As Mr. Spearing mentioned at a recent assembly, the 14th Annual Muji Muhammad 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held on Sunday afternoon, February 22 at the Athletic Center. It has been a fun community event over the years, and I hope that many of you will participate this year.
The following is information about the tournament, about signing up for the tournament, and about Muji 14 t-shirts:
The ski teams have their annual NEPSAC championship races today, February 11 at Ski Sundown in Connecticut. Coaches Ed Hing and Chris Pelliccia and 15 Williston students will be at the all-day event.
Best of luck to the following athletes! #GoWildcats
Sophie Carellas
Jen Carellas
Mia Bacon
Maisie McDonald
Lena Gandevia
Lizzie Warncke
Brittney Engelman
Devin DeVerry
Jesse Cassuto
Anthony Aquadro
JJ Celentano
Marcus Gould
Teddy Carellas
Bryan Soder
Oliver Lawrence
February 13-February 15, 2015
Off-Campus Trips meet faculty at the Schoolhouse
Friday, February 13
Saturday, February 14
Sunday, February 15
Editor’s note: The following winter storm update was sent to parents and guardians this afternoon regarding travel plans.
We hope you are staying safe as we make our way through yet another winter storm. Please remember that the safety of your child and your family is our highest priority.
We continue to monitor the weather, and at this point, the snow is predicted to stop around 1:00 a.m. Physical Plant is working around the clock to clean up the campus. As always, we ask that you use your best judgment when deciding when and if to travel to and from Williston.
If the school already figured into your travel plans today or tonight and if those plans are going to change, please contact the Dean’s Office by email at jmotyka@williston.com so we are aware. Day families who use Van Pool should check local school district closings, as that will affect the service tomorrow morning.
Just a reminder that weather-related cancellations and schedule changes will be posted on the school’s website, Facebook, and on Channels 3 (WSHM), 22 (WWLP) and 40 (ABC40/Fox6).
As always, thank you for using your best judgment, and please stay safe and warm.
Sincerely,
The Dean’s Office
Shovel a path to the Writing Center! It will be worth it, we promise!
16 class days until assessments…
Here are the hours for this week:
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. (G, C, E, A1, A2, F)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)
Wednesday
9:05 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (part of C)
11:25 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. (D)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)
Editor’s note: The following message was sent out to parents and guardians this morning.
As we face another snow storm, the safety of your child and your family is our highest priority. With boarding students on their way back to campus today and classes scheduled to begin tomorrow, we are monitoring the weather across the region. As always, we ask that you use your best judgment when deciding when and if to travel to and from the campus.
If the school already figured into your travel plans today or tonight and if those plans are going to change, please contact the Dean’s Office by email at jmotyka@williston.com so we are aware.
We will be in touch later this evening with updates, but just a reminder that weather-related cancellations and schedule changes will be posted on the school’s website, Facebook, and on Channels 3 (WSHM), 22 (WWLP) and 40 (ABC40/Fox6).
As always, our community’s safety is our highest priority. Thank you for using your best judgment as you make your plans.
Sincerely,
The Dean’s Office
It’s not too early to begin considering summer plans. This year, languages teacher Noah Lipnick is planning a summer trip to China for students of Chinese at Williston. The trip will be held from July 17 through August 1, 2015. Hanban (the Chinese Language Council International) will be providing a chaperone as well, and there will be one adult for every 10 students. Students are responsible for international airfare, their visas, and pocket money. All domestic travel, cultural activities, language instruction, sightseeing, and room and board are covered by Hanban. Please email Mr. Lipnick with questions.
Dates: July 17th – August 1st, 2015
Hanban Chaperone – Student Ratio requirement: 1 chaperone to every 10 students.
Costs: Students are responsible for international airfare ($1500-$2000), visa ($140), and pocket money. All domestic travel, cultural activities, language instruction, sightseeing, and room + board are covered by Hanban.
Friday: Brunch, Chef’s Choice for dinner
Saturday: Brunch, Chef’s Choice for dinner
Sunday: Breakfast, no dinner will be served.
Monday: Brunch, regular dinner menu
2015 Winter Long Weekend Dining Hours
· Thursday, February 5
o Regular Breakfast and Lunch with modified classes
o Dinner 5:15-6:30 p.m.
· Friday, February 6
o Continental Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m.
o Brunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., including deli bar
o Dinner 5:15-6:30 p.m.
· Saturday, February 7
o Continental Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m.
o Brunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., including deli bar
o Dinner 5:15-6:30 p.m.
· Sunday, February 8
o Breakfast 7:15 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
o Check in at buses in front of Reed@8:30 a.m.
o Lunch and Dinner in NYC, $30 meal money provided
· Monday, February 9
o Continental Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m.
o Brunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., including deli bar
o Dinner 5:15-7 p.m.
The library will close today at 2:00 p.m. and reopen Monday at 7:30 for study hall
Enjoy your Long Weekend!
All Athletic Performance groups and team strength training sessions for Swimming, Boys Hockey, and Girls Hockey have been cancelled.
We also have adjusted practice schedules for today due to the weather. Some teams will not practice and are indicated below.
Girls V Basketball – 3:45-5:15 court #1
Boys 3rd Basketball – 3:45-4:30 court #2
Boys V Basketball – 4:30-5:30 court #2
No JV or 4th practices
Boys V Hockey – 3:45-5:15
Girls V Hockey – 5:25-6:55
No JV practices
Girls JV Squash – 3:45-4:45 (court time)
Girls V Squash – 4:45-5:45
Boys JV Squash – 5:45-6:45
Boys V Squash – 6:45-7:45
No Instructional or 3rd practice
Divers & JV Swimming – 3:45-4:45
V Swimming – 4:45-6:15
Wrestling – normal practice times
Skiing – no practice
Other Afternoon Programs will meet as regularly scheduled unless you hear differently from your program leader.
