Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Friday Night’s French Feast Menu

Welcome to French-speaking Willy World!

At this Friday’s dinner (from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m.) enjoy music and “parlez français” at the French-speaking tables!

Le Menu
Salad Niçoise
Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion salad
Cold Zucchini salad

Poulet Basquaise
Hachis Parmentier
Waterzooi
Vegetarian Cous Cous
Glazed Baby Carrots
Haricot Vert
Poutine

Belgian Waffle Bar
Cerise Crepes
Pomme Crepes
Mousse au Chocolate

Theater Work, Nov. 18-26

Starting on November 18, the Physical Plant will be making repairs to the stage at the Williston Theater.  This work will be fairly extensive and is scheduled to be completed by the 26.  The main theater area will not be available for any type of functions or meetings during that time.  If anyone has any questions or concerns, please let us know right away.

Thanks

Paul Bricker
Maintenance Manager

Weekend Activities Nov 8-10

  • Friday November 8
    • WillyWorld Francophone in the Dining Commons 5:30-7 p.m.
    • Impulse Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the theater
  • Saturday November 9
    • Good Luck Athletes at all the away games
    • Impulse Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the theater
    • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.           Jay Grant
    • Open Reed 7:30-10:45 p.m.          Emily Ditkovski
    • Shuttle to Northampton                Eugenio Garcia
  • Sunday November 10
    • Open Reed w/ NFL, pizza and wings 1-5 p.m.  Kate Biddescombe
      • Food will arrive at 3 p.m.
    • Open Gym 1:15-5:15 p.m.                            Stan Samuelson
    • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m.                                   Sarah Sawyer
    • Go-Kart Racing in the afternoon with Mr. Gunn
    • Indoor Rock Climbing Wall, Hadley 1-5 p.m.           Michelle Lawson

Friday November 15 BLOOD DRIVE

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.

Rag Shag Parade in Easthampton Tonight

Please make a note that the annual Rag Shag Parade is tonight. This terrific community event for young children is sponsored by the City of Easthampton, and it’s a favorite fall tradition. The rain date is Wednesday, October 30.

The parade route is as follows:

The parade will begin at Maple Street School. It goes down Cottage Street, bears right on to Union Street, goes around the rotary, and then on to Park Street. The parade ends in front of the Reed Campus Center.

The driveway around the quad will not be accessible from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Pick-up alternatives for families are the Athletic Center or the Middle School. Please make note for your commute tonight.

Hooray for Halloween!

Winter Afternoon Program Signup

Tomorrow students will be talking with their advisors about afternoon programs for the winter trimester. The following information was sent by Jay Grant on options and requirements.

All Upper School students are required to participate all three trimesters.

11th and 12th grade – minimum of one group option per year
9th and 10th grade – minimum of two group options per year
8th grade – must participate for two trimesters in two different group options
7th grade – no required participation

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November 1-3

Off-Campus Trips meet faculty at the Schoolhouse

Friday November 1

  • Class Assemblies
  • Varsity Volleyball vs. Ethel Walker 5:30 p.m.
  • Williston Halloween Dance w/DJ Joey 8-10:30 p.m. Harris Thompson, Matt KaneLong, Liz Jay, Adrienne Mantegna
  • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.  Jen Gross

Saturday November 2

  • Varsity Football vs. Pomfret 6 p.m,
  • Open Reed w/ popcorn, 7:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m.  Betsy Grant
  • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.                          Jay Grant
  • Spanish String Quartet @ Smith College 7:15 p.m. departure  Rick Teller
  • Northampton Shuttle 7:15-10:45 p.m.      Janine Whipple
  • Six Flags Fright Fest 7-10:45 p.m. Emily Ditkovski
  • Springfield Falcons vs. Hartford Wolfpack AHL Hockey 6:30-10:45 p.m.  Stan

Sunday November 3 Daylight Savings Ends

  • Open Reed w/ NFL, pizza and wings 1-5 p.m.         Bridget Choo
    • Food will arrive at 3 p.m.
  • Open Gym 1:15-5:15 p.m.             Winston Miller
  • Community Service helping elderly rake leaves in town 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.     Spearing
  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m.                    Annie Schneider

Friday November 15 BLOOD DRIVE

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.

 

Painting Field Trip

On Monday, October 28, students in Painting I & II will head to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for a painting field trip. The field trip will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is required as part of their course work. Students who are registered for a Directed Study in Studio A or Painting have selected the option to attend. Contact Susanna White or Kim Evelti with any questions or concerns.