August 7, 2024
With the (sloooooow) arrival of Tropical Storm Debby this week, now is a great time to review your family's emergency preparedness plans. Check out the New Hanover County's Emergency Management webpage to get started, and be sure to subscribe to the city's emergency alert text system by texting READYNHC to 24639. Stay safe and dry, Friends!
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Daydreaming of sunnier days, like this sweet summer throwback to Ciara & Sienna's Nature Explorers camp. We can't wait to see what new garden plantings will emerge this year!
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With less than 2 weeks to the first day of school, not even this torrential rain can dampen my excitement. In the days since the end of the most successful summer program in the history of the school, our campus has been buzzing with activity.
For those who are returning, you’ll notice some changes. For new families, welcome! Hopefully we will make your transition to this wonderful community a seamlessly happy one.
There have been several facility changes...
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| The Anxious Generation Book Discussion
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If you are still searching for a last-minute summer book to read, please join our parent book discussion of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Learn how we have moved from a play-based childhood to a phone-based one—and how we as a community can support a return to play!
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| 2024-2025 Community Moonicks
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Moon, what now? Moonick is a beloved FSW monthly tradition where families gather at Wrightsville Beach Public Access #4 during each full moon to celebrate the Friends School community. It's a low-key way to connect with other Friends families and classmates. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy a moonlit social hour by the sea! List of this year's 5 dates below. If you/your family are interested in "hosting," (aka wearing a Friends School shirt and welcoming folks when they arrive), please reach out to PA Co-Clerks, Chelsea & Sarah at pa@fsow.org.
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- Full Harvest Moon: September 17th, 6:00-8:00PM
- Full Hunter's Moon: October 17th, 5:30-7:30PM
- Full Beaver Moon: November 15th, 5:00-7:00PM
- Full Snow Moon: February 12th, 5:00-7:00PM
- Full Pink Moon: April 12th, 6:00-8:00PM
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Back to school can sometimes feel like back-to-back (to-back-to-back) events to attend, but trust us, you don't want to miss this lineup! Get the details below and mark your calendars (or, better yet, subscribe to the FSW community calendar)!
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New Family Welcome: August 15th, 3:00-4:30PM
- Connect with other incoming and second-year FSW families at this pizza party social.
- RSVP HERE
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Back to School (K-8): August 19th, 3:00-4:00PM
- K-5 families: Meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and drop off your supplies; Middle School students: Enjoy a social get-together with your Advisory group. (Note: No Preschool programming on this day).
- Party in the Pines: August 25th, 2:00-4:00PM
- Our first all-school gathering of the year. Enjoy vendor visits from Sunset Slush, Lemon Crush Bead Bar, and Sensational Sensory Jars, plus a bouncy house, craft stations, lawn games, music, refreshments, and more.
- PA Sip & Social: August 27th, 8:00-9:00AM
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A drop-in event to meet our PA Co-Clerks, connect with class parents, and learn about our school's volunteer opportunities and community events.
- Curriculum Nights: Days/times vary; check the full calendar
- A teacher-guided event for families to learn about curricular scope and sequence, classroom routines, and more.
- Free CARE provided for all students during this time. REGISTER HERE
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Co-Ed Soccer Season Begins August 13th
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Morning SPARK Begins August 21st
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SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) is our free early morning drop-off program that allows students to arrive on campus as early as 7:30AM. We hope your student will join us to energize their minds and bodies in the sunshine before the start of the school day.
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Preschool & Kindergarten Staggered Start
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A friendly reminder to our Stepping Stones, Stargazer, and Kindergarten families that the first week of school (August 20th-23rd) has a staggered start schedule for these grade levels. Please refer to earlier messages from your child's teacher or reach out to Preschool Coordinator, Ciara Goins, or Lower School Student Coordinator, Martina Jonsson, with questions.
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DRUMROLL, PLEASE...After many (many, many, many) conversations with our printing company, the official estimated arrival date for our yearbooks is August 16th. Distribution details forthcoming, but let's all do a mini happy dance in the meantime!
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- The Anxious Generation Book Discussion
Sunday, 8/11, 5:30-7:30PM
Luna Caffè
- New Family Welcome (For New-to-FSW and 2nd Year Families)
Thursday, 8/15, 3:00-4:30PM
Longleaf Center
- K-5 Back to School Drop-In
Monday, 8/19, 3:00-4:00PM
- Middle School Advisory Socials
Monday, 8/19, 3:00-4:00PM
- Party in the Pines
Sunday, 8/25, 2:00-4:00PM
Longleaf Center
- Parent Association Sip & Social
Tuesday, 8/27, 8:00-9:00AM
Longleaf Center
- Preschool Curriculum Night
Tuesday, 8/27, 5:00-6:00PM
- Kindergarten-2nd Grade Curriculum Night
Tuesday, 8/27, 6:15-7:15PM
- 3rd-5th Grade Curriculum Night
Thursday, 8/29, 5:00-6:00PM
- 6th-8th Grade Curriculum Night
Thursday, 8/29, 6:15-7:15PM
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