May 08, 2025
We’re counting down to our Evening with Friends end-of-year celebration and hope to see you there! This week’s newsletter features stories of adventure (white-water rafting!), a bit of magic (fairy gardens!), and a sneak peek at our GrandFriends’ upcoming Wilmington water cruise. We hope you enjoy catching up on all that’s been happening around campus and beyond.
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There's just a few tickets left for Saturday's big event! Live music, trivia, prizes, a grazing table and dessert stand, free drinks, and more! Every ticket purchased goes directly to our Annual Fund, and there's still a $25,000 fundraising gap we need to fill! Purchase your tickets HERE.
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Tony's elementary school playground in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia!
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| We made it to May!
It’s the month of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Cultural Heritage, Mothers, Women’s Health, Better Sleep, Mental Health Awareness, May the 4th be with you, Cinco de Mayo, and honoring all military service members who gave their lives to protect us.
It’s also the month of graduations, college students returning home, panicking that you haven't booked summer camps yet (but you can HERE), remembering to pay off the beach house rental, and hopefully finding time to chase a little white ball down manicured lawns, likely with much frustration.
Read more >>>
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Parent Association Updates |
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We had a fantastic final PA meeting this Wednesday, where we bid a heartfelt farewell—and an enormous THANK YOU—to our wonderful outgoing Co-Clerks, Sarah and Chelsea. Their leadership, dedication, and spirit have left a lasting impact on our community, and we are so grateful for all they’ve done!
We also gave a warm welcome to our incoming leaders, Tim McGlinn and Lexi King. The new team is already off and running, with their first meeting scheduled for next week. We’re excited to see their vision and energy in action as they lead us into the year ahead!
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One final moonick for the school year is set for Monday, May 12th from 6-8PM at Wrightsville Public Beach Access #4. Look for host Kara Johnson with the Friends School flag in the sand!
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Here, There & Everywhere! End-of-Year Trips Across the Grades
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An afternoon of rock climbing in West Virginia
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| Soaking in the sun after a biking tour of the Capitol
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| Hanging with some prehistoric pals at the Museum of Life & Science
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All smiles on the shores of Camp Kirkwood
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| Singalongs and storytelling by the campfire shadows
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| Tie-dying shirts in anticipation of tonight's big campout
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May kicked off with some big adventures for our students! The 8th graders had an action-packed week of cave spelunking, camping, hiking, and white-water rafting at New River Gorge National Park. Our 7th grade class toured all the classic D.C. landmarks and lobbied for just immigration policies on Capitol Hill, meeting with Senator Thom Tillis’s office. Meanwhile, 6th grade packed their days with museum visits around Raleigh-Durham and capped things off with a Durham Bulls baseball game—where Live Grace’s dad caught a home run ball!
Closer to home, 3rd and 4th graders spent two days at Camp Kirkwood, learning about bugs, insects, and pond life, plus all the best camp activities like canoeing, archery, and a ropes course. And tonight, 1st and 2nd Ggade are heading out for the beloved Seahorses Campout at Carolina Beach State Park, complete with s’mores and songs around the campfire.
It’s been a jam-packed 8 days already—and we’re just getting started!
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Order the 24-25 Yearbook Now! |
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Order forms for the 2024–2025 yearbook are officially available! Don’t miss your chance to reserve a copy—nearly 200 pages packed with photos and highlights from all the year’s best moments!
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We Want to Hear From You! Parent Feedback Survey Open |
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We want to hear from you! Our Parent Feedback Survey is now open through the end of the month. Your input is so important—not only does it help shape day-to-day operations, but it also plays a big role in long-term planning and visioning for the school. Plus, your feedback helps us meet an important accreditation requirement through the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
Thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and help us continue growing stronger!
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Welcome to the GrandFriends Social Club! |
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The GrandFriends Social Club is off to a fantastic start! Our first gathering was this morning, where a wonderful group of grandparents and special friends enjoyed brunch together at Blueberry’s Grill. We’re excited to keep the momentum going with 2 upcoming events already on the calendar:
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Lunch at Dockside ( 1308 Airlie Road) on Wednesday, May 21st at 11:30AM
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"History Comes Alive" Wilmington Water Tour with Dr. Chris Fonvielle--Professor Emeritus, Department of History, UNC Wilmington--on Sunday, June 22nd at 10:00AM. Please note that tickets for the water tour must be purchased in advance and are expected to sell out quickly.
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Interested in joining us for future events? We’d love to have you! Follow the link below to sign up for updates and receive invitations to upcoming GrandFriends gatherings.
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8th Grade Celebrations: Have You RSVPed?
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8th grade families, double check your inboxes for a message from Middle School Director Amy McGlinn about all things graduation celebrations! Kindly follow the link HERE to let us know if you can attend Haikus & Gratitudes and Graduation.
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Good Shepherd Sign-Up Link
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We’re looking for volunteers to help with our monthly dinner shifts at Good Shepherd Center! Follow the link HERE to sign up for any of the upcoming shifts now through September. We serve on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:30–7:00 PM at 811 Martin Street. Come lend a hand and be part of this meaningful community effort!
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Sustainability Spotlight ♻️ |
Looking for a creative way to connect with nature? Try making your own fairy garden! These miniature, magical spaces are a fun way to repurpose materials and encourage kids to think about ecosystems—no matter how small. Use natural elements like moss, stones, and twigs, and add a few upcycled touches like painted rocks or bottle-cap toadstools. Fairy gardens are a wonderful reminder that sustainability can be both imaginative and earth-friendly! ✨🍄🧚🏻
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Our sweet Kindergarten Sea Stars pose with their fairy house creations, inspired by an outdoor lesson with Art teacher Sheri at Longleaf!
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- Evening with Friends
Saturday, 05/10, 6-9PM, Bourgie Nights, PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
- Good Shepherd Center Dinner Service
Thursday, 05/15, 4:30-7PM, 811 Martin Street SIGN UP HERE
- GrandFriends Social Club Lunch Gathering
Wednesday, 05/21, 11:30AM, Dockside Restaurant
- Haikus & Gratitudes
Wednesday, 05/21, 1:45-2:15PM, Longleaf Center
- Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Monday, 05/26 - Last Day of Preschool
Thursday, 05/29
- Last Day of Lower & Middle School
Friday, 05/30
- 8th Grade Graduation
Friday, 05/30, 9-10:30AM, Longleaf Center
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