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Dear Parents:
The administration of Milton Academy together
with the Parents’ Association encourages parental involvement
in many areas of School life. Whether your family is new or
returning to Milton, we work to insure our journey together
is based on the heart of life at Milton: for our children
to experience an environment of cooperation and respect grounded
in the values of our motto "Dare to be true."
Co-Presidents Rhonda Corey Myers (boarding '00, '04) and Judy
Tucker (day '05) worked with many members of our community
to offer an exciting calendar of events for 2003-2004. Meetings
with Head of School Robin Robertson, Dean of Students Lukie
Wells, Parents' Association Liaison Lesly Freed and the Communications
Office have all resulted in an informative and exciting year
of meetings, presentations, speakers and social gatherings
where parents of boarding and day students can meet and share
ideas.
The goal of the Parents’ Association is to foster communication
and spirit within the Milton Academy Community. We offer the
following suggestions to enhance your connection with Milton.
INFORMATION
Do you and your child know the rules governing common room,
in-room dorm visitation and overnight guest policies for both
day and boarding students? Drug and alcohol policies? What
the Sanctuary Program is? How to contact teachers, advisors
or your child? Academic expectations? Expectations for student
conduct while on or off campus and during vacations? Rules
for automobile, computer and cell phone use? Athletic expectations
both on and off the field? Attendance requirements? The variety
of clubs and organizations your child can join? Do you know
what “conduct prejudicial to the Academy” means?
Be Informed…Read The Milton
Academy Handbook....(and you thought the students
were the only ones with required reading assignments!)
Your child will make friends among both boarding and day students
and the expectation is that parents are aware of all the guidelines
instituted to insure our community is safe and enjoyable.
The Handbook also provides the opportunity for discussion
with your child regarding the contents and expectations for
everyone who is a member of our community.
Make www.milton.edu your homepage - or add it your
"Favorites"
See daily what is happening at Milton and be informed of current
events. Being knowledgeable about life at Milton can also
help keep the lines of communication open with our children,
something all parents strive for especially during the teenage
years.
Visit the Parents' Association Web
page
Our Web site is constantly being updated and includes, among
other topics; The parent newsletter Centre Connection,
the PA welcome letter, Calendar of Events, Committee Chairs
and Volunteer Opportunities, Minutes of Meetings, Forms, FAQ's,
Lodging and Dining Information, Listing of Traditional Activities
and Your Dues at Work and, of course, the Milton Academy Student
Handbook.
COMMUNICATION
Refer to your Handbook for whom to contact within the Administration
for information, advice and suggestions regarding student
life at Milton.
Contact the Parents' Association via phone mail 617-898-2599
or email
parentsassociation_us@milton.edu
to volunteer in activities or with suggestions.
PARTICIPATION
Volunteering whether you are far away or nearby can make you
feel more connected. Even though teenagers sometimes "protest
too much" students usually enjoy knowing their parents
are helping to make possible many of the services the PA provides
for everyone: those goodie bags students receive in their
mailboxes from the PA as a gift from all parents the first
week of school ...did they mention that? Ask them after school
has begun what they received - they may wonder how you knew
about it, but they will feel good that you do. Keep informed
so you won't miss out on what else your PA is doing throughout
the year for and with the students, parents, administration,
faculty and staff of the Academy.
Membership
All parents are automatically members of the Association.
Dues are voluntary, but encouraged in either the suggested
amount, or whatever amount the donor wishes. Along with the
annual Summer Opportunities Fair, dues are our only means
of funds. The events we sponsor each year are dependant on
the success of our “dues drive” in the fall of
each year. To see all the events we sponsor, see the link
on the Parents’ Association Web page. Highlights include
Welcome Table at registration, Parents’ Weekend dinner
and speaker, Class Dinners, the annual Milton Mix Up, Appreciation
Day for Milton faculty, administration and staff (everyone
who cares for our children all year long), Exam Treats for
students and more. During registration this year you will
receive your laminated PA Events Calendar. Volunteer opportunities
and a dues form are mailed to each family in the fall.
Achieving the goals of the Parents’ Association would
be impossible without the incredible volunteer efforts of
our members. Please read our Web site for the many opportunities
available for boarding and day parents. We will find something
for you to do, near or far. If you can’t find your niche,
or have suggestions and ideas, please contact us and we will
work with you to find a place for your talent or interest.
We welcome your thoughts, suggestions and participation and
most of all we welcome you to (or back to) Milton Academy.
Rhonda Corey Myers & Judy Tucker
Representing the Milton Academy Parents’ Association
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