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Parent Bulletin
Phillips Academy Head of School Office
Rebecca Sykes, associate head of school
May 4, 2012
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Thank you, PSPA!
Faculty
and staff thoroughly enjoyed the sumptuous breakfast provided in the
Faculty Room by PSPA on Tuesday, May 1st. The artistic presentation and
brightly colored paper goods made the event extra special! Parents who
live at a distance should know that you were represented in fine fashion
by the generous hosts from the PSPA board, who greeted us genially and
re-stocked the tables throughout the morning. Pictured: Eileen Rullo,
Jennie Gaiss, Elizabeth DiStefano and Susan Howell. Escaped the photo
(!): Laurie Fraser and buffet mastermind Rosemary Palleschi.
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Grandparents’ Day, May 12
Each
spring the Phillips Academy community welcomes grandparents to campus
to spend a special day with their grandchildren and glimpse their
Andover experiences. Grandparents are invited to attend classes with
their grandchild, have lunch at Paresky Commons including a special
dessert celebration with Mrs. Chase, as well as attend a student
showcase and various athletic events. Click here for more information
about Grandparents’ Day.
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Introducing Susie’s!
Grandparents’
Day will feature a special tribute at noon to an extraordinary
individual and family whose Andover legacy began in 1948 and continues
today. The Den at Paresky Commons will be named “Susie’s” in honor of
Suzanne Goodman Elson, wife of Trustee Emeritus Edward Elson ’52, mother
of Charter Trustee Louis Elson ’80 and grandmother of students Isabel
’12 and Evie ’15. What was informally known as the “Ryley Room” prior
to the dining hall’s renovation in 2008, became “The Den” when the
building reopened as Paresky Commons in 2009. It is a popular space
where students enjoy video games, big screen TV, dances, Four Square,
pizza, ice cream and the company of friends. Susie Elson will be on
hand for a ceremony hosted by Barbara Chase, and the entire campus
community is invited to celebrate “Susie’s.” The event will feature
student entertainment, cake and a make-your-own sundae bar.
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In Touch with…
Martha G. Fenton, Athletic Department
Spring
is a time when the PA campus is alive with outdoor activity. Whether it
is an old Andover tradition such as stickball on the Great Lawn or the
more recent four-square battles in front of the library, seeing students
engaged in physical play always makes me smile. With so much
structured activity in all of our lives, it is wonderful to see groups
of students gathering informally and choosing physical activity as a
social outlet. On a recent Friday of a six-day week, it appeared that
the entire student body was in motion on the Great Lawn, enjoying a rare
few weekday hours off together.
The benefits of physical activity are well-documented, but I would
argue that the benefits of engaging in that activity as a part of a
group are even more compelling. The social aspects of “playing”
together, whether it is working towards a common goal as a team or
simply as a group of individuals who encourage and challenge each other,
are invaluable. Life lessons are learned, bonds are formed, and bodies
and minds are stimulated. These benefits are of course not limited to
teenagers at PA…so grab some friends and get out and play!
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Gap Year Panel, May 9
On
Wednesday, May 9th from 5 to 7 p.m., parents and students are invited to
a panel on Gap Year experiences and opportunities. Topics will
include:
- What is a Gap Year?
- How does a Gap Year affect college admission decisions?
- What are some Gap Year options?
Kelsey Phinney ’11, who traveled to Asia, Africa and South America
with Thinking Beyond Boarders this year, will describe her experiences,
and her parents will contribute their perspective. Other panelists are
Robert Clagett, former dean of admission at Middlebury College; Sean
Logan, director of college counseling; and Roxanne Barry, director of
the Summer and Gap Year Opportunities Office. The panel will be held in
the Mural Room, on the second floor of Paresky Commons.
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Walk-A-Thon to benefit the American Cancer Society
On
Sunday, May 13th, Phillips Academy’s chapter of Campuses Against Cancer
will host a Walk-A-Thon to benefit the American Cancer Society. The
event will be held on Sorota Track from 12 to 4 p.m. Participants are
asked to make a $5 minimum donation. This event is open to the public
and we hope to see you there for an afternoon of fun, music, activities,
and friends, all for a great cause!
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Phillipian Commencement Issue
During the weekend of June 1-3, The Phillipian
will publish its Commencement issue, a longer version of the paper that
captures events that happened throughout the school year. Parents may
submit a picture or message to their child(ren), congratulating them on
their graduation. In years past, The Phillipian has received so
many submissions for this issue that it has run several extra pages,
and parents often see it as a keepsake. Commencement ads come in four
sizes: small ($60), medium ($80), large ($90) and half-page ($180).
Pleases add $20 per order if you would like your ad printed in color.
You can design your own ad and send it to jqu@andover.edu as a .jpeg, or send pictures and text and our staff will help with the layout. Please send payment to Connor Soules at 180 Main Street Andover, MA 01810.
Checks should be made payable to Trustees of Phillips Academy.
Questions? Please contact Matt Deorocki, the Phillipian’s Advertising
Director, (mdeorocki@andover.edu). Submission deadline is May 21st. Thank you for your support!
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News from PSPA
PSPA’s Thursday, May 10th meeting topic is Lessons Learned from the College Admissions Process.
Ken Shows, associate director of college counseling, will host a panel
discussion with six seniors who will discuss their recent experiences in
applying to college. The meeting will be held in Kemper Auditorium
from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Videos of the College Athletics Info Session and Life after Andover: The Value of a PA Education are now available on the PSPA website. The password is PAparent.
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May Events at the Andover Inn
- Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer Fundraiser, May 7th – 13th
The Andover Inn will be participating in the 13th Annual Boston Bakes
for Breast Cancer, May 7th – 13th. All proceeds from a specially created
dessert “Not Your Average Shortcake”; a lemon pound cake with basil
panna cotta and fresh strawberries, will be donated. Proceeds will be
shared between Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Bakes for Breast Cancer,
Inc to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer by awarding
grants to research and treatment programs.
- Cash and Carry for the Cause, May 10th, 5 to 9 p.m.
Mingle with friends, shop our pop-up boutique of local and home-based
businesses, and purchase unique gifts for Mother’s Day while supporting
local businesses and a great cause. Enjoy complimentary hors
d’oeuvres, free chair massages from Elements, a cash bar with specialty
drinks like Pink Cosmos, and the opportunity to participate in the
Boston Bakes fundraiser with the purchase of our “Not Your Average
Shortcake”. There is no charge to have fun and go shopping – only a
donation of $5 to enter a drawing at the end of the night with 100% of
proceeds going to Bakes for Breast Cancer, Inc.
- Mother’s Day Brunch, May 13th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a fabulous brunch at Samuel’s. Space
fills quickly for our popular holiday brunches. Reservations are
strongly recommended. $36 per adult, $18 per child age 12 and under, no
charge for children under 3 years of age.
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More Upcoming Events
Friday, May 4th
“Race, Migration, and Making America in Brazil” presentation by Dr.
Tiffany Joseph ’00. Kemper Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free and open to the
public.
Friday, May 11th
Naomi Shihab Nye, poetry reading and book signing. Kemper Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Academy Chorus Concert featuring The Fidelio Society and Academy Chorus.
Cochran Chapel, 8 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public.
For more information contact music@andover.edu.
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