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November 2022

Upcoming School Break Reminders

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 19-28

Please take note of the following in preparation of the Thanksgiving holiday break which begins later this week:

If you haven't done so already, parents of boarding students are asked to submit an Absence Request via the Veracross Parent Portal to notify the School of students’ departure and return schedules. If travel plans change after a request has been submitted, please complete a new request identifying it as an update to previously submitted plans.

For students who need to depart/return early or late, permissions will be granted through the Absence Request Form in the Veracross Parent Portal.

Bus reservation sales have ended, but there is still limited availability on some buses. Contact Laurie Grusauski to inquire about a late reservation.

Click here for transportation information and schedules.

Winter Break: Dec. 14-Jan. 4

Winter Break will be here before we know it! In anticipation of the vacation, please be advised of the following:

Students may return on Jan. 3 or 4. Classes will resume on Jan. 5.

Parents of boarding students are asked to submit an Absence Request via the Veracross Parent Portal to notify the School of students’ departure and return schedules.

For students who need to depart/return early or late, permissions will be granted through the Absence Request Form in the Parent Portal.

Bus reservations will be on sale Nov. 15-29 through the MyKidsSpending app (not the website).

Click here for transportation schedules .

Click here for MKS purchase instructions.

Transportation questions may be directed to Laurie Grusauski.

Unaccompanied Minors

If your student is not 16 years of age and is traveling by air, we suggest that you check with your travel agent before booking flights to see if any restrictions are in place with respect to underage children traveling alone. Some airlines have more restrictive policies than others and demand a higher level of services for unaccompanied minors. Please note that the School does not provide escort services to or from airports. If you need special services, please call one of our area car services to make arrangements. If you have questions about unaccompanied minors, please call Andrew D'Ambrosio, dean of student life, at (860) 435-4441 or, after hours, the dean on duty at (860) 435-2591.

Important Announcements

A Message from the Mischianza (School Yearbook) for Families

Class of 2023 student portraits and congratulatory ads are due Monday, Ja. 9, 2023. Each member of the Class of 2023 (seniors and post graduates) receives a complimentary copy of the yearbook. Upper mids, lower mids, and preps may order their copies from Herff Jones. All details are available on the Mischianza webpage.

The College Corner

Tonight: Standardized Testing Webinar

Monday, Nov. 14

8 p.m. EST

The College Advising Office cordially invites upper-mid students and their families to an informative webinar about standardized testing. Whitney Longworth, director of business development at Summit Educational Group, Inc., will present about the SAT and ACT, as well as share information about opportunities for upper-mid students to take diagnostic tests.

A Zoom link has been emailed to all upper-mid parents/guardians and students.

A replay will be made available for those who are unable to join us.

Save the Date: Upper-Mid College Forum

Our work with upper-mid families kicks off in January 2023 with our Upper-Mid College Forum. Upper mids and their families are invited to join this annual event which will take place at Hotchkiss on Jan. 20-21. More information to come!