2017-18 Back-To-School Guide by Norfolk Collegiate

2017-18

BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE

WELCOME, OAKS!

Dear Norfolk Collegiate, Our 70th school year is on the precipice, and it’s hard to believe summer is almost over. It feels like last week we were seeing our seniors off on their next adventure. We’ve managed to stay plenty busy since then. It’s been a summer full of professional development, renovations and new additions, and we truly can’t wait to share them with you. We’re especially excited to kick off our pre-kindergarten program and welcome our newest and youngest members of the Collegiate community. You’ll soon notice they’re not the only new faces on campus. We’re welcoming several new faculty and staff members, all to supplement our expanding programs and enrich our students’ learning. Some faculty have also taken new positions within the school as cornerstones in other departments. As we continue forward with our strategic plan, our community continues to benefit. From virtual reality headsets to FLIK Independent School Dining to our new Math in Focus, we’re elated to roll out several new programs to engage and support our students, the details of which are included in the pages that follow. The 2017-18 school year promises to be a wild success. I look forward to learning with you, celebrating with you and ringing in the new school year.

Sincerely, y

Scott G. Kennedy Headmaster

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8 REASONS

WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS YEAR!

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OUR ACORNS JUST GOT CUTER! We’re kicking off our pre-kindergarten program with three new teachers and the cutest cohort of 17 students. Our youngest Acorns will learn to question, explore, think and problem solve in a safe environment conducive to social and emotional growth. We’re looking forward to providing a strong foundation from which these students can grow in the Collegiate community.

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WE’RE TURNING 70! March 1, 2018, marks Norfolk Collegiate’s 70th anniversary. In lieu of platinum gifts , you can help us kck off our anniversary with 70 days of giving. For 70 years, Collegiate’s faculty and staff have provided the best education and path to success for each Oak. Please join us in the celebration by committing to a gift to the Collegiate Fund between Aug. 24 and Nov. 2 to secure a strong foundation for the next seven decades.

WE’RE GOING GLOBAL (VIRTUALLY)! Just short of traveling the globe, students will use virtual reality headsets to see faraway places up close and personal with the Google Daydream View. The headsets were made possible by our generous fund-an-item donors at last year’s Annual Auction. The sets are designed to work with dozens of educational virtual reality apps and experiences. Now, our students will be able to visit famous museums, take virtual science lessons and learn foreign languages while touring distant places.

BRINGING MATH IN FOCUS Our Acorns are getting a fun, new addition to their math curriculum. Math in Focus is a kindergarten through grade eight curriculum we’re implementing in kindergarten through grade ﬁve with problem solving at its core. Concepts are taught through practical learning progressions and real-world, hands-on experiences. It’s research-based and focuses on classroom learning, discussion and practice while balancing conceptual understanding, visual learning and problem solving. 4

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BUCK INSTITUTE Twenty-two faculty members participated in our inaugural Mathas Project-based Learning Summer Institute, featuring the Buck Institute for Education’s premier PBL 101 workshop. These teachers learned how to design, integrate and assess rigorous, handson projects in their courses. Incorporating project-based learning across the curriculum is a key component of our strategic plan’s academic innovation initiative.

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GETTING STRONGER WITH SENTARA We’re running, stretching and jumping for joy over our new athletic partnership with Sentara. A Norfolk-based company, Sentara is focused on injury prevention and practices the best strength and conditioning techniques to keep our studentathletes in the game. We’re welcoming a new on-site athletic trainer, as well as Dr. Frederick Bagares, D.O., who focuses on orthopedics, physical medicine, and rehabilitation and sports medicine. Sentara’s new 5,000 square-foot Granby Street facility will provide our Oaks with convenient access to an on-site physician and physical therapists, should the need arise.

NUTRITIOUS MEALS & FRESH INGREDIENTS Collegiate is partnering with FLIK Independent Dining Services to provide our Oaks with wholesome, nutritious meals prepared on-site from fresh ingredients that support local and sustainable agricultural practices. FLIK will offer nutrition education programs for our students, equipping them with the tools they need to live happy, healthy lives. Oaks will enjoy menus created exclusively for Collegiate, and the mySchoolDining app will allow the community to view the menu, meet the staff, comment about the day’s menu and read about FLIK’s initiatives on our campus.

MORE HANDS-ON LEARNING TIME Last December, our middle and upper school students participated in a trial run of the proposed “drop-two” schedule. It was met with such enthusiasm that the middle and upper school decided to adopt the schedule starting this year. With the change, students now have ﬁve classes per day over a seven-day rotation. The new schedule allows more time in the classroom for hands-on learning and provides a 25-minute study hall at the end of each day for students in grades six through 12.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST ALL PARENTS Review Parent-Student Guide posted on Norfolk Collegiate’s website. Submit birth certificates for all new students to the admissions office before the first day of school, Aug. 24. Lower school parents may leave a copy of the certificate at the lower school office. Upload and complete the requirements for each child in Magnus Health before the first day of school, Aug. 24.

LOWER SCHOOL PARENTS Purchase your student’s supplies (listed on Norfolk Collegiate’s website). Upload updated immunization records (for all students) to Magnus Health before Aug. 24. Purchase Norfolk Collegiate collared shirt from the Collegiate Corner for ﬁeld trips. Attend new student and parent orientations on Aug. 23. Bring school materials to set up desks and cubbies during Open House for returning students on Aug. 23. Label student’s name in books and other school materials.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS Plan to attend locker setup on social Aug. 22 from 4-5:30 p.m. or Aug. 23 from 2:30-4 p.m. Note: Middle school students should not purchase a lock as they will be issued one. Attend new student and parent orientations on Aug. 23. Purchase supplies and books (list on Norfolk Collegiate’s website). Purchase Collegiate shorts and T-shirt from school store for PE. Grade 6: Upload Tdap immunization record to Magnus Health before first day of school on Aug. 24. Athletes: Review Athletic Handbook Upload Athletic Physical Form to Magnus Health before first day of practice. Check Norfolk Collegiate website for first day of athletic practice. Purchase, if needed, appropriate athletic gear, e.g. mouth guards, cleats.

UPPER SCHOOL PARENTS Purchase books (listed on Norfolk Collegiate’s website). Label student’s name in books, calculators and clothing. Purchase lock for locker from Ms. Paula Cook in the upper school office (upper school students only). Purchase Collegiate shorts and T-shirt from school store for PE. Attend parent orientation on Aug. 23. This is for ALL parents of freshmen, parents new to Collegiate. Athletes: Review Athletic Handbook Upload Athletic Physical Form to Magnus Health before ﬁrst day of practice Check Norfolk Collegiate website for ﬁrst day of athletic practice Purchase, if needed, appropriate athletic gear, e.g. mouth guards, cleats

IMPORTANT DATES 2017 August 14

Varsity athletics begin

August 21

Junior varsity athletics begin

August 22

International student orientation

August 23

Orientation day

August 24

First day of classes

August 28

Middle school athletics begin

September 4

Labor Day, school closed Pre-K-12

September 13

Faculty in-service, 1 p.m. student dismissal for K-12

September 21

Rosh Hashanah, school closed Pre-K-12

October 9

Pre-K-12 Parent-Teacher Conference Day, no classes for Pre-K-12

October 11

Faculty in-service, 1 p.m. K-12 student dismissal & PSAT/NMSQT Testing Grades 9-11

October 13-14

Fall Fair & Homecoming Weekend

November 9

Middle & Upper School Veterans Day Program, grandparents and parents welcome

November 10

Veterans Day, school closed Pre-K-12 (unless make-up day is needed)

November 22

Lower School Grandparents & Special Friends Day, 12 p.m. Pre-K-12 student dismissal

November 23- 24

Thanksgiving holiday, school closed Pre-K-12

November 27

Faculty in-service, No classes for K-12

December 6

Faculty in-service, 1 p.m. student dismissal for K-12

December 18-January 1

Winter holiday, no classes for Pre-K-12

2018 January 2

Classes resume

January 15

Martin Luther King Jr., school closed for Pre-K-12

January 19

Faculty in-service, no classes for K-12

January 26

Grades Pre-K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences, no classes for Pre-K-8, 9-12 in session

February 14

Faculty in-service, 1 p.m. student dismissal for K-12

February 19

Presidents Day, school closed Pre-K-12 (unless make-up day is needed)

March 5-9

Spring break, school closed for Pre-K-12

March 12

Faculty in-service, no classes for K-12

March 30

Good Friday, school closed for Pre-K-12

April 2

Easter Monday, school closed Pre-K-12 (unless make-up day is needed)

April 11

Faculty in-service, 1 p.m. student dismissal for K-12

April 27

Grades Pre-K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences, no classes for Pre-K-5, Grades 6-12 in session

May 16

Faculty in-service, 1 p.m. student dismissal for K-12

May 24

Baccalaureate service, 5 p.m.

May 25

11 a.m. K-12 student dismissal, graduation ceremony, 4 p.m.

May 28

Memorial Day, school closed for Pre-K-12

June 6

Last attendance day for K-11 students, 11 a.m. student dismissal

June 8

Last attendance day for K-12 faculty

August 3

Last day of classes for pre-kindergarten students

PARENT RESOURCES

WHERE DO YOU FIND INFORMATION? SERVICES EXTENDED CARE FOR LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS: Extended Care is available from 7–8 a.m. and 3–6 p.m. every day school is in session, as well as teacher work days, parent-teacher conference days and faculty in-service days. Before school care: • Daily $6 and weekly $30 • After care: Daily $18 * The cost is for K-5 only.

Faculty in-service days: • Hours 7 a.m.– 6 p.m.: $50 (does not include lunch). • Half days and early dismissal days, dismissing at 1 p.m. is $25 and 11 a.m. is $35 (does not include lunch).

You’re only charged for days your child attends the Extended Care Program. The extended care application is available online at NorfolkCollegiate.org under the “Our Program” tab. Contact Alex Bartlett, director of auxiliary programs, at 757.626.1820 or abartlett@norfolkcollegiate.org with questions. BILLING, STUDENT ACCOUNTS AND TRANSPORTATION: The business office is your main point of contact for questions about ﬁnancial aid, payment plans and transportation. Norfolk Collegiate provides bus transportation from Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Contact Carleton Bryant III at 757.583.0919 for transportation questions and LaTonya Hunter with any questions or concerns regarding billing and student accounts at 757.282.5313.

HOW WE COMMUNICATE NORFOLKCOLLEGIATE.ORG: The website is a great source of news, special events, athletic events and more! The outward facing website is geared for prospective families. However, once you log in to the site, you will see a separate menu for our families, including: • • •

School Dress Guidelines Lunch Menu Publications

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Online Library Resources Summer Assignments Textbooks & School Supplies

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Student Directory Magnus Health Portal Link And More!

PARENT-STUDENT GUIDE: The 2017-18 Parent-Student Guide details important policies on many aspects of school life, as well as information on a variety of topics. Students are responsible for adhering to the policy, so it’s important that they, as well as their parents, understand this guide.

SCHOOL DIRECTORY: The 2017-18 School Directory provides contact information for all faculty, staff, departments and current students. This directory is available on the website under the parent portal (you must be logged on to view the directory). THE COLLEGIATE: YEAR IN REVIEW & PHILANTHROPY REPORT: The magazine chronicles the events and happenings that occurred over the previous year, highlights the achievements of our students and faculty and the generous donors of our community. DIVISION-SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS: Each division and head of school will communicate throughout the year via email, special events, student publications and more. NETCLASSROOM: Grades K-12 utilize this web-based program to post grades and assignments and facilitates communication between teachers, students and parents. To access NetClassroom, visit NorfolkCollegiate.org and click the login button. For login information, questions and technical support, please contact Bev Shore at 757.480.2885, ext. 1147, or email at bshore@norfolkcollegiate.org.

CONTACTS AT A GLANCE ADMISSIONS MARY PECCIE, Director of Admissions mpeccie@norfolkcollegiate.org | 757.480.1495 JOHN BAIN, Middle & Upper School Associate Director of Admissions jbain@norfolkcollegiate.org | 757.282.5300 ALEX SNYDER, Lower School Associate asnyder@norfolkcollegiate.org | 757.625.0471 NURSE SUSIE POTTER, School Nurse spotter@norfolkcollegiate.org LOWER SCHOOL CLETEUS SMITH, Head of the Lower School csmith@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.625.0471, ext. 1608 JAN WEINTRAUB, Lower School Counselor jweintraub@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.625.0471, ext. 1605 ALEX BARTLETT, Director of Auxilary Programs abartlett@norfolkcollegiate.org | 757.626.1820

PARENTS NIGHT: You’ll hear ﬁrst-hand about progress on our strategic plan and schoolwide enhancements, followed by opportunities to visit your child’s classroom and talk with teachers. The lower school Parents Night is Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., and the middle and upper school Parents Night is Sept. 7, at 7 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUE BRYANT, Head of the Middle School sbryant@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 3307

SCHOOL CALENDAR: The school calendar is an excellent resource for activities and opportunities to get involved with the community. The printed calendar is mirrored by an electronic version at NorfolkCollegiate.org/Calendar, which has additional details including speciﬁc times, locations and contact information and is updated throughout the year.

UPPER SCHOOL ANNE CLAYWELL ’88, Head of the Upper School aclaywell@norfolkcollegiate. org 757.480.2885, ext. 2229

SOCIAL MEDIA: The school uses Facebook and Twitter to promote upcoming events and share school happenings. Follow us at Facebook.com/ NorfolkCollegiateSchool and Twitter.com/NrﬂkCollegiate.

HELEN YOUNCE, Upper School Counselor hyounce@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 2227

SCHOOL CLOSURES: If the school should need to close due to inclement weather or for an unforeseen emergency, the school will communicate with parents via phone, email and text, and on the homepage of our website and social media. In the event of inclement weather closures, notices also will be posted on the scrolls on local news stations.

CASEY WHITE, Middle School Counselor cwhite@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 3311

NICOLE WEYER, Dean of Students nweyer@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.282.5310

ATHLETICS JON HALL, Director of Athletics jhall@norfolkcollegiate.org | 757.480.1411 ATTENDANCE HOTLINE 757.282.5317 BUSINESS OFFICE 757.583.0919 DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 757.480.2348

NEW FACES LOWER SCHOOL Kerri Darden Physical Education Teacher Kerri Darden will be joining Mr. Maddox in our physical education department following Debbie Meadows’ retirement after 30 years of service. Darden graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports and Exercise Science with a specialization in Child Development and Movement. While in Apopka, Fla., Kerri taught physical education for pre-K through grade ﬁve students at Dream Lake Elementary and in Piedmont Lakes Middle School. As a coach, Darden is most proud of her one time perfect run of zero losses for her soccer team. We are glad to have this coach join our team.

Gina Gordy Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant Gina Gordy is one of three new faces heading up our pre-kindergarten program. Gordy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University and most recently taught at Talbot Park Preschool where she wore many hats. In the mornings, she was the lead pre-kindergarten teacher for four and ﬁveyear-olds. In the afternoons, she acted as an assistant director where her administrative responsibilities ranged from hiring faculty to overseeing renovations to their building to building websites.

Sara Hahne Spanish Teacher Sara Hahne, a Norfolk native, graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Spanish. Hahne is replacing Socorro Montoya-Mann, who is now teaching high school students. Hahne began her teaching career in Coral Gables, Fla., at St. Theresa Catholic School and has since taught Spanish at local private schools. While at Christ the King, she organized and hosted the Spanish Language Bowl among local catholic schools. In 2016, as a Spanish Language Bowl coach, she and her team won ﬁrst and second place in the tournament.

Nancy Keating Learning Resource Tutor & Afterschool Coordinator Nancy Keating is coming to us following Jamie Cato’s move to Denver this summer. Keating has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Education and a Master of Arts in reading from Regent University with an emphasis in reading and learning disabilities. She’s served in various responsibilities ranging from lead teacher to physical education teacher for grades kindergarten through 12 to front office manager to assistant dorm master. We are happy her path has led her to our front door.

Jennalyn Lindeman Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant Jennalyn Lindeman is another of the three new faces heading up our pre-kindergarten program. She received an Associates of Arts degree from Le Cordon Bleu and is currently enrolled at Liberty University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She previously taught as a lead teacher at United Methodist Church and Preschool in Miami Lakes, Fla. Most recently she was a rotating teacher at Ascension Episcopal Day School. We are glad Lindeman will work with our little ones.

Nicole Skees ’06 Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Rounding out our pre-kindergarten dream team is Nicole Skees ’06, who received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Elementary Education from James Madison University. A Norfolk Collegiate graduate, she has spent the last six years teaching in the Chesapeake Public Elementary School system. During that time, she was appointed grade-level chairperson and overall science lead. Her school also adopted two, positive behavior management systems that Skees created to increased positive expectations and reinforcement for their students.

Emily Wilson Administrative Assistant Emily Wilson is a familiar face to some, as she has been our auction data entry clerk for the past three years. She will be replacing Michelle Kellam, who decided to focus on her family with her second child on the way. Wilson has a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University. While at ODU, she focused on pollinator ecology. This certainly served her well as she is certiﬁed in beekeeping, is a member of the Tidewater Beekeepers Society and has a goal of a master beekeeper. While working in the Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory, Wilson designed and implemented the Monarch Butterﬂy Educational Program. 11

NEW FACES MIDDLE SCHOOL Kimberly Giddens Math Teacher We’re excited to welcome Kimberly Giddens to our expanding math department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University and a Master of Education Leadership degree from Regent University. She’s spent the last 17 years mentoring, tutoring and teaching in Hampton Roads. She’s taught algebra and data analysis at King’s Fork and Nandua High Schools in Norfolk and Portsmouth public schools. She’s most looking forward to building a solid rapport with her students and creating a structured but dynamic classroom environment.

Emily Pope Art Teacher Emily Pope has a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Carolina University where she focused on painting and drawing. She’s been volunteering and teaching art for several years between North Carolina and the Hampton Roads area. She was the recipient of the Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner’s Mini-Grant Program and was the winner of the Tran and Marilyn Gordley Scholarship for Painting. Emily is really excited to teach middle and upper students about creativity in her classroom.

Susan White Spanish Teacher Susan White is joining our modern and classical languages department following the departure of Lori Martinelli-Reindeau, who moved to Maine after her husband’s retirement this summer. White has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Old Dominion University where she studied Spanish language and literature and speech-language pathology. She most recently completed a year long, study abroad program in Costa Rica at the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica where she taught English as a second language to children and business professionals. We’re looking forward to White bringing her understanding of culture and language into our classrooms.

Casey White ’13 Middle School Guidance Counselor Alumnus Csaey White ’13 is returning to his roots and joining our middle school as the guidance counselor following the transfer of Val Ortiz to our College Counseling office. White has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from College of William & Mary and a Masters of Education degree in school counseling from the University of Virginia. Before returning to Collegiate, White spent time working in Fluvana Middle School as a counselor and as a camp counselor at Swift Nautre Camp.

UPPER SCHOOL Ashleigh Lassiter Upper School English Teacher Ashleigh Lassiter is replacing Ashley (Billman) King as our new upper school English teacher. Lassiter has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education degree from Old Dominion University where she focused on English and writing. She taught 10th and 11th grade English, as well as AP English at Booker T. Washington High School where she was awarded New Teacher of the Year in 2014. She’s most looking forward to being a part of an instructionally engaging environment and teaching the power of language.

Susannah Lipchak French Teacher Susannah Lipchak is joining our modern and classical languages department due to our expanding French program. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia and a Master of Humanities degree from the University of Rouen in France where she studied teaching French as a foreign language. Her master’s thesis studied the effect of cultural stereotypes on the language learning process. She taught in France until 2015 when she made the move to the Knox School in New York where she was also the cross country coach. She’s so glad to be part of the Collegiate community and is ready to say, “Bonjour!” to her new students.

Laura Morse English Teacher Laura Morse is joining the English department as a part-time faculty member and will teach our American Academic English course. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia where she studied English and art history and a Master of Teaching from the Curry School of Education. She did her practicum at Walton Middle School and taught summer school to eighth graders last summer. She’s the founding member and former secretary of the English Students Association at the University of Virginia, and she’s looking forward to bringing her love for English to our Oaks.

NEW FACES ADMINISTRATION Megan Goldwasser Communications Specialist Megan Goldwasser is joining the communications department due to program explansion. She has a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Georgia where she focused on magazine writing, marketing and advertising. She’s been a freelance writer for several years and was the communications specialist for a small, pre-k through 12 private school in Atlanta (where she also graduated high school). She has several years of social media marketing experience and is looking forward to putting her skills to work for the Collegiate community.

Ashley King Technology Integration Specialist She’s the same Ms. Billman we know and love; she’s just Mrs. King now. For the past ﬁve years, King primarily taught English 11 at Collegiate. This year, she is joining the instructional technology team as the new technology integration specialist for the middle and upper schools. King will provide guidance and support in the integration of current and emerging technologies and will work collaboratively with teachers to identify opportunities to enhance student learning with digital tools. She has her Bachelor of Arts in English from Washington and Lee University and her Masters of Arts in English and American Literature from University of Virginia.

Val Ortiz Associate Director of College Counseling Val Ortiz is joining the upper school College Counseling team as our new associate director of college counseling. Ortiz, who has been the middle school counselor for 15 years, is lending her talents to our expanding college counseling team after working last year as a part-time college counselor while also guiding our middle schoolers. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and English from Emory University and a Master of Science degree in counseling from San Diego State University. Prior to Norfolk Collegiate, Ortiz worked at Kempsville High School as a college counselor. Her children, Shelby ’10 and Michael ’15, are Norfolk Collegiate alumni.

Jamie Stump Annual Fund & Special Events Manager Jamie Stump is joining us following the departure of Kate Pringle to pursue other development opportunities. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Old Dominion University and over a decade of experience in the nonproﬁt sector. She most recently served as an account manager with the American Red Cross on the blood services side. Stump is diving right into her work and is responsible for the implementation and management of effective long-term development programs and coordinating Norfolk Collegiate’s three signature events−Fall Fair, Annual Auction and Golf Classic.

ATHLETICS

#GoOAKS

OAK ATHLETICS BY THE NUMBERS In six years, the number of student-athletes participating in a varsity or junior varsity sport has more than doubled at Norfolk Collegiate. Below is a breakdown of the athletic program by the numbers.

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Percentage of Oaks who participated in multiple sports in 2016-17.

Of our middle school, junior varisty and varsity athletes, 248 played a fall sport, 170 played a winter sport and 285 played a spring sport in 2016-17.

TWO Number of championship titles earned in the 2016-17 year. Sailing earned TCIS and VISA state championship titles.

FIVE Number of clinics offered by our coaches and varsity student-athletes to our lower school students. Our youngest Oaks have the opportunity to try the sports they’ll be playing in upcoming years.

15 Number of sports offered including: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Cheerleading Crew Golf Field Hockey Lacrosse Sailing Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball Wrestling 15

ATHLETICS

We have several systems in place to keep our student-athletes and fans up to date on athletic events.

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The athletic calendar is available online under our athletic tab and provides detailed season schedules for each sports team.

The team pages also provide up-to-date season sports scores on our website under the athletic tab.

STAY CONNECTED. FOLLOW US AT:

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The school uses Facebook, Twitter, our website and voicemail alerts to communicate last-minute changes, such as weather cancelations.

Athletic updates can be found in the Oaks in Action blog at ncsathletics.wordpress.com, and on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social media outlets.

#GoOAKS!

WHY VOLUNTEER? As a nonproﬁt, Norfolk Collegiate relies on the generosity of volunteers to help us meet our goals. It’s also a great way to... Ŕ Become involved in the school community, Ŕ Build relationships with your children’s teachers and friends’ parents, Ŕ Use your talents, Ŕ Feel good about giving back.

LIBRARY Lend a hand at the lower school library. Contact librarian Mary Creekmore at mcreekmore@ norfolkcollegiate.org.

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ART EVENTS Help exhibit student artwork in the hallways or assist in the classroom by contacting lower school art teacher Melinda Vooss at mvooss@norfolk collegiate.org.

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IMPACT SUPPORT FOR NORFOLK COLLEGIATE COMES IN MANY FORMS. Whether you’re looking to volunteer in the classroom or to assist with special events, there are many ways to leave your mark, including these opportunitiess.

SCHOOL STORE

SPECIAL EVENTS

Lend a hand at the school stores by contacting Jackie Burke at jburke@norfolkcollegiate.org.

Lend your talents during our Fall Fair, Annual Auction or Golf Classic by contacting Jamie Stump at jstump@norfolkcollegiate.org.

CONCESSIONS Help keep our cheering crowds stay hydrated and full selling concessions during basketball games by contacting Jon Hall at jhall@norfolkcollegiate.org.

DEVELOPMENT

A LEGACY OF GIVING For seven decades, parents, grandparents, alumni, trustees, faculty and friends have generously supported Norfolk Collegiate. We’re grateful to those who have believed in our vision and supported us through the years. Your gifts help to provide the best teachers, educational resources and facilities. Most importantly, your gifts have a lifetime impact on our students. Below are ways you can give to Norfolk Collegiate.

COLLEGIATE FUND Supporting the Collegiate Fund helps Norfolk Collegiate provide and retain the resources, and faculty and staff who develop critical thinkers, doers and explorers through innovative, engaging instruction in an inclusive and supportive learning community.

SAVE THESE DATES VOLUNTEER INFORMATION BREAKFAST Sept. 12, 2017 FALL FAIR & HOMECOMING WEEKEND Oct. 13-14, 2017 ANNUAL AUCTION April 14, 2018

For 70 years, Collegiate’s faculty and staff have provided the best education and path to success for each Oak. To celebrate the momentum we have seen over the past 70 years, we are kicking off the

GOLF CLASSIC June 12, 2018

Special Events

year with 70 Days of Giving. Please commit a gift between Aug. 4 and Nov. 2 to the Collegiate Fund to help us secure a strong foundation for the next seven decades. We host special events throughout the year, including our Fall Fair & Homecoming Weekend, Annual Auction (pitured to the left) and Golf Classic. All proceeds from our events directly support the Collegiate Fund. We also encourage you to join an event committee, a great way to meet new parents, help the school make connections to the community. Plus, it’s fun!

ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS SPONSORSHIP There’s in incredible number of opportunities for organizations to maximize their investment in Norfolk Collegiate. Donors have the opportunity to sponsor annually, make a one-time donation or customize an ongoing donation. Marketing, advertising, branding and recognition will be based upon your donation plan. If your company chooses to donate time and/or in-kind donations, we will work with you to create a sponsorship rewards package that is right for you. By investing in special events offered at Collegiate, your company will have the opportunity to interact with and engage our school community members in a variety of ways. Please contact Jamie Stump, Annual Fund and special events manager, at 757.480.2348 or jstump@norfolkcollegiate.org to learn more.

COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS There are many ways to support Norfolk Collegiate while you shop. Below are ways in which you can help our school earn extra money for our students. Learn more about the programs by visiting NorfolkCollegiate.org/Support. • AmazonSmile • Box Tops 4 Education • Campbell’s Labels for Education • The Farm Fresh 123-4 Program • Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to Norfolk Collegiate • Target’s Take Charge of Education Program

Norfolk Collegiate develops critical thinkers, doers and explorers through innovative, engaging instruction in an inclusive and supportive learning community.

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