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February 21-23

Weekend Activities

Sign up for off-campus trips at Activities Office in Reed.

Friday, February 21

  • Class of 2014 gift Tandem Lunch event PA Room 12-1:30 p.m.
    • Seniors: check it out!
    • Tandem bagels and coffee!
    • Bring cash, credit card, or your Sammy Card to make your senior class gift (even just a dollar counts)!
    • Donors receive a pin to wear at Commencement!
  • Boys Varsity Hockey home vs. Winchendon 5 p.m.
  • Sophomore Class Social at Athletics Center 6:45-8 p.m.  Ice cream, dodgeball, futsol, board games.

Saturday, February 15

  • Springfield Symphony Orchestra departing campus at 6:45 p.m.
  • Open Gym 7-10:45 p.m.
  • Open Reed 7:15-10:45 p.m. Showing last events of Winter Olympics
  • Shuttle to Northampton 7:15-10:45 p.m.
  • Trip to the Movies at Hampshire Mall 6:15-10 p.m.

Sunday, February 16

  • Habitat for Humanity 11:30 a.m.
  • Instrumental Concert 4 p.m.
  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.
  • Open Reed showing final Winter Olympics 1:15-5:15 p.m.
  • Skiing at Berkshire East 12:15-5 p.m.
  • Thrift Shopping with Mr. Rutherford

Have fun and take care of each other.

Failure to show up for an Activity you signed up for without notifying the Dean on Duty, or the faculty chaperone will result in a unit and loss of weekend privileges.

February 14-16

Weekend Activities

Sign up for off-campus trips at Activities Office in Reed.

 

Friday, February 14

  • Boys Varsity Basketball Home vs. Berkshire 6 p.m.
  • Open gym 7-10:45 p.m.                                  Ted Matthias
  • Open Reed showing the Olympics 7:15-10:45 p.m.  Bob Bagley
  • Northampton Shuttle 7:15-10:45 p.m.       Kim Evelti
  • Fan Van to Deerfield for Boys Varsity Hockey 6:30 p.m. departure Claire Frierson

Saturday, February 15

  • Open Gym 7-10:45 p.m.   Claire Frierson
  • Williston Winter Ball in Birch Dining Commons 7-11 p.m. Kyle Hanford, Sarah Sawyer, Winston Miller

Sunday, February 16

  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.                                                            Brian Crockett
  • Open Reed showing Winter Olympics 1:15-5:15 p.m.  Adrienne Mantegna
  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m., mini bus 1                                  Libby Anderson
  • Trip to the Movies 12:15-4 p.m., mini bus 2                Harris Thompson
  • Community Service Conference                                      Spearing

Have fun and take care of each other.

Failure to show up for an Activity you signed up for without notifying the Dean on Duty, or the faculty chaperone will result in a unit and loss of weekend privileges.

February 7-9, 2014

Weekend Activities

Sign up for off-campus trips at Activities Office in Reed.

 

Saturday, February 8

Easthampton WinterFest Feb 7, 8

  • Open Reed showing Winter Olympics 7-10:45 p.m.  Susanna White
  • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.                                 Karen Ram
  • Indoor Rock Climbing 7-10:30 p.m., Van 7       Kurt Whipple
  • Northampton Shuttle 7:15 p.m.-10:45 p.m., mini bus 1 Libby Anderson
  • UMass Hockey vs. #7 UMass-Lowell 6 p.m. game, 5:30 p.m. departure Van 9 Andrew Syfu

Sunday, February 9

  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.                                                            Doug Niedzwecki
  • Open Reed showing Winter Olympics 1:15-5:15 p.m.  Sarah Klumpp
  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m., mini bus 1                                  Kate Verdickt
  • Trip to the Movies 12:15-4 p.m., mini bus 2                Derek Cunha
  • Skiing and tubing at Berkshire East 12-5 p.m., mini bus 3 Ken Choo

Have fun and take care of each other.

Failure to show up for an Activity you signed up for without notifying the Dean on Duty, Mr. Spearing, or the faculty chaperone will result in a unit and loss of weekend privileges.

Winter Long Weekend 2014 info

Winter Long Weekend January 30-February 3, 2014

Deans on Duty
Ketcham and Shelffo

Check in times
Thursday- 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Friday-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Saturday-Check in dorms upon return from Mandatory NYC trip 10 p.m.
Sunday-Check in at Reed 6:30 p.m. for dinner and Superbowl party and 10 p.m. in dorms.
Monday-Regular Study Hall.

Winter Long Weekend 2014 Dining Hours

  • Thursday, January 30
    • Lunch
    • Dinner in the Dining Commons 5:15-7 p.m.
  • Friday, January 31
    • Brunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Dining Commons
    • Dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Dining Commons
  • Saturday, February 1
    • Breakfast from 7:45-8:45 a.m., snacks on NYC bus trip
    • Dinner in NYC
  • Sunday, February 2
    • Brunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Superbowl Party/Dinner 6:30 p.m. in Reed
  • Monday, February 3
    • Brunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Dinner 5:15-7 p.m. Students return by 7:30 p.m.

Winter Long Weekend Activities

Thursday, January 30

  • Winter Long Weekend Begins at 12:05 p.m.
  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.                                                Matt Sawyer
  • Open Reed, Movies and games 6:15-9:45 p.m.       Lynn Magovern
  • Open Gym 6:30-9:45 p.m.                                      Eugenio Garcia
  • Northampton Shuttle 6:15-9:45 p.m., mini bus 2     Carrie Baldwin

Friday, January 31

  • Skiing/Tubing Berkshire East 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., mini bus 3 Spearing
  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.                                                Ted Matthias
  • Open Reed, Movies and Games 1:15-5:15 p.m.       Peter Gunn
  • Open Gym 6:30-9:45 p.m.                                      Sue Michalski
  • Northampton Shuttle 6:15-9:45 p.m., mini bus 2

Saturday, February 1

  • NYC Trip 9 a.m.-10 p.m.  2 Charter Buses meet in front of Reed  Spearing, Ken Choo, Bridget Choo, Logan Brown, Nat Simpson, Mrs. Simpson, Carey Baldwin
    • Check in with chaperones at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. meet bus at 7 p.m.
    • $30 meal money provided in the morning
    • Chaperones, entertainment and meals paid for/reimbursed by school.
    • Students check into dorms upon arrival back to campus 10 p.m.

Sunday, February 2

  • CoCo Key Water Park and Arcade Waterbury, CT 12-4 p.m., mini bus 5, Tom Johnson
  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m., mini bus 2  Laurel Raffetto
  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.  Melissa Brousseau
  • Open Reed, Movies and Games 1:15-5:15 p.m.  Harris Thompson
  • Check-in with Deans on Duty at Reed for dinner and Superbowl Party at 6:30 p.m.  Deans on Duty, Spearing

Monday, February 3 (Department day)

  • Open Gym 12-3 p.m.  Michael Doubleday
  • Open Reed, Movies and Games 1:15-5:15 p.m.  Emily McDowell

January 24-26

Good morning.  Great to see everyone on this nice winter morning. Things to keep in mind:

  • Long Weekend Travel forms due today!
    • Don’t get a unit for having it in late.
  • If you plan to be here over long weekend come see Mr. Spearing to talk about activities.
  • If interested in lifeguarding certification, please see me as soon as possible to coordinate with valley swim school and our pool
    • Good to have for summer jobs and to help out at our pool.
  • February 13 and 14th will be the amazing Diversity Conference
    • How lucky were we to hear Ms. Shabana Basij Rasik on Monday?
    • More exciting things to come.
  • That night of February 14th we will be having a fan bus to go to Deerfield for the Boys’ Hockey game, departing at 6:15 p.m.  Sign up for a spot after Long Weekend.
  • Saturday, February 15- Williston Winter Ball, allowed to bring a date.
    • Formal affair, keeping it classy.
  • Sunday, February 16-Community Service Conference at Loomis.  Let me know if interested.
  • Last week of classes leading up to Assessments: Muji 3-on-3 basketball and Dodgeball tournaments.  Start thinking about teams.  Remember this is about inclusiveness, sportsmanship, and having fun. Looking for officials too.
  • First weekend back from Spring Break will be a massive concert with live music.  You will hear more about this from Student Council.

This weekend: Sign up for off-campus trips at Activities Office in Reed.

Friday, January 24

  • Girls’ Varsity Basketball vs. WMA 5 p.m.
  • Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs. Deerfield 6:30 p.m.
  • Political Awareness Club 7 p.m. discussing Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)

 

Saturday, January 25

  • Boys Varsity basketball vs. MacDuffie at the Basketball Hall of Fame!!!
    • If able to be at their 5:30 game in Springfield, let me know so we can see about getting a fan bus down there.
    • Dance at MacDuffie 8-10:45 p.m.
    • Northampton Shuttle 7:15 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
    • Open Reed 7-10:45 p.m.
    • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.

Sunday, January 26

  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.
  • Open Reed 1:15-5:15 p.m.
  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m.
  • Tubing and Skiing at Berkshire East 1-5 p.m.

Have fun and take care of each other.

Failure to show up for an Activity you signed up for without notifying the Dean on Duty, Mr. Spearing, or the faculty chaperone will result in a unit and loss of weekend privileges.

January 17-19

Weekend Activities
Sign up for off-campus trips at the Activities Office in Reed.

Friday, January 17

  • Open Reed, popcorn & movie World War Z, 7:15-10:45 p.m.
  • Open Gym 7:00-10:45 p.m.
  • Shuttle to Northampton, 7:15-10:15 p.m.
  • Trip to the Hampshire Mall movies, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 18

  • PINK IN THE RINK, Girls’ Varsity Hockey vs. Kent 4:30 pm
    • All proceeds go to charity.  Come support!
  • Northampton Shuttle, 7:15-10:45 p.m.
  • Springfield Falcons AHL Hockey, 6:30-10:45 p.m.
    • vs. Providence Bruins game at 7 p.m.
  • Open Gym 7-10:45 p.m.
  • Open Reed, popcorn & movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Stranger Tides, 7:15-10:45 p.m.

Sunday, January 19

  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m.
  • Trip to the West Springfield Movies 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.
  • Open Reed 1:15-5:15 p.m., NFL Conference Championship NE vs. DEN 3 p.m. w/ pizza and wings

 

Failure to show up for an Activity you signed up for without notifying the Dean on Duty, Mr. Spearing, or the faculty chaperone will result in a Unit and loss of weekend privileges.

Weekend Activities Jan 11-12

WELCOME BACK!!!  Sign up for off-campus trips at Activities Office in Reed.
Have fun and take care of each other.

Saturday

  • Casino Night 8-10:30 p.m. in Stu Bop
    No Money. All games are free.
    Classy event.
    Great Raffle prizes!!!
    Dress to impress.  Ask those who were there last year.
  • Northampton Shuttle 7:15-10:45 p.m.
  • Open Gym 7-10:45 p.m.

Sunday

  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m.
  • Trip to the Movies 1-5 p.m.
  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.
  • Open Reed 1:15-5:15 p.m.
    • NFL Divisional Playoffs SF vs. CAR w/ pizza and wings

December 13-18

Williston Activities December 13-18
Off-Campus Trips meet faculty at the Schoolhouse. Plan ahead and take care of each other.

Friday December 13

  • Hypnotist Jim Spinnato live in the Stu Bop 8:30 p.m.  Bring everyone!
  • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.
  • Open Reed 7:30-8:30, 9:45-10:45 p.m. (Hypnotist at 8:30)
  • Northampton Shuttles 7:15-10:30 p.m.
  • Trip to the Movies departs Schoolhouse at 6:45 p.m.

Saturday December 14

  • Boys Varsity Hockey Home vs. Gunnery @ 6:00 p.m.  Lossone Arena
  • Loomis Chaffee Prism Summer Dance Night departs Schoolhouse 7:45 p.m.
  • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.
  • Open Reed, Showing L.I.N.K. Club movie w/ bake sale 7:30-10:45 p.m.
  • Northampton Shuttles 7:15-10:30 p.m.

Sunday December 15

  • Habitat for Humanity departs Schoolhouse at 11:30 a.m. 
  • Open Reed w/ NFL, pizza and wings 1-5 p.m.
  • Open Gym 1:15-5:15 p.m.
  • Holyoke Mall Shuttle 1-5 p.m.
  • Pioneer Valley Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Academy of Music, Departs Schoolhouse at 12:30 p.m.  Show begins at 1 p.m.
    • Students: $15 Rush Tickets available 30min before the performance. High School ID required.  Sign up ASAP.

Tuesday December 17

  • Community Banquet in Birch Dining Commons 5:45 p.m.  Seating with dorm.

Wednesday December 18

  • Girls Varsity Hockey Home vs. CT Polar Bears @ 6 p.m. Lossone Arena

 

If you sign up for weekend activities, you are expected to attend.  If you do not attend, and do not alert Mr. Spearing, the faculty chaperone, or the Dean on Duty prior to the event you will lose weekend privileges the following week.

 

 

December 7-8

Weekend Activities  December 7-8

Off-Campus Trips meet faculty at the Schoolhouse.  Plan ahead and take care of each other.

  • Saturday December 7
    • Boys’ Varsity Hockey Home vs. Salisbury 6:30 p.m. @Lossone Arena
    • Open Mic Night in Stu Bop 8:30 p.m.
    • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.
    • Open Reed 7:30-10:45 p.m.
    • Shuttle to Northampton/Walmart
  • Sunday December 8
  • Hot Chocolate Run fundraising for Violence Prevention leaving Schoolhouse at 9 a.m.
  • Open Reed w/ NFL, pizza and wings 1-5 p.m. Food will arrive at 3 p.m.
  • Open Gym 1:15-5:15 p.m.
  • Holyoke Mall Shuttles 1-5 p.m.
  • Travel Forms with Dorm in evening
  • Friday December 13
  • Hypnotist Jim Spinnato live in the Stu Bop 8:30 p.m.  Bring everyone!
  • Saturday December 14
    • Loomis Chaffee Prism Summer Dance Night departs Schoolhouse 7:45 p.m.
  • Sunday December 15
    • Habitat for Humanity leaving Schoolhouse at 11:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday December 17
      • Community Banquet in Birch Dining Commons 5:45 p.m.

If you sign up for weekend activities, you are expected to attend.  If you do not attend, and do not alert Mr. Spearing, the faculty chaperone, or the Dean on Duty prior to the event you will lose weekend privileges the following week.

November 15-18

Have fun and take care of each other.

Off-Campus Trips meet faculty at the Schoolhouse

Friday November 15

  • Red Cross Blood Drive in the Stu Bop 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Faculty Talent Show in the Theater 8 p.m.  Erin Davey
    • Free!  Donations welcome for cancer research.
  • Open Gym 7-10:45 p.m.   Libby Anderson
  • Middle School Social in the Stu Bop 6-8 p.m.
  • Open Reed with movies and popcorn after MS Social 7:30-10:45 p.m.  Stan Samuelson
  • Shuttle to Northampton 7:15-10:45 p.m.                Josh Seamon, mini bus 1

 

Saturday November 16

  • Go Karting with Mr. Gunn 4 p.m. departure  Peter Gunn, mini bus 2
  • Open Gym 7-10:45 p.m.  Janine Whipple
  • Open Reed with movies and popcorn 7:15-10:45 p.m.        Annie Schneider
  • Interskate 91 Rollerskate, roller blade, and Laser Blast Laser Tag   7-10:45 p.m. Liz Kay
    • Admission is $9, mini bus 3]
  • Shuttle to Northampton 7:15-10:45 p.m.  Claire Frierson mini bus 4

 

Sunday November 17

  • Open Reed w/ NFL on the big screen, pizza and wings 1-5 p.m.  Justin Geyer
    • Food will arrive at 3 p.m.
  • Open Gym 1:15-5:15 p.m.             Lynn Magovern
  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m.                    Kim Evelti
  • Habitat for Humanity 11 a.m., mini bus 1
  • Basketball Hall of Fame  1-4 p.m. Mike Fay, Van 8
    • Hundreds of interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting contests. And of course there is enough basketball history to impress the world’s most avid sports fans!
    • Age 13-15 $14, Age 16+ $20

If you sign up for weekend activities, you are expected to attend.  If you do not attend, and do not alert Mr. Spearing, the faculty chaperone, or the Dean on Duty prior to the event you will lose weekend privileges the following week.