News & Announcements

Graduates from the class of 1942 through 2019 joined us for a day of reconnecting and reminiscing at Alumni Day this past Saturday. The day started off with a light breakfast and tours of the school as Friends started to recognize their former classmates and classrooms. A science panel discussion with Dr. Linda Powell '71 and Dr. Wayne Giles '73 compared science in schools then and now. Friends gathered for Meeting for Worship followed by a luncheon honoring Sharon Livingston's retirement after 35 years of service. Alejandro Lopez '16 spoke and shared the impact Tr. Sharon had on his life. One theme that ran through all of the conversations over the course of the day was the solid foundation rooted in Quaker values our graduates received at FSH.
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At our first all-school assembly, Tr. Liza helped everyone begin telling the story of Quaker education and what it means to be a student at Friends School Haverford. At FSH we look inside ourselves and others to find the good in everyone. Our 7th and 8th graders introduced themselves and shared when they see the good in themselves. Then all students and faculty reflected on the question, "When do I see the good in myself?"
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Our nursery school explorers learned about bugs and new ways to search for small creatures. Equipped with butterfly nets, they went on a bug-finding mission to Haverford College and found a cicada and ants.
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Last Thursday and Friday, the Middle School students had another marvelous trip to Camp Speers for two days of spirit-rousing and community-building! The rain held off and students were able to enjoy canoeing, archery lessons, the climbing tower, and the high ropes course. In the evening, students and the Speers' staff played games meant for the dark and finished with a campfire with s'mores. We had a great time reconnecting with old friends and welcoming new ones to the FSH Middle School!
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Kindness Monday kicked off today with many students and teachers proudly sporting their Kindness shirts building on our "Kindness Day" movement that we launched on #MayTheFirst. Students and staff are encouraged to wear kindness attire on Mondays to remind ourselves and those we meet that the first thing we should be is kind.
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Parents enjoyed a light breakfast, good company, and conversation at our Boo Hoo breakfast this morning.
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Middle school students headed off to Camp Speers in the Pocono Mountains today for an overnight team-building experience. They will participate in canoeing, climbing, archery, hiking, and enjoy s’ mores. Team building is an important component in our social curriculum for establishing a culture of kindness.
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Yesterday was an exciting first day back to school. Students arrived full of enthusiasm and curiosity, ready to start the new school year. Old friends joyfully reunited with each other and bonds with new friends are already beginning to develop. Middle students enjoyed some get to know you games while open house mornings in nursey-kindergarten classrooms were welcoming and enjoyed by students as well as parents. We are thrilled to have our classrooms filled with so many enthusiastic learners and look forward to a wonderful year ahead!
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Yesterday was orientation day for new faculty. We are thrilled to have Lauren Berman (Kindergarten), Rae Fishman (Grades 3/4), Lori Sinitzky (Grades 1/2), Rob McClung (Middle School English), Marie Hawley (Support Coach), Brooke Averick (Heritage House Assistant Teacher), Marie Hawley (Support Coach) Natalie Roche (Support Coach) , and Courtney Marro (Science Teacher) join our faculty and community this year.
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Tr. Lauren attended @GetYourTeachOn, a four-day immersive conference in Dallas, TX where she learned from some of the biggest trailblazers in the education field. The conference focused on student engagement with equal parts of fun and academic rigor. Tr. Lauren is excited to bring some of the MAGIC back to the classroom.
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