First Day School Calendar

The age groups are flexible. Kids are free to choose whichever group they feel most comfortable joining.

June 14

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): Understanding Conscientious Objection: This week, Shelia & Tim will will explore leadings of Quaker pacifism and nonviolence, setting the stage for a discussion on what it means to be a conscientious objector.
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Stories in Stone: Our monthly series, Stories in Stone, will introduce our children to death and burials in a thoughtful and age-appropriate way. Drawing inspiration from our local cemetery, we will reflect on the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, and remembrance, helping children connect with our history while developing a deeper understanding of the continuity of life and spirit. Whenever possible, we will spend time outside so children can experience
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

June 21

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): Understanding Conscientious Objection: This week, Shelia & Tim will will explore leadings of Quaker pacifism and nonviolence, setting the stage for a discussion on what it means to be a conscientious objector.
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): The SPICES Traveling Peace Troupe Board Game: After reading a short Bible verse, a tiny excerpt from Faith & Practice, and a story about one of the SPICES, we will be joined by some of the Traveling Peace Troupe crew and revisit our board game again! We’ll see what works, what doesn’t, what’s needed, and figure out the steps to get it ready to play.
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

June 28

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): Young Friends Planning: This week, we’ll work with the graduating teens teens to design their own Young Friends group. We’ll plan the upcoming July discussions
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Signs for the SPICES: We’re making parade signs for each Quaker SPICE to carry a 4th of July Parade.
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

July 5

• Young Friends (15+): LGBTQ+: Our new Young Friends group will hold its first discussion on the FDS room porch, focusing on LGBTQ+ topics.
• Upper Group (10-17): Upper Group Kickoff: Welcome to the Upper Group! Today we’re playing icebreaker games and talking about what you want to learn, do, and explore this year.
• Middle Group (6-9): The SPICES Traveling Peace Troupe Board Game: After reading a short Bible verse, a tiny excerpt from Faith & Practice, and a story about one of the SPICES, we will be joined by some of the Traveling Peace Troupe crew and revisit our board game again! We’ll see what works, what doesn’t, what’s needed, and figure out the steps to get it ready to play.
• Oakdale Nursery (0-5): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

For more information about our Religious Education program click here.

Other Goings On

Date	Event	Ages	Organization
Jun 21 – Jul 1	MFS Teen Adventure in the Cloud Forest of Costa Rica	Ages 15-17	Monteverde Friends School
Jun 26 – Jun 28	Continuing Revolution: Resistance and Resilience	18-35	Pendle Hill
Jun 27 – Aug 9	Quaker Summer Camps (3 sessions)	Ages 9-17	BYM
July 7-12	The Gathering	All	FGC

Sign up to volunteer in First Day School, the Nursery. It’s fun!

Being a Friendly Adult Volunteer (FAV) is a really positive and fun experience – a great way to get to know our younger Friends while creating a safe and predictable environment. Click the button below to sign up to be a Friendly Adult Volunteer for the First Day School and/or the Nursery. Thank you!

If you want to help but do not wish to use the sign up sheet, email Sean and he’ll be happy to add you to the calendar.