Grief and memory, much like the relentless ebb and flow of waves, has a way of resurfacing with undiminished strength, even after the passage of time. Hurricane Idalia brought back a flood of emotions for many members of our community who recalled with anticipation the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. 

In its wake, Theresa Schroeder, our truly incredible Admissions Assistant & Data Specialist, shared her 2018 reflective essay—“Why We Stay”—with other administrators in the Garden House and we all felt its resonance. 

Thank you, Theresa, for sharing your voice in such a beautifully profound and vulnerable way: “Hurricanes (and any natural disaster, for that matter) serve as a reminder to us. To the outside, they remind us how precarious and fragile our existence really is; but, to the inside, they remind us what really matters—and it manifests in amazing ways.” Read more >>

Kick it with Friends on Friday, September 8th from 5:00-7:00PM for an evening of soccer matches, bouncy houses, art projects, and pizza slices. Plus, we'll have a table of vintage FSW swag up for grabs! 

Cheer on our 4th & 5th grade team and our varsity & alumni team as they go against faculty, staff & family competitors. Still nursing an ACL injury from 20 years ago and dare not step on the field? There's plenty of activities on the sidelines for the whole family to enjoy!

Follow the link below to sign up to play.

Did you know if you are a parent or guardian of an FSW student, you're automatically a member of the Parent Association? There's no fee to join and there's no requirements for membership! Through this realm of volunteerism, friendships are forged and we continue to uplift our students' talents, passions, and values.

Learn more about the work of the PA and opportunities for involvement at the first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 13th from 8:15-9AM at Longleaf Center. Please fill out the pre-work survey in advance to help Co-Clerks Sarah McIntosh & Chelsea Bradshaw shape the agenda. 

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Thursday, September 7th
5:00-7:00PM

Spend the evening with your child's teacher to learn more about grade level curricula, timelines, routines, and assessments.

Kindergarten through 5th grade will meet in individual classrooms from 5-6PM; Middle School round robins will take place from 6-7PM.

Wednesday, September 13th
7:45-9AM @ Longleaf Cottage

Join Co-Clerks Sarah McIntosh & Chelsea Bradshaw for the first PA meeting of the year and learn how you can support the efforts of the school through event planning, fundraising, and more! Please fill out the pre-work survey in advance. 

Minutes of Appreciation

"My focus of gratitude is towards Julie Smith, long standing Seahorse teacher. Your genuine ability to build community and unwavering joy make you a cornerstone of our school. The way you inspire generations of Seahorses to wonder and search their natural world for curiosities is a gift and one we are all so grateful to experience. Thank you for being with us dear Friend."

- Anonymous