Parents Weekend

Friday and Saturday, October 22-23, 2010

Parents Weekend is a two-day event bringing parents to campus in the fall.

Highlights include parent-teacher conferences, attending classes with their children, a reception with the president, performing arts and athletic events.

All current parents will receive an invitation and additional information about Parents Weekend in the mail. If you have any questions, please call the Alumni and Parent Relations office at (570) 270-2140, or e-mail alumni@wyomingseminary.org.

Parents Weekend Schedule:

Friday, October 22

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Parents attend classes with students

Your child may protest, but don’t let that deter you from joining him or her for a morning of classes! Bell 1 begins at 8:00; your child can direct you to Sprague Hall, Nesbitt Hall or the Buckingham Performing Arts Center. If your child does not have a Bell 1 class, the day will begin at 8:25.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

Bring the family and join the campus community for lunch in Fleck Hall.

12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Parent-Teacher Conferences

An important part of Parents Weekend is the opportunity for parents to meet each of their son's/daughter's teachers. This introductory meeting allows parents and teachers to get to know one another. Parents learn a bit about each course and the teacher's expectations, and teachers can benefit from any insight the parents wish to share about their student.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Reception with the President

Parents are cordially invited to join President and Mrs. Nygren for refreshments at their home, Laycock House, on Maple Avenue across from the Carpenter Gym.

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Dinner

Everyone is invited to a casual dinner in Fleck Dining Hall.

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Arts Showcase

Enjoy selections by the Wyoming Seminary Chorale, Madrigal Singers, Wyoming Seminary Players, orchestra and chamber musicians.

Saturday, October 23

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Parent-Deans' Meeting

Upper School Dean Jay Harvey, along with the Class Deans (Jon Siff, freshmen; C.J. Kersey, sophomores and juniors; and Catie Kersey, seniors and PGs), will lead an informative session on the state of the school and aspects of student life here at Sem. Parents are encouraged to take this opportunity to ask questions and get to know their student's dean.

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Parent-Teacher Conferences

An important part of Parents Weekend is the opportunity for parents to meet each of their son's/daughter's teachers. This introductory meeting allows parents and teachers to get to know one another. Parents learn a bit about each course and the teacher's expectations, and teachers can benefit from any insight the parents wish to share about their student.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

Lunch in Fleck Dining Hall.

Dress Code

Casual attire is appropriate for the entire weekend.