“The Quaker belief that there is "that of God" in each of us shapes everything at Sidwell Friends School. It inspires us to show kindness and respect toward one another. It motivates us to recognize and nurture each person's unique gifts. It teaches us to apply our talents in service to others and to work courageously for peace. We draw strength from silence—and from the power of individual and collective reflection. We cultivate in all members of our community high personal expectations and integrity, respect for consensus, and an understanding of how diversity enriches us, why stewardship of the natural world matters and why service to others enhances life. Above all, we seek to be a school that nurtures a genuine love of learning and teaches students ‘to let their lives speak.’” Tom Farquhar is Head of School at Sidwell Friends School and an active member of Sandy Springs Friends Meeting. During his career as an educator among Friends, he has taught at Sandy Spring Friends School and, prior to his accepting the position at Sidwell, he was head of school of Westtown Friends School. Potluck begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, see the William Penn House website. (williampennhouse.org/potlucks) The William Penn House is at 515 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC.