Upper School PIN: Advisory Locations

Monday, 14 September 2009

Greetings Upper School Parents!

As promised, here is a quick e.mail confirming that US Parent Information Night (PIN) is scheduled for this Wednesday, 16 September, beginning at 7:PM. The evening will begin promptly at 7:PM with advisory group meetings, in the following locations:

Upper School PIN
Advisory Group Meeting Locations

MR. ASH Room 4

DR. BIRDI Room 22

MR. CAMM Room 6

MR. CZARNOTA Room 20

MR. DUNNIGAN College Counseling Office

MR. GRAETZ Room 2

MRS. GRIFFITH Room 23

MS. JEWETT-WARNER Room 12

MS. KEMPER Room 9

MS. MOULTON Room 5

MR. ROMEO Room 11

MRS. SPARKS Room 3

MS. SPIEGEL Room 7

MR. SQUIERS Room 1

MR. SWEENEY Room 8

MR. WAGNER Truslow Upper School Commons

MR. WILLIAMS US Music Room

Following Advisory meetings (during which, you will receive a copy of your child’s class schedule for PIN and a map of US classrooms), parents will then participate in an expedited rendition of your child’s academic schedule, each class meeting for 10 minutes, with a 5 minute passing time between. This schedule allows us to conclude US PIN at 9:PM, so bring a notepad for jotting down notes and your running shoes to keep on time! Class changing times will be announced over the integrated MVS phone/intercom system. If you happen to arrive at MVS after 7:15PM, a copy of your child’s schedule will be available at the reception desk in the main hallway.

Of special note: Ms. Kemper's Freshman Health classes will not meet during PIN, due to a scheduling conflict with her graduate courses, though Ms. Kemper will meet with the parents of her Advisees at the start of PIN.

Since US PIN begins with individual advisory group meetings, rather than as a large group gathering with general announcements (as in the Lower School), representatives from the MVS Parents’ Association will be in the main hall and Truslow Upper School Commons to answer questions about opportunities for you to become involved in this essential MVS organization. Colin Dunnigan (Director of College Counseling), Ken Laake (Athletic Director), and Jack Sweeney (Dean of Students), will join me in being available in the commons and hallways. Be sure to drop-by the information tables for pertinent information and discussion during a “free period” at PIN. Water will be provided by the MVS Parents’ Association, and will be in the Commons, available during free periods.

Reminder: PIN is intended to provide the opportunity for parents to meet teachers (and vice versa, of course), briefly experience academic classes, and put “some names to faces” in the interests of facilitating future contact and communication. Should you have a specific question regarding a class or relating to your child’s performance, please contact that teacher to arrange for a later appointment, when such matters can be addressed appropriately. The mid-term of the Fall Trimester is 2 October, with the goal of releasing comments, work habit/effort marks, and grades via MyBackpack on Friday, 9 October.

US picture day is scheduled for this Thursday, 17 September. Students need to bring a completed order form and payment in hand to place their orders.

On behalf of the entire upper school faculty and staff, we look forward to sharing Wednesday evening with you.

With sincere regards,


Sam Wagner
Head of Upper School