PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SCHOOL

Suggested Packing List  School * o Boys – , button down , turtlenecks, polo shirts, dress pants (no ), ties, leather o Girls – Blazers, button down shirts, turtlenecks, polo shirts, dress pants (no denim or ), and no shorter than 3” above the knee, leather shoes  Casual Dress – T-shirts, sweatshirts/pants, , ,  Athletic Dress – Sweats, see Athletic Equipment Information  House Dress – sleepwear, , , flip-flops for showering  Cold weather and rain gear – winter , rain , fleece, gloves, , *Please refer to the guidelines in the student handbook for more specific information.

OTHER ITEMS  Bedding - sheets (2 sets, twin extra-long 39”x80”), towels (2 sets), mattress topper, blankets/comforter, pillow  Shower caddy  Alarm clock  Cell phone charger  Hairdryer  Electric razor  bag, clothes hamper or basket  Clothes hangers  Small fan   Backpack or shoulder bag  Basic school supplies

WHAT NOT TO BRING (due to safety and fire code regulations)  Candles/scented warmers  Electronic heating devices (hot plates, coffee makes, toasters, irons, electric blankets, etc.)  String lights  Halogen lamps  Upholstered furniture  Inflatable chairs  Milk crates  Refrigerators  Pets of any kind  Any motorized vehicle (hoverboard, scooter, etc.)  Skateboards and manual scooters are allowed after the academic day, but only if the rider wears a

Each student room has a bed and mattress, pillow, desk lamp, wastebasket, desk and chair, chest of drawers, and closet or armoire. Student houses are not air conditioned. Washers and dryers are available for student use and require quarters to operate. Many students choose to bring a small area rug (2.5’ x 3’) to place next to their bed, as rooms are not carpeted. Vending machines with drinks and snacks for purchase are available in each house.

Please note: Bed, Bath & Beyond and Walmart are both a 15 minute drive from campus. Target is about a 30 minute drive. For those students traveling a distance, it may be easier to purchase some items upon arrival. A minibus for students travels to Walmart every Sunday afternoon, and the on-campus bookstore stocks school supplies as well as Abbey apparel.

Athletic Equipment List

Athletic Jacket (warm-up) – A school athletic Squash- jacket for all sports can be ordered in the beginning **Racquet of the school year. This is optional. Squash Sneakers (white or clear soled shoes) Cross Country/Track – **Protective eye wear (must be worn) Running Shoes Baseball/Softball- Equestrian Certified riding helmet Cleats Riding *Hat (purchased through equipment room) Paddock Half Boys Lacrosse – Riding gloves **Stick Black gloves Field Hockey – *Mouthpiece **Stick Cleats Protective eye wear *Cup and supporter **Brine or Cascade makes a good protective wire frame eye mask Girls Lacrosse- www.cascadelacrosse.com or www.brine.com **Stick White shin guard/socks **Protective eye wear (same as field hockey) *Mouthpiece *Mouthpiece Cleats Football- Cleats Golf (Boys and Girls) *Mouthpiece Golf Clubs and Bag *cup and supporter Golf Shoes (soft spikes) Glove Soccer- *Hat Cleats Shin guards Track *Black soccer Running Shoes

Basketball- Sailing Note: Varsity team members should check Dry (purchase coordinated by coach) with the coach upon arrival Sneakers Swimming Goggles Ice Hockey- Swim suit (Team purchase through coach) Stick Skates Tennis Black gloves Racquet *Mouthpiece Tennis Shoes *Cup and supporter *Skate sharpening fee * Items can be purchased or ordered through equipment room.

** Items can be purchased or ordered through the bookstore.

The Abbey Dance Program

The Abbey Dance program is looking forward to the upcoming school year, offering classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Pilates (all dancers will participate in each class). If you are interested in dancing (boys and girls of all abilities), you can come to rehearsal on the first day of school after classes - no audition is necessary. We are located in the dance studio next to the locker rooms below the basketball court. This program can be taken in lieu of sports, drama or community service. Dancers work every afternoon developing skills and refining their technique.

What to Bring to School Please bring the following clothes and supplies to school. If you are unable to acquire some of these, we will be going on a field trip to the Choice Connection, a local dancewear supplier during the first week of school. Ballet Class: - Black Mirella style M207L or M207LD or similar - Pink Canvas split-sole ballet shoes; Bloch style S0277L or similar - Pink, seamed, convertible ; Bloch style T0936L or similar - Hair elastics - Bobby pins and/or hair pins - hair should be worn in a bun - Hair nets - Hair spray and/or gel

Jazz class - Any color or style of leotard - Black convertible tights; Bloch style T0996L or similar - Black Jazz shoes; Bloch style S0405L or similar - Hair should be worn up and away from the face but does not have to be in a bun

Contemporary class - Any color or style of leotard - Black convertible tights; Bloch style T0996L or similar - are acceptable if it's warm enough - Socks - Hair should be worn up and away from the face but does not have to be in a bun

Pilates - Any color or style of leotard - Black convertible tights; Bloch style T0996L or similar - Hair should be worn up and away from the face but does not have to be in a bun

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Bragan at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you all soon!