<p>@mayhew: I thought so as well. I was surprised at how subtly this was released.</p>
<p>^^^Completely agree - surprising. Again, though, thank you!</p>
<p>To any returning students/parents:</p>
<p>Do dorms remain open Saturday night and Sunday night following October Family Weekend, or must the dorms be vacated? Thanks for your help with this!</p>
<p>Need help!</p>
<p>I had already purchased the tickets to fly with my kid to the school on 9/8 and planed to stay the whole weekend there. But last night I read Mr. Khanâs book and it mentioned that the parents were asked to leave by 5:45pm on the first day. Now I am wondering what I can do there for the rest of days. I thought I could set up a bank account for kid, shopping for things that he needs in the school so we donât need to bring too many stuffs from home, ectâŠ
Will anybody be able to provide detail info on what the new student will do from 9/8 to
9/11? Can I visit the kid while I am staying in Concord? When can I check him out? Appreciate!</p>
<p>kraordrawoh - Dorms remain open during parentâ weekend. Not all parents make the weekend. Many students do leave to spend time off campus with their parents on Sat and Sun nights but there are students in the dorms those nights.</p>
<p>Boynton - Your child will be busy with different orientation items such as mini classes to learn how to find classrooms and meet their teachers, bonding events with other new students, sessions with the IT department getting their email addresses, learning the SPS computers systems, a dance!, etc. Honestly, itâs best to leave campus the day you drop your child off and let your child get acclimated and meet new friends. Personally, I would encourage you not to take him off campus after the day of drop off. Those first few days are good bonding time and thinking back, my own child wouldnât have wanted to have had to worry about mom being around. If you need some site seeing ideas, let me know. :)</p>
<p>@creative: Thanks for the quick response! To Boyntonâs point about bank accounts, do you find a local bank account helps or can we manage cash availability via the school?</p>
<p>@Boynton: From our past JBS experience, Iâd definitely agree with creative1 about leaving your child to be immersed in the new environment. If you canât modify your return flight, you might want to enjoy New Hampshire. The White Mountains are lovely. Thereâs always Boston if youâd prefer the city.</p>
<p>@creative&kraordrawoh: thanks for your prompt replies! I am thinking to change my return flight as an option. </p>
<p>@creative: I would like to get some info (sightseeing and shopping) if it is not too bothered.</p>
<p>If you do have time, I would also consider driving over to the Maine Coast or into Vermont.</p>
<p>Freeport (home of LLBean) is less than 2.5 hours away by car, and Burlington, VT (on Lake Champlain) is about the same distance in the other direction.</p>
<p>In lieu of a bank account, I suggest a prepaid credit card. We have ours through USAA but I know they are available elsewhere as well. There are no fees for the one my child has. I deposit a monthly allowance and it is up to her to manage her money. When its gone its gone. In the event of an emergency (or any time you choose) you can add funds online and they are immediately available. You can also see your childâs spending history online. It can be used like a normal credit card or it can be used at an ATM to withdraw cash. The ATM on campus charges a $1.25 fee last I knew (some ATMs off-campus have higher fees) so she would withdraw enough $ to carry her for a few weeks. It has also been useful when sheâs traveled abroad. </p>
<p>In addition to the sightseeing suggestions already mentioned:
Portsmouth, NH & the NH/Maine seacoast - a little over 1 hr away. (Lobster - yum!)
Canterbury Shaker Village - 20 minutes away - I found it fascinating and they have a nice restaurant
Currier Art Museum, Manchester - 20 minutes away - A fine arts museum with a small but very nice collection</p>
<p>Depending on what might interest you, I could make more detailed recommendations on things to see/places to dine, etc.</p>
<p>There is a Bank of America in Concord, it is not really convenient, but at least it is a national chain so we linked our daughterâs account with ours so that if she needs money for something we can do an immediate transfer from our home computer.</p>
<p>I can see why if you are flying in, you may need to make a few Target runs for supplies. I stuck around when my d went up for preseason and she did her thing and I explored the town then we would do some supply runs. I think Linenâs and Things had these things that you could put under the feet of the bed to make it higher that she wanted.</p>
<p>Very helpful info! Thanks for all of you!</p>
<p>Boynton - Yes, you will want to leave let your student go and leave. I left around 6pm after doing one last trip to Lowes and Staples for a few odds and ends. I dumped them in the room and went on my way. My advise would be to get there as early as possible to check in and leave time for a run to the city to pick up things for their room. Of course the list the day before is a good idea but there is always something.</p>
<p>Ditto on what Creative1 says - My son has a bank account with USAA. It is super easy. I can scan a check to deposit anytime via my iPhone if he is in a pinch. The money he makes over the summer he puts in for his own use. The ATM fees are reimbursed. He has checks if he needs them. Super easy. I think most banks have a similar thing as long as you can deposit to it. The only exception might be if you have to exchange money etcâŠfor international students. </p>
<p>IMHO - things are better at SPS than Khanâs book might indicate⊠
It is what your child makes of it - the opportunity on so many fronts to participate and contribute to the community. I hope it is a great experience for your child.</p>
<p>From the SPS website:</p>
<p>Arrivals and Departures
7/19/2011</p>
<p>St. Paulâs School will welcome several new community members for the upcoming year.</p>
<p>Joining the faculty in the fall are Erin Ainor (college advising), Scott Bohan Â94 (director of admission), Relinde de Greef (humanities), Suzanne Ellinwood (admission), Heather Farrell (admission), Susan Forsythe (mathematics), Lauren Gold (admission), Kathryn Green (mathematics), Emily Hewitt (science), Derek Johnson (admission), Kelvin Sealey (multicultural affairs/humanities), Lawrence Smith (academic dean), Nicholas White (arts/music), Harriet Kraybill (mathematics adjunct), Samuel Crihfield (humanities teaching fellow), Mary Harbist (science teaching fellow), Rebecca Johnson (science teaching fellow), and Ayodeji Ogunnaike (humanities teaching fellow).</p>
<p>Faculty member Brian Schroyer (sabbatical  arts) will rejoin the School for the upcoming academic year.</p>
<p>Parker Chase of the mathematics division/college advising office will return to St. PaulÂs after a year spent teaching in the School Year Abroad program in Spain.</p>
<p>The School also announced a number of faculty changes and appointments. Michael Hirschfeld Â85 moves from vice rector for external affairs to Rector; humanities teacher Alisa Barnard Â94 will take on additional responsibilities as associate academic dean; Parker Chase will split his time between mathematics and college advising; Vice Rector for Faculty Candice Dale will return to the humanities classroom while Director of Admission Jada Hebra becomes the vice rector for faculty; Scott Bohan becomes director of admission; Scott Hetmiller Â81 has moved from the mathematics classroom to director of athletics in place of Liesbeth Hirschfeld, who will work alongside her husband in the Rectory; Bob Rettew Â69 moves from vice rector for academics to executive director of the Alumni Association.</p>
<p>Several faculty members also said good-bye to the School at the end of the academic year.</p>
<p>Rector Bill Matthews Â61 has retired to his home in Kennebunkport, Maine.</p>
<p>Among those also leaving Millville are Mark Bell (director of off-campus programs), John Bonhom (admission), Alberto del Pilar Â93 (admission), Joseph Donnelly (science), Yuri Francis Â95 (admission), Irene Jenkins (humanities/chaplaincy), Colin Lynch (choir director/organist), Angerine Lyons (admission), Chris Moses (college advising), and Son Nguyen (mathematics).</p>
<p>Teaching fellows Shylock Baloyi (mathematics), Courtney Jackson (humanities), and Elissa Rodman (arts) will also depart.</p>
<p>Some strong additions! The admissions team is quite different this year.</p>
<p>Separately, does anyone know which math instructors typically teach Honors Alg. II and Honors Precalc?</p>
<p>Last year Laura Hrasky taught one of the Honors Alg II classes, I donât know how many were offered. This year Mrs. Bohan is teaching one of the Honors Pre Calculus classes.</p>
<p>@Chawan: Thanks!</p>
<p>What about the family weekend in October? Thought it would give parents a chance to visit student and school but realized that students could come home. So what majority did/will do?</p>
<p>Anyone know when the Lindsay Center will be opening? The 6/1 news release said âin the fall.â I had been under the impression that the harsh winter might have delayed the opening from the beginning of the fall term, but itâs unclear to me whether thatâs actually the case.</p>
<p>Re: Lindsay Center</p>
<p>I have heard early to mid-winter now. It wonât be ready for the beginning of the school year.</p>
<p>Early to mid-winter makes sense. I was puzzled by the June 1 news item that still referenced a fall opening.</p>
<p>Housing/Roommates/Advisors are posted. For new students, it is accessible through the parents portal.</p>