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Family Weekend

October 20–22, 2022

Schedule for Family Weekend

Thursday, October 20

7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

State of the School Address by Head of School Todd Bland and Dr. Alixe Callen ‘88, New Incoming Head of School, July 1, 2023
Please register here in advance for the State of the School Address.

7:30 p.m.

Class IV Play: The Old Man and the Old Moon (King Theatre)
All are welcome and capacity is limited! Reserve your tickets here.

Friday, October 21

The Robert Saltonstall Gymnasium (RSG) will serve as a parent gathering space until 3:00 p.m.

7:30 – 8:25 a.m.

Arrival and Check-in (RSG Gym)
Check-in and meet up with your student(s) who will escort you to classes

8:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.

Classroom Visits: Accompany your student(s) to class during this special schedule

8:30 – 8:55 a.m.: Orange Friday 1st Period
9:05 – 9:30 a.m.: Orange Friday 3rd Period
9:40 – 10:05 a.m.: Orange Friday 4th/5th Period
10:15 – 10:40 a.m.: Orange Friday 6th Period
10:50 – 11:15 a.m.: Orange Friday 7th Period
11:25 – 11:50 a.m.: Orange Thursday 3rd Period
12:00 – 12:25 p.m.: Orange Thursday 7th Period

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch Available in the FCC
Please note that this lunch is for parents, guardians, and caregivers only. Families are also welcome to go off-campus if they choose. Forbes Dining Hall is reserved for student lunch.

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Advisor and Teacher Conferences (Refreshments available in the RSG until 3:00 p.m.)

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Class I Wine and Cheese Reception (Pritzker)
Class II Wine and Cheese Reception (CSG)
Class III Wine and Cheese Reception  (RSG)
Class IV Wine and Cheese Reception (Cox Library)
Please note that this event is for adults only.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

USPA Dinner for Class I Families (Pritzker)
USPA Dinner for Class II Families (CSG)
USPA Dinner for Class III Families (RSG)
USPA Dinner for Class IV Families (Cox Library)
Please note that this event is for adults only.

7:30 p.m.

Class IV Play: The Old Man and the Old Moon (King Theatre)
All are welcome and capacity is limited! Reserve your tickets here.

GAME SCHEDULE

Please visit the Athletics Calendar to find the Family Weekend game schedule.

Saturday, October 22

8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Check-in and Refreshments (Schwarz Student Center)

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Advisor and Teacher Conferences (Various Locations)

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Class I Parents: Financial Aid Presentation by Amy Staffier, MEFA ambassador (Straus)

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Class I Parents Q&A: Open College Forum (Straus)

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

Class IV Jazz Ensemble Performance (Kellner Orchestra Room)

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Semester and Year Long Programs Information Session (Straus)

School Year Abroad (SYA)
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Lunch Available in the Schwarz Student Center
Please note that this informal lunch is for parents, guardians, and caregivers only. Families are also welcome to go off-campus if they choose. Forbes Dining Hall is reserved for student lunch.

12:15 –1:15 p.m.

Spring Trips Information Session (Straus)

– Community Engagement Puerto Rico Trip
– Athletic Trips
– Spring 2024 Preview

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Affinity Group Gatherings
These gatherings are meant for families who can speak from the “I” in these identities. We invite you to drop into these spaces and connect with other families who share these identities. These are casual social gatherings; feel free to attend any and all gatherings that pertain to your family’s identities.

– Families of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Students (Straus)
– Families of LGBTQIA+ Students (Thacher)
– Families of International Students (Cox Library)

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Parents’ Association Sports Hospitality: Parents and fans are invited for hot drinks and snacks while cheering on the Mustangs (ACC Lobby)

GAME SCHEDULE

Please visit the Athletics Calendar to find the Family Weekend game schedule.

Helpful Information

  • Student art is exhibited throughout campus and the Class of 2025 Self-Portraits Exhibition is in the Arts Commons Gallery in Kellner.
  • Roberto Moody’s getting dot OLDER is currently on exhibit in the Nesto Gallery, located in the Arts and Media Center. The exhibition is open to the public on Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and on Saturday 8:00–11:00 a.m.
  • Bookstore hours are Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • There are no events scheduled on Sunday, October 23, and there is no school on Monday, October 24.
  • This is a no-homework weekend for students.
  • Boarding students must return to the dorm on Monday, October 24 by 8:00 p.m.
  • Class II College Weekend is a virtual event scheduled for December 4. More details to follow.
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