Dear Friends,

What an amazing week at FSW!

On Monday, faculty returned and we spent the week immersed in relationship building, curriculum sequencing and planning, CPR training, DEIJB workshops, and Quakerism.

On Thursday night we welcomed our new families to FSW at the Longleaf Center. We ate pizza, played games, and heard from Sarah and Chelsea, our wonderful Co-Clerks of our Parent Association. Despite the threat of rain, and the distant rumble of thunder, many of our 37 new families attended. It heightened the excitement of the faculty and staff, realizing that we all will be back in a matter of a few days.

Please enjoy this final weekend of vacation. For many, like my family, it means children returning to College campuses, and for me at least it never gets any easier.

I am so very excited for next week. Please continue to reach out to say hello as I hope to interact with everyone in the coming weeks.

In Peace,

Tony McCudden

As we welcome the beginning of a new school year, we want to extend a very special welcome to our new students and their families joining the FSW community. We gathered yesterday at Longleaf Center for a joyous (and yes, very muggy) pizza party. For both new and returning families, thank you for entrusting us with the care and education of your children. It is our deepest honor to guide them in their learning journey.

Stepping Stones

Stargazers

Kindergarten

1st Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

8th Grade

A new year marks the perfect time to go over our policies and procedures, some of which are a bit different than the way we've done things in the past. Here's the abbreviated version, but be sure to check out the video for a step-by-step guide! 

To quote the lyrical genius of Taylor Swift, are you ready for it?! Mitch Bernstein, our Director of Auxiliary Programs, has organized an incredible lineup of offerings for students this year. Check out each of the flyers for more details, but just as a reminder...

SPARK: Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids, is a research-based program offering inclusive, active, and developmentally engaging physical activity for students across grade levels. Offered on a daily basis from 7:30-7:50AM for Stargazers through 8th grade and can be utilized by parents as often as desired for no fee. 

CARE: Creative Afterschool Recreational Enrichment is an afternoon program that provides a communal space for free play, academic support, and activity-based learning. Offered on a daily basis from 2:45-5:30PM for Kindergarten through 8th grade students and structured around FSW's 8-week, quarter calendar system. Registration required.


Enrichment Programs: Afternoon programming for grade-specific thematic learning opportunities. Offerings rotate around FSW's 8-week, quarter calendar system. Registration required.

Our co-ed Middle School soccer team is starting soon! Practices will take place on campus's Francisco Field from 3:00-4:30PM and will be coached by Glen Schubert, Andrew Price, and Jason Zombron. Please bring cleats, shin guards, and water bottles to all practices and games. Register below!

We know we covered A LOT in this week's FriendsMail, that's why we've included a list of TLDR bullet point reminders to help keep things organized.

Monday, August 14th
3:00-4:30PM

Join us on campus next Monday for a fun-filled afternoon of Open House events: Lower School teacher meet-and-greets, combined classroom popsicle parties for K/1st, 2nd/3rd & 4th/5th, and Middle School advisory socials. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to campus! 

Sunday, August 20th
2:00-4:00PM

What better way to celebrate the new start of a new year than an all-community, back-to-school bash?! Party in the pines with us on Sunday, August 20th from 2-4PM. Chocolate & S'mores food truck on site along with giant lawn games, bubbles, music, singing (of course!), and more!

Thursday, August 21st
5:00-7:00PM

Spend the evening with your child's teacher to learn more about grade level curricula, timelines, routines, and assessments. Lower School will meet in individual classrooms from 5-6PM; Middle School round robins will take place from 6-7PM.