February 18-19, 2011
This is a preliminary schedule. A paper copy of your child's individual class schedule will be mailed to you, and you will receive final copies at registration on February 19.
For planning purposes, please RSVP to the Alumni Office by Wednesday, February 9.
Preliminary Parents' Weekend Schedule (printable PDF)
Friday, February 19 |
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8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. |
Mark W. Potter '48 Gallery Open
"Painting the Streets," Lisbeth Firmin |
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5:00-7:45 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner, Moorhead Wing |
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8:00 p.m. |
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, Bingham Auditorium |
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10:00 p.m. |
All students return to dormitories for check-in |
Saturday, February 20 |
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7:00-8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast, Moorhead Wing |
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7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Registration, Lincoln Lobby |
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7:50-10:15 a.m. |
Classes meet (E, B, D, G Blocks)–Parents encouraged to attend |
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7:30-11:00 a.m. |
Refreshments, Woolworth Faculty Room |
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8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. |
Mark W. Potter '48 Gallery Open
"Painting the Streets," Lisbeth Firmin |
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9:00-11:00 a.m. |
Parent & Faculty Reception, Woolworth Faculty Room |
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11:00 a.m. |
Headmaster MacMullen's Welcome, Bingham Auditorium |
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11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Buffet Luncheon, Moorhead Wing |
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11:45 a.m. |
Chamber Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble, Choral Room |
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11:45 a.m. |
Dance Ensemble, Woodward Black Box Theater |
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12:00 p.m. |
Collegium Musicum, Woodward Chapel (Formerly Christ Church) |
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1:00 p.m. |
Improv, Woodward Black Box Theater |
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2:00 p.m. |
Athletic contests begin |
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5:00-7:45 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner, Moorhead Wing |
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5:00-6:30 p.m. |
Parent & Student Reception, Woolworth Faculty Room |
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5:30 p.m. |
A cappella performances by Hydrox & Oriocos |
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8:00 p.m. |
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, Bingham Auditorium |
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10:00 p.m. |
Students staying on campus return to dormitories for check-in |
Athletic Contests
For the most up-to-date schedule (including changes and cancellations) please visit www.taftsports.com/schedule.aspx.
Friday, February 18 |
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Ski Racing- JV Race @Sundown 4:15 Away
Var. Wrestling- New Englands @Brooks |
Saturday, February 19 |
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Boys' Var. Basketball @Loomis 2:30 Away
Boys' JV Basketball @Loomis 2:30 Away
Boys' Thirds Basketball @Berkshire 2:30 Away
Girls' Var. Basketball - Choate 2:30 HOME
Girls' JV Basketball - Choate 4:00 HOME
Girls' Thirds Basketball - Chase 4:00 HOME
Boys' Var. Hockey - Choate 4:00 HOME
Boys' JV Hockey @Choate 4:00 Away
Boys' Thirds Hockey - Kent 2:00 HOME
Girls' Var. Hockey- Choate 2:00 HOME
Girls' JV Hockey @Choate 2:00 Away
Boys' Var. Squash - HOME
- 12:30 Tabor/Hotchkiss
- 2:00 Taft/Tabor
- 3:30 Taft/Hotchkiss
Boys' JV Squash - Hotchkiss 2:00 HOME
Girls' Var. Squash @Hotchkiss 2:00 Away
Girls' JV Squash @Hotchkiss 2:00 Away
Var. Wrestling - New Englands @Brooks |
Directions to away games can be found at www.taftschool.org/sports/directions.aspx
Weekend Signout & Overnight Regulations
Friday: Parents may take students out to dinner or may attend the play. However, students must spend the night in their dormitories and are due back by 10:00 p.m. There will be a study hall from 8-10 p.m. for students who do not leave campus.
Saturday: Students may only sign out with their own families, and this should happen according to normal weekend sign out procedures (permission cards due to the Dean's Office by noon Wednesday, February 16). Students who leave campus with their parents on Saturday evening, but are spending the night in their dormitories, are due back by 10:00 p.m.
Sunday/Formal/Free Day Monday: If students wish to attend the Formal, they need to be back on campus by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday to ride the bus. If they wish to spend the weekend with their family and miss the Formal, they must be back by 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Food, Lodging & Area Attractions: (Click here for a complete list.)
The Crowne Plaza in Southbury is offering a Parents' Weekend rate of $104 plus tax. If you book online the group code is TPW or call the hotel directly at 203-598-7600 to make a reservation.
Questions regarding permissions: call the Dean's Office at 860-945-7800
Questions regarding weekend events: call the Alumni Office at 860-945-7900
If you wish to meet privately with your child's teachers, advisor or dean,
please call or email ahead of time.
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