Events on Campus

The school year is well underway! We had our school pictures taken (remember those?!) and parents were on campus last Thursday evening for our Lower School Back to School Night. What a wonderful way for parents to learn about the exciting things that are happening in their child's classroom!

Admissions is bustling with activity! Yesterday morning our Lower School admission team met with our parent tour guides. If you tour our lower school you will have the opportunity to talk to our parents who are living our mission everyday. We are also scheduling tours and sending out materials to prospective families.

The admissions calendar is a busy one. Staying on top of deadlines is important when you are going through the admission process. See if schools have an admission checklist to keep you on track. Application deadlines or registration deadlines and playday/school visit days are all good to note in your calendar. Ask if there are fall festivals and curriculum events so you can get back on campus. The directors at SSSAS are here to help guide you through the process - please never hesitate to reach out with questions!

Next Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. on our Lower School campus we will have our Annual Blessing of the Animals outdoor chapel service. All are welcome! Bring your dogs (on leashes), cats (in carriers), and any other creatures whom you love. There will be a token for each pet that is blessed and refreshments for all. I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Katherine


Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended an independent school from preK-12th grade, Katherine Carbo earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a law degree before returning right back to the independent school world. With experience at four different schools from coast to coast, she writes insights and observations from the front line of independent school admissions.  Mrs. Carbo is the Director of Lower School Admission & Financial Aid at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia.  She may be reached at kcarbo@sssas.org.