Week of Welcome 2014!
Week of Welcome 2014! Saint Andrew’s School is pleased to welcome you to the Resident Life community! This week will provide new students and their parents with important resources and information to help ease the transition to a new school. During Welcome Week, events are scheduled for both students and parents, so please read this schedule carefully. Students are expected to attend all listed programs that are marked with a . Students are permitted to stay off-campus on Saturday evening but must return for Sunday evening programs, but please notify the Residence Heads or Mrs. Swindle/Ms. Herman. S=student program P= parent program Please understand that we are unable to welcome students to campus prior to August 14. Students who are travelling unaccompanied by parents need to send flight information to us by August 8. We will send you details of your airport transportation beginning on August 10. The Resident Family Welcome Station is located in the Richman-Aker Student Commons. The Resident Family Welcome Station will be staffed with helpful students each day. On Move-In Day you need to go there first to learn your room assignment; get your key; give paperwork to the nurses; meet resident life staff; and learn about medical transportation.
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Thursday, August 14 P
New Resident Student Arrival and Move-In – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
(S/P)
Richman-Aker Student Commons
Transportation to GET MED for physicals – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
(S/P)
Behind the Richman-Aker Student Commons
ü Welcome Chapel and Family Dinner – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
(S/P)
Chapel of Saint Andrew
For Parents: Academic and Upper School Resources – 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons
ü Student Computer and Wifi System Log In Orientation – 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm Students will be escorted to the Henderson Hall Labs by the Prefects
ü FIRST NIGHT PROGRAM – 9:00 pm
(S)
Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons
ü Check in at both residence halls and get rest for your placement tests (S) New students are required to stay on campus this evening!
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Friday, August 15 Parents – Today is a great day to visit the Campus Bookstore and establish a student account or the Business Office for other services. Have questions? The Resident Family Welcome Station will be open in the Crangi Alumni Foyer, Richman-Aker Student Commons from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm. Stop by and our helpful student leaders will assist you!
ü Breakfast at 7:30 am and Placement Testing - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm – (S) Siegel Family Student Center Students may leave campus with their parents when they are finished or between tests.
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Prefects will take you to placement testing at 7:30 am from the Mariani Great Hall, Richman~Aker Student Commons – ALL PLACEMENT TESTING WILL BE IN THE SCHMIDT SCIENCE CENTER, Siegel Family Student Center
ü Meeting for New Resident Parents – 9:00 am Saint Andrew’s Room Richman-Aker Student Commons This is an important meeting that outlines critical rules and procedures. Please make every effort to attend this meeting.
“Roots and Wings”- Helping your student thrive away from home – (P) A panel of student leaders and House Parents will offer helpful suggestions - 10:00 am Saint Andrew’s Room, Richman-Aker Student Commons
Casual Lunch for Resident Parents and Students – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons No programming is scheduled. Feel free to eat at any time in between placement tests or travel off campus for lunch.
Introduction to College Guidance at SAS – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - (S/P) Saint Andrew’s Room, Richman-Aker Student Commons
Shopping Trip for Room Supplies to Town Center Mall and Super Target 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Leaving from behind the Richman-Aker Student Commons - (S/P )
Casual Dinner for Resident Life Community – 5:30 pm- (S/P) Mariani Great Hall, Richman~Aker Student Commons
ü Required Evening Adventure for New Resident Students, Leaders, and House Parents – 6:00 pm - (S ) We will meet in Mariani Great Hall first!
Saturday, August 16 16
New students may spend Saturday and Sunday off campus with family! Students must return by Sunday evening at 5:00 pm. Students must sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus, including travel with family. Resident Family Welcome Station will be open in the Crangi Alumni Foyer, Richman-Aker Student Commons from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Stop by and our helpful student leaders will assist you!
Early Morning Meet Up - 9:30 am - (S) Awake and want to exercise or take a walking tour of campus? Meet student leaders lakeside at the Richman-Aker Student Commons. Fitness Center will be open / Campus walking tour available. Parents are welcome to join the walking tour! Granola bars and water bottles available.
Brunch – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Mariani Great Hall Enjoy breakfast and lunch food. Parents welcome! Sawgrass Outlet Mall Shopping Trip for Students and Parents Leaving from the Resident Life Office at 12:00 pm
VAN RUNS TO MALL, CONTAINER STORE, TARGET, OFFICE DEPOT, GROCERY STORE Vans leave from the Resident Life Office at 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm
HOT SPOTS Tour - Meet up – 2:00 pm (S) This tour of student favorites will help you know your way around Boca, including a stop for a treat! Meet student leaders behind the Richman-Aker Student Commons Afternoon Snacks – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm – John & Margaret Mary Shuff Student Center, Richman~Aker Student Commons
Dinner – 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm – Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons DELRAY BEACH MARKETPLACE TRIP - 6:45 pm Meet up in the Shuff Student Center – Vans leave from the Resident Life Office See a movie, print photos from the week at FotoBar, have dinner…. BOARD GAMES AND SNACKS in the Mariani Great Hall – 11:00 pm to 12:30 am 12:30 am – Check in at the Residence Halls
Sunday, August 17 17
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
RETURNING RESIDENT STUDENTS MAY ARRIVE ANYTIME TODAY! Room keys available from Welcome Center-security Sign outs in the Resident Life Office, Richman-Aker Student Commons New students must be back by 5:00 pm! Brunch – 11:00 am 12:00 pm, Mariani Great Hall
Two great destinations: Choose from a trip to Aventura Mall or Delray Beach Leaving from behind Richman-Aker Student Commons Chipotle /Starbucks Meet up- 2:00 pm – (S) Meet student leaders (behind the Richman-Aker Student Commons) for a trip to two favorite food destinations! You will pay for your food! Van runs to Town Center Mall and Publix – 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm Vans leave from the Resident Life Office
P PALS and New Student Dinner program– 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – (S) Join the House Parents and PALS for a new student program Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons
Dinner in the Mariani Great Hall – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
P Evening Surprise Trip - required for House Parents, Student Leaders and New Students, returning students welcome! Leaving from behind Richman-Aker Student Commons
Super Target Van Run (Swindle Team) – 7:30 pm Check in at the Residence Halls after evening surprise! (Swindle Team on duty from 7:00 pm until 11:30 pm)
Monday, August 18 18
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
RETURNING RESIDENT STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE TODAY! Bagel Breakfast in the Shuff Student Center, 8:30 am to 10:00 am Richman-Aker Student Commons
Casual Lunch in the Mariani Great Hall – 11:30 pm to 12:30 pm
P New Upper School Student Registration – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm – (S/P) Roberts Theater Van Runs to Publix and the Town Center Mall! – 4:00 pm Dinner in the Mariani Great Hall – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Van Runs to Super Target, Publix, and the Mall – 7:00 pm
Movie Night- 6:30 pm- see list of movies at dinner!
P 11:00 pm to Midnight – Snacks and Check in at the Residence Halls – make sure that you find the faculty member to check in!
Tuesday, August 19 19
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
Sleep late… brunch and lunch food from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Mariani Great Hall
P Network Experience - required for House Parents, Student Leaders and New Students, returning students welcome! Get experience with our new Resident Life networks… you will be choosing an afternoon activity. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Local Van Runs for returning students: 12:30 pm Super Target Trip: 3:30 pm Local Van Runs: 4:15 pm Informal Dinner – 6:00 pm – Mariani Great Hall - Casual attire
P Residence Hall Meetings with House Parents - 7:00 pm REQUIRED for all STUDENTS!
Tuesday, August 19 19
H2O BASH POOL PARTY at the Reid Family Pool, 8:30 pm until 10:00 pm Enjoy swimming or just have fun with friends!
PCheck in at the Residence Halls, 10:40 pm – make sure that you find the faculty member to check in!
PLights out at 11:00 pm (Grades 9-11)/ 11:30 pm (Seniors) Wednesday, August 20 20
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
PReturning Students Register and Classes Begin for all students Van runs: 3:30 pm – leaving from the Resident Life Office After dinner van runs, 7:00 pm with the Jacobs Team
Thursday, August 21 21
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
Van runs: 4:15 pm – leaving from the Resident Life Office
PPALS group meetings- 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm- Mariani Great Hall P 1st night of Study Hall! (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.) ü Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24 Blast Off Weekend - No overnights! Required programming on Friday, August 22 at 9:00 pm, Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday evening, August 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (Beginning at dinner!)
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Thursday, August 14 P
New Resident Student Arrival and Move-In – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
(S/P)
Richman-Aker Student Commons
Transportation to GET MED for physicals – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
(S/P)
Behind the Richman-Aker Student Commons
ü Welcome Chapel and Family Dinner – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
(S/P)
Chapel of Saint Andrew
For Parents: Academic and Upper School Resources – 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons
ü Student Computer and Wifi System Log In Orientation – 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm Students will be escorted to the Henderson Hall Labs by the Prefects
ü FIRST NIGHT PROGRAM – 9:00 pm
(S)
Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons
ü Check in at both residence halls and get rest for your placement tests (S) New students are required to stay on campus this evening!
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Friday, August 15 Parents – Today is a great day to visit the Campus Bookstore and establish a student account or the Business Office for other services. Have questions? The Resident Family Welcome Station will be open in the Crangi Alumni Foyer, Richman-Aker Student Commons from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm. Stop by and our helpful student leaders will assist you!
ü Breakfast at 7:30 am and Placement Testing - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm – (S) Siegel Family Student Center Students may leave campus with their parents when they are finished or between tests.
ü
Prefects will take you to placement testing at 7:30 am from the Mariani Great Hall, Richman~Aker Student Commons – ALL PLACEMENT TESTING WILL BE IN THE SCHMIDT SCIENCE CENTER, Siegel Family Student Center
ü Meeting for New Resident Parents – 9:00 am Saint Andrew’s Room Richman-Aker Student Commons This is an important meeting that outlines critical rules and procedures. Please make every effort to attend this meeting.
“Roots and Wings”- Helping your student thrive away from home – (P) A panel of student leaders and House Parents will offer helpful suggestions - 10:00 am Saint Andrew’s Room, Richman-Aker Student Commons
Casual Lunch for Resident Parents and Students – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons No programming is scheduled. Feel free to eat at any time in between placement tests or travel off campus for lunch.
Introduction to College Guidance at SAS – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - (S/P) Saint Andrew’s Room, Richman-Aker Student Commons
Shopping Trip for Room Supplies to Town Center Mall and Super Target 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Leaving from behind the Richman-Aker Student Commons - (S/P )
Casual Dinner for Resident Life Community – 5:30 pm- (S/P) Mariani Great Hall, Richman~Aker Student Commons
ü Required Evening Adventure for New Resident Students, Leaders, and House Parents – 6:00 pm - (S ) We will meet in Mariani Great Hall first!
Saturday, August 16 16
New students may spend Saturday and Sunday off campus with family! Students must return by Sunday evening at 5:00 pm. Students must sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus, including travel with family. Resident Family Welcome Station will be open in the Crangi Alumni Foyer, Richman-Aker Student Commons from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Stop by and our helpful student leaders will assist you!
Early Morning Meet Up - 9:30 am - (S) Awake and want to exercise or take a walking tour of campus? Meet student leaders lakeside at the Richman-Aker Student Commons. Fitness Center will be open / Campus walking tour available. Parents are welcome to join the walking tour! Granola bars and water bottles available.
Brunch – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Mariani Great Hall Enjoy breakfast and lunch food. Parents welcome! Sawgrass Outlet Mall Shopping Trip for Students and Parents Leaving from the Resident Life Office at 12:00 pm
VAN RUNS TO MALL, CONTAINER STORE, TARGET, OFFICE DEPOT, GROCERY STORE Vans leave from the Resident Life Office at 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm
HOT SPOTS Tour - Meet up – 2:00 pm (S) This tour of student favorites will help you know your way around Boca, including a stop for a treat! Meet student leaders behind the Richman-Aker Student Commons Afternoon Snacks – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm – John & Margaret Mary Shuff Student Center, Richman~Aker Student Commons
Dinner – 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm – Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons DELRAY BEACH MARKETPLACE TRIP - 6:45 pm Meet up in the Shuff Student Center – Vans leave from the Resident Life Office See a movie, print photos from the week at FotoBar, have dinner…. BOARD GAMES AND SNACKS in the Mariani Great Hall – 11:00 pm to 12:30 am 12:30 am – Check in at the Residence Halls
Sunday, August 17 17
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
RETURNING RESIDENT STUDENTS MAY ARRIVE ANYTIME TODAY! Room keys available from Welcome Center-security Sign outs in the Resident Life Office, Richman-Aker Student Commons New students must be back by 5:00 pm! Brunch – 11:00 am 12:00 pm, Mariani Great Hall
Two great destinations: Choose from a trip to Aventura Mall or Delray Beach Leaving from behind Richman-Aker Student Commons Chipotle /Starbucks Meet up- 2:00 pm – (S) Meet student leaders (behind the Richman-Aker Student Commons) for a trip to two favorite food destinations! You will pay for your food! Van runs to Town Center Mall and Publix – 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm Vans leave from the Resident Life Office
P PALS and New Student Dinner program– 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – (S) Join the House Parents and PALS for a new student program Mariani Great Hall, Richman-Aker Student Commons
Dinner in the Mariani Great Hall – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
P Evening Surprise Trip - required for House Parents, Student Leaders and New Students, returning students welcome! Leaving from behind Richman-Aker Student Commons
Super Target Van Run (Swindle Team) – 7:30 pm Check in at the Residence Halls after evening surprise! (Swindle Team on duty from 7:00 pm until 11:30 pm)
Monday, August 18 18
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
RETURNING RESIDENT STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE TODAY! Bagel Breakfast in the Shuff Student Center, 8:30 am to 10:00 am Richman-Aker Student Commons
Casual Lunch in the Mariani Great Hall – 11:30 pm to 12:30 pm
P New Upper School Student Registration – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm – (S/P) Roberts Theater Van Runs to Publix and the Town Center Mall! – 4:00 pm Dinner in the Mariani Great Hall – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Van Runs to Super Target, Publix, and the Mall – 7:00 pm
Movie Night- 6:30 pm- see list of movies at dinner!
P 11:00 pm to Midnight – Snacks and Check in at the Residence Halls – make sure that you find the faculty member to check in!
Tuesday, August 19 19
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
Sleep late… brunch and lunch food from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Mariani Great Hall
P Network Experience - required for House Parents, Student Leaders and New Students, returning students welcome! Get experience with our new Resident Life networks… you will be choosing an afternoon activity. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Local Van Runs for returning students: 12:30 pm Super Target Trip: 3:30 pm Local Van Runs: 4:15 pm Informal Dinner – 6:00 pm – Mariani Great Hall - Casual attire
P Residence Hall Meetings with House Parents - 7:00 pm REQUIRED for all STUDENTS!
Tuesday, August 19 19
H2O BASH POOL PARTY at the Reid Family Pool, 8:30 pm until 10:00 pm Enjoy swimming or just have fun with friends!
PCheck in at the Residence Halls, 10:40 pm – make sure that you find the faculty member to check in!
PLights out at 11:00 pm (Grades 9-11)/ 11:30 pm (Seniors) Wednesday, August 20 20
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
PReturning Students Register and Classes Begin for all students Van runs: 3:30 pm – leaving from the Resident Life Office After dinner van runs, 7:00 pm with the Jacobs Team
Thursday, August 21 21
(Remember to sign out in the Resident Life Office if you are leaving campus!)
Van runs: 4:15 pm – leaving from the Resident Life Office
PPALS group meetings- 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm- Mariani Great Hall P 1st night of Study Hall! (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.) ü Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24 Blast Off Weekend - No overnights! Required programming on Friday, August 22 at 9:00 pm, Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday evening, August 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (Beginning at dinner!)
