8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. both days

Middle School students who are new to Catlin Gabel are invited to our two-day orientation.
(Please note previous calendar communications indicated three days.)

These two days are designed to give students a feel for the campus and some experiential components to our curriculum, increase their confidence of where to go and what to do on the first day of school. They will tour the campus, meet key people in the community who can help guide them as the year begins, and also get to know one another. In addition, students will receive their school agendas and discuss how to start managing their time for success. During the orientation days, students will also set up their Catlin Gabel technology accounts which give them access to Catlin email and our school online portal, insidecatlin.

Parents and guardians are invited to their own orientation first thing on Tuesday morning. During the morning presentation, parents and guardians will have a chance to meet important faces in the middle school, hear about our dynamic program, and ask questions about middle school life.

Day 1– on campus – parents/guardians & students
Tuesday, August 23

8:15 –  Gather in the MSl commons- both parents/guardians and students
8:15-8:30 – General welcome and introductions
8:30-9:15 – Parent/guardian orientation in MS commons (parents/guardians only, students begin orientation)
8:30-3:05 – Student orientation all day around campus
3:05 –  Student pick-up (in the MS Commons or the parking lot near the admissions office)

What should my child bring on Tuesday?

• sack lunch
• water bottle
• appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes (we will be outside, running around)

Day 2 – in Portland – students only – lunch and snack provided
Wednesday, August 24

8:15 a.m.  – Students report to MS commons for adventure day in Portland with Middle and Upper school students and Middle School faculty members.
3 p.m. –  Student pick-up (in the MS Commons or the parking lot near the admission office)

What should my child bring on Wednesday?

• water bottle
• appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes (we will be outside, running around)
• sun protection as needed

This is an important activity for new students, so we hope to have 100% participation. RSVP to Chris Bell in the Middle School office via email or phone, bellc@catlin.edu or 503-203-5103.