<p>We’ve gone back and forth but I think we’re going to do the laundry service for this year. If she did her own laundry now it would be something she’s used to accommodating in her schedule but since she doesn’t I decided she would have enough adjustment without it. I had thought about getting the “basics” package but the full package isn’t that much more and they’ll have seated meal clothes, sweaters, etc. She’ll wash her leotards and tights for ballet herself and we’ll probably pick up a folding drying rack for those.</p>
<p>Any advice on how large (or small!) a “typical” III form single in Brewster and/or Ford might be? There’s probably nothing typical, but could use any advice before sending comfy chair/bookcase/rug/window shades to Millville only to find out they don’t fit. Feel free to PM me. Many thanks.</p>
<p>Laundry service: Our family has never chosen the laundry service and it always worked out fine. My child was always very particular about her clothes so preferred to do them herself. We live fairly close by so dry cleaning a few items was never an issue for us. I could see why laundry with dry cleaning would appeal to those from a distance. A benefit to doing your own laundry is you can do it when you want to (and it doesn’t take long) as opposed to being on the service’s schedule. </p>
<p>Gym: Some kids shower at the gym, some walk back to dorms to shower. I believe team sports can have practice clothes washed daily. Uniforms are washed by the school. </p>
<p>Sports cuts: It really varies from sport to sport. Boys’ teams tend to be much more competitive than girls’. </p>
<p>Room size: I’m not familiar with the room sizes of Brewster/Ford. Your daughter should be contacted by a prefect/big sister and perhaps that would be a good question to ask? A bookcase is provided for each room (unless she wants 2). Not sure what you have in mind for window shades but windows are covered by blinds. Be careful of what you bring for windows as it might not meet fire code regualtions.</p>
<p>@Creative1: We’re just starting to talk about BS with my S and one of the questions that does not seem to be covered is whether the dorm, and especially the gym showers (he’s a hockey player), are “gang showers.” His summer camp has shower stalls and a curtain, which he’s fine with, but he’s a little concerned about the gang shower after hockey practice scenario. Does SPS have stalls in their hockey rink/gym/dorm showers?</p>
<p>dadofviolinist: I would wait to see the room before you order any extra furniture. I am familiar with Ford rooms, and although they are decent sizes - both the singles and the doubles - must rests upon the configuration of the room itself - they are not all the same. Some rooms will have extra shelves, on top of the guaranteed bookcase. Some rooms have the room for an extra comfortable chair or extra side table - but I wouldn’t assume anything. My advice would be to play it safe, and wait until she is there, and then shop/coordinate as needed. Great to be on the quad though, with either Brewster or Ford!!</p>
<p>Hey guys, my son just got his housing information
and he was assigned a double in Drury.</p>
<p>Any information on Drury? What is a typical double room like?</p>
<p>What are the characteristics or “stereotypes” (if there be) of Drury and the other male dorms (if you can add a list of the others) in SPS?</p>
<p>Drury is an older dorm and if I remember correctly the rooms are pretty big, even for new students. It’s in a beautiful setting in the woods, and now that Kehaya is next to it it’s not as out-of-the-way as it was when I was a student. </p>
<p>At St. Paul’s dorms are near the Upper, near the classroom buildings, or near the gym. You might have two of those features but you won’t have all 3. Drury is near the Upper.</p>
<p>@ jlj1995: Hi! I am a rising V Former and will be living in Drury (affectionally known as D-House by some) for the 3rd consecutive year so I can definitely add on to the description from the previous post.</p>
<p>I think Drury is a good dorm (of course I do being that I have chosen to return to the house year after year Haha). The advisers are personable and each one has a distinct personality which usually makes interactions with them interesting (can’t think of a more descriptive word at the moment). Also, the location will greatly benefit your son if he loves to eat because Drury is the closest of dorms, excluding the ones in the Upper, to the dining hall. The walk is like a minute or so.</p>
<p>Drury is fortunate enough to have doubles that are spacious. The closests are small, but there is both a drawer and bookcase provided so that should cover everything. I would suggest that your son place his suitcases and bags under his bed if he runs out of space in his closet.</p>
<p>In terms of stereotypes, I will be honest with you. The reputation that Drury has around campus is the not the best. Some students think that Drury is isolated on “The Hill” and too far away from the academic buildings. Others think that Drury is dirty and has “weird” kids. These stereotypes, however, do not ring true for D-House. The walk from the dorm to academic buildings is roughly 5-7 minutes (more or less depending on the person). We are not isolated as we have the “Kehaya princesses” on the hill with us. Drury has a wide range of kids as every other dorm. There are “nerds”, athletes, artists, etc. all under one roof. Finally, I will admit that some of us in the house can keep our individual rooms and bathrooms a little messy. There is, however, a custodian who comes in at least four times a week and cleans our dorm for us, which is nice. With that being said, I do not want to give the impression that Drury men (what our head of house sometimes calls us) are lazy. Our advisers encourage us to clean after ourselves, and they make sure it happens by assigning dorm jobs. Dorm jobs are essentially regular house chores.</p>
<p>I hope I was clear in answering your questions! Please feel free to send me a message if you have more questions. I look forward to meeting your son next month.</p>
<p>Is it a common thing to have bikes on campus and use them to ride from class?
Also, are students allowed to return to dorms during free periods?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Ditto Sundlun’s question about bikes. My son will be in Foster, which is quite a distance from the gym, athletic fields, and meals… I think he will enjoy walking the campus, talking with friends, and being in the beautiful natural surroundings, but I can also imagine that a bike might come in handy. He would prefer to wait on this decision to see what other students are doing. Thoughts?</p>
<p>showers: The dorms do have individual showers w/curtains or doors. Not sure about the hockey rink/gym showers but I’ll ask the kids and report back. Your son can always take a shower back at the dorm if that makes him more comfortable although it might not be the most convenient if the dorm is far from the hockey rink since, in the interest of time, he’d probably go to hockey practice, shower then hit the Upper for dinner. </p>
<p>Many students do bring bikes to school but less so for getting to classes, and more for weekend excursions, getting to the boathouse (which is a hike!), etc. The benefit of walking to classes is that one of the great things about SPS is walking the paths and greeting and engaging with others during the day. (Love the no cell phone outside the dorm policy!). If you do bring a bike, bring a helmet (required by NH law and enforced by the school) and a bike lock. Bikes tend to get “borrowed”. They typically show up somewhere eventually but might not always be where you left them if unlocked. </p>
<p>As a means of transportation/recreation, longboards are becoming increasingly popular on campus. Helmets are required for those as well.</p>
<p>Reporting back on gym showers - individual stalls with curtains. Still not sure about the hockey rink but my guess would be the same set-up.</p>
<p>Any input from new on or existing parents/students on a reasonable range of spending money per week or month for student in the lower forms? Imagine the amount and what it covers varies a lot. (In my child’s case would be for snacks, incidentals, trips to town, entertainment, but not include school books or clothing.)</p>
<p>Are there any types of expenditures parents or students should be aware of?</p>
<p>Hockey rink showers: Individual stalls with curtains.
Spending money: I would say 15 to 20 dollars per week… I think it depends a lot on the kid. My child tends to be pretty thrifty, but spends in spurts, so it is a little hard to judge overall.
Yes, the students can return to dorms during free periods.
Also, I would NOT buy any extra furniture for the dorm room until you see it!!
Welcome to all the new parents and students. SPS is a really great place, and I wish all of you well in the coming year.</p>
<p>A couple more questions: My son is bringing a laptop, but should he bring a printer?
Also, looking for suggestions for foul weather footwear… Rain boots? Hiking shoes? Snow boots? What do guys normally wear?</p>
<p>Dumb question, is SPS Religious?
I know I could do a quick search but I haven’t found a stone answer yet.</p>
<p>And Indy, I think that there will be printers across campus. As for footwear, yes, rain boots and everyday shoes are the most basic you can get. You can invest in snow boots or sperry’s for special events, but if you’re looking to not spend that much money, then the basics are fine.</p>
<p>My son is bringing a laptop, but should he bring a printer?
Some kinds do but many don’t. There are printers available across campus and in the dorms to use. Added bonus is not having to worry about paper and ink. Sent my child with a printer freshman year. It didn’t return to campus the following 3 years. Some like the ease of printing in their room but my cild thought it took up scarce space in the room.</p>
<p>Also, looking for suggestions for foul weather footwear… Rain boots? Hiking shoes? Snow boots? What do guys normally wear?
2 of the more popular options - certain kids will wear one of these and not be seen in the other 
:
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[Men’s</a> Bean Boots by L.L.Bean, 8": Winter Boots | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean](<a href=“Men's 8" L.L.Bean Boots: The Original Duck Boot”>http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/31179?feat=506763-GN2&page=men-s-l-l-bean-boots-8&attrValue_0=Tan/brown&productId=197756)</p>
<p>is SPS Religious?
SPS is affiliated with the Episcopal church but the majority of the student body is not Episcopal. Here’s some info: [St</a>. Paul’s School ~ Overview](<a href=“http://www.sps.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=5824]St”>http://www.sps.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=5824)</p>
<p>As far as spending money, my son goes through about $10-$20 per week, but we send him food on a pretty regular basis. The kids like to go to Tuck and hang out, and they snack while they’re there. The more food you can send, the better (pop tarts, gatorade powder, oreos, etc…).
My wife and I sent him there with $500 and told him to figure out a budget. He did just fine.</p>
<p>I think Creative1 answered a bunch of questions in his/her last post - all very accurately.
You don’t need a printer
Bean boots rule
Religious but not overly so</p>
<p>Poking around on the website I found the link to the weekly menu. This should be a good thing to give DD all kinds of grief about:</p>
<p><a href=“http://millville.sps.edu/allaccess/documents/foodservice/menu.pdf[/url]”>http://millville.sps.edu/allaccess/documents/foodservice/menu.pdf</a></p>