Mindfulness Events This Weekend

Parents are invited to participate in the 2019–2020 Mindfulness Speakers Program, a series of discussions, workshops, and daylong retreats. The program will kick off this weekend with two events led by Alexis Santos. A former Buddhist monk, Alexis has practiced in a number of meditative styles and traditions. He brings a practical, intuitive, and compassionate approach to the development of wisdom. Both events are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.

Tonight: “Mindfulness in the Age of Anxiety,” 7 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium. Register here.
Saturday, November 2: “Finding Balance Amidst Uncertainty,” a daylong workshop starting at 10 a.m. in Davis Hall (in McKeen Hall on the Abbot campus). Register here.

For more information about the series and upcoming mindfulness events, visit the Tang Institute.

Andover-Exeter Challenge Begins November 6

The Parent Fund is off to a strong start, and we hope you will join us in making a gift this year. As we gear up for the exciting Andover-Exeter athletic contests next weekend (away this year in Exeter, N.H.), the Parent Development team is inviting all parents to participate in an off-the-field competition.

The Andover-Exeter Challenge is a four-day fundraising competition with our biggest rival. How can you help us beat Exeter? Make an online gift—of any size—between noon on Wednesday, November 6, and noon on Saturday, November 9. The school with the most donors wins, and the losing school must fly the winner’s flag on their campus.

Let’s rally for Andover! Starting Wednesday, November 6, at noon, visit www.andover.edu/AEChallenge. Every gift directly benefits the Andover experience. Questions? Email Shannan Clarke, associate director of parent development.

Travel During Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

Phillips Academy will offer transportation to and from New York City, with a stop in Darien, Connecticut, for Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break. Students can sign up for one-way travel ($90) or roundtrip ($150).

Thanksgiving Break: Buses depart at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 22, and return Wednesday, December 4.
Winter Break: Buses depart at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, and return to campus Monday, January 6.

Drop-off and pick-up occur at the service plazas in Darien and at Dock 2 at the Port Authority Bus South Terminal in New York City. Forms and further information are available on The Hive.

For transportation to Logan (Boston) and Manchester (N.H.) airports, students can make arrangements with private taxi and limousine service providers. Flight Line Inc. offers discounted rates for travel at the beginning and end of breaks. A list of service providers regularly used by members of the PA community can be found on The Hive.

Questions? Contact Claudia Scofield or 978-749-4124.

Yearbooks: Order Early and Save

Phillips Academy’s award-winning Pot Pourri is on sale now! Order early and save $25. Orders received by December 1 are $100; after December 1, the cost is $125. There are three ways to order:

Online: Enter school code 3591.
In person: Your student can stop by the Student Activities Office (lower level of Paresky Commons) and buy a yearbook with their BlueCard.
By mail: Return this order form with your check. Order forms are also available on The Hive.

Senior Tributes in the Yearbook: Express pride, love, and congratulations to the soon-to-be PA graduate in your life with a personal ad in the 2020 yearbook. Use this form to select the desired size and personalize the ad with your own message and photos.

You Are Invited!

November 7 in Los Angeles, CA: Andover Speed Networking
November 9 in Exeter, NH: Andover-Exeter Games
November 9 in New York, NY: Andover-Exeter Viewing Party
November 9 in Philadelphia, PA: Andover-Exeter Viewing Party
November 9 in Silver Spring, MD: Andover-Exeter Viewing Party
November 9 in Toronto: Andover-Exeter Viewing Party
November 9 in Atherton, CA: Andover-Exeter Viewing Party
November 11 on Campus: 10th Annual Veterans Day Program and Dinner with Lt. Col. Kenneth Weiner ’96
November 19 in Dallas, TX: An Evening with Jim Ventre ’79, Interim Head of School
November 20 in Houston, TX: An Evening with Jim Ventre ’79, Interim Head of School
November 20 in New York, NY: Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers Game
November 21 in Austin, TX: An Evening with Jim Ventre ’79, Interim Head of School
December 2 in London: An Andover Pre-Holiday Reception
December 11 in New York, NY: An Evening with Jim Ventre ’79, Interim Head of School
December 11 in Portland, OR: Toast the Holidays with Andover

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