From the Dean of Studies Office |
Mid-point grades and progress reports will be posted on The Hive on Wednesday, October 18. At the Term 1 (fall) mid-point, all students will receive brief progress reports from each of their instructors. Reports will be written directly to the student in the second person, and they will be viewable by both students and families.
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The guidance and feedback contained in the mid-point reports is intended to provide advice for students at a time in the term when they can still act on teachers’ suggestions for improvement. Students will hear from instructors in writing again at the end of Term 1 and at the end of Term 3 (spring term).
October Schedule Changes:
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- Monday, October 9: Students will follow a Wednesday schedule.
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Wednesday, October 11: No classes due to PSAT testing. (Community Engagement programs and sports will meet as usual.)
- Tuesday (Oct. 10), Thursday (Oct. 12), and Friday (Oct. 13) are regular schedule days.
- Monday, October 23: No classes following Family Weekend
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View our fall athletic team photos on SmugMug—and download for free. Go Big Blue!
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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 in September. 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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To check back for information you need or an issue you missed, click the Family Bulletin Archive link at the end of every issue.
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Family Weekend: Coming Soon! |
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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. The Family Weekend webpage has lots of additional information, including area hotels, a campus map, and frequently asked questions.
Click here for a special Big Blue video welcome to Family Weekend. We are all very excited to show you what your students have been working on and all that the campus has to offer. This includes hearing from our 16th head of school, Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27; individual class panels with Q&A; classroom visits; athletic competitions; and more!
Be sure to download the Andover Event Guides app (instructions below) and check back often for updates. We look forward to welcoming you to campus soon!
How to 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.
- Type the passphrase
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. If you are unable to download the app, please refer to the schedule online. Be sure to check back here often as we are continuously updating and adding events to the schedule.
Note that students do NOT have classes on Monday, October 23. Family Weekend questions? Please send us an email.
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Parent-to-Parent Forum: “Thriving at Andover”—Friday, October 20. Join the conversation about parenting PA students! On Friday of Family Weekend, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., we’ll hear from a panel of experienced PA parents as well as Amy Patel, MD, P’26, dean of health and wellness and chief medical officer; Timothy Corbitt, director of psychological services; and Susan Tsao Esty, PhD, P’22, dean of students and residential life. Topics include adjusting to Andover life and challenges faced by adolescents. This is a great opportunity for first-year parents to ask questions and participate in discussions. Kemper Auditorium.
All-Parents Reception—Saturday, October 21: We look forward to seeing everyone at Family Weekend’s All-Parents Reception, co-hosted by Family Giving and the PSPA. Join other Andover parents/guardians from 5 to 7 p.m. for fellowship and conversation at the Addison Gallery of American Art. This is an adults-only event, as alcohol will be served.
Campus Closet is open all THREE days of Family Weekend: Campus Closet is the only place where proceeds from your Andover gear go back to the PSPA for student programs, community engagement, and social events! Special Family Weekend hours:
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- Friday, Oct. 20: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 21: Noon–4:30 p.m.
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Sunday, Oct. 22: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
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To volunteer by joining the Campus Closet team on Family Weekend, sign up here.
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Learning in the World Open House |
PA’s Learning in the World (LITW) program will soon announce its slate of domestic and international student programs for Spring Break (March 2–17) and summer 2024. (Visit our website and follow Instagram for details as they become available.)
Families and their students are encouraged to attend our Family Weekend Open House—Saturday, October 21, 9–11:30 a.m.—to talk with faculty leaders and student “global ambassadors” who have participated in various LITW programs. See you at the Tang Institute, second floor of the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library! Questions? Please email LITW Director Mark Cutler.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
- 1 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer: Led by members of the MSA. Meditation Room, Cochran Chapel (lower level).
- 5:30 –6:30 p.m.—Jewish Student Union (JSU) Shabbat Celebration: Led by members of the JSU. 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).
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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 have begun. We meet each Sunday from 4:45 to 6 p.m., followed by the 6:15 p.m. Sunday Mass (arrangements are made for dinner). There’s still time to join. Interested students should email Dr. Mary Kantor for more information.
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If you live in the Washington, D.C., or Philadelphia area, please note next week’s two events featuring Andover’s 16th head of school.
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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, D.C.: 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
- October 22 in New York: God’s Love We Deliver Non Sibi Project with Jessie Ting ’99
- October 24—Virtual: A Virtual Session with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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October 25 in Minneapolis: An Andover Reception Hosted by Dave Gutzke ’77 and Jeanette Colby
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November 1—Virtual: “Creating Space, Transforming Schools: The Role of Af-Lat-Am in 21st-Century Education,” a Virtual Discussion
- 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
- November 11 in Philadelphia: Andover-Exeter Viewing Party
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November 18 in New York: Citymeals on Wheels Non Sibi Project with Marcia McCabe ’73
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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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To check back for information you need or an issue you missed, click the Family Bulletin Archive link at the end of every issue.
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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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