As we head into fall, student workloads are building. There will be emotional ups and downs in classes and in daily life both on and off campus. We hope your student is practicing patience, getting a good night’s sleep, having faith in their academic journey—and asking an instructor or other campus adult for help when they need it. Click here to see some of the many resources the Academy offers to support your student.
Some students have never had to manage a calendar, schedule their own appointments, or plan their own weekend schedules. They are making great strides in these important skills!
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The Hive, recently updated, is now ready for families to visit. Please refer to the September 27 email, “Update to The Hive,” which outlines how to access the portal—or view a tutorial here. If you need assistance resetting your log-in information, email the Technology Help Desk or call 978-749-4357.
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Musical Performance Tomorrow |
Join us Friday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Cochran Chapel for a performance by Kayden Guest Artist Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science. For more information about the guest artist, click here. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Invite your friends and family!
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Weekend Events at the Addison Gallery |
Saturday, September 30, 4–6 p.m.—Fall Opening Reception: Join us for light refreshments to celebrate the Addison Gallery of American Art’s new exhibition season! Meet artist Reggie Burrows Hodges and explore his new work on view in Reggie Burrows Hodges: Turning a Big Ship. Also on view are exhibitions highlighting the Addison’s collection: Sea Change and Free Association: New Acquisitions in Context.
Sunday, October 1, 1:30–2:30 p.m.—Steering into the Future: How can technology enable us to reach out and touch a work of art? Hear from a local middle school robotics team that found inspiration in the Addison’s model ship collection to recreate their own 3D-printed version of the steamboat Clermont.
Both events are free and open to the public. See all Addison fall programs.
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Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic |
A student vaccination clinic for both seasonal influenza (flu) and COVID-19 will be held Thursday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The newest COVID-19 booster was approved earlier this month. Both vaccines are strongly recommended but will not be required at this time. We will communicate if data and public health guidance suggest we need to reconsider in the future.
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If you would like your student to receive the flu vaccine on October 12, they will need a Flu Consent form on file at the wellness center. Please visit the Sykes Wellness Center Health Portal, log in, and click the Forms tab.
- If your child signs up for the COVID-19 vaccine (see below), we will email you a consent form.
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Please encourage your student to sign up for a time slot for their flu vaccine and a separate appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine by logging into the Sykes Wellness Center Health Portal.
If your child receives/has received a flu or COVID-19 vaccine elsewhere, please be sure to upload documentation to the portal.
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Deposits to Your Student’s BlueCard |
The BlueCard payment processor is still unavailable. We have made some progress, but online deposits to your child’s BlueCard are still not possible. We understand the inconvenience this has caused and offer our sincere apologies.
If your child needs funds on their BlueCard, cash deposits are being accepted. Students should visit Ms. Scofield in the Dean of Students Office, located in the basement of George Washington Hall. Questions? Email the BlueCard Office or call 978-749-4124.
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Learning in the World Opportunities |
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Learning in the World (LITW) will soon announce its slate of domestic and international programs for Spring Break (March 2–17) and summer 2024. Visit our website and follow Instagram for details as they become available. Opportunities are diverse and multifaceted; we encourage all students to take apart in at least one LITW program during their Andover career.
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LITW Open House on Family Weekend: Come talk with faculty leaders and student “global ambassadors” who have participated in various LITW programs on Saturday, October 21, 9–11:30 a.m. in the Tang Institute (second floor of the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library).
Questions? Please email LITW Director Mark Cutler.
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Campus Closet will be open extended hours this weekend for Volunteer Summit attendees—and everyone else who needs some new Andover gear. Stop by the store in the lower level of George Washington Hall on Friday (noon–4 p.m.) or Saturday (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) or visit us 24/7 at Campus Closet. All proceeds go toward Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA) programming of social gatherings, educational panels, and community engagement events.
Join the Campus Closet community as a volunteer! Sign up here for a shift in October. During Family Weekend (October 20–22), you can step in as a cashier, bagger, or stocker. It’s an easy and fun way to meet other families and get your first pick of the gear.
The PSPA is a nonprofit organization run by parent volunteers. If you are interested in a leadership role, please click here to check out opportunities to serve as a board member.
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Get Ready for Family Weekend |
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We can’t wait to see you on campus for Family Weekend, October 20–22. Please register today! Be sure to check the schedule of events and plan to arrive early on Friday. Whether you’re cheering your student on from the sidelines, taking in a performance, or just spending time catching up on your child’s life at Andover, you are sure to have a wonderful few days.
Visit the Family Weekend webpage for additional information, including area hotels, a campus map, and frequently asked questions.
Family Weekend Highlights:
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- Atlatl Spear Throwing—Friday, October 20, 2–5 p.m.: Join the team from the Peabody Institute of Archaeology for hands-on spear throwing with an “atlatl”—an ancient Mexican device for hunting and warfare in the Americas—on the Chandler-Wormley Vista (west side of Main Street).
- Open Houses—Saturday, October 21
- Academic Skills Center/Student Accessibility Services—8–11:30 a.m. Pearson Hall, Room C
- Office of Family Engagement—8–11:30 a.m. George Washington Hall, Room 009
- Learning in the World—9–11:30 a.m. Domestic and international experiential programs for students. Tang Institute (second floor of the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library)
- Addison Gallery of American Art Exhibition Tour—Saturday, October 21, 3–4 p.m.
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Download the Andover Event Guides App: The full schedule for Family Weekend can be found on the Andover Event Guides app, available through the Apple App Store or Google Play (for Android users).
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- Download the Andover Event Guides app.
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Open the app and tap Find Guides (magnifying glass in bottom right corner of the app).
- Tap the Have a passphrase? button.
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Andover1778 to find the PA Families and Campus Community guide for the latest information and schedule for Family Weekend. Be sure to accept notifications so you will receive notice of any venue or schedule changes.
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Customize your weekend visit by using the My Schedule option within the guide. We hope you will attend as many events as possible! If you are unable to download the app, please refer to this schedule.
Note that students do NOT have classes on Monday, October 23. Family Weekend questions? Please send us an email.
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Parents of Seniors: Plan Ahead! |
Create a “family message” for your senior: Express pride and love and congratulate your soon-to-be-graduate with a fun and heartfelt ad in the Academy’s Pot Pourri yearbook. Choose from several sizes and full-color or black and white, and include your own special message and photo(s). Simply click here—Yearbook Order Center—to create your ad and submit payment. Submission deadline is November 15.
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| Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
- 1 p.m.—Muslim Student Association Jummah Prayer: Led by members of the MSA. Meditation Room, Cochran Chapel (lower level).
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5:30 p.m.—Jewish Student Union (JSU) Shabbat Celebration: Led by members of the JSU and Rabbi Josh Greenberg. Included are blessings over candles, challah and grape juice, sharing and fellowship. All are welcome. Paul’s Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
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5:30 p.m.—Muslim Student Association Dinner & Discussion: All community members are welcome to join this gathering. Ada’s Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
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- 6 p.m.—Protestant Worship Service: Led by the Reverend Gina M. Finocchiaro, Protestant Chaplain. All are welcome for this time of scripture, prayer, and spoken reflection! Cochran Chapel (main chapel).
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6:15 p.m.— Catholic Mass: All are welcome to join the PA Catholic community for Mass on Sunday evenings when school is in session. Overseen by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic chaplain, with presider Fr. Jack O’Brien and other guest priests from the Archdiocese of Boston. Student leaders participate in liturgical roles as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and musicians, and help with hospitality. Mass is followed by hospitality and fellowship with snacks and refreshments, and sometimes short programming by Catholic Student Fellowship (CSF) leaders. Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
- About our Catholic Confirmation Program: The Catholic Chaplaincy provides a Confirmation program to all Catholic students who wish to be confirmed. This is a full academic year program that culminates in a Confirmation Mass on campus, presided over by our area bishop from the Archdiocese of Boston.
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Confirmation classes begin this Sunday, October 1, and meet each Sunday from 4:45 to 6 p.m., followed by the 6:15 p.m. Sunday Mass. (Arrangements are made for dinner.) All high school grade levels (including postgraduates) are welcome in this program. Interested students should email Dr. Mary Kantor for more information.
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September 30 on Campus: Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon
- September 30 on Campus: Addison Gallery of American Art Opening Reception
- October 2—Virtual: Dream It, Do It: The Abbot Academy Fund’s First Fifty Years, a Virtual Viewing and Panel Discussion
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October 6 in Singapore: An Andover Gathering
- October 9 in Hong Kong: An Andover Gathering
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October 10 in Washington, DC: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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October 11 in Philadelphia: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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October 15 in Los Angeles: Angel City FC vs. Portland Thorns FC at BMO Stadium
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October 22 in New York: God’s Love We Deliver Non Sibi Project with Jessie Ting ’99
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October 24—Virtual: A Virtual Session with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
- November 1—Virtual: “Creating Space, Transforming Schools: The Role of Af-Lat-Am in 21st-Century Education,” a Virtual Discussion
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November 7 on Campus: Massachusetts Court of Appeals on Wheels with Justices Gabrielle Wolohojian ’78, Eric Neyman ’86, P’22, and Sookyoung Shin ’92
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November 7 on Campus and Virtual: Blue Runs Deep: Judges in Massachusetts Courts. (This event will begin as soon as the Court of Appeals hearings conclude.)
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November 9 on Campus and Virtual: 14th Annual Veterans Day Dinner and Program with Guest Speaker CDR Catherine A.B. Reppert ’02, USN
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November 11 in Philadelphia: Andover-Exeter Viewing Party
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Keep an eye on the Academy’s Events Calendar for gatherings in your area and an array of campus and other events that may be open to families (i.e., special student presentations; music, theatre, and dance performances; and athletic competitions). Please join us!
Health and safety guidelines, provided here, are also available when you register for an event.
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The Office of Family Engagement is here to support you throughout the school year. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Director Jennifer Vasquez by email or call 978-749-4068.
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