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ASM with Haben Girma
Students were captivated and inspired by human rights lawyer Haben Girma, the guest speaker at last Friday’s All-School Meeting. Girma was the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School. Watch the video here.
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Flu Vaccine Clinic for Students
If you would like your student to receive the flu vaccine on campus on Friday, October 14 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.), the Sykes Wellness Center will need a Flu Consent form on file. If you have not yet completed the form, please visit the Sykes Wellness Center Health Portal, log in, and click the Forms tab.
Students will be prompted next week to sign up for a time slot for their flu vaccine.
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Dr. Kington in Chicago Next Week
Families in the greater Chicago area are invited to “An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24.” This event will take place at East Bank Club in Chicago on Wednesday, September 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Please register here.
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Coming Soon: Family Weekend
Your time on campus for Family Weekend (October 14–16) will provide a unique glimpse into your child’s daily life at Andover and include activities such as classroom visits with your child’s instructors, student performances, and athletic events. Register today!
Family Weekend Check-In Times: Friday, October 14 (Noon–7 p.m.), and Saturday, October 15 (7 a.m.–noon), at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library (OWHL).
Family Weekend Highlights: - Parent Welcome: Af-Lat-Am Society, Alianza Latina, and Black Student Union—Saturday, October 15, 1–2 p.m.: Join families and students of Af-Lat-Am, Alianza Latina, and Black Student Union for a gathering hosted by Linda Carter Griffith, associate head of school for equity, inclusion, and wellness, in partnership with the Office of Community and Multicultural Development (CAMD) and Black Families of PA (BFPA). Learn more about equity and inclusion at Andover and meet other Andover families! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP for this event, which will take place at the Snyder Center.
- Academy Orchestras and Band Concerts—Friday, October 14 at 7:45 p.m.
- Concert of Choral Music—Saturday, October 15, at 7:45 p.m.
- Academy Jazz Band and Ensembles Performance—Sunday, October 16, at 11:30 a.m.
- Grasshopper Night—Produced and performed by students, Grasshopper Night is a must-see variety show. A limited number of tickets will be available for each of the four performances. Be sure to watch for the ticket registration link in next week’s Family Bulletin. All shows will be simulcast in Kemper Auditorium.
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).
- Download the Andover Event Guides app.
- 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.
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 the schedule online.
Note that students do NOT have classes on Monday, October 17, or Tuesday, October 18. Family Weekend questions? Please contact Mary Corcoran at 978-749-4524 or Megan Blanchard at 978-749-4291. Health and safety information is provided at the end of this newsletter.
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Greetings from Parent Development
Earlier today we shared an overview of the many ways that families can support Andover, including by making your annual gift, hosting an event, or volunteering. You can read our welcome message to families here.
Join the Parent Fund Committee: All parents and guardians are invited to join Andover’s Parent Fund Committee (PFC). In close partnership with the Parent Development team, PFC volunteers engage in peer-to-peer fundraising to raise critical support for the Academy. Through their outreach to fellow families, PFC members help enhance the student experience, advance the Academy’s highest priorities, and strengthen PA parent connections around the globe.
If you would like to explore joining the Parent Fund Committee, please contact Katherine Solimini, associate director of Parent Development, at 978-749-4583. No prior fundraising experience is necessary. We would love to hear from you!
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News from the PSPA
Andover-Themed Book Club: Looking for a way to connect with other parents, dive into a story, and engage in the Andover community? This year, the PSPA Virtual Book Club will explore four books either written by alumni or read in English classes at PA. The club will gather via Zoom on five Sunday nights between now and May, beginning with an introductory session on Sunday, September 25 at 8 p.m. ET. Our first book will be In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez ’67, to be discussed on Sunday, October 2, at 8 p.m. ET. You are welcome to join any or all meetings! Please register here for the Zoom links.
Family Weekend Reception: We look forward to seeing everyone on Family Weekend (October 14–16). Be sure to attend the Reception for All Parents on Saturday, October 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., which is cohosted by Parent Development and the PSPA. Join fellow parents/guardians for fellowship and conversation at the Addison Gallery of American Art. This is an adults-only event; alcohol will be served.
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Stop by the Campus Closet tomorrow: Show your PA pride! Campus Closet, located on the lower level of George Washington Hall and run by PSPA volunteers, is open Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Our online shop, open 24/7, offers free delivery on campus.
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Sign Up for Tang Newsletter
The Tang Institute is the Academy’s center for teaching, learning, and partnership. Andover students benefit from Tang Institute projects across the curriculum, in a range of departmental and interdisciplinary efforts. These include The Workshop at Andover, mindfulness events, the ethi{CS} project, and more. Please click here to subscribe to “Notes on Learning,” the Tang Institute’s monthly newsletter.
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Standardized Tests—Dates & Deadlines
Click here for details on Phillips Academy standardized test dates, deadlines, and registration information. Tests administered on the PA campus include the SAT, PSAT, ACT, and pre-ACT, as well as AP exams. Questions? Please email Debra Colombo, director of standardized testing.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings
For general information about our chaplains, faith communities, worship, and student clubs, please visit our website.
Upcoming Jewish Holidays: The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) begins Sunday evening, and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) begins on the evening of Tuesday, October 4. These are two of the most significant holidays on the Jewish calendar. Students who are not able to be with their families have access to local synagogue services and home hospitality, with arrangements made through our Jewish chaplain, Rabbi Michael Swarttz.
Friday, September 23
- 1 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Sermon/Jumma Prayer: Led by Mr. El Alam. Meditation Room, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from the outside, left side of building). 5:30–6:30 p.m.—MSA Club Dinner and Discussion: Everyone in the community is welcome to join this gathering. Ada’s Room, upper level of Paresky Commons.
- 5:30 p.m—Jewish Student Union (JSU) Shabbat Celebration: Led by Rabbi Michael Swarttz. All are welcome. Paul’s Room, upper level of Paresky Commons.
Sunday, September 25
- 6 p.m.—Protestant (Ecumenical) Service: Led by Rev. Gina M. Finocchiaro, Protestant chaplain. All are welcome for this time of scripture, prayer, and spoken reflection! Cochran Chapel (main chapel).
- 6:15 p.m.—Catholic Mass: Note time change from past years. 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 the outside, left side of building
Please join our hospitality team! We are rebuilding our parent hospitality team to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up at our fellowship time after Mass. (Families are also welcome to provide snacks.) If you would like to be a part of this team or have questions, please email Mary Kantor.
Catholic Confirmation Program—Sign up by Sunday: Open to Andover students of any grade level, the Catholic Confirmation program is an intensive school-year–long program, with Confirmation celebrated on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Classes meet most Sundays (4:45–6 p.m.) when school is in session (with some exceptions, e.g., Family Weekend, assessments week), followed by 6:15 p.m. Mass with the Catholic community. Dinner is provided. For more information, please click here.
Sign-up deadline is Sunday, September 25 (by email to Mary Kantor or sign-up sheet at Sunday Mass). First class is Sunday, October 2.
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You Are Invited!
Join us in person for An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, as he meets with the Andover community in these six cities:
- September 28: Peabody Diggin’ In Series: Egyptian Objects in Sicily During the Archaic Period, with Caterina Minniti
- September 29 in Los Angeles: Pentatonix at the Hollywood Bowl
- October 1 on Campus: 2022 Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon
- October 6 in Jakarta: An Andover Evening, with Thom Lockerby and Ellen Sullivan
- October 9 in Singapore: An Andover Evening, with Thom Lockerby and Ellen Sullivan
- October 10 in Bangkok: An Andover Evening, with Thom Lockerby and Ellen Sullivan
- October 14–16 on Campus: Family Weekend 2022
- October 19: A Session with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24
- October 24: Blue Runs Deep Industry Series, A Conversation with Alumni in Journalism
- November 10 on Campus: 13th Annual Veterans Day Program and Dinner, with guest speaker Capt. Alexandra Bell Farr ’13, U.S. Army
- November 12 on Campus: Andover-Exeter Games
All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. Keep an eye on the Alumni & Families Events Calendar for gatherings in your area—and check the Academy’s Events calendar for additional campus and other events that may be open to families (i.e., special student presentations, music, theatre, and dance performances, and athletic competitions).
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PA Visitor/Guest Health & Safety Guidelines
On-Campus Visitors: In consideration of the health and safety of visitors and our campus community, we expect visitors to be up to date with COVID vaccination, if eligible. Any visitor who is ineligible or has a medical or religious exemption must mask indoors at all times when on campus. We expect visitors to stay off campus if they have any symptoms of illness and to mask if they develop any symptoms while on campus. We expect visitors to mask at all times or stay off campus if they are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID in the last 10 days. In the spirit of non sibi (not for self), the Academy trusts that campus visitors will follow these guidelines.
Guests at Off-Campus/Regional Events: In consideration of the health and safety of our Andover community, we ask attendees to be up to date with COVID vaccination. We require all attendees to adhere to the public health guidelines established by the CDC and your state and local health officials, as well as to follow venue guidelines and regulations that are in place at the time of the event. Venue-specific guidelines will be shared close to the event date. Prior to attending, we ask that you monitor your health. If you are feeling unwell, please plan to stay home. In the spirit of non sibi, the Academy trusts that those in attendance will follow these guidelines.
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