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10th Grade Parent Coffee & Conversation
Location: Koch Alumni Rm10th grade parents are invited to join various US personnel for casual conversation over coffee. US Head, Dir of Studies, Grade Dean, and School Counselor will all be in attendance. No reservation needed. -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
University of Chicago, Rutgers and Yale College Information Session - Open to Public
In this event, open to the public, representatives from the University of Chicago, Yale and Rutgers will present information about their schools, the application process to selective colleges and navigating financial aid.
The official sign-up link is: https://prospects.uchicago.edu/register/?id=cb2933d1-77cf-4fbf-a82d-8b749b90030d. -
9th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Home of Toby & Nycc GroffParents gather for coffee and informal conversation right after morning drop-off at various locations during the school year. This first gathering of the year will be at the home of Toby & Nycc Groff (Bay ’21 & Mia ’23)…1252 Fenwick Garth, Arnold, MD.Read More >
We are working hard on finalizing the remaining gatherings and evening socials...stay tuned! -
6th Grade Parent Coffee with Dan Keller
Location: Koch Alumni Room - St. John Athletic CenterRead More > -
US College Info Night for Parents of Juniors
Location: Roche Lecture HallSevern's college counselors will address issues related to the college planning process and take questions from the audience. The program is intended for parents. Students need not attend.Read More > -
LS Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school)
Location: Chesapeake CampusRead More >Classes will not be held at the Lower School on this day (the Middle School and Upper School have classes on a one-hour delay).Lower School teachers are looking forward to conferencing with you on October 4 to discuss and celebrate your child. In order to minimize the impact on teachers' normal instructional time with students and lesson planning time, please plan to attend on October 4.Lower School parents should sign up for a twenty minute conference on October 4. The first conference of the day begins at 8:00am (7:40am for some classes) and the last conference of the day begins at 3:40pm.
PARKING:
If the lot fills, please park diagonally along the front of the building. -
MS/US Faculty & Staff Meeting
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Admiral's Cup Golf Outing
Location: Queenstown Harbor Golf LinksThe 27th annual Admiral's Cup Golf Outing is set for Wednesday, October 4 at Queenstown Golf Links ~ River Course. 10:00 shotgun start. Enjoy spectacular Bay views and superior amenities at Queenstown Harbor on the Eastern Shore waterfront.Read More > -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
LS: Open Doors for K-5
Location: Chesapeake CampusOpen Doors is a program designed to engage kindergarten through fifth grade students in lessons, activities, and conversations that promote inclusivity. This program, taught by Renee Spears, encourages students to reflect upon and celebrate our differences and our similarities. Students enjoy time together to openly discuss their thoughts and feelings as well as listen to the thoughts and feelings of others.School-day session: Thursday, 10/5 (School-day sessions are conducted for all students in kindergarten through fifth grade)Understanding Empathy: Put yourself in someone else's shoesStudents will understand the ability to identify with another person’s feelings or experiences. What does it mean to put yourself in someone else's shoes?After-school sessions: 10/10 & 10/11 (After-school sessions are optional and are at no additional cost - please register with Tara Johnson at t.johnson@severnschool.com)· K-2nd grade: Tuesday, October 10 from 3:15 - 4:00p· 3rd-5th grade: Wednesday, October 11 from 3:15 - 4:00p
Stand in My ShoesStudents will recognize how important it is to be caring and compassionate to others. What kinds of behaviors show that you understand someone's feelings? -
11th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Home of Carolyn and Neil BenzParents gather for coffee and informal conversation right after morning drop-off at various locations during the school year. Please join us! -
LS Admissions Preview for Alumni
Location: Chesapeake CampusSevern’s newest generation of “Little Admirals” are charting their course as Severn’s youngest legacy students and the first “lifers” who will have 13-15 years of Severn behind them when they graduate in the late 2020’s and early 2030’s. Your child’s chance to be a part of this wonderful legacy starts now—please join us to learn more about what Severn has to offer your Little Admiral. We hope to see you in October! -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
8th Grade to Holocaust Museum
The 8th grade History class will go to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. on Friday, October 6th.
Please see Binnacle for more details. -
12th Grade Parent Coffee and Conversation
Location: Koch Alumni Rm12th grade parents are invited to join various US personnel for casual conversation over coffee. US Head, Dir of Studies, Grade Dean, and College Counselors will all be in attendance. No reservation needed. -
LS Open House
Location: Chesapeake Campus -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
Senior Parent Gathering *Date Updated*
Location: Home of Lisette StamatoParents gather for coffee and informal conversation right after morning drop-off at various locations during the school year. Please join us! -
7th Grade Parent Coffee with Dan Keller
Location: Koch Alumni Room - St. John Athletic CenterRead More > -
LS: Open Doors After-School Session for K-2nd
Location: Chesapeake CampusOpen Doors is a program designed to engage kindergarten through fifth grade students in lessons, activities, and conversations that promote inclusivity. This program, taught by Renee Spears, encourages students to reflect upon and celebrate our differences and our similarities. Students enjoy time together to openly discuss their thoughts and feelings as well as listen to the thoughts and feelings of others.After-school sessions: 10/10 & 10/11 (After-school sessions are optional and are at no additional cost - please register with Tara Johnson at t.johnson@severnschool.com)· K-2nd grade: Tuesday, October 10 from 3:15 - 4:00p· 3rd-5th grade: Wednesday, October 11 from 3:15 - 4:00p
Stand in My ShoesStudents will recognize how important it is to be caring and compassionate to others. What kinds of behaviors show that you understand someone's feelings? -
2nd Grade Parent Coffee and Class Visits
Location: Troy Media Center, Chesapeake CampusMeet in Pat Troy Media Center for coffee with Head of School Lagarde, LS Head Cathy North, and LS Director of Instructional Programs Sherri Hoyt, to discuss school goals and grade level curriculum updates. Then, parents join their children in the classroom to engage in a lesson.
PARKING:
If the lot fills, please park diagonally along the front of the building. -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
LS: Open Doors After-School Session for 3rd-5th
Location: Chesapeake CampusOpen Doors is a program designed to engage kindergarten through fifth grade students in lessons, activities, and conversations that promote inclusivity. This program, taught by Renee Spears, encourages students to reflect upon and celebrate our differences and our similarities. Students enjoy time together to openly discuss their thoughts and feelings as well as listen to the thoughts and feelings of others.
After-school sessions: 10/10 & 10/11 (After-school sessions are optional and are at no additional cost - please register with Tara Johnson at t.johnson@severnschool.com)· K-2nd grade: Tuesday, October 10 from 3:15 - 4:00p· 3rd-5th grade: Wednesday, October 11 from 3:15 - 4:00pStand in My ShoesStudents will recognize how important it is to be caring and compassionate to others. What kinds of behaviors show that you understand someone's feelings? -
1st Grade Parent Coffee and Class Visits
Location: Troy Media Center, Chesapeake CampusMeet in Pat Troy Media Center for coffee with Head of School Lagarde, LS Head Cathy North, and LS Director of Instructional Programs Sherri Hoyt, to discuss school goals and grade level curriculum updates. Then, parents join their children in the classroom to engage in a lesson.
PARKING:
If the lot fills, please park diagonally along the front of the building. -
2:30p Dismissal for Middle Schoolers
Middle School will dismiss students at 2:30 for a professional development session. Please pick up your student(s) promptly at 2:30. There is no After School Program that day. -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
Parenting in the Digital Age: Parent Forum
Location: Price AuditoriumParenting in the Digital Age, A Special Presentation
Parents, mark your calendars for Severn's first 2017-18 Parent Forum featuring Sameer Hinduja, PhD, a premier speaker and researcher on the topics of cyberbullying and safe social media use. The author of seven books, Dr. Hinjuda has also been featured by CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, NPR's All Things Considered, the BBC, and The New York Times. Those Severn faculty members who heard him in person during the March 2017 NAIS annual conference gave him rave reviews!Given the tech-saturated world in which children are growing up, parents of younger children through teens will find something relevant in Dr. Hinduja's content. Those attending the October 12th forum can expect to:- Learn research-based parenting approaches designed to induce moral and ethical choices online (and offline)
- Sharpen your strategies to informally and formally monitor your children's online actions
- Realize the importance of intentionally cultivating resilience and empathy, and how to use media to do so
- Learn ways to best inquire about and respond to children's technology use and abuse
- Identify popular online environments among adolescents today and recognize various forms of cyberbullying
- Learn how to report cyberbullying when you spot it, and how best to assist both aggressors and targets
- Learn how to work with Internet Service Providers, Cell Phone Service Providers, and Content Providers
- Discover the most promising techniques for tech use instruction, rule setting, communication, discipline, encouragement, and modeling.
The format for the evening will be conversational with ample time for Q&A. You won't want to miss this event!In addition to his parent talk, Dr. Hinduja will work with the faculty and host assemblies with the US, MS, and older LS grades. Take advantage of this opportunity to educate yourself AND open the doors of communication at home.While there is no charge for this event, registration is required. -
PS/PK contract extension date
Read More >We understand that as students blossom throughout the year, parents of students attending half-day become interested in having their children attend full-day. .Enrollment options for preschool students include: 5 half days, 5 full days, 3 half days, 3 full days, with students in the 3-day program attending school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
To support our teachers and parents in increasing students’ time and experiences and to appropriately staff our classrooms, we have three effective dates for contracts to be amended during the 2017-2018 school year: October 13, January 26, and March 30.
If you wish to explore enrollment options to extend half days to full days, please contact Director of Instructional Programs Sherri Hoyt at 410-647-7701 extension 2025. After talking with Sherri Hoyt, parents will be directed to contact Cliff Clorety in our Lower School Business Office (410-647-7701 extension 2061) prior to each effective date. Mr. Clorety will provide you with the tuition increase associated with increasing your child’s time. -
Senior Tribute Ads Due
Who: Your 2018 Severn Senior
What: Choose from a quarter, half, or full page senior tribute to recognize your student for all of his/her accomplishments.
QUARTER Page: $60
Approximate ad size: 4.25" x 5"
Maximum number of photos: 3
HALF Page: $120
Approximate ad size: 8" x 5"
Maximum number of photos: 6
FULL Page: $240
Approximate ad size: 8" x 10"
Maximum number of photos: 12
When: Now. The deadline is today, Friday, October 13
Why: Take a moment to recognize your student for his/her accomplishments and/or share your favorite memory in a yearbook that will be treasured forever.Details: Yearbook staff will design your page. Just send your images and brief statement to yearbook@severnschool.com, after you pay for the ad by registering.Image requirements: Image must be in a JPEG or TIFF file format, at least 5"x 7" in image size, resolution 300 pixels per inch, and be at most 5mb in file size.If you have questions or problems uploading images, contact Cassandra Kapsos c.kapsos@severnschool.com -
US 11th Grade Parent Coffee
Location: Koch11th grade parents are invited to join various US personnel for casual conversation over coffee. US Head, Dir of Studies, Grade Dean, College Counselors and School Counselor will all be in attendance. No reservation needed. -
Kindergarten Parent Coffee and Class Visits
Location: Troy Media Center, Chesapeake CampusMeet in Pat Troy Media Center for coffee with Head of School Lagarde, LS Head Cathy North, and LS Director of Instructional Programs Sherri Hoyt, to discuss school goals and grade level curriculum updates. Then, parents join their children in the classroom to engage in a lesson.
PARKING:
If the lot fills, please park diagonally along the front of the building. -
APA Joint Meeting, Teel Campus
Location: Koch Alumni RoomJoin parents from the lower, middle and upper schools for the first Joint APA meeting of the year! We will come together as a whole school parent community to network, brainstorm new ideas, share plans and updates for the year, and build friendships across campuses.
Coffee and lite fare will be available beginning at 8:00 a.m., however the meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. to ensure Chesapeake Campus parents arrive safely after drop off. Parking will be reserved in the lower lot of the gymnasium--please utilize this space to ensure our students can park and arrive on time for classes. If overflow parking is neeed, kindly park at Woods Church and walk over to the meeting.
Lower school parents are invited to stay after the meeting for an informal tour and highlights of the Teel campus. We look forward to seeing everyone! -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
8th Grade Parent Coffee with Dan Keller
Location: Koch Alumni Room - St. John Athletic CenterRead More > -
6th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Home of Lori VeielParents of sixth graders, gather for coffee and informal conversation right after morning drop-off at various locations during the school year. Please join us! -
Preschool Parent Coffee and Class Visits
Location: Troy Media Center, Chesapeake CampusMeet in Pat Troy Media Center for coffee with Head of School Lagarde, LS Head Cathy North, and LS Director of Instructional Programs Sherri Hoyt, to discuss school goals and grade level curriculum updates. Then, parents join their children in the classroom to engage in a lesson.
PARKING:
If the lot fills, please park diagonally along the front of the building. -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
7th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Home of Toby and Nycc GroffParents gather for coffee and informal conversation right after morning drop-off at various locations during the school year. Please join us! -
10th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Home of Lisette Stamato, 130 St. Andrews RdParents gather for coffee and informal conversation right after morning drop-off at various locations during the school year. Please join us! -
Prekindergarten Parent Coffee and Class Visits
Location: Troy Media Center, Chesapeake CampusMeet in Pat Troy Media Center for coffee with Head of School Lagarde, LS Head Cathy North, and LS Director of Instructional Programs Sherri Hoyt, to discuss school goals and grade level curriculum updates. Then, parents join their children in the classroom to engage in a lesson.
PARKING:
If the lot fills, please park diagonally along the front of the building. -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
LS: Lower School Spirit Day
To celebrate Spirit Week at Severn School, Lower School students are invited to dress down in Severn spirit wear or Severn colors (maroon and white) on Friday, October 20. -
Homecoming & Chili Cook-Off!
Location: Teel CampusRead More >Parent Volunteers Needed!October 20-21: Homecoming Decorating (Friday & Saturday)Wear your maroon and cheer on the Admirals!
11:00 am: Field Hockey vs St. Mary's Ryken11:00 am: Soccer - Varsity Girls vs. River Hill
1:00 pm: Soccer - Varsity Girls vs. Indian Creek2:00 pm: Football - Varsity vs John Carroll
Also...Kids Moonbounce and Face Painter on Little Field, 1-4 p.m.Admiral’s Collection merchandise will be available for purchase Homecoming Weekend,Garry Jenkins '80 Memorial Chili Cook-OffThink your chili is hot stuff and like a little friendly competition? Enter the annual Garry Jenkins '80 Memorial Chili Cook-Off, to be held as part of the Saturday, October 21 Homecoming festivities. This year, the event will be held outside, along Alumni Walkway allowing everyone to enjoy the chili competition, homecoming games and other festivities. Contestants setup at 1 p.m., judging at halftime. (Rain Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center)
The Chili Cook-Off has been a Homecoming tradition at Severn for over 25 years. Participants set up their special station and are free to decorate and embellish as little or as much as needed.Parents, students and friends attending the homecoming game stop by and taste your culinary sensations - voting takes place in several categories and winners are announced during half time by Head of School Doug Lagarde! -
Homecoming Dance
Location: SJC New Gym -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
Underclass Yearbook Photo Retakes
Location: Creeden Commons -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
Middle School Open House
Location: Price AuditoriumWhat can you get at a Severn School Open House that you can't get from our website? It’s a feeling of being known and valued, being part of our community from the first second you walk in the door. That feeling of belonging — the energy of our school — is something that can’t be captured online. Join us for an Open House and begin your Severn story.Read More > -
Auction Kick-Off Meeting
Location: Alumni HouseThe APA annual acution is the one and only event of the year that supports the programs of the APA on both campuses---come learn about our exciting new plans for this year's event and how you can help! Any time is appreciated---join us and be a part of this dynamic group with a great purpose! -
8th Grade Parent Gathering
Location: Home of Therese HofferPlease join us at the home of Therese Hoffer for coffee after morning drop off. 476 White Cedar Lane in Severna Park. -
LS Individual Portrait Retakes
Location: Chesapeake CampusRead More >Lifetouch will return to the Lower School on Friday, October 27, for individual portrait retakes. To have your child's name added to the list for retakes, please contact Tara Johnson no later than Wednesday, October 25 at t.johnson@severnschool.com or 410-647-7701 ext. 2060. -
Drama Club Reception
Location: McCleary LobbyJoin friends and family in the lobby outside of Price Auditorium for a small dessert reception for attendees. -
Mock ACT
Location: Price Auditorium -
MS/US Half Day
- Middle School will dismiss at Noon
- Upper School will dismiss at 12:15 pm
- If you are picking up an US student, please do not arrive before 12:15pm because much of our congestion issues on these days occur because cars queue up on Maple Ave and Water Street long before dismissal time.
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Admiral's Collection Store Open
Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center -
LS Half Day
12:00 - first dismissal
12:15 - second dismissal
