Friday, May 2, 2025 - 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to join us for this very special Country School tradition. The morning will provide a sneak peek into a day in the life of your Country School student.
Parents may participate as volunteers and will play a critical role in welcoming and directing our guests on campus. Please sign up to volunteer. Thank you for your support!
PLEASE REMEMBER: This event is JUST for our Grandparents and Special Friends.
Parents may participate as volunteers and will play a critical role in welcoming and directing our guests on campus. Please sign up to volunteer. Thank you for your support!
PLEASE REMEMBER: This event is JUST for our Grandparents and Special Friends.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Refreshments will be available during the morning in the Carver Dining Hall in Grace House.
Logo Store: Stop by our logo store located in Grace House to find all kinds of fun NCCS items for you and your grandchildren/special friends!
Store Hours: 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
| 8 - 8:45 a.m. | All Grandparents & Special Friends Arrive & Check-in at Grace House (name tags and schedules to be distributed) |
| 9 - 9:15 a.m. | Remarks from Head of School Aaron Cooper, Grace House Carver Dining Hall |
| 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. | All Grandparents & Special Friends begin to follow grandchild(ren)'s schedule |
| Special Divisional Gatherings: | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. | Grades 1-4 Lower School Assembly Grace House Auditorium |
| 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Beginners 3/4 - Kindergarten Early Childhood Gathering Thacher Grove (Rain location: Thacher Building - Motor Room) |
| 12:15 p.m. | School Dismissal (12 p.m. Beginners Dismissal) |
Refreshments will be available during the morning in the Carver Dining Hall in Grace House.
Logo Store: Stop by our logo store located in Grace House to find all kinds of fun NCCS items for you and your grandchildren/special friends!
Store Hours: 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Planning Your Visit
Class Schedules:
Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School schedules will be emailed to parents and guardians on. Upper School schedules will be sent home with students in their backpacks.
Parking:
When grandparents and special friends arrive on campus, they will be directed to the parking areas. For those in need of special assistance, there are limited handicapped spaces available in front of Grace House and the Thacher Building. Additionally, if you need assistance when on campus, we will have two golf carts available for transport. Simply ask the divisional assistant in each building to radio our Facilities team.
Upon Arrival:
Grandparents and special friends should plan to arrive between 8 and 8:45 a.m. and proceed directly to Grace House. If you would like to drop off your grandchild/special friend to the classroom first, please drop them off and then proceed directly to Grace House. You will check in, receive a name tag and your grandchild's schedule. (For grandparents and special friends with multiple grandchildren and special friends, you will receive a packet of schedules by family name.) There will be refreshments available in Carver Dining Hall and then a presentation from Head of School Aaron Cooper. Once the presentation is over at about 9:15 a.m., you will then follow your grandchild(ren)'s schedule. There will be parent and guardian volunteers to assist you in navigating our campus.
There will be parent and guardian volunteers to assist you in navigating our campus. We recommend comfortable footwear for the day!
Divisional Buildings:
Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School schedules will be emailed to parents and guardians on. Upper School schedules will be sent home with students in their backpacks.
Parking:
When grandparents and special friends arrive on campus, they will be directed to the parking areas. For those in need of special assistance, there are limited handicapped spaces available in front of Grace House and the Thacher Building. Additionally, if you need assistance when on campus, we will have two golf carts available for transport. Simply ask the divisional assistant in each building to radio our Facilities team.
Upon Arrival:
Grandparents and special friends should plan to arrive between 8 and 8:45 a.m. and proceed directly to Grace House. If you would like to drop off your grandchild/special friend to the classroom first, please drop them off and then proceed directly to Grace House. You will check in, receive a name tag and your grandchild's schedule. (For grandparents and special friends with multiple grandchildren and special friends, you will receive a packet of schedules by family name.) There will be refreshments available in Carver Dining Hall and then a presentation from Head of School Aaron Cooper. Once the presentation is over at about 9:15 a.m., you will then follow your grandchild(ren)'s schedule. There will be parent and guardian volunteers to assist you in navigating our campus.
There will be parent and guardian volunteers to assist you in navigating our campus. We recommend comfortable footwear for the day!
Divisional Buildings:
| Grades | Division | Building |
| Beginners & K | Early Childhood | Thacher |
| Grades 1-4 | Lower School | Welles |
| Grades 5-6 | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades 7-9 | Upper School | Stevens |
Questions: Contact Brooke Reed (203) 801‑5637 or breed@countryschool.net
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.
