"summer"
School’s (Almost) Out For Summer…Now What to Do?
The start of the New Year clearly symbolizes one thing for students…the halfway point of the school year! Though the seasons may differ for students residing in different parts of the world, many still refer to the months of June and July as “summer” and begin looking ahead to their break from school. However, this [...]
Read MoreKents Hill School: To China and Back
I was lucky enough to go to China this summer, a country I have long wanted to visit. As the Director of the International Program and Chair of the ESL Department at Kents Hill School, I was excited to travel to one of the countries that I had heard so much about from my students. [...]
Read MoreThoughts on the New Academic Year
This is the first of two posts that address two sides of the same coin- the opening of private school for fall and what it means for adults (parents and faculty) and students. For each group the beginning of the school year comes freighted with expectations and responsibilities. Faculty must work with students to take [...]
Read MoreThe Fresh Air Fund Needs Your Help- This Summer
Summer isn’t over for our friends at The Fresh Air Fund and they still need help offering opportunities as summer wanes. The Fund is still seeking host families this summer in the following areas, Red Hook, Columbia County, Saugerties, Delmar, Guilderland & Altamont, Latham and Rensselaer, NY. If you or someone you know is able [...]
Read MoreFresh Air Fund Summer 2010
The Fresh Air Fund is one of our favorite organizations here at AdmissionsQuest. They do great work and the opportunities they provide kids can be life changing. With summer approaching, please consider the ways that you might help Fresh Air make this coming summer special. Donating is the easiest way. Consider volunteering as a host [...]
Read MoreMIT’s Women’s Technology Program: Summer Engineering Studies for High School Girls
It’s never too early to begin looking at summer opportunities and this is especially true if you’re a budding female scientist. We recently read about MIT’s Women’s Technology Program – dedicated to helping girls explore engineering at the high school level. The program works to “spark high school girls’ interest in the future study of [...]
Read MoreSims 3 & the Boarding School Mom
Now that we have had several months to play the hit video game of the summer, Sims 3, the reviews are in. And the critics are raving (at least at our house). With homework, after-school sports, and all the drama of middle school, we’re too busy for computer games these days, but somehow my Sixth [...]
Read MoreWolfeboro, The Summer Board School Centennial Celebration- a photo gallery
Wolfeboro, The Summer Boarding School held its centennial celebration back in August after school closed. The weekend actually marked two events- the school’s centennial summer and former head Bill Cooper’s 8oth birthday. It was one of those great experiences in which, not only is an occasion being marked, but you get to marvel at the [...]
Read MoreWinding-up Packing and Shipping
With summer winding down and Labor Day just around the corner, you should have most of the stuff you need to head off to school; in fact, this is the next-to-last installment in our Prepping for the Fall series. By now , you should be pretty much down to labeling items, shipping, and reducing your [...]
Read MorePrepping for Boarding School in Fall? A Few Early July To Dos
Summer is a great time to meet other students from your town or area who are part of your new school’s community. Current students and families provide a wealth of insight and lots of details about what to expect and how things work in your new school. Call or invite them over. In our experience, [...]
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