January 2016 Communication Dear Class of 2016 Parents
January 2016 Communication Dear Class of 2016 Parents:
January 26, 2016
The month of February marks the traditional start of events that lead up to Commencement. The much-‐‑anticipated countdown to Commencement begins with the 100 Days Dinner on February 29 when the senior class and selected faculty will travel to Mill Falls in Meredith. A formal occasion, the 100 Days Dinner will allow seniors a chance to take time out from the normal, hectic Tilton pace and listen to student-‐‑elected speakers Ryan Freker and Gabby Hunter provide reflections on their time at Tilton, as well as hear from 2015 graduate Nathan Terry. The dinner will give our seniors the opportunity to talk about the upcoming three months. In anticipation of the final months of the year, I want to provide you with some basic information about end-‐‑of-‐‑year activities so you can make appropriate plans. Our seniors will finish their last academic and athletic commitments on Tuesday, May 24. All seniors will participate in the annual Senior Class Trip, which takes them off campus from Wednesday, May 25 through Friday, morning, May 27. On Friday evening, May 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., we will host a Senior Dinner to which all seniors and their parents or guests (maximum two guests per student, per household) are invited. Following the conclusion of dinner, the Baccalaureate Service will be held at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the Fred Andrew Smart Chapel. All Tilton School will hold its 171st Commencement on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Commencement is typically held outdoors on the Quad in front of Pfeiffer Dormitory, and a luncheon immediately follows the ceremony. Commencement is open to all guests, even if it is held indoors (the MARC gymnasium). Enclosed in this envelope you will find four complimentary Commencement announcements. A limited number of additional Commencement announcements are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Ally Goddard at [email protected] or 603.286.1743 if you would like to request more. On the back of this letter you will find a schedule of events. Enclosed for your convenience is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the seniors’ end-‐‑of-‐‑year activities and Commencement day details, along with a list of local hotels and restaurants. In mid-‐‑March you will receive an email with additional detailed information about end-‐‑of-‐‑year activities from Director of Engagement & Events Ally Goddard. Please be aware that a $260 charge for all Commencement week activities was made to each seniors’ RAM account this fall. It is a thrilling time here on campus as we enter the final months of senior year, but it can also be stressful for you and your senior. Please expect a great deal of emotion as we approach Commencement and never hesitate to reach out to your senior's advisor if you have concerns. Should you have any questions about our end of year activities, please contact Ally Goddard or me with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in May! Sincerely,
Peter C. Saliba, P’17, ’19, ‘19 Head of School
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February 2016 Communication Greetings Class of 2016 Parents, The time has arrived to start thinking about the end of the year and Commencement! Below is information concerning Senior Dinner, Baccalaureate, Commencement and Yearbook. COMMENCEMENT Save the Dates: Senior Dinner May 27, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. under the tent on the Quad. Each senior is allowed to bring two guests. Please R.S.V.P. to Director of Engagement & Events Ally Goddard [email protected] or 603.286.1743. Baccalaureate May 27, 2016 @ appx. 8:00 p.m. (at the conclusion of Senior Dinner) in the Fred A. Smart Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Commencement May 28, 2016 @ 10:00 a.m. on the Quad (inside the MARC if there is inclement weather). All are welcome to attend. International Visas For those parents traveling from outside of the United States, you will be receiving visa letters via email in the next week. Additionally, students will be given a paper copy before the Winter Break to bring home. Commencement Announcements Parents of domestic students will be receiving four Commencement announcements in the mail along with additional Commencement information in January. International students are welcome to pick up their four announcements from my office. If you would like additional announcements, please contact me. I have a limited supply of extra announcements and will distribute them on a first come, first serve basis. Additional Information Additional information will be provided to you as we get closer to May. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me [email protected] or 603.286.1743. There is also FAQ that can answer some of the frequent questions. YEARBOOK Support your student and their 2016 Yearbook! This is your opportunity to express pride, love and congratulations to your soon-to-be Tilton graduate. A personal ad in our Tilton Tower Yearbook will be remembered for life. Follow the steps listed below to send a congratulatory message to your graduate or to enhance their yearbook.
1. Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com to purchase your ad and any other book enhancements. Your yearbook ID code is 11670616. 2. Choose 'Purchase an advertisement for a student'. You do not need to purchase a yearbook because ALL graduating seniors will receive a copy of the Tilton Tower Yearbook. You will be able at this point to choose and full, half, or quarter page ad. 2. Once you have paid for your ad, an email will be sent to you confirming your purchase AND an invitation from the publishing company, Lifetouch, to create an account to build your ad online. 3. Follow the steps outlined on the Lifetouch ad builder software to build your ad and make sure you are using high resolution images (try to avoid pulling photos off the internet and social media applications to ensure the highest print quality). 4. The Tilton Tower staff will review your ad and inform you of any concerns via email. Once approved by the staff, your ad will be added to the yearbook program and will be ready for print. 5. Don’t see what you are looking for? Create your own camera ready ad of your choosing and email it to yearbook advisor Michele Musto. It is imperative that your file is high resolution (300 dpi or higher and follow the correct page dimensions listed below).
Costs: Full page Ad 8 w X 10 h inches $250 Half page Ad 5 h X 7.5 w inches $150 Quarter page AD3.5 w X 5 h inches $100 6. If you have any questions regarding the Yearbook, please contact Michele Musto at [email protected] or 603.545.7982. Thank you, Ally Goddard Director of Engagement & Events
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March 2016 Communication Greetings Parents, I look forward to welcoming you to campus at the end of May for the Commencement celebration. In anticipation of the end of the year, I wanted to provide you with dates and details to help you prepare your plans and arrangements. Memorial Day weekend is a busy time in the Lakes Region area, we suggest you make you overnight accommodations as soon as possible. Click here for a list of local inns, restaurants and hotels. When booking, make sure you mention that you are attending Tilton School's Commencement, many establishments offer a discount. SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 through FRIDAY, MAY 27 Senior Trip: Our seniors will depart campus late morning and head to the New England Outdoor Center on the Kennebec River in Maine, returning to campus on Friday at about noon. Please note that attendance on the Senior Trip is mandatory. FRIDAY, MAY 27 1:00 p.m. — Moving Up Ceremony: After underclassmen finish their last day of classes and the seniors return from their trip, the whole school gathers in the Fred Andrew Smart Chapel for the annual Moving Up Ceremony. 2:00 p.m. — Commencement Rehearsal: Commencement rehearsal is mandatory for all students. All students are required to be at Tilton School’s Commencement and this rehearsal prepares students for the occasion. At the conclusion of rehearsal, the seniors will be dismissed to prepare for the Senior Dinner. 6:30 p.m. — Senior Dinner: The formal dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. under the tent on the Quad. Due to a limited number of seats, graduates are only allowed to have two guests per household for this dinner. We ask that you contact the Engagement & Events Office at [email protected] or 603.286.1743 with your R.S.V.P. prior to May 10. 8:30 p.m. — Baccalaureate Service: Following dinner, all family members and guests are welcome to join us at our Baccalaureate Service in the Fred Andrew Smart Chapel. This is a Tilton School tradiation not to be missed! 10:00 p.m. — All-School Celebration: As the Baccalaureate Service comes to an end, our underclass students will be returning from their off-campus trips and join our seniors and postgraduates for a celebration featuring fun and food from 10:00 p.m. to midnight in the MARC. At the end of the night, we expect all boarding students to return to their respective dormitories for a good night’s sleep in anticipation of Commencement the next day. Day students must depart campus at this time. We do not allow day students to stay overnight on campus nor boarders to stay overnight with day students or parents on this evening. The purpose of this event is to provide an informal closing to the school year that is simple, low-key and most importantly, safe. Parents, please support our work in keeping our children safe by fully supporting the expectations of the school. SATURDAY, MAY 28 10:00 a.m. — Commencement: On Commencement day, we ask our students to be dressed formally and appropriately for the occasion. Males are expected to wear a dresscollared shirt, ties, dress pants and dress shoes, and females should be attired in dresses or dress slacks with appropriate dress shoes. Students report to the MARC at8:30 a.m. for preparation, including a senior class picture. The Commencement Procession begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Following Commencement, everyone is invited to a buffet luncheon under the Commencement Tent on the Quad.
3:00 p.m. — All Seniors Depart Campus: Seniors say their farewells and leave campus by 3:00 p.m. It is hard to believe the 2015-2016 school year is coming to a close. We look forward to your arrival on campus to share these special moments with your children. As always, if you have any additional questions on the weekend, please feel free to contact the Engagements & Events Office at 603.286.1743. For additional information, please visit the Commencement page on the website at www.tiltonschool.org/commencement. Sincerely, Ally Goddard Director of Engagement & Events
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January 26, 2016
The month of February marks the traditional start of events that lead up to Commencement. The much-‐‑anticipated countdown to Commencement begins with the 100 Days Dinner on February 29 when the senior class and selected faculty will travel to Mill Falls in Meredith. A formal occasion, the 100 Days Dinner will allow seniors a chance to take time out from the normal, hectic Tilton pace and listen to student-‐‑elected speakers Ryan Freker and Gabby Hunter provide reflections on their time at Tilton, as well as hear from 2015 graduate Nathan Terry. The dinner will give our seniors the opportunity to talk about the upcoming three months. In anticipation of the final months of the year, I want to provide you with some basic information about end-‐‑of-‐‑year activities so you can make appropriate plans. Our seniors will finish their last academic and athletic commitments on Tuesday, May 24. All seniors will participate in the annual Senior Class Trip, which takes them off campus from Wednesday, May 25 through Friday, morning, May 27. On Friday evening, May 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., we will host a Senior Dinner to which all seniors and their parents or guests (maximum two guests per student, per household) are invited. Following the conclusion of dinner, the Baccalaureate Service will be held at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the Fred Andrew Smart Chapel. All Tilton School will hold its 171st Commencement on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Commencement is typically held outdoors on the Quad in front of Pfeiffer Dormitory, and a luncheon immediately follows the ceremony. Commencement is open to all guests, even if it is held indoors (the MARC gymnasium). Enclosed in this envelope you will find four complimentary Commencement announcements. A limited number of additional Commencement announcements are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Ally Goddard at [email protected] or 603.286.1743 if you would like to request more. On the back of this letter you will find a schedule of events. Enclosed for your convenience is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the seniors’ end-‐‑of-‐‑year activities and Commencement day details, along with a list of local hotels and restaurants. In mid-‐‑March you will receive an email with additional detailed information about end-‐‑of-‐‑year activities from Director of Engagement & Events Ally Goddard. Please be aware that a $260 charge for all Commencement week activities was made to each seniors’ RAM account this fall. It is a thrilling time here on campus as we enter the final months of senior year, but it can also be stressful for you and your senior. Please expect a great deal of emotion as we approach Commencement and never hesitate to reach out to your senior's advisor if you have concerns. Should you have any questions about our end of year activities, please contact Ally Goddard or me with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in May! Sincerely,
Peter C. Saliba, P’17, ’19, ‘19 Head of School
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February 2016 Communication Greetings Class of 2016 Parents, The time has arrived to start thinking about the end of the year and Commencement! Below is information concerning Senior Dinner, Baccalaureate, Commencement and Yearbook. COMMENCEMENT Save the Dates: Senior Dinner May 27, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. under the tent on the Quad. Each senior is allowed to bring two guests. Please R.S.V.P. to Director of Engagement & Events Ally Goddard [email protected] or 603.286.1743. Baccalaureate May 27, 2016 @ appx. 8:00 p.m. (at the conclusion of Senior Dinner) in the Fred A. Smart Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Commencement May 28, 2016 @ 10:00 a.m. on the Quad (inside the MARC if there is inclement weather). All are welcome to attend. International Visas For those parents traveling from outside of the United States, you will be receiving visa letters via email in the next week. Additionally, students will be given a paper copy before the Winter Break to bring home. Commencement Announcements Parents of domestic students will be receiving four Commencement announcements in the mail along with additional Commencement information in January. International students are welcome to pick up their four announcements from my office. If you would like additional announcements, please contact me. I have a limited supply of extra announcements and will distribute them on a first come, first serve basis. Additional Information Additional information will be provided to you as we get closer to May. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me [email protected] or 603.286.1743. There is also FAQ that can answer some of the frequent questions. YEARBOOK Support your student and their 2016 Yearbook! This is your opportunity to express pride, love and congratulations to your soon-to-be Tilton graduate. A personal ad in our Tilton Tower Yearbook will be remembered for life. Follow the steps listed below to send a congratulatory message to your graduate or to enhance their yearbook.
1. Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com to purchase your ad and any other book enhancements. Your yearbook ID code is 11670616. 2. Choose 'Purchase an advertisement for a student'. You do not need to purchase a yearbook because ALL graduating seniors will receive a copy of the Tilton Tower Yearbook. You will be able at this point to choose and full, half, or quarter page ad. 2. Once you have paid for your ad, an email will be sent to you confirming your purchase AND an invitation from the publishing company, Lifetouch, to create an account to build your ad online. 3. Follow the steps outlined on the Lifetouch ad builder software to build your ad and make sure you are using high resolution images (try to avoid pulling photos off the internet and social media applications to ensure the highest print quality). 4. The Tilton Tower staff will review your ad and inform you of any concerns via email. Once approved by the staff, your ad will be added to the yearbook program and will be ready for print. 5. Don’t see what you are looking for? Create your own camera ready ad of your choosing and email it to yearbook advisor Michele Musto. It is imperative that your file is high resolution (300 dpi or higher and follow the correct page dimensions listed below).
Costs: Full page Ad 8 w X 10 h inches $250 Half page Ad 5 h X 7.5 w inches $150 Quarter page AD3.5 w X 5 h inches $100 6. If you have any questions regarding the Yearbook, please contact Michele Musto at [email protected] or 603.545.7982. Thank you, Ally Goddard Director of Engagement & Events
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March 2016 Communication Greetings Parents, I look forward to welcoming you to campus at the end of May for the Commencement celebration. In anticipation of the end of the year, I wanted to provide you with dates and details to help you prepare your plans and arrangements. Memorial Day weekend is a busy time in the Lakes Region area, we suggest you make you overnight accommodations as soon as possible. Click here for a list of local inns, restaurants and hotels. When booking, make sure you mention that you are attending Tilton School's Commencement, many establishments offer a discount. SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 through FRIDAY, MAY 27 Senior Trip: Our seniors will depart campus late morning and head to the New England Outdoor Center on the Kennebec River in Maine, returning to campus on Friday at about noon. Please note that attendance on the Senior Trip is mandatory. FRIDAY, MAY 27 1:00 p.m. — Moving Up Ceremony: After underclassmen finish their last day of classes and the seniors return from their trip, the whole school gathers in the Fred Andrew Smart Chapel for the annual Moving Up Ceremony. 2:00 p.m. — Commencement Rehearsal: Commencement rehearsal is mandatory for all students. All students are required to be at Tilton School’s Commencement and this rehearsal prepares students for the occasion. At the conclusion of rehearsal, the seniors will be dismissed to prepare for the Senior Dinner. 6:30 p.m. — Senior Dinner: The formal dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. under the tent on the Quad. Due to a limited number of seats, graduates are only allowed to have two guests per household for this dinner. We ask that you contact the Engagement & Events Office at [email protected] or 603.286.1743 with your R.S.V.P. prior to May 10. 8:30 p.m. — Baccalaureate Service: Following dinner, all family members and guests are welcome to join us at our Baccalaureate Service in the Fred Andrew Smart Chapel. This is a Tilton School tradiation not to be missed! 10:00 p.m. — All-School Celebration: As the Baccalaureate Service comes to an end, our underclass students will be returning from their off-campus trips and join our seniors and postgraduates for a celebration featuring fun and food from 10:00 p.m. to midnight in the MARC. At the end of the night, we expect all boarding students to return to their respective dormitories for a good night’s sleep in anticipation of Commencement the next day. Day students must depart campus at this time. We do not allow day students to stay overnight on campus nor boarders to stay overnight with day students or parents on this evening. The purpose of this event is to provide an informal closing to the school year that is simple, low-key and most importantly, safe. Parents, please support our work in keeping our children safe by fully supporting the expectations of the school. SATURDAY, MAY 28 10:00 a.m. — Commencement: On Commencement day, we ask our students to be dressed formally and appropriately for the occasion. Males are expected to wear a dresscollared shirt, ties, dress pants and dress shoes, and females should be attired in dresses or dress slacks with appropriate dress shoes. Students report to the MARC at8:30 a.m. for preparation, including a senior class picture. The Commencement Procession begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Following Commencement, everyone is invited to a buffet luncheon under the Commencement Tent on the Quad.
3:00 p.m. — All Seniors Depart Campus: Seniors say their farewells and leave campus by 3:00 p.m. It is hard to believe the 2015-2016 school year is coming to a close. We look forward to your arrival on campus to share these special moments with your children. As always, if you have any additional questions on the weekend, please feel free to contact the Engagements & Events Office at 603.286.1743. For additional information, please visit the Commencement page on the website at www.tiltonschool.org/commencement. Sincerely, Ally Goddard Director of Engagement & Events
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