Upper School Coordinators Meetings 2008-09:
Open Forum Meetings for Upper School Parents
Monthly Tuesdays in Brownell House
8:15-8:25: coffee/tea and announcements
8:25: Guest speaker(s) and questions/answers
Below are the scheduled Upper School Open Forum monthly meetings for 2008-09. If you have interest, questions, or concerns, please join us!
*November 18
Extra Curriculars:
So Many Activities, So Little Time!
(Music. Theater, Beacon/yearbook, SURE, Athletics)
*Location Changed to Avery Silverman Dining Room
January 13
The Wired World:
What Does My Child do on Facebook?
Rose di Benedetto, Director of Instructional Technology
February 10
Community Service/Community Life:
Getting Involved
Sandi Richards. Director of Community Life; Maria Stroup. Upper School Counselor; Deb Veraldi, Community Service
March 10
College Counseling:
A Look at the College Search Process
Janet Kobosky, Director of College Counseling
April 14
Athletics:
Making Choices and Staying Healthy
Mark Duncan, Director of Athletics
Opening Events for Parents
Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 - 8:00 pm -- Welcome Potluck Dinner
For parents of students in grades 9 and 10
Followed by an optional college counseling session for new parents from 7:30-8:30 pm
Upper Campus Dining Room
Thursday, September 18, 8:30 am, New Parent Volunteer Coffee
Beachwood
Thursday, October 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm -- Pot Luck-Social
For parents of students in grades 11 and 12
Upper Campus Dining Room
Check the Shipley website calendar and the weekly email Updates, and the monthly E-News for other details and dates of upcoming events and other community/social gatherings.