Friends Schoolhouse (pre-school) Open House – 611 E. Prospect Ave.

Fri., January 20th 10:00 – 1:00 pm Friends School (K-8) Open House – 1900 University Drive

Tues., Jan 31st 6:00 – 7:00 pm Middle School Open House – 1900 University Drive

Sat., February 18th 9:30 -11:30 am Friends School (K-8) Open House and Winter Play Day – 1900 University Drive

Fri., March 23rd 10:00 – 1:00 pm Friends School (K-8) Open House – 1900 University Drive

Please tell your friends and encourage them to take a tour.

Conflict Resolution Practices in the School and Home – Ever wonder how our school’s Quaker philosophy inspires our approach to conflict resolution and discipline? On Tuesday January 24th, the Quaker Life committee is hosting a parent workshop for anyone who is interested in learning about conflict resolution and how they can apply these methods at home. A community meal will be offered beginning at 5:30 pm and the panel discussion will begin at 6:00 pm. This event is open to the public.


Have a great weekend

Dan