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Performing Arts Students Play Music with the Portland Symphony Orchestra

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Telling Gould: Sophomore Storytelling Project

Why do people share stories?  

What makes a story enduring, universal, and possibly timeless?

How has storytelling changed over time?

Gould 10th grade English teacher Ben Stonebreaker added  that to help Gould’s sophomores better understand the art of storytelling, they were asked to pull a story from within the Gould community. The students interviewed a member of Gould’s staff to gather a stories that the students wrote up and shared with the class. A physical component of the project entailed reducing a story to its essential six words. These words were then laser-cut into a mat board “brick” that become part of a larger instillation. The Telling Gould Project instillation captures thirty-five different stories from the Gould community and is located just outside the IDEAS Center in Hanscom’s eastern stairwell.  Come check it out!

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Science Department – Nancy Eaton’s AP Physics students held their presentation night on Thursday May 26 in Trustees Auditorium.  Students presented on a wide variety of projects including theoretical physics, energy use, robotic ski tuning systems, self-warming ski boots, and self-warming coffee cups.  After Nancy Eaton’s welcome and introduction, each of the students gave outstanding five minute presentations on their project.  Following the presentation the students answered questions by their posters.  In attendance were a number of parents, teachers, and Head of School Matt Ruby.  All of the students should be congratulated on a job well done!  Shown in the photos here are juniors Matt Bennett and Noah Carrier.

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Hey, guys it has been a while since I last made a post. Sorry for the absence this spring has been really busy for me. With a competitive cycling season and many hours logged in the ceramics studio, I have been quite active. I am not here today to tell you about my spring though or share my sorrows in the year coming to an end. I just want to wish people the best of luck on their next endeavor. Whether it be going cross country to college next year or taking a GAP year to further explore your passion. I wish you the best. For the summer hikers packing their bags and the kids planning road trips, I wish you safe travels and sunny days. Whatever your next step is to embrace it and look forward to what you have to learn from the experience. Either it is you are eighteen and pursuing your driver’s license, surrounded by eager fifteen-year-olds. Or just barely sixteen and flying by yourself to Arizona in pursuit of your Wilderness First Responder certification. Whatever your passion and where ever life takes you next, I wish you the best of luck. For every adventure offers the opportunity to learn and help you grow as a person. Don’t be sad that one experience is ending, look forward to a new one.

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Our flag and flags across the country are at half-staff in response to the tragic mass shooting in Orlando.

Such horrors are brought to our actual and digital doorsteps daily. As educators and parents, we hope that we are giving our children the habits of mind and heart to think both critically and compassionately in such times.

This event is hitting many of us especially hard because of its convergence of hate, love, global violence, and rending issues of national conscience. It’s dark cloud has clung to me since the news first broke.

So, I did not expect that watching the Tony Awards Sunday night would be anything more than a distraction.

But, Lin-Manuel Miranda, composer of Hamilton, did what great artists do. He absorbed the moment then created something beautiful and aspirational, personal and universal, painful and hopeful. In accepting his second Tony Award he delivered this brief sonnet:

My wife’s the reason anything gets done
She nudges me towards promise by degrees
She is a perfect symphony of one
Our son is her most beautiful reprise.
We chase the melodies that seem to find us
Until they’re finished songs and start to play
When senseless acts of tragedy remind us
That nothing here is promised, not one day.
This show is proof that history remembers
We lived through times when hate and fear seemed stronger;
We rise and fall and light from dying embers, remembrances that hope and love last longer
And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside.
I sing Vanessa’s symphony, Eliza tells her story
Now fill the world with music, love and pride.

The victims of Orlando are in our thoughts and prayers.

Matt

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Coach Rogan Connell

Bethel, Maine (June 20, 2016) — Gould Academy recently announced the hire of Coach Rogan Connell as Alpine Director/ Head FIS Coach for the school’s Gould Academy Competition Program (GACP). Connell comes to Gould Academy from Bates College where he served as their Head Alpine Coach for 15 years.

“I am very excited to have Coach Connell lead our alpine program,” says Kurt Simard, Director of On Snow Programs for the Gould Academy Competition Program. “ Rogan brings extensive experience and excellent ability that will foster success for our student athletes.”

New for the 2016-17 season is an emphasis on the FIS and USSA programming and their leadership structure.

Twice named Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association Co-Coach of the Year (2005 and 2013), Coach Connell was responsible for planning all domestic and Canadian race and training opportunities, and helped bring the 2009 NCAA Skiing Championships to Bates College. During his time at Bates, 17 of Connell’s athletes qualified a total of 34 times for the NCAAs. Coach Connell worked with several Gould Academy Alumni during this time period.  He also had students named to the USCSCA All-Academic Team and the NESCAC All-Academic Team.

“I’m very excited to come to Gould and raise the level of the program from the FIS group right through the youngest kids in the weekend program,” says Connell. “Gould Academy is an excellent school and we have a tremendous partner in Sunday River. I plan to update our year round program to take greater advantage of the training opportunities at Sunday River as well as venues around the world so that we can bring our skiers to the highest levels of ski racing all while allowing our athletes to take advantage of the tremendous academic programming Gould offers.”

An active member of the on-snow community, Coach Connell’s resume includes experience as Director of Skiing/Head Alpine Coach for Saint Michael’s College; Assistant Head Coach of Alpine Skiing at Ford Sayre Academy; and roles within the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association and USSA. He even boasts some prior Gould experience having been a guest coach during a trip to Chile with GACP back in 2013.

A two-time letter winner at the University of New Hampshire, Connell’s own skiing ability helped propel his fellow Wildcat team to top-10 finishes at the 1992 and 1993 NCAA Championships.

“We’re thrilled to have Coach Connell join the Gould Academy community, and are excited to see his influence on our alpine program,” Matt Ruby, Head of School for Gould Academy, says.

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Things to bring and things to leave at home

I am sure that the energy in all your homes is rising with great excitement and anticipation for Tuesday, August 30. Our New Student Registration is 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. in the McLaughlin Science Center and  there is a lot to do to get you all moved in. It may seem far off now but you will all be arriving here in no time and we can’t wait.

SHOPPING, I am sure is at the top of the list …clothes, room items and decorations!

As you pack for school, remember you are sharing space and it is limited. YOUR ROOMMATE, you ask? Yes, we are determining that and it is so exciting, as you will meet them on Registration Day!

YOUR ROOM? Each room has a closet, dresser, desk and chair and a bed.

 The COMMUNITY GUIDE will provide you with more information and will be available by the end of July.

Here are a few things to start thinking of as you get ready to come to Gould.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

• a desk light
• a power strip
• twin mattress cover
• alarm
• pillows
• blankets/quilt
• towels
• laundry bag
• shower basket(to keep shower items together)
• 2 sets of twin sheets
• cell phone

Some room organization tips:

• plastic storage containers designed specifically for under a bed
• Small sets of plastic drawers make great bed side tables/ organizers
• multi-pocketed shoe holders to hang over a door are great for products-make-up, shampoo, jewelry, scarves

WHAT SHOULD I NOT BRING?

• refrigerators
• microwaves
• hot pots
• heating appliances
• electric blankets
• sub-woofers
• decorative lights-Christmas string/icicle lights, spotlights, LED strip lights
• nails and thumb tacks are not allowed in the walls
• candles

CLASSROOM DRESS CODE

BOYS

DOS:

• collared shirts/dress oxford shirts
• Gould sweatshirts are acceptable
• dress slacks, khakis/chinos, corduroys, neat jeans
• dress shoes, sandals, sneakers, boots

DON’TS:

• t-shirts
• sweatpants
• Non-Gould sweatshirts
• flip-flops
• sport/shower sandals

GIRLS

DOS:

• collared shirts/dress oxford shirts, jewel neck knit shirts
• Gould sweatshirts are acceptable
• dress slacks, skirts (no shorter than mid-thigh in length), khakis/chinos, corduroys and neat jeans
• dress shoes, sandals,sneakers,boots

DON’TS:

• tank tops
• sweatpants
• Non-Gould sweatshirts
• sport/shower sandals

WHAT DO I NEED FOR FORMAL DINNER NIGHT ?

BOYS:  Dress shoes, sports jacket, dress slacks, ties, plain dress shirt

GIRLS: Dress shoes, dress or/skirt/blouse

WHERE CAN I DO LAUNDRY?

•  Washers and dryers are available for students to do their own laundry. Money can be loaded on a card at the bookstore to use the machines. Some choose Norway Laundry Service which provides delivery twice a week.

WHAT IS THE EVENING SCHEDULE?

• 5:45-6:30 Dinner
• 6:30-7:30 Clubs meet/down time
• 7:30-9:30 Study Hall nightly – phone calls should not occur at this time
• 10:00 Lights Out for 9th,10th and 11th – phone calls should not occur after this time
• 11:00 Lights Out for seniors and – phone calls should not occur after this time

SUMMER READING!

Very important that all summer reading is completed before arriving on campus.

FINALLY, I am sure you have many more questions for us! Feel free to email any questions you may have to admissions@gouldacademy.org.

See you then and happy shopping!

-The Admissions Team

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Our second new parent blog is an introduction to Gould’s lines of communication.

Being a small, student-centered school, we take great pride in our communication and knowing how all our students are doing at any given moment.  We also understand that our parents are placing an enormous amount of trust in us to help shape their lives.  Managing a healthy amount of information between a school and its parents is paramount to trust and a healthy school/family relationship.

Over the next few weeks, as new parents you will receive information regarding our lines of communication. These communications are our introduction to class scheduling and login information to our Student/Parent Information System. My Gould can be accessed through mygould.org and serves as an important tool for you to access information throughout the school year.

In addition to seeing the student’s course load, MyGould is the home to many other important resources:

• School calendar, including athletic schedules
• Mid-Term and End of Term grades and comments
• Downloads for parents, including the Community Guide, course descriptions, health forms, comments
• Family and Student Profile for updating contact information
• Transportation forms
• Notification of absence for day students
• Faculty and Staff Directory

So, besides MyGould where else does Gould communicate with parents?

The most important conduit for parents is our Advisor Program.  Each student is assigned an advisor at the end of August.  Whenever a parent has a need to call “the school,” most often it is best to start with the advisor.  Advisors see their advisees at least once a day and are also the center of communication within the Gould Community for the teachers, coaches and dorm parents.  On Parents’ Weekend, advisors host comprehensive meetings with parents to review each advisee’s progress within the context of their whole experience at Gould.

We also have many broadcast methods of communicating with parents and members of the larger Gould Community:

• Gould has many Facebook pages including our main institutional page, and ones for  College Counseling, our  On-Snow Competition Program, and our Farm & Forest Program just to name a few.
• Twitter , YouTube , and Instagram.
• The Glog, our blog written by real GA students and faculty.
• Our Thursday afternoon emails from Dirk MacKnight that deliver weekly insight to what has been happening at Gould and what is on our horizon.
• And, the News/Blogs page on our website that funnels all Gould’s blogs and social media feeds into one place. A real time portal into the Gould experience.

Gould’s community communication is an important part of our partnership with our parents.

It’s what we do best!

Best Regards

The Admissions Team

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Want to get some air?!  This crew sure does!!  Another trampoline camp has come and gone, and this year was just as great as the last.

10 young athletes arrived at the Gould campus at noon on a Sunday for 6 full days of acrobatic fun.  After some education on safety and progression, our camp started in on their individual training programs.

Some worked their first rotations and others pushed the limits with multiple flips and spins, but everyone strived for improvement with hopes of transitioning their tricks to snow this upcoming winter.

Check out some photos of the action on Facebook!  Trampoline Action!

Of course there’s more than one way to get some air..  The crew also took turns sending it onto the BigAirBag from the upper deck of the field house in between turns on the trampoline!

There are plenty of fun things to do with your down time during camp.  Take a look at some  Field House Fun!

We were lucky to have such perfect weather, but Maine isn’t known as Vacationland by accident..  In between group rotations we made a few trips to the Davis Skatepark in town.

With temps in the 90’s you’ve got to stay cool, so we also made sure to enjoy Bethel’s easy access to some great water hangouts!

If there’s a better place to have lunch on a nice day, I’m not aware of it…  We  managed to squeeze in 10 miles of the Andro, along with quick trips to Letter S, Deep Hole and of course Frenchman’s Hole.

Thanks to the whole crew for another awesome Trampoline Camp and we’ll see you this winter!!

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In addition to having his work featured in National Geographic, Ronan’s photographs have hung on the walls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and his film work has aired on PBS Nature.

“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.” ~ Rudyard Kipling

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As you begin to look ahead to the new school year, you are bound to start thinking of many questions.

Over the coming weeks we will continue to update our Admissions Blog with information to help answer your questions and help you prepare for the exciting year ahead.  There is a lot of information that you have received and you can expect to see a lot more. As always please feel free to call us at any time with any question.

The most important information to focus on this week is the following:

• As we mentioned, Summer reading assignments need to be completed by all students before the first day of classes. 

• Complete medical forms and send them in before you arrive. This will help the registration process be much more efficient if all forms are completed and sent in prior to your arrival.

• Review important dates from our school calendar shown below. Here is the parent calendar for more information.
  

To access the information referred to in this post, visit mygould.org. The MyGould site will be an important place for information for you throughout the year.

A FEW IMPORTANT DATES

8/27- New international students arrive

8/30-  All new students arrive and register 8 a.m.-11 a.m. (McLaughlin Science Center)

9/2- Returning students register 8 a.m.-11 a.m.( Mclaughlin science center)

9/5- Classes commence

9/9-9/11- Closed weekend.  (All boarding students must stay on campus)

10/14-10/16- Fall Family Weekend.  Long weekend break commences at noon on 10/16. Dormitories closed.

 10/19- Dormitories reopen for students to return by 7:00 p.m.

 11/16- Thanksgiving break begins. Transportation to Portland available at 9 a.m.

3/29-  Classes Commence

4/28-4/30- Spring Family Weekend

5/26-5/28- Closed weekend.  (All boarding students must stay on campus)

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You will soon learn that a huge part of life here at Gould is balance. You will all be hard at work in the classroom and on the athletic fields but finding time for play is equally as important. This week I wanted to highlight some activities and events that make living at Gould so much fun.

Portland’s Old Port.

Everyone loves a Top 10 List, so here is what I found while walking around campus this afternoon:

Frenchman’s Hole.

1. Get up early for Earn Your Turns ~Mr. Hayward
2. Go shopping in Portland’s Old Port ~Ms. Andreozzi
3. Polar Bear Club ~ Mr. Shifrin
4. Eat some of my bread ~Mrs. Whittington
5. Participate in a Residential Rumble ~Mr. Hedden
6. Jump off the cliff at Frenchman’s Hole ~Mr. Newell
7. Babysit a faculty child ~Ms. Libby
8. See a moose ~Mr. Whittington
9. Go to a Portland Pirates hockey game with Mr. Manning ~Mrs. Donovan
10. Sign up for the mystery trip with Mr Riley ~Mr. Riley

Earning your turns is always worth the hike, especially on a powder day

For other  information on activities that you can participate in at Gould,  look at my blog post about weekend activities.

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Big Mountain, Tiny Troy

For the fourth time in as many years, U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member Troy Murphy ’10 ventured to Thompson Pass, just outside of Valdez, Alaska, to decompress after a stressful winter filled with intense world competition and frustrating injuries. Most wouldn’t consider big mountain skiing in the Chugach Range, one of the snowiest places on earth, a particularly good way to unwind, but Troy is certainly not most people.

Troy Murphy ’10 takes a moment to survey his line and take in the Alaskan beauty of Thompson Pass.

When pressed to explain how this trip plays into his training for moguls with the U.S. Freestyle Team, Troy had this to say:

“This area is my favorite place in the world, the mountains are stunning and many of them hold their pitch right into the ocean. There’s a big mental aspect of skiing up there though which I think helps with competition. Visualization is key to remember your line so you know where you are at the top, where your turns are going to happen, and where the hazards are. I find that in those mountains I’m able to get into ‘the zone’ much easier, that mental space where your brain just shuts off and you seem to run on autopilot. This state is very sought after in competition, and I think being in it in Alaska will help me get there when I need it in the competition gate.

Overall this trip is for the pure joy of skiing. Life is simple there and the amount of fun I have is very hard to achieve anywhere else.”

Lucky for us, Troy was traveling with friend and filmmaker Jannick Fjeldsoe who put together the edit below. Strap on your headphones and go full screen for the full effect and get into “the zone” with Troy, big mountain skiing, and Radiohead.

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Photo courtesy of Portland Press Herald

Chris Gould ’02 is the chef and owner of Central Provisions, located on the corner of Fore and Dana Street in Portland, Maine. Central Provisions is well known for its scrumptious small plates and winner of the prestigious James Beard Award, given only to the “Best Restaurants in America”.

We can’t wait to see what he will be cooking up at his second restaurant which he hopes to have open sometime this December or January.

Gould and his wife Paige recently purchased a new space at 182 Ocean Ave., where they plan to open an Italian restaurant. Rumor has it that they will be adding a bar, banquette seating along the walls and have plans for a communal table to create a real neighborhood vibe.

Click here for the Portland Press Herald article published on July 25th.

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Andrew Drummond ’00 went for a little hike last week. Well, maybe more than a little. Drummond was attempting to summit all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot or higher peaks in one continuous unsupported seven-day hike.

He not only succeeded with his seven day goal, but surpassed it by finishing in an astonishing 5 days, 23 hours, and 58 minutes, traversing nine mountain ranges and experiencing 100,000 feet of vertical elevation gain.

Only six people before him have done this 240-mile hike which is one of the northeast’s hardest treks, known as The Direttissima (Italian for “most direct route” and implies that the shortest ‘as the bird flies’ route be taken.) Congratulations, Andrew!

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the result,” said Drummond. “It gave me an opportunity to push myself both physically and mentally, especially dealing with the sleep issue.

The experience of it was really enjoyable the first four days where I was really present and I was taking in the views and stopping and talking to people and sharing my story online as it unfolded.

The real challenging part was the last day when I realized I had the chance to do it in under six days and I put the blinders on and went for it.”

He documented his entire journey on social media: Facebook. You can also check out his website for a debriefing at skithewhites.com.

More in the news:

• Conway Daily Sun
• WMUR
• Union Leader
• Backpacker

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Gould in Guatemala

This group from Gould just landed in Guatemala today to work with Safe Passage, a program with a mission to “empower the poorest, at-risk children of families working in the community of the Guatemala City Garbage Dump, by creating opportunities and fostering dignity through the power of education.” Stay tuned to the blog this week to learn more about Team Gould’s week of experiential learning, service, travel, and adventure.

Gould Students arrive for a week of service in Guatemala.

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Morning view in Antigua, Guatemala before heading to Guatemala City.

Today’s blog is written by Hayli Poisson ’17.

As my Senior 4-Point I have decided to take this trip to Guatemala to volunteer for a program called Safe Passage. It is a chance for me to learn more about the impoverished communities around the Guatemala City dump and understand what it means to work for a non-profit organization.

Today was an amazing introductory day to Guatemala City and Safe Passage. To end the day, each of us went around in a circle telling our “thorn, bud, and rose” of the day. For those of you who don’t know what that is, the thorn is your least favorite moment or a moment that you found unsettling, bud is an idea or moment that you found inspiring or want to know more about and then finally ending with the rose which was your favorite part. In today’s blog I am going to share our “thorns, buds and roses” with you!

Looking at the entrance to the dump from the school yard. The dump is 2 miles long.

Thorn:

One of the hardest parts of today was going to see the Guatemala City dump. This dump is where trash from all across Guatemala City (2 million people) comes and is dumped into a ravine. Over 2,000 people make a living sorting and selling any items of value that they find in the dump. Many of you are probably thinking of your local dump and that it may not be actually that bad, but I’m sad to say that whatever you are thinking does’t compare to the reality. Hundreds and hundreds of trash trucks come to the dump each day to pour their trash out. People are up to their knees in the trash searching for anything that may be able to be re-sold for a profit. The stench is unbearable, people are colored black from the dust and dirt and circling overhead are hundreds of vultures just waiting and spying. For me, it puts everything in perspective. We are so grateful to have a roof over our heads each day, clean running water, a bed that isn’t a floor, and food on the table. When I think about the fact that I have been begging my father to buy me an iPhone, I immediately realized that I don’t need it. I am so fortunate to have what I have and my family doesn’t have to worry about when our next meal may be. My parents have always advised me to think about what I need verses what I want, and after seeing the workers smiling and proud of the hard and honest work they are doing to survive, it all made sense.

Hanley Denning photo from google images

Bud:

Our first activity of the day was watching a documentary on the organization Safe Passage and the person who started it all, Hanley Denning. She was a woman who was inspired and motivated to educate and provide hope for the children working and living in the dump. Hanley and her team worked together with the community to understand their needs, gain their trust, and  support to educate their children and keep them out of the dump. The public schools in Guatemala are categorized as free but in reality they are required to pay for their uniform, books, lunch, all for an education that is all memorization and no solid learning. Most families that are working in the dump don’t have the ability to pay for their children to go to school, and would rather have the extra hands helping them work in the dump. Hanley decided to create a school that was completely free and enabled the kids to do activities and have attention which was something that was so rare in their world. Her vision became a reality starting out serving up to 50 students but has currently grown to 540. In January 2007, Hanley was tragically killed when a bus lost it’s brakes and collided into her car. Even though she is not present in now, her positive spirit, hope and the vision of education to help make the lives of others a better place is still present today. This moment watching the documentary and listening to her speak about her passion inspired and reassured my team and I that every person makes a difference despite that fact that each of us are only one person.

Rose:

As the day went on, we traveled around to all of the Safe Passage schools for a tour to see where we will be working later in the week.  In the afternoon, we stopped at Hanley’s Garden which was the school full of children ages 2-6. As we toured around the school we stopped in on one of the students’ hip hop inspired english classes. We watched in awe as the kids danced, laughed, smiled and jammed to the music. It was eye opening to learn that without Safe Passage, these children would be living and working in the dump. Now, they are  here they are in school, dancing, laughing and smiling. Safe Passage has given them a breather in a way, allowing them to separate from their reality. Thanks to Hanley’s vision Safe Passage is able to provide these children with an oasis and a chance to actually be a kid.

Stay tuned for tomorrows blog! It’s going to be another fun, eye opening and exciting day!

-Hayli

Safe Passage Team Gould 2016

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New student registration day will be upon us and we wanted to take a minute to give you the run down on what to expect for this very exciting day. With students coming from across the country and around the world registration day has a lot of moving parts and we are here to make it easy and informative.

Arrival: Tuesday August, 30 2016 

Mclaughlin Science Center : 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

Students will be greeted by the admissions office and walked through the science center to meet with specific departments and offices. The earlier you can arrive for this part of the day, the smoother and easier the rest of the day will go.

Students will:

• Confirm their schedule with the academic department.
• Pick up their laptop and log in information with the technology department.
• Meet with health services to review health forms and information.
• Review and confirm contact and personal information with the admissions office.
• Have their photo taken by the communications department.
• Students in the English Studies Program will check in with Program Director.
• Students in the Academic Skills Program will check in with Kristina Stevens.
• Purchase their season’s pass to Sunday River at our discounted rate.
• Students interested in Equestrian will meet with the instructor and pay the additional fee.
• Music students can meet with Jim Mclaughlin to discuss programming and sign up for private lessons.
• Pick up and keys and passcards.
• Meet with competitive On-Snow coaches.
• Sign up for laundry service with Norway Laundry.
• Hand in signed copy of the Code of Conduct, available here.
• Meet with the business office to review their student accounts.

Move in

New students will be paired with a proctor or dorm assistant who will show them to their room and help them move in.

Lunch

In Ordway Hall

New Student Assembly

1:00 p.m. in Bingham Auditorium

New Students and their families will gather in Bingham auditorium for an assembly with Head of School Matt Ruby.

Group Activity

1:30 p.m. Immediately following the assembly all new students and their families will join the faculty in a group activity on the upper field.

Parents Depart

2:00 p.m. Parents are asked to leave after the group activity as New Student Orientation gets underway.

Sit Down Dinner

5:30 p.m. Students will join their orientation leaders and proctors for a sit down dinner in Ordway Hall.

ORIENTATION GROUP MEETINGS

6:30 p.m. Groups will meet after the meal to discuss their trip and go over packing lists.

We are all very excited to start the school year. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding registration day.

– The Admissions Team

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Blog by Hayli Poisson ’17

Hola from Guatemala!

Some highlights from the day were an early morning walk through town, going to class with the Safe Passage students, bowling with Kevin, a student Ms. Andreozzi sponsors, and a cooking class where we prepared our own dinner. For today’s debrief we all were asked to choose a card from a deck that had a variety of animals, symbols, and objects on them. The card chosen should represent a significant moment from the day. Below is the card each individual student chose to represent their day!

Cards to help process and reflect on the day.

Flower:

During recess the kids were picking flowers and giving them to our team members. This connects to the act of learning english and blossoming into being a more fluent speaker.

Hot air balloon:

Everything today has been a positive upward trend similar to a hot air balloon that climbs higher into the sky.

Silhouette:

Connects to the kids and the thoughts that go through their heads.

Sunrise:

This morning a few of us watched the sunrise and saw the beauty of the city in it’s first light.

Sun:

Reminds us of the kids, their continuous positivity, happiness, and laughter.

Globe:

The way in which we communicate with people who are from a different country but we can still form relationships even without a common language.

Bald Eagle:

A question was asked about a favorite animal and the best way to communicate the answer was to draw an eagle. More fun drawing pictures continued.

Present:

That life is a gift and each person should be so grateful for all the opportunities they are presented.

Butterfly:

The process of a butterfly and how it starts as a caterpillar and grows to become a beautiful butterfly reminds us of the kids at Safe Passage. Seeing their growth as a student in the classroom, engaged in their work, asking questions about learning English, and in return teaching us Spanish.

Click on the picture to see more photos in the gallery.

Another exciting day is planned for tomorrow where we’ll spend more time at the school, work with some of the mothers and learn some new skills. Stay tuned!

-Hayli

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