News

Interfaith Weekend. Whether it’s decorating Marshall, baking cookies, creating gingerbread houses, ice skating in Philadelphia, shopping at King of Prussia Mall, or taking a trip to Peddler’s Village, students will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday season this weekend!

The Winter Formal Committee is looking for parent volunteers to help bake goodies and donate large gallons of water. Items will be collected on Friday, December 13 at Drayton Circle or inside Marshall from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and 2:45-3:30 p.m. Please sign up here. If you are interested in helping by donating your time and energy, or have questions, please reach out to Kristy Swartz.

Vocal Ensemble Performance. Mark your calendars! The George School Vocal Ensemble will perform festive holiday music from around the world at South Hunterdon High School in Lambertville, New Jersey on Saturday, December 7. The performance will begin at 8:00 p.m. and tickets can be purchased here.

College Counseling Meetings. College Counseling met with sophomores today, December 6, to give them a preview of what to expect their junior year. Sophomores should schedule a one-on-one meeting with a college counselor between January 13 and February 28 to discuss the PSAT, course planning, and answer any other questions they may have.

College Application Deadline. The deadline for seniors to submit their Regular Decision applications to colleges is Friday, December 20. Students must give College Counseling their printed application confirmations before they leave for the holidays on Friday, December 20, in an effort to ensure they have a true break.

PSAT Scores. Classes of 2021 and 2022 PSAT scores will be released on Monday, December 9. More information to follow.

Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) Workshops. FCD workshops will take place Friday, January 10 through Sunday, January 12 during Health and Wellness Weekend. All freshmen and new sophomores are required to take a two-hour workshop, and all juniors are required to take an hour and a half workshop. Students have signed up for their time preferences. Questions? Contact Susan Ross.

Athletics

View all upcoming matches, and follow gs_athletics for game updates, scores, pictures, and videos.

Upcoming Events

December 7: Vocal Ensemble Performance, South Hunterdon High School – 8:00 p.m.

December 13: Holiday Dance and Music Performance, Walton Center Auditorium – 7:30 p.m.

December 14: Winter Formal

December 20: Classes End

December 21 – January 6: Holiday Break

January 7: Classes Resume

January 10 – 12: Freedom from Chemical Dependency Workshops

January 20: MLK Day—Classes held, special schedule

January 27: Conference Night

January 31: Conference Day

Resources

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The Parent Plan-It is designed to inform parents about campus events and deadlines. It is published weekly on Fridays when school is in sesssion. It is a must-read resource for parents about important dates and school procedures. Please contact editor Katharine Sipio with comments, suggestions, and news at 215.579.6576 or by email at ksipio@georgeschool.org.