August 28, 2024

That's a wrap on the first full week of school; Monday is Labor Day; and Starbucks has officially released their seasonal #PSL. It's official. Fall is HERE! Thanks for making this start to the school year the best one yet!

Photo of the Week

7th & 8th grade students in Jennifer Barfield's "Upstander" elective class visit the Joy & Justice Library. Together, they'll spend the first trimester engaging in meaningful discussions and activities that explore diverse perspectives, foster inclusivity, and empower them to be advocates for social justice both here on campus and in their wider communities.

Time with Tony

Browsing through my streaming services, I inevitably always come across Friends episodes. "The One with the Jellyfish." "The One with “Pivot!” "The One with the Prom Video." Today, it’s interesting to revisit "THE" sitcom of the late 90s/early 2000s, and consider what may be different for Millenial and Gen Z viewers. For those of us who were considered young adults during that time, we remember an ease of travel, accessible housing, limitless career opportunities, and boundless fun. The millennium was at the epicenter of our worlds.

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Parent Association

So Much Fun Sippin' & Socializin'

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Sip & Social event! It was wonderful to (re)connect with such a wide range of representatives from our parent community. If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out the PA Interests Survey and mark your calendars for our first official meeting of the year on Tuesday, 9/17 from 8-9AM!

Wednesday Weeder Meet-Ups

Join Karen Linehan and the #WW crew for light landscaping projects on campus. Stay for the whole session or drop-in when you can. We provide some tools, but you can also bring your own. For more details and to join this group, contact Co-clerks Chelsea and Sarah.

Volunteer with Good Shepherd Center

Thanks to Audrey Hammond's efforts in partnering with Good Shepherd Center, we are part of their monthly volunteer schedule to assist in the kitchen with dinner preparations. We meet every third Thursday of month with Audrey or Tony as Leader, 1 faculty/staff member, 1 member of Wilmington Friends, and 2 FSW parents. For more details, contact Co-clerks Chelsea and Sarah or sign up HERE.

A Sweet Peek Inside Our Classrooms

Longtime Stepping Stones Coral volunteer Juli reads a book to sweet Emilia.

Stepping Stones Reef Rilynn perfects her a jumbo shape peg puzzle.

Stargazer Purple teacher Ivy demonstrates washing dishes at the practical life station.

Stargazer Blue students monkey around the jungle gym. Have you seen their expanded playground?!

Kindergarten buddies Felix and Huey say cheese with their decorated hats.

1st and 2nd grades gather on the Garden House Deck for the annual "Gifts You Bring" ceremony.

3rd graders Ole and Treyvor enjoy buddy reading time together with a Captain Underpants comic.

4th grade greets one another with the Morning Meeting song "It's a Great Day Because I Am Here!"

5th graders Catherine, Malena, and Lucy show off their Makerspace invention!

6th grade's Max controls the ball at yesterday's soccer team game against Cape Fear Academy.

Henry La. and Atticus pose in front of the 7th grade visual vocabulary board for novella On My Honor.

8th grade meets with Sarah Dousharm of NHC Garbage to Gardens to conduct a trash audit.

We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!

Our school store is officially OPEN and ready for business! We're thrilled to partner with BSN Sports this year to offer a massive selection of spiritwear apparel and accessories. And the best part? It's open year round with no minimum purchase amount! Featuring brands like Nike, Adidas, lululemon, Carhartt, and more, you can shop by design, customize logo colors, and add personalization to hundreds of options. We're proud to be part of an incredible community and can't wait to see what swag we'll see on campus in the coming weeks!

For 20% off your order, use discount code SPIRIT20

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Announcements

Slow Down, Please!

For the safety of all our students, please remember to drive slowly and cautiously while on campus. Speeding in and out of the gates puts our children at risk. Thank you for your care and cooperation!

Gate Schedule & Visitor Check Ins

A friendly reminder that morning drop-off runs from 7:30-8:00AM. Please note that both the Camellia Lane and Peiffer Avenue gates will close promptly at 8:15AM and will not reopen until 2:40PM for afternoon pick-up, except for Preschool half-day pick-up at Camellia Lane. If you arrive outside of these hours, kindly park outside the Camellia gate and check in with Susan at the Preschool building. These protocols are in place to protect our students and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Annual Fund Thanks

It's only been 1 week since the new school year began and so many FSW community members have already generously donated to the Annual Fund. Thank you to Kenneth Bradshaw, Marti Griffin, Carlos Kase Sr., Tony McCudden, Ally Tracy, Fancy That Gift & Decor, and North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends for your support!