Parents Weekend

11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch—Dining Hall
Families welcome

11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. International Parent Luncheon—Headmaster’s House
A luncheon for our international families, their host families, and faculty

11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration—Schoolhouse, Sackett Forum
Families pick up registration packets, schedules, and nametags and have an opportunity to meet fellow parents. Refreshments available all day.

12:30–5:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences—Schoolhouse
Parents meet with teachers in ten-minute intervals, as scheduled. Please see your specific schedule for details, times, and exact locations.

4:00 p.m. Dance Performance—Campbell Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theater

4:00–5:00 p.m. Counseling Program Overview—Hundred House, Health and Wellness Center
Dr. Sheilaann Fritz-Ellis, Director of Counseling
5:00–5:30 p.m. Jewish Shabbat Service—Dining Hall, Webb Marshall Room

5:00–7:00 p.m. Dinner—Dining Hall
Families welcome

5:40–6:10 p.m. Introduction to College Counseling—Campbell Performing Arts Center
This is an optional meeting for parents of Third and Fourth Form students to hear remarks from Megan Harlan, Assistant Head for External Programs and College Counseling, and to learn more about the counseling process. Immediately following is the Parent Reception.

5:40–7:10 p.m. Second Form Parents Reception—Hundred House, Memorial Room
Enjoy the company of fellow parents and wind down after the day.
This reception is for adults only, as alcohol will be served.

5:40–7:10 p.m. Fifth Form Parents Reception—Hundred House, Study Room
Enjoy the company of other parents and hear remarks from Megan Harlan, Assistant Head for External Programs and College Counseling at 6:40 p.m.
This reception is for adults only, as alcohol will be served.

6:10–7:30 p.m. Third and Fourth Form Parents Reception—Hundred House, Reading Room
Enjoy the company of fellow parents and wind down after the day.
6:00–7:00 p.m. Sixth Form Parents Reception—Schoolhouse, Sackett Forum
This reception is for adults only, as alcohol will be served.

7:15 p.m. Sixth Form Groton Video Presentation—Schoolhouse, Sackett Forum
Sixth Form parents and students should gather on the forum steps for a short video.

7:30 p.m. Sixth Form Dinner—Dining Hall

Sixth Form and their families welcome

7:00–10:00 a.m. Breakfast—Dining Hall
Families welcome

7:30–11:30 a.m. Registration—Schoolhouse, Sackett Forum
Families pick up registration packets, schedules, and nametags and have an opportunity to meet fellow parents. Refreshments available all day.

8:00–9:30 a.m. Parent Fund Volunteer Breakfast Meeting—Schoolhouse, Multi-Purpose Room, 217A
Parent Fund volunteers and other parents interested in learning more about Groton School and the Parent Fund are welcome to attend.

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences—Schoolhouse
Parents meet with teachers in ten-minute intervals, as scheduled. Please see your specific schedule for details, times, and exact locations.

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch—Dining Hall
Families welcome

1:00–3:00 p.m. Theater Rehearsal—Campbell Performing Arts Center
Open theater rehearsal for parents and families

1:30–2:15 p.m. Headmaster’s Address—Schoolhouse, Sackett Forum
Please join us to hear from Headmaster Temba Maqubela.

2:30–3:00 p.m. Exploring Groton—Schoolhouse
Join a session to learn more about Groton.
     Technology with Ms. Elizabeth Preston, Chief Technology Officer—Room 128
     Groton Community Engagement with Mr. Robert O'Rourke, Director of GCE—Room 127

2:30 p.m. Athletic Contests—Athletic fields

Details may be found on the website athletic calendar.

3:30–4:30 p.m. Global Education with Mr. Nishad Das, Director of Global Education—Multipurpose Room

5:00–7:00 p.m. Dinner—Dining Hall
Families welcome

7:30–9:00 p.m. Parents Weekend Performance—Campbell Performing Arts Center
Families welcome. Students performing should arrive at the arts center at 6:30 p.m.

7:00–10:00 a.m. Breakfast—Dining Hall
Families welcome

9:10 a.m. Transportation to Catholic Mass—Athletic Center
Depart from the front of the Athletic Center.

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Brunch—Dining Hall
Families welcome

11:00 a.m. Chapel Service—St. John’s Chapel
Episcopal service of Holy Eucharist with music from the Choir


For questions, please contact Kimberly A. Gerighty, Director of Parent Programs, kgerighty@groton.org, 978-448-7622.


Dining Hall hours:
The Dining Hall is open to all.

Friday lunch: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Friday dinner: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
   (for those not attending the Sixth Form dinner)
Saturday breakfast: 7:00–10:00 a.m.
Saturday Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Saturday dinner: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Sunday breakfast: 7:00–10:00 a.m.
Sunday brunch: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.


Mailroom hours:

Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:35 p.m. and 1:05 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.


School Store hours:

Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.



Gallery Exhibits

The de Menil Gallery in the Dillon Art Center

Title
It Ain't Necessarily So

Artist
Margaret Bowland

Dates
September 17–November 12, 2018

Hours
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.


Christopher Carey Brodigan Gallery in the Dining Hall

Title
Artists Around the Circle

Dates
September 22–November 10, 2018

Hours
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.