Wednesday, August 17
6:00 PM –6:30 PMCampus Tours (optional)St. Mary’s Courtyard
6:30 PM – 7:30 PMMiddle School Family Gathering (optional)St. Mary’s Courtyard
While this event is primarily intended as an opportunity for new families to ask any questions and for new students to become more comfortable on campus, all Middle School families are welcome to attend. In addition to teachers and administrators, representatives of the Parents’ Council will be on hand. There will be snacks, but dinner will NOT be served.
Saturday, August 20
Please bring school supplies to place in locker and a small backpack containing a bathing suit, a towel and a water bottle.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AMCoffee Gathering (optional)McCrory Lobby
9:30 AM – 10:00 AMMiddle School Students & Parents MeetingMcCrory Hall
Welcome by Marion Knoll, Head of Middle School.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AMMiddle School Parent and Student Advisory Group MeetingsVarious Locations
10:30 AM – 11:00 AMMiddle School Parents remain with AdvisorsVarious Locations
10:30 AM – NoonMiddle School Student Orientation Activities including Lockers and Photos
11:00 AM – 11:15 AMHead of School Address to ParentsSpencer Room
Following these remarks, you have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with opportunities, services, and offices on campus (see reverse), and attend the Parents’ Reception as your schedule allows. Parents are free to depart at any time and are encouraged to depart by 1:00 PM.
11:15 AM – NoonParents’ ReceptionAyres House
Head of School Karl Sjolund and his wife, Susan, welcome you to their home. Representatives from the Parents’ Council will also be on hand.
Noon – 1:00 PMMiddle School Student CookoutWade Hall Patio
1:00 PM – 4:15 PMAll-School Gathering and Orientation ActivitiesMcCrory Hall
4:15 PMPick Up Middle School StudentsGym Parking Lot
MONday, August 22
8:00 AMSchool BeginsSt. Andrew’s Chapel
on Saturday, parents are encouragedto visitthese areas to learn about various opportunities, offices, and services on campus. (see map).
Open 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM
Afternoon ProgramsAgee Library
Athletic Director Rob Zeitler and Afternoon Program Coordinator Burki Gladstone are available to answer any questions you may have about our Afternoon Program.
Private Music & Dance Lessons and Sewanee Symphony Orchestra ParticipationAgee Library
Our performing arts faculty will be available to answer any questions about scheduling private music lessons, dance lessons, and our participation in the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra.
Open 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM
Academic Support, Tutoring, Academic AccelerationLearning Resources Center
Learning Resource Coordinator Malia Carlos welcomes you to discuss any special needs your child may have for academic support or additional challenge.
Billing, Allowances, Activity Fees, & School StoreBusiness Office & Lion’s Den
The Business Office staff is available to say hello and to answer questions about tuition billing, allowances, activity fees, and books.Stop by our school store to purchase SAS gear or school supplies.
Health Concerns, Medications, etc. Health Clinic
Our nurses, Melissa Gilliam and Cheryl Lankhaar, welcome any parents who would like to discuss their child’s health concerns or would simply like to meet our Health Clinic staff.
Tech TrainingTechnology Lab
Technology Coordinator Jaime Cleek will answer questions about your child’s technology needs and help you learn to use Renweb and subscribe to SASweb calendars.