Parents' Association Meeting: February 1

The next Parents’ Association is February 1 at 8 a.m. in Beveridge Hall. The topic is Dana Hall’s Teacher Hiring and Professional Development. Academic Dean Nancy Rich and Head of School Caroline Erisman will describe Dana Hall’s teacher hiring and professional development processes.

If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you can attend via a webinar at 8:15 a.m.

Go to https://danahallschool.adobeconnect.com/parentsassociation

You can join the webinar as a guest. Adobe Connect is accessible via an Apple, Windows, or Linux computer as well as an iPhone, iPad, and any Android smartphone.*

The audio for event will be provided via an Internet audio broadcast stream to your computer speakers. If you do not have external speakers connected to your computer, or if you have trouble with this feature, please use the following information to access a traditional teleconference:

Dial (800) 434 -7385, Passcode: 631435 #. The option is available in the US and Canada only. Please mute your phone once you have connected.

*You must have the Adobe Flash installed to connect to the webinar.

-For IOS devices (iPhone and iPad), go the App Store and download the free application, Adobe Connect for IOS.

-For Android smartphones and tablets, there is a free Adobe Connect for Android app.

Parents Independent School Network (PIN)

The Parents Independent School Network (PIN) is a volunteer group of parents with children who are students at New England area independent elementary and secondary schools. PIN was formed to help parents share ideas and promote worthy programs at these independent schools. Upcoming PIN webinars include "Sugar and Spice versus Puppy Dog Tails: How Boys and Girls Learn Differently" on Nov. 8 and "Students in the Digital Age: How Technology Influences the Developing Brain" on Dec. 7. Find complete webinar details on the PIN information page.

Important Dates for Parents

Please view a list of important dates for the 2011-12 school year.

Enchanted Evening to Grow our Girls

The Dana Hall Parents’ Association invites you to "An Enchanted Evening to Grow Our Girls" on Saturday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. in The Shipley Center. View more information and register for the event.

Little Blue Book

The Dana Hall Parents’ Association, in collaboration with the Nina Heald Webber Archives, produced a book to honor the School’s 130th year. The Little Blue Book: 130 Years of Dana Hall Traditions and Celebrations includes photographs, memorabilia, anecdotes, and fun facts submitted by students, faculty, parents and alumnae. Order a copy of the book.