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For parents of students interested in rowing with Spring Crew, there is a meeting on Thursday, March 7th from 6:45pm to 7:45pm at Sagamore Rowing, located at 69 Hamilton Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

We are excited to provide Upper School Students (Grades 10-12) with the opportunity to enroll in SAT or ACT Prep Courses with leading college admissions expert, Dr. Jonathan Chiu. Dr. Chiu is a former Princeton Review ACT & SAT Content Director and has worked with many FA students throughout the years.Eligible families are encouraged to apply for our Diversity Grant to assist with the cost of the program. Click on the following link to enroll in this great opportunity! https://bit.ly/2ByDLem

All Upper School parents are invited to join us for the Upper School Parent Council meeting on Wed. Feb. 27 at 8:15 a.m. in the Jackson House.

Join Upper School students for Battle of the Classes, Wednesday, February 27th at 4pm. Grades 9 – 12 are welcome to participate.

Spring sports will begin on Monday, March 4th, with the exception of Tennis, which begins on March 11th.
Please ensure that:
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Physical exam is up to date (within one year of March 1st).
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Parent Consent letter is signed (digitally, only necessary if you haven’t played a fall or winter sport).
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Concussion letter is signed (digitally, only necessary if you haven’t played a fall or winter sport).
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Interim Form (must be signed digitally every season – will be live on Feb. 13th).
If you have any questions, please call the Athletic Office at 516-393-4224. All paperwork must be complete by Feb. 28th in order to practice on March 4th.

Our US Academic Pathways presentation for parents and students in Grades 9 through 11 is March 6th at 7:30 p.m. In Dolan Center basement level, band room, this meeting 7:30pm meeting will follow the student meetings about course selection and offerings for the 2019-2020 school year. Details will be in a reminder email beforehand. The meeting is optional prior to meetings with the academic counselor and college advisors.