Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope that you enjoyed some time over the summer to connect and make memories with your family. As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to introduce a new Health, Safety, and Well-Being series created specifically for parents and caregivers of older students. This series is designed to empower you with tools and strategies to support your pre-teen or adolescent’s social and emotional health and well-being. In addition to addressing healthy social-emotional development, this series will also help parents recognize early signs of common social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that may arise during late childhood and adolescence.

Upcoming Sessions

What to Expect in Middle School: Major Academic and Social-Emotional Changes and How Parents Can Help

Speakers: Paige McGee, Head of Middle School; Christy Hodges, Dean of Student Life; Amy Perkins, Director of Student Services
Target Audience: Parents of 6th/7th/8th grade students
When: Thursday, September 4 – 8:15-9:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Where: Harden Hall

Supporting Your Teen through Upper School Stress: Reframing the College Search and Promoting Well-Being Along the Way

Speakers: Julie Carter, Director of College Counseling, and Elise Fallucco, Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming
Target Audience: Parents of Upper School students
When: Tuesday, October 28 – 8:15-9:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Where: Busey Board Room

Previous Sessions

• August 19 – (Watch Video) What to Expect in Upper School: Major Academic and Social-Emotional Changes and How Parents Can Help ​

Through workshops, resources, and open dialogue, we aim to build a stronger bridge between home and school, helping families feel informed, confident, and connected as we work together to raise well-rounded, emotionally healthy children.

We hope you’ll join us in this important initiative.

Warm regards,

Elise Fallucco, MD
Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming