Preschool Info Sessions:
Jan 17, Feb 3, Feb 21 - 8:30 am
Jan 17, Feb 3, Feb 21 - 8:30 am
Join us for our celebration of Black History Month during the Black History Family Fun Night!
Saturday, February 22nd at 5pm
Green Street Meetinghouse
Presentations include:
- The Greene Street Friends School Chorus
Led by GSFS music teacher, Katherine Vidoni, the Middle School Chorus will perform their most recent song for the first time.
- Spoken Word Presentation by GSFS Alum Kendall Allen
Kendall Allen, a 2009 graduate of Greene Street Friends School, is currently a student at Fordham University. Kendall will perform a few poetry selections and also talk about her experience at GSFS and how that helped to prepare her for where she is today.
- Jazz History and Performance by Sherry Wilson Butler
Sherry Wilson Butler is a beloved veteran on the Philadelphia music scene for more than 30 years. She has a diverse portfolio of artistic accomplishments as a writer, recording artist, and vocal coach, and has shared the stage with legends like Teddy Pendergrass and Patti LaBelle.
- NiaNext Dancers
Nia-Next is the junior company of Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble. Nia-Next fosters artistic growth and provides opportunities for students who are focused on pursuing a career in dance to display their craft. Nia-Next will perform 3 pieces, and one of GSFS current students is a Nia-Next member and will be performing as well.
The program will be followed by a soul food potluck in the lunch room at 6:30pm. The Parents Association will provide meat protein options. We kindly ask that families in Grades Pre-K to 3 bring desserts and that families in Grades 4-8 bring side dishes. A few suggestions:
Collared Greens - Macaroni & Cheese - Candied Yams - Cabbage - Kale - Pound Cake - Sweet Potato Pie - String Beans - Peach Cobbler - Buttermilk Biscuits - Potato Salad - Cornbread - Coleslaw - Deviled Eggs - Black-Eyed Peas - Green Salad - Kale Salad - Broccoli - Corn Pudding - Red Beans & Rice
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also welcomed and encouraged.
“I am excited and honored to bring a slice of African-American culture and history to the GSFS community. We will explore the history and origins of jazz music with one of Philadelphia’s musical gems and be inspired and motivated through dance and the spoken word," says Shayne Bayard, a GSFS parent and Black History Night Committee member.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Shayna at sbayard@verizon.net or call (215) 313-5584.
We hope to see you on February 22nd!
Saturday, February 22nd at 5pm
Green Street Meetinghouse
Presentations include:
- The Greene Street Friends School Chorus
Led by GSFS music teacher, Katherine Vidoni, the Middle School Chorus will perform their most recent song for the first time.
- Spoken Word Presentation by GSFS Alum Kendall Allen
Kendall Allen, a 2009 graduate of Greene Street Friends School, is currently a student at Fordham University. Kendall will perform a few poetry selections and also talk about her experience at GSFS and how that helped to prepare her for where she is today.
- Jazz History and Performance by Sherry Wilson Butler
Sherry Wilson Butler is a beloved veteran on the Philadelphia music scene for more than 30 years. She has a diverse portfolio of artistic accomplishments as a writer, recording artist, and vocal coach, and has shared the stage with legends like Teddy Pendergrass and Patti LaBelle.
- NiaNext Dancers
Nia-Next is the junior company of Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble. Nia-Next fosters artistic growth and provides opportunities for students who are focused on pursuing a career in dance to display their craft. Nia-Next will perform 3 pieces, and one of GSFS current students is a Nia-Next member and will be performing as well.
The program will be followed by a soul food potluck in the lunch room at 6:30pm. The Parents Association will provide meat protein options. We kindly ask that families in Grades Pre-K to 3 bring desserts and that families in Grades 4-8 bring side dishes. A few suggestions:
Collared Greens - Macaroni & Cheese - Candied Yams - Cabbage - Kale - Pound Cake - Sweet Potato Pie - String Beans - Peach Cobbler - Buttermilk Biscuits - Potato Salad - Cornbread - Coleslaw - Deviled Eggs - Black-Eyed Peas - Green Salad - Kale Salad - Broccoli - Corn Pudding - Red Beans & Rice
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also welcomed and encouraged.
“I am excited and honored to bring a slice of African-American culture and history to the GSFS community. We will explore the history and origins of jazz music with one of Philadelphia’s musical gems and be inspired and motivated through dance and the spoken word," says Shayne Bayard, a GSFS parent and Black History Night Committee member.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Shayna at sbayard@verizon.net or call (215) 313-5584.
We hope to see you on February 22nd!
