Parent Handbook 2022-2023
Save the Date! September 6 - Classes Begin for Grades 6 - 12 September 7 - Classes Begin for Grades Pre-K - 5 September 12 - Middle School Academic Evening September 15 - Lower School Academic Evening September 22 - Upper School Academic Evening September 26 - Rosh Hashanah, No School
Welcome to Baldwin Congratulations on enrolling your daughter at Baldwin! We are thrilled that you have made the decision to become part of our community. At Baldwin, we live our mission each and every day, developing talented girls into confident young women with vision, global understanding and the competency to make significant and enduring contributions to the world. We view this as a shared endeavor, partnering with you in your daughter’s education. We promise to work as hard as you do to help her achieve her full potential. As you prepare your family to join our School, I am sure you have a number of practical questions about life at Baldwin. With that in mind, I am excited to share this Parent Handbook, which covers major things you need to know to start your family’s Baldwin journey. We also have many online resources that you will become familiar with in the weeks and months ahead and will share any updates with our families via email, should they be necessary. On behalf of The Baldwin School, I welcome you to the Baldwin community. I look forward to getting to know your daughter and your family over the years to come. Go Bears! Marisa Porges ’96, PhD Head of School
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Mission & Core Values OUR MISSION The Baldwin School, an independent college preparatory school, develops talented girls into confident young women with vision, global understanding and the competency to make significant and enduring contributions to the world. The School nurtures our students’ passion for intellectual rigor in academics, creativity in the arts and competition in athletics, forming women capable of leading their generation while living balanced lives.
At Baldwin, there are five core values that guide us in pursuing our mission.
LEARNING RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY COMPASSION HONESTY These words adorn plaques in classrooms and common spaces so that all members of our community are reminded of these important principles every time they traverse our campus.
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The Baldwin School
School Policies Arrival
Illness
Lower School: School begins at 8:20 a.m. Parents and caregivers can drop off students between 8-8:20 a.m.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the School will review our sick policy before the start of the 2022-23 year and update it as necessary, per the latest guidance from public health officials. Below is our traditional preCOVID sick policy for your reference.
Middle and Upper School: School begins at 8:30 a.m. Please be advised there is no classroom supervision before 8 a.m.
Dismissal Times are staggered for a more efficient car pick-up system. The pick-up times are: q
Pre-K - 2:35 p.m.
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Kindergarten - 2:40 p.m.
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Grades 1 and 2 - 2:45 p.m.
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Grades 3 and 4 - 2:55 p.m.
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Grade 5 - 3:05 p.m.
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Middle School - 3:30 p.m.
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Upper School - 3:30 p.m.
Inclement Weather and Emergency Closings In case of a closing, an emergency or other significant event, the School uses an automated telephone, text and email alert system. The alert will contain pertinent information, such as the nature of the event and specific instructions for parents. It is important, therefore, that families keep the School informed whenever their contact information changes. The School will also post a notice on its website, Facebook page and on ABC, CBS and NBC news programs.
A student should stay home from school for the following reasons: q Temperature > 100 0 F within the previous 24 hours q Vomiting within the previous 24 hours q Frequent cough that requires medication to suppress q Copious nasal secretions In the event of an illness, please contact the division office before 8:30 a.m. Please include your name, the student’s name and grade and the time of your call. If a student is absent for more than three consecutive days, she must provide a note from her physician upon her return. If a student is absent during the day, she may not attend after-school activities. Please avoid scheduling medical or dental appointments during the school day. If this cannot be avoided, please contact the division office to alert them of the appointment.
If morning school buses pick up students late due to a public school district delay, students should wait for and ride their usual bus and they will be greeted warmly even if the school day has already begun. Parent Handbook
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Connecting with Baldwin Baldwin has several publications and resources that will keep you informed of events, important dates, programs and new initiatives. Every Day q
The Parent Portal – a passwordprotected area on the Baldwin website that contains items such as: c
The online family directory
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Registration, medical and other required forms
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The Student Handbooks
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Report cards
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Links to SmartTuition and MyKidsSpending accounts
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And more!
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The Lower School Tunic Times enewsletter to Lower School families from the Lower School Director
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The Lower School Thursday Folder containing flyers and other announcements
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The All-School Bulletin enewsletter containing information important to all families
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The Baldwin School
@the.baldwin.school @thebaldwinschoolathletics @marisaporges
@baldwinschool @TheBaldwinBears @marisaporges
Connecting with Baldwin Bi-Weekly q
The In the Middle enewsletter to Middle School families from the Middle School Director
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The Upper Story enewsletter to Upper School families from the Upper School Director
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The Grade Page emails from your class parent representatives highlighting grade-specific happenings
Twice per Year q
Echoes magazine for all members of the School community that summarizes key news articles and events
YouTube
baldwinschool
SmugMug
baldwinschool.smugmug.com
Alumnae Group ow.ly/cdGas
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Getting Started
So your daughter is officially a Baldwin girl!
What’s next?
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The Baldwin School
Getting Started HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL CHECKLISTS TO GET YOU STARTED. For All Students: Log in to the Parent Portal to access forms and billing information and to confirm your contact information c Complete all forms: a Physical Form a Dental form (Kindergarten and Grades 1, 3 and 7 only) a Parent Contact Form a Medication Permission Form a Transportation c Mid-summer, review textbook ordering and what summer work will need to be completed by your daughter(s) c Check out our online school store for Baldwin branded merchandise, school supplies, spirit gear and more! Visit www.baldwinschool.org/ schoolstore
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Fall athletic practices begin mid-August. Exact times and locations will be provided by the coaches for each sport closer to the starting date. Additional forms and paperwork will be available in midsummer. Be on the lookout for information about our Lewars Academic PreSeason. This program serves as an orientation for new students, while offering an opportunity to meet faculty and returning students. Placement tests are required for all incoming Middle and Upper School students. The Admissions Team will be reaching out with more information. Contact the division administrative assistant to schedule a meeting with the Division Director for course planning. Please note: allow two weeks after placement testing before scheduling your course planning meeting.
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Dress Code Lower School q
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Blue tunic with embroidered “B”
collar; white, gray or navy blue
(Grades 1 – 5)
tank tops may be worn under
Navy blue shorts with Baldwin
collared shirt; white turtleneck or
logo (worn under tunic every day)
mock turtleneck shirt; blue and
White shirt with collar
white Baldwin rugby shirt; shirts
Navy blue or gray leggings or
with logos sold by student
black leggings, socks, stockings
tights
organizations, School Store or
or tights; no athletic leggings.
Navy blue, gray or white knee
Parents’ Association
Socks below the ankle (of any
socks or short socks
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Navy blue or gray sweater or q
Shoes with back, covering heel (no sparkles, characters or lights)
Required for Swimming q
Dark blue kilt, light blue kilt White or navy blue shirt with
(may not be visible) q
Plain (no patterns) gray, navy or
color)
or sweatshirt (white required for
leggings, tights or socks Navy pants
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Navy blue, gray or white sweater
Swimming cap*
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Footwear: flip-flops or water-
Baldwin monogrammed sweatshirt in navy blue, gray or
proof slippers
white
Baldwin Blue Days) q
Low-heeled shoes, boots or athletic shoes; sandals and open-
Other
toed shoes with a back; closed-
An old shirt is suitable to use as a
toed shoes required for science
smock for art
labs; clogs are not permitted; Athletic Center
Low-heeled shoes made with a back
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Sandals and open-toed shoes (must have backs; before
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*Available at the School Store
The Baldwin School
Athletic shorts to wear under kilt
Navy blue, gray or white sweater
slides should only be worn in the
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collar q
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White or navy blue shirt with
White, gray, black or navy blue
Days)
Goggles*
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Navy pants
shorts and top
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plaid kilt
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(white required for Baldwin Blue
Supplies: towel*, brush, comb
Dark blue kilt, light blue kilt and
under kilt (may not be visible)
Bathing suit: one piece or surf
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Athletic shorts must be worn
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Upper School
Plaid tunic (Pre-K and
sweatshirt (no hoods) q
Middle School
Thanksgiving and after Spring Break only) q
Boots
For more details on the dress code, please visit the Student Handbook on the Parent Portal.
Holiday and Break Calendar 2022 SEPTEMBER 5
Labor Day
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Rosh Hashanah
OCTOBER 5
Yom Kippur
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Professional Development
NOVEMBER 11
Professional Development
23-27
Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER 16
Winter Vacation Begins (Early Dismissal)
2023 JANUARY 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FEBRUARY 20
Presidents’ Day
MARCH
School Closed
24-April 2 Spring Vacation APRIL
No Classes
Early Dismissal
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Good Friday
MAY 29
Memorial Day
Please visit the full calendar at www.baldwinschool.org/calendar for more details and class-specific events. Parent Handbook
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Lower School Student Drop Off ECC and Middle School Student Drop Off Upper School Student Drop Off Parent Handbook
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Parent Group
Baldwin School Parents’ Association The Baldwin School Parents’ Association (BSPA) is the parent body of The Baldwin School. The BSPA is led by an Executive Board, which is elected at the end of each school year. The committees organize community building and fundraising events to benefit our families, support our amazing faculty and staff and provide funding to further improve our School. All parents are automatically members of the BSPA and are welcome to attend and volunteer for any BSPA events. Examples of BSPA events include: q q q q q
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Middle School Family Event Homecoming Halloween Fair Book Fair Father-Special Person/ Daughter Event
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Parents Trivia Night Mother-Special Person/ Daughter Event Community Auction and Dinner
Please note: photos taken pre-COVID
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Parent Group
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Early Childhood Center and Lower School Quenby Frimet, Director of Lower School (610) 525-2700 x267 | quenby.frimet@baldwinschool.org Kelly Schonour, Dean of Academic Affairs and Assistant Director of Lower School (610) 525-2700 x265 kschonour@baldwinschool.org Caryn Sucharski, Lower School Administrative Assistant (610) 525-2700 x266 | csucharski@baldwinschool.org
Middle School Shauna Carter, Director of Middle School (610) 525-2700 x490 | shauna.carter@baldwinschool.org Tracy Stevens, Middle School Administrative Assistant (610) 525-2700 x242 | tstevens@baldwinschool.org
Upper School Christie Reed, Director of Upper School (610) 525-2700 x264 | creed@baldwinschool.org Susie Choitz, Upper School Administrative Assistant (610) 525-2700 x254 | susannah.choitz@baldwinschool.org
Athletics Office Meg Glascott-Birch, Director of Athletics (610) 525-2700 x270 | mbirch@baldwinschool.org Alison Schickfus, Assistant to the Director of Athletics (610) 525-2700 x478 | aschickfus@baldwinschool.org
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Stephanie Allen, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (610) 525-2700 x253 | stephanie.allen@baldwinschool.org
Wellness Center Kerrie Snead, Wellness Coordinator, (610) 525-2700 x390 | ksnead@baldwinschool.org Christine Kuzmick, Lower School Nurse, (610) 525-2700 x173 | christine.kuzmickt@baldwinschool.org Diane Lacing, Middle School Nurse, (610) 525-2700 x174 | dlacing@baldwinschool.org Lisa Magargal, Upper School Nurse (610) 525-2700 x280 | lisamagargal@baldwinschool.org
Business Office (610) 525-2700 x432
Reception and Transportation Crystal Johnson (610) 525-2700 x0 | cjohnson@baldwinschool.org
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