International Boarding Pre-Arrival Information 2018-2019 Welcome from the Head of School
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V. 8 INTERNATIONAL BOARDING PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION 2018-2019 WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Family, Welcome to Léman Manhattan! I would like to extend a warm welcome to all students enrolled for the school year and look forward to your arrival on campus! On behalf of our faculty and staff we are excited to get to know your child and support your family throughout your child’s educational journey. Léman Manhattan is a vibrant community of active and engaged students led by incredible teachers with proven instructional methods and innovative global experiences that prepare students to be standouts at their top choice colleges and beyond. Your child’s academic program will be integrated and enriched by arts, athletics, community service and a variety of activities that will fill your days with experiences your child will remember forever. Léman Manhattan is a dynamic place where the fun and challenges of learning can be in our school classrooms, on our stages, and our athletic fields. Please do not hesitate to contact our residential staff or me should you have any questions as we approach the beginning of the school year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child in the upcoming school year and I welcome you again to the Léman Manhattan community. Sincerely, Maria Castelluccio HEAD OF SCHOOL 2 WELCOME FROM THE BOARDING TEAM Dear Family, Welcome to Léman Manhattan Preparatory School! We look forward to developing a collaborative and open relationship with you as we help your child adapt to New York City and integrate into the Léman Manhattan community. Our primary goals in the Residential Program are: 1. to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of your child, 2. to help ensure your child’s academic progress, and 3. to allow your child to have an enriching, positive, and unforgettable experience in the United States. In order for us to achieve these goals, we ask that you review all the information in this packet and complete all of the required forms. It is absolutely essential that we begin the school year with accurate and complete information so that we can provide the safest and most productive experience for your child. Important arrival times for new and returning students: As you prepare for this upcoming school year, please note the following information: • New Student Arrival: new boarding students must arrive at the 37 Wall Street Dormitory on August 28 or August 29 from 11:00AM – 7:00PM. Our dormitory is unable to accommodate students before August 28 so please plan your arrival accordingly. • Boarding Student Registration: New boarding students will start the registration process on Augst 29 at 11:00am • New Student Orientation will take place on August 30 – August 31 from 8:00AM-6:00PM on both days and is required for all new boarding students. • New Family Orientation will take place on August 30 from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at 1 Morris Street. All new boarding student family members and guardians are welcome to attend this session. • Returning Student Arrival: returning boarding students must arrive at the 37 Wall Street on the weekend of September 1-2 between the hours of 9:00AM-8:00PM. Only in rare cases will we be able to accommodate students who arrive in NYC after 9:00PM on either of these nights. • Residential Student Orientation for both new and returning students will take place on September 4 and is required for all students. • The Upper School Open House is scheduled for the morning September 4 at 1 Morris Street. All families and family friends/guardians are invited to attend the Open House. • School begins on September 5 at 8:00AM. Once again, welcome to Léman Manhattan and we look forward to the wonderful and enriching journey ahead! Kind regards, The Residential Life Team 3 FLIGHT INFORMATION Please send the following information and the flight purchase confirmation or a copy of your boarding pass to [email protected] by August 10, 2018. Arrival Dates New students must arrive on either August 28 from 11:00AM – 7:00PM or on August 29 from 11:00AM – 7:00PM. Returning students must arrive on either September 1 from 8:00AM-8:00PM and September 2 from 8:00AM-8:00PM. Arrival Airports: JFK (John F. Kennedy), EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport, LGA (LaGuardia Airport) Flight Information Do you need Léman Manhattan staff to arrange for airport transportation to 37 Wall St.? (Included in boarding fees) Please mark: YES NO If No, students must be accompanied by a parent and provide their date/time of arrival. Are you traveling as an “Unaccompanied Minor”? Please note there is a significant additional pickup fee for the Unaccompanied Minor service. Initial Flight Airline:_______________________________________________________ Flight Number:________________ Departure Airport:______________ Departure Date:_______________ Departure Time:_______________ Arrival Airport:_________________ Arrival Date:___________________ Arrival Time:__________________ Connecting Flight Airline:_______________________________________________________ Flight Number:________________ Departure Airport:______________ Departure Date:_______________ Departure Time:_______________ Arrival Airport:_________________ Arrival Date:___________________ Arrival Time:__________________ Final Flight Airline:_______________________________________________________ Flight Number:________________ Departure Airport:______________ Departure Date:_______________ Departure Time:_______________ Arrival Airport:_________________ Arrival Date:___________________ Arrival Time:__________________ 4 ARRIVAL STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS From the Airport (JFK, LGA, EWR): If you have provided your flight information in advance, a car service will be waiting at the airport to drive you to 37 Wall Street. Unless you have previously made arrangements to go to 37 Wall Street without using our car service, please do the following when you arrive at the airport: 1. At the baggage claim and outside the customs arrival door, look for a greeter holding a sign with your name and/or the name “Léman Manhattan.” 2. If you are unable to locate the greeter, please call the My Sedan toll-free number at (855) 434-0400. You may ask an airport customer 3. service representative for assistance with this call. Please do not leave your pick-up location since this may delay your pick-up. 4. You may also call Residential Life Staff at the following numbers: +1 646-875-9405 +1 917-330-7782 Important Notes on Arrival in NYC • It takes 60-90 minutes to reach 37 Wall Street from the three airports around the city, so please consider this when arranging your travel plans. • Please do not book your ticket to arrive after 7:00PM. Only in rare cases can we accommodate students who arrive at the dormitory after 11:00PM. • It is helpful to have a phone that will allow you to dial American numbers when you arrive at the airport in NYC. • Please email [email protected] if your flight is delayed or if you have any questions. • For students arriving on their own or with their families, please call one of the phone numbers above at least one hour before arriving at the dormitory so that staff may prepare for your arrival. You may also email [email protected] to schedule your arrival in advance. 5 2018-2019 Calendar AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018 OCTOBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 MARCH 2019 S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 APRIL 2019 MAY 2019 JUNE 2019 JULY 2019 S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 2018 2019 SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day – School Closed JANUARY 4 Open House 7 Classes Resume, Winter Trimester Begins 5 Opening Day of School – Fall Trimester Begins 21 Martin Luther King Day – School Closed 10-11 Rosh Hashanah – School Closed 29 CECE/LS/US Conferences 19 Yom Kippur – School Closed FEBRUARY OCTOBER 5 Early Release – 1:30pm Dismissal 8 Columbus Day – School Closed 18 Presidents’ Day – School Closed 30 CECE/LS/US Conferences MARCH NOVEMBER 15 Winter Trimester Ends / Spring Break Begins 12 Full Faculty In-Service - No Student Attendance @ 3:15 P.M.