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Hello, New Families!

We’re thrilled to welcome your family to the Rumsey Community.  你的旅程从准备开学开始,完成必要的信息,这样你就可以在第一天开始新的一年. 我们的老师、顾问、教练、宿舍家长和管理人员都期待着你的到来. They are eager to help you ease into the school year and learn more about your academic, personal, and social goals. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Welcome to the Blue Dog Community 

Start by signing into the Blue Dog Portal, your gateway to our community.

The Blue Dog Portal gives parents and students easy access to school resources and information, including grades, schedules, permission forms, calendars, etc. 每个家长/监护人和学生都有自己指定的登录名来访问门户网站. Most parents will have logged in during the admission process, and students will receive their login shortly before school begins. If you haven’t already registered, please follow the links on this page.

To initiate the process, parents receive an email from Rumsey Hall Blue Dog Portal with a Blackbaud ID invitation. 按照以下说明接受邀请并设置您的Blue Dog Portal帐户. For further information about Technology at Rumsey, read the Technology FAQ section.

Step 2: Prioritize Health and Safety

Complete essential health forms to ensure we can provide the best care for your child.

Rumsey Hall School uses a trusted company, August Schools Health Portal, to collect and maintain student medical information. 拉姆齐将于2024年初夏启动2024-2025年8月学校健康门户网站,当健康门户网站开放时,家庭将收到通知. All Requirements must be completed by August 1, 2024. 我们建议您在8月之前安排您孩子的身体检查,以满足要求的最后期限.  

  1. Parents should log into the Blue Dog Portal with their own credentials. Then go to the Resource Board and click on the August Schools icon. 此操作将直接将家长同步到他们孩子的八月学校健康门户帐户, allowing the parent to review and complete health requirements.
  2. Once you have opened the August Schools Portal, 系统将启动电子邮件,提醒您完成Health Portal中的要求.  

For inquiries regarding your child’s health, please contact Rumsey Health Center:
Email: healthcr@ctwzy.com, Tel: 860-868-0535 (x154), Fax: 860-868-1422
Read the Health and Wellness FAQ section for further information about Health and Wellness at Rumsey.

Step 3: Get Acquainted with Academic Life

Explore the academic calendar and familiarize yourself with important dates, including the opening day schedule.

Many resources are available at Rumsey to help our students succeed. 本节中的链接提供了一个方便的快捷方式来访问常见问题部分和拉姆齐教职员工的推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜,他们可以帮助您解决您可能遇到的任何问题. 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Opening Days of School – Fall term 2024

Thursday, August 29, 2024
1:30 - 3:30  p.m.
NEW DAY STUDENT ORIENTATION
including RETURNING RISING IVth FORM DAY STUDENTS
 

2:00 p.m.
Meeting for Lower School Parents in Farmen Hall

2:30 p.m. 
Meeting for Upper School Parents in Farmen Hall

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
9 a.m.  - 12 p.m.
ALL BOARDING STUDENTS ARRIVE ON CAMPUS 
Please check in at Farmen Hall
 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
School School Store Open 

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch for All Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff 

1 p.m.
•  Campus Tours by Dorm for All New Boarding Students 
•  Meeting for All New Boarding Parents in Farmen Hall 

3 p.m.
Boarding Parents/Guardians Depart

3 - 5 p.m.
Residential Life Orientation for All New and Returning Boarding Students 

6 p.m.
Boarding Students Dinner with Dorm-Assigned Seating 

7 p.m.
Dorm Meetings and Evening Boarding Schedule

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Fall Term Classes Begin for All students at 8:00 a.m. 
 

Step 4: Attend to Administrative Matters

Take care of business and school forms to streamline your child's enrollment process.

The Business Office can assist with all matters related to tuition payments and billing, monthly statements, child spending accounts, and more. You can review tuition and fees statements, upcoming payments, 在6月或7月开始,您的蓝狗门户帐户的账单选项卡中到期的余额, depending on the payment plan you have selected. Please consult the Business Office FAQ section for more information.

School Forms are assigned and available within your Blue Dog Portal account. These Forms may include Activity Consent, Image Consent, Technology Consent, Sports Participation, Lesson Sign-Ups, New Student Travel Form, and more. Only one parent is required to log in and complete forms. 电子邮件提醒将继续发送,直到所有指定的学校表格在开学前完成.

To access your School Forms, log in to your Blue Dog Portal account. 然后,单击右上角的大黄横幅或您的名字,然后选择文件和表单. To review completed forms, click on your name in the top right corner, choose Files & Forms, and select the “checkbox.” 

If you still need to set up your Blue Dog Portal account, please follow these log in instructions. If you require assistance, please contact: tech@ctwzy.com for technical concerns; billing@ctwzy.com for billing concerns; and travel@ctwzy.com for travel concerns.

 

Step 5: Academic FAQs and Summer Assignments

找到关于学术的常见问题的答案,并发现暑期作业. 

What is the "effort list"? Do I need to purchase textbooks? When does the academic day end? Should my child bring a laptop or other device to school? The Academics FAQ section answers all of these questions and more.

Click here to view Upper School Summer Assignments for Reading and Math.

Click here to view Lower School Summer Assignments for Reading and Math.

For information about the VII Form (9th Grade), please view the VII Form FAQ section. 

Step 6: Athletics and After-School Activities

Dive into athletics, after-school activities, and FAQs.

What are the sport options available to Upper School students? Who can participate in the Rumsey Athletic Program? How does the Lower School Afternoon Enrichment Program (AEP) work? The Upper School Athletics and Lower School Afternoon Enrichment Program FAQ section answers all of these questions and more. 

Click here to view Athletic Equipment Requirements. Please review this document for items you may need to purchase for the fall. 

Step 7: Engage with Student Life

How will your child participate in various activities and events?

What is student life at Rumsey like? Will there be a student orientation? Can phones be brought to campus? You'll find answers to these questions and more in the Student Life FAQ section.

2024-2025 Student Dress Code

The 2024-2025 Student Handbook will be available in June. For your reference, here is a link to the 2023-2024 Student Handbook.

 

Step 8: For Boarding Families

Access important information tailored to boarding life.

Is there internet in the dorms? Where can necessities be purchased? How are travel arrangements to and from campus made? You'll find answers to these questions and more in the Boarding FAQ section.

The Packing List 详细说明了学生应该带什么来学校,以及他们宿舍里的家具. Student belongings must fit into the furniture provided.

Academic Resources

Academics FAQs

I have a question about academics at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Lower School
Rob Brenner
Director of Lower School 
 
Upper School
Please contact the appropriate department chair to answer your question. 
 

Boarding Resources

Boarding FAQs

I have a question about boarding at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Residential Living
Rick Butler
Director of Residential Life 
 
Travel Arrangements
Rachel SanFanAndre
Travel Coordinator

Student Life Resources

Student Life FAQs

I have a question about student life at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Phil Perreault
Dean of Students
VII Form Resources

VIIth Form (9th Grade) FAQs

I have a question about VII Form (9th Grade) at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Clayton Ketchum
Director of Secondary School Counseling

Technology Resources

Technology FAQs

I have a question about technology at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Rumsey Technology
 

Upper School Athletics & Lower School Afternoon Enrichment Program (AEP) FAQs

I have a question about athletics at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Jay Przygocki
Athletic Director
 
Liz Butler
Assistant Athletic Director
 
Rob Brenner
Director of Lower School, Lower School AEP

Health & Wellness Resources

注:2024-2025学年的8月学校表格将于2024年初夏开始提供. Families will receive a notification when the Health Portal is open.

Health & Wellness FAQs

I have a question about health and wellness at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Nancy Dalrymple
Director of the Health Center
 
George Webb
School Counselor

* Current and past Invoices and Statements are available in the Blue Dog Portal and viewable by Parents or Guardians, where applicable.

NOTE - Statements become visible within the month of the transaction date, i.e. July Bill is only accessible in July

Domestic Families 是否需要使用他们的美国银行账户信息在门户网站上付款.

International Families should use Fly Wire to complete payment using their local banking or payment services. Follow these Fly Wire instructions to male payment. 

Monthly Payment Plan: Nine-month payers are REQUIRED to set up AUTO PAY to ensure on-time payments. Visit the Billing Tab in the Blue Dog Portal and follow the Instructions to set up Auto Pay

* For questions regarding Payments, please contact the Business Office: billing@ctwzy.com

Business Office FAQs

I have a question about the Business Office at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Shelly Benson
Accounting Manager
 
Gena Newman
School Store Manager / Student Billing Coordinator

Rumsey Circle Parents Association Resources

Rumsey Circle Parents Association FAQs

I have a question about the Rumsey Circle Parents Association at Rumsey. Who do I contact?

Christian Anderson
Associate Director of Advancement 

Step 9: Stay Connected

发现各种可用的沟通渠道,随时了解学校的最新消息, events, and important announcements.

At Rumsey Hall, we value the collaboration between faculty, administration, and parents, recognizing its crucial role in ensuring our students' success. To foster an environment of open communication and partnership, we offer several channels through which parents can stay informed and engaged:

  • Direct Communication: Feel free to email or call your child's advisor, dorm parents, or any member of our administrative team at any time. We welcome your questions, concerns, and feedback.
  • Rumsey Hall Parents Page: Visit our dedicated Parents Page at d14.ctwzy.com/parents for announcements, calendar events, and access to year-round resources such as the student handbook and dress code. 
  • Media Galleries: Experience the daily life of Rumsey through our photo gallery on Flickr, video gallery on Vimeo, and our active presence on social media.  
  • Rumsey on the Run Newsletter: Delivered to your inbox every Friday, highlighting student achievements, inspiring stories from the week, and providing details on upcoming events. Here is a sample:

New Families are subscribed to Rumsey on the Run Newsletter starting in the Summer.

我们相信家校之间的有效沟通和合作对学生的全面发展至关重要. 我们鼓励您使用这些沟通渠道,积极参与您孩子推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜大厅的教育之旅. 

Step 10: Explore the Rumsey Campus

Learn more about our campus, its facilities, and its rich history.

Located in Washington, in the Litchfield Hills of Northwest Connecticut, 我们充满活力的校园充满了学生生活和学习的活力,32栋闪闪发光的白色建筑坐落在风景秀丽的班塔姆河沿岸,占地231英亩. Our campus includes Upper and Lower School Academic Buildings, Fine Arts Building, Performing Arts Center, nine dormitories, seven athletic fields, two gymnasiums, a hockey rink, 三个室内和四个室外网球场和一个食堂/校园中心和健康中心. 

花一分钟时间下载校园地图(点击红色按钮)或360度游览(点击地图),熟悉校园布局。.

View our campus map


 

Our Core Values Are the Heart of Our School

Our core values—honesty, kindness, and respect—are modeled through all we do.

Honesty

When we are honest, we build strength of character.

How we act toward others creates peace of mind and promotes trusting relationships.

Honesty: Relationship-Building in Action

 

Kindness

When we are kind, we create the space to enjoy learning.

Kindness is about treating others the way we want to be treated.

Kindness: Value-Modeling in Action

 

 

Respect

When we are respectful, we value who people are and how they feel.

We listen, stand up to injustice, and have compassion for others.

 Respect: Awareness-Forming in Action