Parent Newsletter: April 2007

SPRING GREETINGS TO BLAIR PARENTS AND FAMILIES,
Please take a moment to read the latest news and information by clicking on the links below. Do try to visit campus during the next month as the grounds come alive with spring blossoms and flowering trees.

Sue Habermann
Director of Parent Relations
habers@blair.edu
888-542-5247 (option four) or 908-362-6121 ext. 5653

JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL CONCERT
Friday, April 13, 8:00 pm, Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
The Blair Academy instrumental ensembles (String Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble) will perform with the Wyoming Seminary Orchestra for a night of collaborative music making. Click here for more info.

SPRING ARTS WEEKEND, May 9-11
Mark your calendar with these dates, and plan on visiting Blair to see some great student performances in music, drama and dance, as well as fine art exhibitions and film. There are also numerous home athletic games this weekend. Please make sure you register for Saturday's lunch and family barbecue by returning the response card included with your invitation or by registering on line. http://www.blair.edu/Parents/par_spring_arts.shtm

SKEPTICS SERIES
April 10 - Prize-winning photographers Doug Goodell and Jerry Barrack and environmental writer Jim Wright discuss their book, Jungle of the Maya, which tells the story of the natural and historic wonders of Latin America's Maya forest and champions the preservation and protection of this amazing latter-day Eden. For other Skeptics listings, go to http://www.blair.edu/events/ev_skeptics.shtm

ATHLETICS
Spring athletic teams are in full swing. Check out Blair's athletic calendar below for dates and times of games. http://www.blair.edu/events/ev_ath_team.shtm

ART SHOW
March 26-April 28: Lynn Kotula and Paul Heisen – Paintings http://www.blair.edu/events/ev_exhibits.shtm

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT REVISIT DAYS
I would like to join the Admissions staff in thanking all the parents who were on hand to meet and greet prospective families at Revisit Days. While students were visiting classes, prospective parents had the opportunity to ask Blair faculty and parents a host of questions.

SATs
SAT I and II exams will be administered at Blair on May 5 and June 2. Students need to report to the “big gym” by 8:00 am.
http://www.blair.edu/College_Counseling/cc_testing_dates.shtm

JUNIOR & SENIOR PROM
Once again, this year’s prom will be held at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ on Tuesday, May 22. GREAT PHOTO OP… take your son or daughter’s photo with their friends on the Sharpe House lawn before they board the bus. It’s also a good time to finally have that drink or bite to eat with another Blair parent.

BLAIR SUMMER SCHOOL IN ECUADOR
Blair Academy is pleased to announce Blair Summer School in Ecuador. From June 18-July 19, Blair students will have the opportunity to study and live high in the Andes in the Republic of Ecuador and earn credits at the same time. http://www.blair.edu/Parents/newsletters/SummerSchool2007.htm

OTHER SUMMER TRIPS
Africa – Quentin Clarke
China – Susan and Gerald Kramer

SAVE THE DATE
Blair’s fall PARENTS’ WEEKEND is scheduled for October 19 and 20.

PARENT FUND
If you haven't yet made a gift to the Blair parent fund during this fiscal year (July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007), please consider a gift today to support the School's most immediate needs. For the past three years, Blair's parent fund participation has remained among the highest in the country. Please join other parents and show your support of Blair by making a gift today. Visit https://www.blair.edu/charitable_giving/make_a_gift_secure.cfm to make an on-line gift, or contact me at habers@blair.edu 888-542-5247 (option four) or 908-362-6121 ext. 5653

PHONATHON
Parents interested in helping with a parent phonathon MAY 7 or MAY 9 should contact Sue Habermann. Guaranteed good food, good company and lots of fun!

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