<p>For all of us new Whittie parents and new Whitties who are trying to make summer plans, I was told by the Assoc Dean of Students that move-in day has indeed been changed to Wednesday, August 23, altho I notice the website isn't completely updated yet. There will be orientation events for students and parents starting the evening of the 23rd and during the following day. Parents will be firmly encouraged to make their gracious (state of shock) exits after dinner@Whitman on Thursday evening. She said that students who decide to go on a scramble (my D for one) will be returning to campus mid-day on Wednesday shortly before the dorms open. According to the 2006 Scrambles page there will be the traditional picnic for scramblers (parents invited) on the 23rd. That's everything I know. Congrats to all you fledglings (look out--lowflying nostalgia is already heading your way) who are saying "yes" to Whitman! Wildflower: thanx for the link to the "news" page, which I hadn't discovered. Looking forward to......etc.</p>
<p>The admissions office told me the Scramble return date would be Tuesday August 22 this year in an email sent on Friday April 7 in response to my question about Scramble return dates, so some conflicting information. My daughter is also planning on a Scramble, so we went ahead and booked a hotel room for Tuesday night to be safe. Perhaps we will get something more definitive at Admitted Students weekend this weekend.</p>
<p>According to Barbara Maxwell, the Assoc. Dean of Students, in years past scrambles would return, have their picnic and move into the dorms the day before the rest of the kids, but she said this year everyone would be moving into the dorms the same day. I talked to her a couple of days before you rec'd your email I think, so maybe they are rethinking. Do report back if you find anything out. Thanx.</p>
<p>Just heard back from the parents coordinator (who I had also emailed) who had the development office contact me with the following information:</p>
<p>...if your student plans to go on a scramble, the dates of
those trips are on the website at</p>
<p>Again, if you have other questions about opening week, please do not
hesitate to contact Barbara Maxwell.</p>
<p>So it sounds like the date of August 23 for scramble return is correct. They also stated the website should be updated in about a week with the correct information.</p>
<p>I will check when we go to Whitman this weekend to confirm the scramble return date and post the information here.</p>
<p>I want to go on a scramble! Oh wait, I'm not going to Whitman...</p>