Reminder: The following are upcoming dates on the Parents’ Association Calendar for 2012-2013. Find more information about the Parents’ Association on their blog, Parents’ Point of View.

Middle School Parent Social
October 5, 6:30-9:00 pm
Casual social reception for parents of Middle School students hosted by Kara McElhone and Eric Yates P’17
10 Brewster Avenue

Community Tailgate
October 13, 5:00 pm
Come cheer on the Wildcats! Complimentary dinner will be served.
Berube Stadium at Sawyer Field

Writers’ Workshop
October 22, 7:00 pm
Acclaimed author and past Williston parent Anita Shreve will give a public reading and discussion of her work as part of Williston’s Writers’ Workshop. All Williston parents are welcome to attend any of the Workshop series presentations.
The Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center

Fall Family Weekend Social Gatherings
October 26, 5:30 pm
Refreshments on Sawyer Field
The Parents’ Association is serving up cider and donuts to sports fans during the Boys’ Varsity Soccer game and the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball match. Go Wildcats!
Berube Stadium at Sawyer Field

Parents’ Association Wine and Cheese
October 26, 6:30-7:30
Family weekend reception hosted by Head of School Bob Hill and Kathryn Hill P’15.
37 Park Street, Head of School Residence

Parents’ Association Breakfast Meeting
“What Were You Thinking?: Understanding The Teenage Brain and Executive Functioning Skills”
October 27, 8:00-9:00am
Guest speaker Sharon Saline, Psy.D. will deliver helpful, concrete information about how the developing adolescent brain affects thinking, organization and problem-solving. Using humor, recent developments in neuroscience and clinical examples, Dr. Saline will share strategies that you can use to better support your child at school and at home.
The Cox Room, Birch Dining Commons

Vespers
December 9, 7:00 pm
Followed by a winter reception at the Hills’ residence.
Phillips Stevens Chapel and Head of School Residence

Parents’ Association Dinner Meeting
“Five Strategies for Parenting a Confident Teenager: What the Most Current Research Shows”
January 2, 5:30-7:00 pm
Guest speaker Catherine Sanderson, PhD
The Cox Room, Birch Dining Commons

Passover Seder
April 2, 6:00pm
The Whitaker-Bement Center

Faculty Appreciation Luncheon
April 11
Sponsored by The Parents’ Association
The Cox Room, Birch Dining Commons