Fall Family Weekend
September 27-28, 2024
All parents, guardians and families are invited to visit Peddie during Fall Family Weekend. Attend your child’s classes, meet their teachers and advisors, cheer on the Falcons during athletic events and learn from our students about the Signature Experience program.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 27
PPA Fall Family Golf Outing
10 a.m., Peddie Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf, including a cart, lunch and beverages at the Peddie Golf Club to start Family Weekend. Registration is required to participate. 10 a.m. registration with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m.
Head of School Welcome Reception
5:30-6:45 p.m., The Gratitude Garden at Peddie Arts Center
Parents, guardians and family members are welcome to a dinner reception with a variety of food stations. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with the Head of School, school leaders and other current parents. Casual attire.
Citizenship, Leadership and Life at Peddie
7-7:45 p.m., Ding Music Hall at Peddie Arts Center
Hear from school leaders and students how Peddie challenges its community to “Strive for the Highest Quality of Citizenship.”
STEM Signature Experience Presentation
8-9 p.m., The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Science Center
Stop by to meet seniors who completed a STEM Signature Experience as they discuss their summer work and how it impacted their academic journey.
Saturday, September 28
Attendees should park in the Athletic Center parking lot; accessible parking for those with disabilities is available in the Annenberg Hall parking lot.
Refreshments and Welcome
7:30-11 a.m., Annenberg Hall lobby
Stop by to pick up your name tag before you head off to class. Enjoy coffee and light breakfast throughout the morning as you travel between classes.
Remarks by Head of School Peter Quinn
8-8:15 a.m., Ayer Memorial Chapel
Academic Overview
8:30-11:15 a.m., Classroom buildings
Follow your child’s schedule for a 15 minute overview of each class. Individual schedules for each student will be available in PowerSchool in advance of Family Weekend. (Please note: If you have questions or concerns about your child, please email their advisor and/or individual teachers to discuss; class schedule for Fall Family Weekend does not allow time for individual conversations.)
Class Schedule:
- A Block 8:30-8:45 a.m.
- B Block 8:55-9:10 a.m.
- C Block 9:20-9:35 a.m.
- D Block 9:45-10 a.m.
- E Block 10:10-10:25 a.m.
- F Block 10:35-10:50 a.m.
- G Block 11-11:15 a.m.
Lunch
11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Caspersen Campus Center Dining Hall
Join families, students and employees for a festive lunch prepared by Peddie Food Service.
Athletic Contests
12-4 p.m., Athletic fields
Cheer on the Falcons! See the complete schedule below.
Athletics Schedule
Additional Information
Advisor Meetings
If you wish to meet with your child’s advisor, please contact the advisor by email to schedule a meeting time.
Parents of seniors may wish to schedule an appointment with their child’s college counselor between 8 and 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 28.
Long Weekend
Long Weekend for students begins after the last commitment on Saturday, September 28.
Dorms close at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 28.
Classes resume on Wednesday, October 2 (boarders return by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1).
Hotel Info
If you need overnight accommodations, you may call any of the following hotels:
- The Hampton Inn at (609) 426-1600
- The Days Inn at (609) 448-3200
- The Holiday Inn at (609) 448-7000
SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT
THE PEDDIE STORE
The Peddie Store in the Caspersen Campus Center will be open on Friday, September 27 from 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, September 28 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. for all your Peddie spirit gifts and gear. Orders can be placed online in advance!
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