parents' guide to st. andrew's 2013-2014
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The ParenTs’ Guide To
St. Andrew’S School
Phone Numbers You Should Know…
Need to reach a faculty member and don’t have their number? Dial the Main Line: 302-378-9511
Is your child in the infirmary or do you have a question for one of our many health professionals on campus? Call the Health Center: 302-285-4240Or our counselors: Whiz Hutchinson, 302-285-4287 Pam Brownlee, 302-285-4380
Need to arrange transportation for your child? Contact David Miller: 302-285-4254
Want to order a cake from Chef Ray? Contact Dining Services: 302-285-4290
Have a question about donating to the St. Andrew’s Annual Fund? Call Bernadette Devine: 302-285-4274
Your child’s advisor is another great point of contact who can help answer questions or direct you to the appropriate office for additional information.
Welcome!
Dear Parents,
It has been over 48 hours since School officially opened and already so much has happened! Opening Day was full of energy and excitement, and the annual Square Dance was nothing short of amazing. Each Form had a chance to bond during Monday’s Orientation Day activities, and I am happy to say that the third academic day of the 2013-2014 School year has officially commenced!
I write to introduce myself and my role at St. Andrew’s. I am a 1999 graduate of St. Andrew’s and feel incredibly blessed to have returned as a faculty member. As the Director of Parent Giving, I work passionately year round to help protect and sustain the mission of this School. I hope to get to know each and every one of you and your St. Andrew’s experience. If you have any questions about St. Andrew’s, visiting campus, events, or if you have anything else on your mind, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will also be your key point of contact for the St. Andrew’s Annual Fund; I look forward to working together to uphold our mission, protect our endowment, and ensure that we have the autonomy every single year to admit the best students, hire the best faculty and cultivate the ethos and culture that are so distinctively St. Andrew’s.
I am thrilled you are a part of the St. Andrew’s family, and I hope to see you at a St. Andrew’s event soon!
All my best,
Bernadette Devine ’99Director of Parent Relations and Parent Giving
A Mission Protected by Philanthropy
In 1929, A. Felix duPont set about to create the unthinkable: a School “open to all, regardless of means.” He then, in the midst of the Great Depression, built St. Andrew’s thanks to generosity of many. While campus is dramatically different today, we remain committed to Mr. duPont’s mission. The result not only provides the St. Andrew’s opportunity for exceptional students of every background, but has helped us build a community where students uphold and fight for a culture of kindness, intellectual curiosity, sustainability, honor and community service. Every year, alumni, parents, grandparents and friends support St. Andrew’s through the Annual Fund, the backbone of our fundraising efforts. It covers over 10% of the School’s operating budget. This includes weekend activities for students, acquisitions for the classroom, library, athletics and technology, faculty support and of course, financial aid. The Annual Fund is fundamental in sustaining our mission and our dedication to our students, faculty and staff for generations to come. Current parents have been some of our most passionate advocates and ardent supporters. There is no amount too small or too big; last year we had gifts ranging from $5 to $60,000 and every single one of them made a powerful impact on the experience of our current students and our School community. Each dollar contributed to St. Andrew’s helps to preserve the endowment’s ability to grow and sustain the mission well into the future.
We hope you find being a part of the St. Andrew’s family inspiring, gratifying and uplifting. If you should have any questions about the Annual Fund, or if you would like to show your support of St. Andrew’s and its mission, please feel free to visit our online giving page or contact me directly at (302) 285-4274 or bdevine@standrews-org.
Staying Up-To-Date from Afar
We know how difficult it can be to send your child away to boarding school and not be fully aware of what they are up to, day-in and day-out. Each year, we work to bring you more and more insight into the daily happenings of St. Andrew’s. Your kids are doing incredible things in the classroom, on dorm, in the arts and on the athletic fields every single day, and we hope to share as many of these stories with you as possible! Below, I have outlined a few different ways in which you can connect to St. Andrew’s from around the world.
Parent Webpage The Parent Webpage is your primary source for information and news from campus. It houses everything from the Faculty Directory and the School Calendar to the School Store and Headlines from campus.
Wednesday Evening Chapel TalksIt has become a tradition and an honor for members of our faculty, staff and student body to speak at St. Andrew’s Wednesday evening Chapels. If you are ever in town on a Wednesday evening, we hope you will join us for sit down dinner and our Wednesday evening Chapel Service. Recent chapel talks can be found on our podcast channel and past talks are archived as well for your reading and/or listening pleasure.
Parent Noxontown News Every Friday you will receive an email from our Director of Communications, Will Robinson. It will provide you with the most up-to-date news on campus, stories, photos, calendars and more! You can also find an archive of the Parent Noxontown News on the lower right hand side of the Parent Webpage entitled “2013-2014 Parent Emails.”
Sports CalendarYou can find the most up-to-date sports calendars, rosters and results on the Cardinal Sports Webpage, which is also linked on the Parent Webpage. We hope you can come to as many games as possible, home and away, to cheer on the SAINTS!
Noxontown BlogTad Roach, Will Speers and other members of the faculty contribute to our Noxontown Blog. Check back often for their thoughts on current events, education and much more.
School CalendarThe St. Andrew’s School Calendar can be found at the bottom of the Parent Webpage.
Mailing Address: Student Name St. Andrew’s School 350 Noxontown Road Middletown, DE 19709
Please note: If you send a package overnight and it is urgent that your child receive it, please contact your child to let them know to look out for it. Students check their mail mid-morning during break, but often packages come later in the day so a package slip may not yet be in their mailbox.
St. Andrew’s Social Media
Social media is simply another window into the St. Andrew’s experience. Although we rarely post critical news and information via our social media channels, we do often post photos, videos, news stories, essays, live performances, visiting speakers and much more! You can find all our social media icons at the bottom of the St. Andrew’s homepage for quick access.
LivestreamWe always try to livestream major events and sometimes games on campus. You can view and “follow” our channel here: https://new.livestream.com/accounts/158104
Podcasts We often post audio of special speakers and chapel talks on our podcast channel. You can also search for us on iTunes for automatic downloads. Click here: http://www.standrews-de.org/podcast
FlickrFor updated photos from life on campus and all St. Andrew’s events near and far, check our Flickr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sasdelaware/sets
YouTubeOur YouTube page can include everything from special events to fun videos often put together by students. http://www.youtube.com/user/SASDelaware
FacebookFollow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date news from campus and our alumni. https://www.facebook.com/SASDelaware
Instagram Follow @SASDelaware on Instagram! http://instagram.com/sasdelaware
TwitterFollow @SASDelaware on Twitter! https://twitter.com/SASDelaware
St. Andrew’s Events and Traditions
As the year begins, I wanted to give you a sense of what some of our traditions and events at St. Andrew’s are all about. I hope you will read through and mark them on your calendar. As always, please check the live calendar on the website, or in your most recent Friday Noxontown News, for any updates and/or changes to these events. Most events will be livestreamed. Casual attire is recommended unless otherwise noted.
September
School ConvocationFriday, September 6, 1:00 p.m., Engelhard HallWe begin each school year with a Convocation address given by a member of our faculty. Art Department Co-Chair John McGiff will deliver this year’s Convocation address.
Art Gallery OpeningFriday, September 13, 6:45 p.m., Warner GalleryDuring the year, we have seven gallery openings in the Warner Gallery featuring students and visiting artists. Please join us on campus for our first visiting artist gallery opening and talk from painter Dylan Critchfield-Sales.
Fall Receptions D.C. Reception: Thursday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., National Press ClubNYC Reception: Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Hotel PennsylvaniaEach fall, Tad Roach and members of the faculty host receptions in Washington, D.C. and in New York, NY for alumni, parents and grandparents to kick off the School year. We hope you can join us! Business casual attire recommended. RSVP to Tyanna Collins at [email protected].
October
Stewardship Dinner Friday, October 4, 6:00 p.m., Cocktails in Sipprelle Field House, Dinner to follow Leadership donors are invited to join the faculty and Board of Trustees for a celebration of the completion of Crossroads: The Campaign for St. Andrew’s School. Invitation required. Cocktail attire recommended.
Environmental Lecture Friday, October 11, 8:00 p.m., Engelhard HallWe have an all-School special program featuring Joel Salatin from Polyface Farms.
Parents Weekend Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20, CampusPlease join students, faculty and staff on campus for Parents Weekend to celebrate the fall and see the School in action! You will have the chance to meet with teachers, watch games, listen to incredible music and experience the St. Andrew’s campus. Don’t miss Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19. All family members are welcome.
Special ProgramThursday, October 24, 1:00 p.m., Engelhard HallDelaware Governor Jack Markell will speak to our student body during School Meeting.
St. Andrew’s Events Explained
November
St. Andrew’s Alumni Arts FestivalGallery Opening, Friday, November 8, 6:45 p.m., Warner Gallery Keynote Speaker Eva Sayre ’97 followed by workshops Saturday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. Engelhard Hall, O’Brien Arts CenterEvery year, the Women’s Network hosts a weekend on campus to celebrate the work of our alumnae and connect our alumnae with our current students. This year, the Women’s Network will be presenting an Arts Festival, celebrating the work of St. Andrew’s working artists. Please join us to enjoy art, performance and participate in some workshops! All are invited.
Haroldson Music PerformanceFriday, November 8, 8:00 p.m., Engelhard HallThe Haroldson Music Fund was established in 2012 by Katherine and John Haroldson in honor of their daughters Sarah ’09 and Katherine ’12. The fund supports an annual master class and guest performance by renowned string ensembles. This year the Cypress String Quartet will be performing for our students and guests at the Arts Festival presented by the Women’s Network. We hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of art and music.
Alumni Day/Homecoming/The Cannon GameSaturday, November 9, 2:00 p.m., Football FieldSt. Andrew’s has played Tatnall in football since 1962. In 1967, St. Andrew’s trustee Hank Belin duPont wanted to promote a friendly rivalry, so he presented then Headmaster Bob Moss with a trophy to be given to the winner of the St. Andrew’s vs. Tatnall football game every year. This trophy, a miniature cannon, was to be fired off when the winning team from the previous year’s Cannon Game scored a touchdown. The school that wins the Cannon Game keeps the trophy until the following year. Many alumni join us on campus for this historic game and enjoy hot cider and hot pretzels on the sidelines. The students also have their homecoming dance that Saturday night. We hope you will join us for the festivities and help us cheer on the Saints as we play to win for the third year in a row!
Levinson LectureFriday, November 15, 8:00 p.m., Engelhard HallThe Levinson Lecture was endowed by David ’53 and Marilyn Levinson P’05 to provide an annual lecture in history, politics, economics or related social science fields. This year, Beverly Gage, a professor of 20th-Century U.S. History at Yale University, will deliver our Levinson Lecture.
December
Student Gallery OpeningFriday, December 6, 6:45 p.m., Warner GalleryPlease join us for our first Student Art Opening of the year.
Service of Lessons and CarolsSunday, December 15, 2:30 p.m., Chapel Every December, St. Andrew’s celebrates the Christmas Holiday with this beautiful Episcopalian tradition of Lessons and Carols held in the Chapel accompanied by music from the Choral Scholars. This is a service you do not want to miss. Festive attire recommended.
St. Andrew’s Events Explained
January
Warner Gallery OpeningFriday, January 10, 6:45 p.m., Warner GalleryPlease join us for a visiting artist gallery opening and talk.
St. Andrew’s Silver Sanctioned U.S. Squash TournamentFriday, January 10 – Sunday, January 12This year, St. Andrew’s will host a silver level junior squash tournament sanctioned by U.S. Squash involving some of the best young players from Philadelphia, Baltimore and the East Coast, including St. Andrew’s players.
Crump LectureFriday, January 31, 8:00 p.m., Engelhard HallThe Crump Lecture was endowed by William A. Crump, Jr. ’44 to provide an annual lecture by an eminent physicist. Stephon Alexander, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College, will deliver the Crump Lecture.
February
Winter PlaySaturday, February 15, 8:00 p.m., Engelhard HallWe hope you will join us for the Winter Play. Recent Winter Plays have included Neil Simon’s Rumors, David Lindsay-Abaire’s Wonder of the World, Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit, Jane Martin’s Anton in Showbusiness and A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia. This year’s play is to be determined, as shaped by student interest. If you are unable to attend on Saturday, please join us for the preview performance on Friday, February 14. Depending on copyright rules, this play may or may not be livestreamed.
Winter Musical: Kiss Me KateFriday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, 8:00 p.m., Forbes TheaterWe hope you will all join us on campus to enjoy the many musical and theatrical talents of our theater department! This event will not be livestreamed so we highly recommend you come to campus!
Student Gallery OpeningFriday, February 28, 6:45 p.m., Warner GalleryPlease join us for our winter Student Art Show.
March
Faculty SeminarsThursday, March 27, Time TBD depending on locationEvery March, the St. Andrew’s classroom comes to you! Members of our faculty head out to various cities to teach a class just for you and other friends and alumni of St. Andrew’s. Stay tuned for a list of locations and faculty lecturers!
St. Andrew’s Events Explained
April
Payson Art LectureFriday, April 4, 8:00 p.m., Engelhard HallThe Joan Whitney Payson Art History Fund was established in 2005 by Joanne and John Whitney Payson. This fund provides a bi-annual lecture by a notable art historian or installation of an art exhibition for the benefit of the St. Andrew’s community. Yu Bong Ko, an instructor of art history at the Tappan Zee High School in Orangeburg, N.Y., will deliver this year’s Payson Art Lecture.
Grandparents DaySaturday, April 5, CampusAll grandparents are invited to come and spend a day with their grandchildren. They will have a chance to meet with Tad Roach, visit classes and enjoy lunch with their grandchildren. It is a really special day! Please make sure that we have their information (address, emails, phone numbers). You can send it to me at [email protected].
Coast to Coast ToastThursday, April 10, Times TBD depending on locationOn one evening, every April, all around the world, alumni, parents, grandparents and friends gather together to toast St. Andrew’s. We will be in over 28 cities this year. If you are interested in hosting a toast in your city, please contact me! Casual to business attire recommended depending on location.
Warner Gallery OpeningFriday, April 11, 6:45 p.m., Warner GalleryPlease join us for a visiting artist opening and talk.
May
Arts WeekendFriday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11, CampusThis is our spring Parents Weekend and is one of the best weekends of the year! Our students who have been working and practicing all year long display their work and perform all weekend long. It is awe-inspiring. The weekend also includes many games, matches and races. Please come!
CommencementSunday, May 25While this day is to honor the Class of 2014 and their families, it is open to all. Please let us know if you would like to join us and celebrate the amazing Class of 2014. Festive attire is recommended.
June
23rd Annual Scholarship Golf TournamentFriday, June 6, 9:00 a.m., Shot Gun StartThe tournament was founded in 1991 by Bob and Janet Kidd P’93 and the Alumni Association Board. Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, camaraderie, delicious food and drinks all in support of the Financial Aid Program at St. Andrew’s.
Become a Parent Volunteer
There is a high level of parent involvement at St. Andrew’s that resonates through all of campus life. We are incredibly grateful to parents who host Admissions events and College Network Fall Dinners in addition to regularly attending St. Andrew’s receptions, performances and athletic events. We also work with Annual Fund Parent Volunteers who spend time during the year reaching out to other families to explain why supporting St. Andrew’s through the Annual Fund is so important and to encourage participation at any level. Our Parent Volunteers typically call five to six other parents to talk to them about the Annual Fund. In the spring, they also help coordinate Form Potluck Picnics on the Friday of Arts Weekend. The energy, spirit and support of our Parent Volunteers over the years have been invaluable to us, and we are grateful for their commitment to making St. Andrew’s thrive and flourish.
If you have any interest in being a Parent Volunteer, please email me at [email protected].
Visiting Campus
We hope you will have the opportunity to visit campus many times a year and if you find time, please stop by my office in the old gym tower to say hello!
• For directions, local restaurants and accommodations, please visit the maps and directions tab on our Parent Webpage. We often block off rooms at some of the local hotels during event weekends, so be sure to ask if there is a St. Andrew’s rate available.
• Many of you will travel down Silver Lake Road as you approach campus. There are multiple schools along this road, our students walk and bike into town via this road and there are often speed traps; we encourage you to drive slowly.
• If you wish to take your child out to dinner while you are visiting campus, please make sure he/she signs out by the Main Common room before leaving campus.
• Our campus is full of wonderful trails through the woods and around the fields, and we invite you to explore! If you plan on going for a walk or run, please email me so I can alert security to your presence on campus.
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Middletown, Delaware 19709-1605(302) 378-9511
www.standrews-de.org