Guide to Greenhill 2020-2021 by Greenhill School

2020 – 2021

THE OFFICIAL

Parents’ Guide to a

Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 22 24

Checklist for New Families Mission Statement & Core Principles A Message from the Head of School Welcome to the Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Volunteering Events Greenhill Fund Greenhill Communications Resource Board Information Management Ways to Give Campus Map/Carpool Procedure Campus Locations Publications School Activities

welcome NEW FAMILIES! CHECKLIST FOR NEW PARENTS AT GREENHILL: Read this book! The GUIDE TO GREENHILL includes many details you will want to know. Spend some time on the GREENHILL RESOURCE BOARD by logging in with your Greenhill User ID/password. See pages 12-13 for more info. Complete the NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST on the GREENHILL RESOURCE BOARD Plan to get involved! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (p. 5) or 2020-2021 will be posted in August. We will notify you when available. PRESCHOOL FAMILIES: Get ready for SUMMER PLAYDATES to meet new classmates. You will receive communication about them in early summer. (Prekindergarten and Kindergarten) PRIMER - GRADE 12: You will be assigned to a BUDDY FAMILY in the spring. Ask them any questions you may have.

OUR MISSION

Greenhill School is a diverse community of learners that strives for excellence; values individuality; fosters a passion for learning; promotes the balanced development of mind, body, and character; encourages service; and instills a respect for others.

CORE PRINCIPLES In adopting these core principles, HONOR, RESPECT, and COMPASSION, the Greenhill community affirms the development of character as an essential and ever-present element of its mission. Commitment to this ideal will guide the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decisions and permeate all areas of Greenhill life. All members of the community will strive to model the behavior and attitudes we wish others to adopt. Moreover, we will recognize and highlight behaviors and attitudes that can serve as models for the entire Greenhill community.

A Message from the Head of School Dear Parents, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to embark on my third year as Head of School at Greenhill. Ever since my first moment on campus, I have been struck by the qualities that make Greenhill such a special place: students who love learning, faculty who love teaching, and parents who believe in our mission and values. New parents, we welcome you! At Greenhill, we know that parents are essential partners in the educational process. We encourage you to take an active role with your child both at home and on campus. As parents of three Greenhill Hornets, Marianne and I join you on this wonderful journey. This guide will provide you with many details about the Greenhill experience that will ease your transition into the School, including more information on volunteer opportunities, annual events, methods of communication, the layout of our campus, and more. Please review this booklet and visit our website (www.greenhill.org) to learn about other aspects of our community. Whether you volunteer at lunch, sponsor a table at our annual gala, or help raise participation in the Greenhill Fund, your engagement will make a tremendous difference to your family and to our amazing school. Thank you for selecting Greenhill School for your child. I look forward to working with you for years to come. Lee J. Hark Head of School

WELCOME TO THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION! Dear Parents, As soon as you enroll your child at Greenhill School, you are automatically a member of the Parents’ Association! The Parents’ Association (PA) supports our school in several ways: • Coordinates speakers and activities to keep our parents informed • Facilitates parent connections through social occasions • Provides support for faculty and staff through appreciation events and in times of need • Organizes community-wide celebrations for parents and students • Fills numerous volunteer and leadership opportunities

Jennipher and her husband Blake are the parents of rising seventh-grader Megan, and rising second-grader Coleman (at Shelton).

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD 2020-2021

Each grade level has parent representatives to help you navigate our activities and find an opportunity that optimizes your time and talents. As Lee mentioned in his letter, your support is critical to fulfilling the mission of the school. Enjoy your years as Greenhill parents—they will pass quickly! I personally look forward to working with you over the next year.

Sincerely, Jennipher Rice Parents’ Association President 2020-2021 4

Volunteering Volunteers bring our campus to life and enrich the Greenhill experience for all of our students. Below is an explanation of the types of volunteer activities on campus. HOW TO VOLUNTEER Volunteering at Greenhill has never been easier. Check out all the opportunities available by visiting SignUpGenius, Greenhill’s online volunteer portal. You can access SignUpGenius by visiting the Parents Page on the website, then click on “Volunteer Opportunities.” CLASS / GRADE LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES Many volunteer opportunities center around your child’s class or grade level. A sample of activities include: • Classroom Volunteers • Teacher Appreciation events • Dining Hall Volunteers (Preschool & Lower School Only) • Library Volunteers • Gala/Event Volunteers

Volunteering (cont’d) If you have a passion or interest that you would like to share or bring to campus, then one of these groups might have opportunities for you: EVENTS, EVENTS, EVENTS! From Gala season to picnics to carnivals to festivals, there are volunteer opportunities at almost every event throughout the year! See the full list on pages 7-9 and find one (or many) that sound interesting to you! GREENHILL FUND Help us reach our fundraising goals by working with your class’ parents and inspiring our culture of giving. See more on p.10. GREEN TEAM Help make Greenhill a more sustainable place with eco-friendly habits. Parents and students team up to share information with the school community. See more at www.greenhill.org/greenteam. CULTURAL ARTS Help expose students to arts-centered programming, such as meeting real-world authors, illustrators, dancers, directors, musicians, singers, and artists. See the Cultural Arts page under Arts on www.greenhill.org. GREENHILL BOOSTERS Support students involved in athletics. Greenhill Boosters strives to increase support and Greenhill spirit across campus from food/snack sales to spirit swag. All parents of athletes are expected to participate, but more support is always needed! GREENHILL CARES Help offer support in times of need such as illness and grief, as well as to celebrate joyous occasions. The Greenhill Cares committee facilitates phone calls, cards, and meals. Please tell a member of the committee if you or someone in the Greenhill community you know would appreciate the committee’s support.

TO SIGN UP FOR THESE AND MANY MORE OPPORTUNITIES... You can access SignUpGenius by visiting “Parents” on the Greenhill home webpage then click on “Volunteer Opportunities.” 2019-2020 opportunities will be available in August. 6

Events Throughout the school year, Greenhill hosts a variety of events that are open to both parents and students. These events are a great way to get to know the entire community and learn more about what happens on the Greenhill campus on a daily basis.

COMMUNITY PICNIC (FALL) The entire Greenhill community gathers for a pre-football-game picnic with barbeque, face painting, snow cones, and more! FOUNDERS’ DAY (SEPTEMBER) Bernard and Helen Fulton founded Greenhill School on September 11, 1950. Students celebrate this date with an all-school assembly and show their spirit by wearing green and gold. This is a student-only celebration. GRANDPARENTS’ / SPECIAL FRIENDS’ DAY (NOVEMBER) Grandparents and/or Special Friends are invited to visit students on campus for a special morning of programs and activities on the Friday prior to the week of Thanksgiving.

SAVE THE DATE FOR GRANDPARENTS’ DAY!

Friday, November 20, 2020

GREENHILL GALA (SPRING) The Greenhill Gala is not just one event, but an entire season. The Gala is a series of events, starting with the kickoff party in the fall, gearing up to the main event and auction in early spring, and culminating with various Gala Parties (explained below). Previous auctions have featured toptier enterntainment such as Don Henley, Jay Leno, Foreigner, Gavin Degraw, and Earth, Wind & Fire. It is a wonderful evening for parents to enjoy a dinner, entertainment, and bid on great auction items. It is preceded the week before by an online auction. Previous galas have benefitted financial aid and faculty endowment funds. GREENHILL GALA PARTIES (ALL YEAR) Gala Parties are themed parties sprinkled throughout the year that are open to the entire community to help support Gala fundraising initiatives. Often hosted by families or groups of families in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, they have included bingo and casino nights, mardi gras, snow days, Boliwood, Grand Slam, and more! Grab your friends and plan to attend Gala Parties to support Greenhill! GREENHILL GOES GLOBAL (SPRING) This annual festival celebrates the different cultures and ethnicities that make Greenhill a diverse community. Greenhill Goes Global takes place on a Friday afternoon in the spring in the gymnasium and features booths representing the diverse customs of our Greenhill families. It also highlights student performers and artists. This is a great opportunity to volunteer and showcase your heritage.

FRIDAY ON THE HILL (FALL) On a designated Friday in the fall, we hold a carnival after school for Preschool, Lower, and Middle School with many fun activites, booths, and food for kids of all ages. It is free of charge for Greenhill students and their families. HALLOWEEN (FALL) Halloween is a festive time at Greenhill. The highlight is an afternoon parade led by the Head of School and the Upper School Band. Seniors follow Preschool and Lower School students, filling the whole campus with costumes and fun. The parade culminates with a sing-along in the Meadow. HOMECOMING (FALL) The entire school participates in Homecoming, a fall tradition. Homecoming week includes daily dress-up days for Middle School and Upper School, such as “Pajama Day” and “Green & Gold Day,” and culminates with an all-school pep rally Friday afternoon. On Homecoming day, all fall varsity teams participate in a contest culminating with the football game in the evening. Families are invited to campus to enjoy pre-game activities before kick-off. A special Greenhill tradition takes place during halftime, when all Seniors are escorted on the field by their parents. HORNET NIGHT (WINTER) Once a year, parent volunteers run Hornet Night for Upper School students. This social evening event is free to students. PARENT FORUM (ALL YEAR) The division of the Parents’ Association that coordinates speakers and activities for parents is known as Parent Forum. Attending a Parent Forum event is a great way to stay connected and to learn about interesting topics. THE NUTCRACKER (WINTER) Greenhill Kindergarteners have been performing the Nutcracker since 1951. Every December they transform into the characters and dance to Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. Our Head of School is the narrator, and Greenhill’s Upper School Orchestra provides the music. The Preschool music teacher directs and choreographs the performance.

Greenhill Fund Throughout its history, Greenhill School has relied on the generosity of the community in the pursuit of excellence. Our parent community has shown tremendous support of the Greenhill Fund with participation at nearly 100% last year! Examples of sacrifice and support began in our very first year when founding Head of School Bernard Fulton and other faculty members went without a salary to ensure a successful launch of the school. Today, all families are given the opportunity to show their support of the school through the Greenhill Fund. Annual contributions to the Greenhill Fund provide support that is used for critical operating expenses including faculty salaries, financial aid, arts, academics, and athletic programs. These funds provide essential elements for our exemplary program. Without the Greenhill Fund, our program would not be as full and dynamic. All gifts are 100% tax deductible. To show your support and make a gift to the School, please contact Robert Clements, Director of Annual Giving, at (972) 628-5681.

greenhill fund WWW.GREENHILL.ORG/GIVE 10

Greenhill Communications While your child is a student at Greenhill, we will communicate with you primarily through email: SUMMER MESSAGES You will receive summer emails from your division heads and the head of school in early August. MYGREENHILL WEEKLY (pictured above) A complete newsletter of all Parents’ Association, divisional, teacher, and campus news. You will receive this by email every Thursday or just visit www.greenhill.org/mygreenhillweekly for the current week’s news. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS Special announcements, including event invitations, for the entire school will also be sent via email. PERSONAL CONTACT You may also receive personal contact from your child’s teacher as needed. Each year, you will receive a limited number of print items, including event invitations, and The Hill magazine (see page 22 for more information.) You will also find a wealth of information on the Greenhill website. Please see the following pages for more information.

Resource Board When you login to the Greenhill website, you will have access to the Resource Board where you will find the following information:

• My BackPack (grades, account information, etc.) • Parents’ Association Resources (PA leadership roster, forum schedules, etc.)

• Specific Divisional Resources (handbooks, forms, etc.) • Volunteer Opportunities (directions for SignUp Genius and all available opportunities)

• MyGreenhill Weekly as well as the teacher newsletter archives; • Health Resources (SNAP portal, forms, etc.) • Downloadable Photo and Vidigami Galleries. Below is an example of the Greenhill Resource Board. You can access this area by clicking “login” in the upper right corner of WWW.GREENHILL.ORG. FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?

If you need to reset your password: help@greenhill.org.

NEED HELP?

If you have any technological issues: help@greenhill.org or (972) 628-5999.

Information Management Tools We are currently in the process of implementing a new information management system that will streamline and improve the parent experience on the Greenhill website. Please watch your inboxes for information about what the new system will look like, functionality offered in system, and fall training sessions to help you find what you need.

MORE INFO COMING SOON!

FACTS We have introduced a new billing/collection system this year called FACTS. You will be notified over email about registering with this system for flexible tuition payment and all incidentals like extended day, breakfast, book store purchases, concessions, and athletics charges. Access more info on the Resource Board under FACTS Tuition Management.

WAYS TO GIVE WE WELCOME YOU TO EXPLORE THE MANY WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT GREENHILL!

Greenhill Fund

Greenhill Gala

Gifts to the Greenhill Fund provide support for academic programs, financial aid, faculty salaries, and other operational initiatives that tuition alone does not cover.

Gala season is the largest fundraising event each year, including dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and many affiliated parties.

The Greenhill Fund is an annual campaign, running each year from July 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 30.

The main event is usually held in the spring, but the kick-off party, ticket sales and table sponsorships start early in the school year.

DESIGNATION AREAS

Greenhill Fund gifts are unrestricted and the School uses them throughout the year to fund operating priorities.

The Gala supports a designated fund, which varies from year to year. Previous Galas have supported the Endowment for Financial Aid, Faculty Endowment, and the Building Community Campaign.

SOLICITATION

Greenhill solicits contributions for Greenhill Fund with a robust volunteer team via letters, emails, and phone calls.

Greenhill solicits participation in the Gala via emails, MyGreenhill Weekly, and personal contact.

IMPACT

With the goal of 100% parent participation, gifts to this fund make an immediate impact on current students by providing resources to support our exceptional academic program.

The Gala provides additional resources for Greenhill, while offering an opportunity for community-building within the Greenhill Community.

PURPOSE

TIMING

See p.10 for more info.

See p. 8 for more info.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Chief Advancement Officer Susan Holmes 972.628.5501 or holmess@greenhill.org.

Endowment

Capital Campaigns

Volunteer

Gifts to the endowment are held and invested by Greenhill. A portion of the investment income from the endowment is drawn annually to support School operations.

Capital campaigns raise funds for significant campus enhancements, such as new buildings. Tuition, Greenhill Fund, and Endowment Funds only support annual operating expenses.

Parents are vital members of our community, and the gift of time is invaluable to Greenhill. Volunteers frequently assist with opportunities in their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class or grade level.

Endowment gifts are accepted year round.

Capital campaigns are typically held for a specific period of time spanning several years. Greenhillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent campaign, the Building Community Campaign, lasted from 2010 to 2016. Great Expectations, from 2002-2007.

Volunteers are needed throughout the school year, all the time!

Categorized in five areas: Faculty Enrichment, Financial Aid, Curriculum & Program, Facilities, and General Endowment. Donors may designate an area within one of those five categories.

The purpose of each capital campaign is clearly identified before the campaign starts. *

Parents/family members may volunteer in the classroom, library, dining hall, on committees, or by helping with events. See pages 5-9 for a full list of volunteer opportunities.

To learn more about endowment giving opportunities, please contact Susan Holmes, Chief Advancement Officer, 972.628.5501.

Capital campaign solicitations will occur via meetings, events, letters, email, and other dedicated campaign communications.

You will hear about opportunities via the P.A. and My Greenhill Weekly, room parents (Preschool and Lower School), and gradelevel volunteers (Middle and Upper School.)

Earnings play a critical role in shaping the future of the School by supporting the faculty, students, programs, and facilities that enhance the Greenhill experience.

Capital campaigns transform the day-to-day experience for generations of Greenhill students by improving campus facilities and serving strategic objectives.

Volunteers bring our campus to life and enrich the Greenhill experience for all of our students.

See p. 5-9 for more info. * The most recent campaign, the Building Community Campaign, supported the building of the Marshall

Family Performing Arts Center, the renovation of Crossman Hall, the relocation of the athletic fields now on Midway Road, and the creation of additional parking.

CAMPUS MAP

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and Carpool Rules

Facility Operations & Services

MS (7-8) DROPOFF/PI

Baseball

Agnich Science Building

Softball

Cros Dinin The Buzz

Clocktower

Cox Ginsburg Natatorium Gymnasium Phillips Family Athletic Center Deason Family Tennis Center

Levy Middle School

MS (5-6 MS Basketball Slab

Tom Perryman Alumni Center (TPAC)

Concessions Tennis Office

Phillips Family Gymnasium X

Turf Field

Rotunda

Three Chimneys Administration

Admin/Visitor Parking Shirley Family Track & Field Bus Parking

West Field

Brinkmann Field The Meadow

Spring Valley Entr

Greenhi

Campus Security: 972.628.5911 Visitor Check-in (Required)

See map below for carpool procedure. Your child’s division will share more detailed information before school starts. You will be directed to the appropriate school entrance, either Spring Valley Road or Hornet Road off of Midway. For our students’ safety, please drop off your child in the designated carpool lanes unless you park and walk your child into the building. Parking spaces can be scarce, so all families are strongly encouraged to use the carpool lines as often as possible. Hornet Road Entrance

Korenvaes US UpperDROPOFF/PICKUP School

ICKUP

MPAC Parking

ssman ng Hall Fulton Upper School

Fine Arts Building

Montgomery Library

Greenhill Office Park (not a part of Greenhill’s campus)

The Marshall Family Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

Founders’ Place LS Basketball Slab

6) DROPOFF/PICKUP Playground

Foote Lower School

Extended Day/CDC PS/LS DROPOFF/PICKUP LS Administration CDC

Midway Parking

Playground

Maalouf Field

Frankel Field Midway Road

Faculty Parking P.A. Farmhouse

Wildflower zone

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Spring Valley Road

SCHOOL CARPOOL FLOW ill School PRESCHOOL/LOWER 4141 Spring Valley Road | Addison TX, 75001 | 972.628.5400 | www.greenhill.org MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 5 & 6) CARPOOL FLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 7 & 8) CARPOOL FLOW UPPER SCHOOL CARPOOL FLOW

Campus Locations Greenhillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 75-acre campus offers the perfect setting for a safe and vibrant learning experience. The classrooms are small, reinforcing our belief in an interactive and intimate academic environment. All classrooms are filled with natural lighting, and multiple windows provide a glimpse of learning to all who may walk by. In addition, all teacher workspaces are open and accessible and support our goal of providing an inviting environment for teacher-student interaction. The Greenhill campus features separate academic buildings for Upper, Middle, Lower School, and Preschool students, which are within close proximity to one another to provide opportunities for cross-division interaction. The Fine Arts Building, Phillips Family Athletic Center, and Marshall Family Performing Arts Center provide space for students to showcase their athletic and artistic talents.

BRINKMANN COURTYARD Upper School students use the Brinkmann Courtyard for relaxation, socializing, and large gatherings. THE BUZZ The on-campus store sells school supplies, Greenhill apparel and accessories, and snacks. Students in grades 4-12 must buy their PE uniforms here. The Buzz also sells the calculators required for Middle and Upper School math classes. The store is in the same building as the Crossman Dining Hall on the north edge of campus, accessible from an entrance off the quad. Purchases are charged through FACTS (p.13) every month. You may pay with cash or check as well. CROSSMAN DINING HALL Greenhill has partnered with SAGE Dining Services to offer every student a healthy, balanced lunch. Preschool eats in a designated dining room with smaller-scaled tables and chairs. The rest of the grades eat in the main and west dining rooms. A weekly menu is posted on the website on the Resource Board. ELLIOTT CENTER / ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER Students use this atrium space within Fulton Upper School as a quiet study area during the day where they can access learning support, augmented tools, and resources to meet student needs. HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTER The High Performance Center on the second floor of the Phillips Family Athletic Center is open to parents, alumni, staff and faculty, and all students in 7th through 12th grades. The center has free weights, nautilus machines, elliptical trainers, treadmills, and bikes. There is no additional charge to use the High Performance Center. The Center is open school days 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m, but certain times are reserved for sports teams. Contact our highly qualified staff for details and services offered. It is closed on weekends and school holidays. Check the school website or call 972-628-5615 for summer hours. FOUNDERS’ PLACE Founders’ Place is located east of the Montgomery Library. Under a grove of oak trees, Founders’ Place provides an outdoor classroom and meeting place where students, faculty, and guests can gather to learn, grow and reflect on Greenhill’s history.

THE MARSHALL FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (MPAC) Designed by the innovative New York–based firm Weiss/Manfredi, the 54,000 square foot center creates a new stage for all of the arts and includes a 600-seat proscenium theatre, a 150-seat studio theater, a dance and choral hall, a video production and digital media lab, a production studio, two fine arts galleries, an expansive grand lobby, and ancillary teaching and performance spaces. The building is located on the northeast corner of the campus and is surrounded by 100 parking spaces to provide easy accessibility to the Greenhill community. THE MEADOW The Meadow is the fenced-in grassy area at the School’s Spring Valley entrance. The Parents’ Association Building sits on the east side of the Meadow. The Meadow can be reserved through the Business Office for sports team practices. MIDDLE SCHOOL ROTUNDA The Middle School Rotunda is located in the Levy Middle School and serves as a meeting location for the Parents’ Association, Parent Forum programs, and various Middle School activities. MONTGOMERY LIBRARY Montgomery Library houses over 30,000 print volumes and provides access to electronic databases, magazines, ebooks, and audio books. It also contains a Lower School Library, four study rooms, two classrooms, and a meditation room. PHILLIPS FAMILY ATHLETIC CENTER The Phillips Family Athletic Center features two gymnasiums, a swimming pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. In addition, the athletic complex contains ten lighted tennis courts, football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball and softball fields, and a new state-of-the-art running track made possible by the Shirley Family.

ACCESS LIBRARY RESOURCES, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE THROUGH

WWW.MACKINVIA.COM!

MackinVia gives you access to eBooks, audio books, quality links, databases, and research guides. From the homepage, select Greenhill Lower, Middle or Upper School. Generic Logins:

UPPER SCHOOL username: greenhillus password: hornets

MIDDLE SCHOOL username: greenhillms password: hornets

Once you are logged in, you may search all of our online resources easily. The categories on the left side will help you search specific types of resources more efficiently (databases, eBooks, audio books, etc.)

DEASON FAMILY TENNIS CENTER Located west of the gymnasiums, the Deason Family Tennis Center offers adult and student programs alike with ten lighted courts. You can learn more about our tennis programs at www.greenhill.org/tennis. THREE CHIMNEYS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The Administration Building, with its three distinctive chimneys and flag poles in front, is on the Spring Valley Road side of campus. The Three Chimney Building houses the Head of School, Admissions, Advancement, and Business offices. TOM PERRYMAN ALUMNI CENTER (TPAC) The Tom Perryman Alumni Center is located on the south side of the Phillips Family Athletic Center and hosts several parent and alumni meetings throughout the school year. It is also home to the Alumni Hall of Fame.

Publications Each year, Greenhill produces an award-winning newspaper along with a nationally-recognized student magazine that features the best of Greenhill’s journalism and creative writing students. In addition, Greenhill prints its own official magazine, The Hill, once a year. THE HILL, THE MAGAZINE OF GREENHILL SCHOOL The Hill is published once a year by the Communications Office. The photo-filled magazine provides timely stories, news briefs, alumni updates, and more. The Hill is mailed to the extended Greenhill community— parents, alumni, and other engaged members.

THE EVERGREEN The Upper School journalism students publish Greenhill’s student-run newspaper six times a year. Founded in 1966, Evergreen has won many local and state awards. All aspects of Greenhill life are covered. Read it at evergreengreenhill.org. CAVALCADE Greenhill’s yearbook is designed, compiled, and published by a class of juniors and seniors. The yearbooks are distributed to the entire school on one of the last days of school in May.

MONTAGE Montage is an Upper School art and literary magazine. Published in May of every year, it is an impressive compilation of Upper School students’ creative works, including artwork, film, prose, and poetry.

MYGREENHILL WEEKLY MyGreenhill Weekly is an electronic weekly publication that comes out on Thursdays. MyGreenhill Weekly is the one-stop shop for all current news, from the Parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association to teacher newsletters to divisional information, classroom updates, Arts, and Athletics. It is a valuable tool for parents to keep up to date with all that is going on at Greenhill. If you miss the Thursday email, you can always find the latest at: WWW.GREENHILL.ORG/MYGREENHILLWEEKLY

Be sure to visit The Buzz!

The Buzz Campus Store is the place to shop for all of your supplies and official Hornet apparel.

School Activities This section provides parents with a glimpse into the daily life of a Greenhill student. The information in this section will help guide parents through yearlong activities that students will participate in as well as terms that are heard throughout the Greenhill community. ADVISORY (5 - 12) Advisors serve as a constant mentor to help guide students throughout their years in Middle and Upper School. In Middle School, students meet with the same group of students and a teacher who serves as their advisor for the school year. In Upper School, students meet with the same group of students and an advisor for all four years. CONFERENCES Parents can expect to hear about their child’s progress regularly from teachers. Parent-student-teacher conferences are designed to review a student’s progress and to help the student set goals. They are crucial to the child’s success at Greenhill. Dates vary by division. See school calendars for conference dates. There is no school on conference days, but childcare is offered during your designated time. 24

EXTENDED DAY (PK - 8) Greenhill families who desire childcare before or after the regular school day may use Extended Day. Families interested in late pick up must submit an application over the summer. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is encouraged. There are additional charges for participating in Extended Day after school. Extended Day is also available in the Lower School free of charge for earlymorning care on an as-needed basis and does not require an application. It is available from 7:15 am-7:45 am. EXTEND & EXPLORE (PK - 8) All Greenhill families will receive email notices of after-school activities coordinated by the Extended Day office, such as art, tennis, and chess. For an extra charge, you may register your child to attend these activities even if your child does not regularly attend Extended Day. ISAS The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest is a non-profit voluntary membership association of independent schools. The Association was founded in 1955 and includes schools located in Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico. ISAS is the accrediting agency for Greenhill School. ISAS ARTS FESTIVAL The ISAS Arts Festival is officially sanctioned and supported by the Association to help promote and develop Upper School (Grades 9 through 12) arts activities and curricula of its member schools. Participation in the Festival is intended to foster high standards and stimulate creativity in the performing and fine arts programs of the schools and in the individual endeavors of students and teachers. The Festival has been instrumental in the development of strong arts programs in participating ISAS schools and richly inspirational to their students. LEGACY GROUPS (HEART OF THE HILL) Legacy Groups are small groups of students from different grades that meet regularly for “Heart of the Hill” gatherings on campus. Typically, a Legacy Group includes students from Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School, as well as faculty and staff. Legacy Groups remain the same year after year, with graduates “replaced” by new Preschool students. Legacy Groups help students of all ages get to know one another.

MINI SCHOOL Held early in the school year, Mini Schools are evenings designed to introduce parents to teachers and give the faculty an opportunity to outline curriculum, goals, and expectations. Parents have the opportunity to hear about their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule and see a typical day. For parents only. REENROLLMENT CONTRACTS Reenrollment contracts are posted online for Greenhill families in early February. The contract outlines financial and tuition obligations for the upcoming school year. Contracts must be executed by a parent/guardian, and a non-refundable deposit is due in mid-February. There is also information about the lunch program and school insurance. RESERVED PARKING SPACES Green and white signs designating reserved parking spots are scattered throughout campus parking lots. These reserved parking spaces are for service to Greenhill, have been sold to the highest bidders during the annual gala auction, or are designated for faculty and administration. SAGE DINING SERVICES (LUNCH) All Greenhill students are automatically enrolled in the SAGE Dining Plan. The premier partner in dining experience, SAGE uses whole foods as well as the freshest products to create nutritious meals for our students. The goal of lunch period at Greenhill is to provide all students a well-balanced and satisfying meal that supports growth and development.

SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY CONFERENCE (SPC) CHAMPIONSHIPS Greenhill is one of the 16 college preparatory schools in Texas and Oklahoma that make up the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC). Upper School students compete in the SPC; the championships are in the fall, winter, and spring, with schools rotating as hosts. In recent history, Greenhill has captured more conference titles than any co-educational SPC member.

CAMPUS ABBREVIATIONS PS LS MS US CDC MPAC TPAC

Preschool Lower School Middle School Upper School Child Development Center Marshall Family Performing Arts Center Tom Perryman Alumni Center

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Greenhill School Board of Trustees 2019-2020 Ashley Scheer Hardeep Sehgal Bruce Sostek Bharti Subramanian, Ph.D. Beth Thomas Clifford Weiner Lori Whitten Linda Wimberly Bing Xie Jeff Zlotky

OFF ICERS Holland P. Gary '93 Chair Roy S. Kim '88 Assistant Chair/Secretary Grace Smith Finance Chair/Treasurer TRUSTEES Leslie Benners Yasmin Bhatia Joe Chu Albertina M. Cisneros Koshi Dhingra, Ed.D. Aaron Enrico David Fox Lauren Goodman ’04, Alumni Board President, ex-officio David Greenstone Lee J. Hark Head of School, ex-officio Kenji Hashimoto Jay Henry Karlyn Herlitz Zack Hicks Joan Hill, Ed.D. Rachel Ladin ’91 Jet Li Marlo Melucci Rich Moses Adriana Perales David Podolsky Kaitlin Prieur, PA President, ex-officio Tracy Rathbun Jennipher Rice, PA President-Elect, ex-officio Augusto Sasso

FORMER BOARD CHAIRS ELECTING TO SERVE EX-OFFICIO Mike Halloran Trustee since 2002 David L. Johnson '67 Trustee since 1987 H. Ronald Nash Trustee since 1987 William E. Rose '85 Trustee since 2003

LIFETIME TRUSTEE Rusty Jaggers Trustee since 1994 Daniel T. Phillips Trustee since 1997 Molly Fulton Seeligson '60 Trustee since 2009

GREENHILL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 2020-2021 Lee Hark Head of School Kendra Grace Chief Financial Officer Susan Holmes Chief Advancement Officer Sarah Markhovsky Director of Admission Terry Martin Head of Fine Arts Susan Palmer Head of Middle School Tom Perryman â&#x20AC;&#x2122;81 Assistant Head of School Scott Rosa Director of Technology Kerry Shea Director of Marketing & Communications Jarrett Shine Head of Athletics & Physical Education Michael Simpson Head of Lower School Rhema Stradford-Dai Head of Preschool Trevor Worcester Head of Upper School Jason Yaffe Director of Academics

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