First Day School Calendar

March 30

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: This week we’ll start a series of lessons on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), introducing the history of attempts at equality, the difference between equality and equity, the benefits of diversity, and the importance of inclusion.
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Parable Time with the SPICES Traveling Peace Troupe: With our SPICES Traveling Peace Troupe characters, we’ll read through the parable of The Rich Fool together. Then we will make art while we figure out what the parable might mean.
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

April 6

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): Game Day!
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Fruits of the Spirit: Ashley Rose will continue the monthly Quaker-based First Day class series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We will explore a different fruit, such as love, joy, or gentleness, each month and weave together quiet worship, song, coloring and crafts, group discussions and more all rooted in scripture and Quaker testimonies. This series focus will be on how these spiritual fruits can be cultivated in daily life to promote harmony, integrity, and service to others.
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

April 13

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): OMG: We’ll finish the film “Oh My God”, exploring a single question “What is God?” through interviews with people from all walks of life across the globe.
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): “Solve It With SPICES” Game Development, Part 3: Want to be able to solve problems and live your life with kindness and respect, keeping SPICES top of mind? The First Day School students are making great progress on a game that will help you do just that! This First Day, the students will continue their excellent work!
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

April 20

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): Upside Down Kingdom: This Easter, we’ll discuss the teachings of Jesus that flip the script: where the last are first, enemies are loved, and greatness comes through humility and service.
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Easter: Story time and an egg hunt!
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

April 27

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): TBD
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Parables with the SPICES Traveling Peace Troupe
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

For more information about our Religious Education program click here.

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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.