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SUNDAY9:00 to 10:00 am • Family BrunchFounders Hall Dining RoomCome in from the brisk weather and warm your tummy with a nourishing and internationally-inspired family brunch!

10:00 am to Noon• Movie TimeFounders Hall Upper Level Dining Room We will feature Disney’s award-winning film “Queen of Katwe” which highlights the life of a Ugandan girl who sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. Explore the films relevance to MHS students and join Deanna Slamans ‘91, Curriculum Supervisor, Social and Emotional Learning, for a post-movie discussion.

6:00 to 7:00 pm • Chapel ServiceFounders Hall AuditoriumOur families are encouraged to remain on campus for aspecial Winter Family Weekend Chapel service, Sunday from, 6:00 to 7:00 pm in Founders Hall Auditorium. Enjoy inspirational music by our Elementary Division Choir and MHS Gospel Choir. Join Pastor Mike in fellowship as we celebrate Diversity. Attire for this service is appropriate leisure wear. In an effort to model one of Milton Hershey School’s Sacred Values, Mutual Respect, the Founders Hall Auditorium doors will close at 5:45 pm out of respect for the service itself, as well as its participants.

FRIDAY 8:00 am to 5:00 pmOne-on-One Parent/Sponsor Meetingswith Home Life Administrator (HLA)Call the School Main Office in advance for an appointment!(Elementary) Memorial Hall at 717-520-2410 (Middle) Catherine Hall at 717-520-2402 (Senior) Senior Hall at 717-520-2064/2901 9:00 am to 2:00 pmParent Portal AssistanceSenior Hall Main Office

4:00 to 6:30 pm Parent Portal Assistance • Founders Hall Dining Room

3:30 to 4:30 pm • Parent Support Group Founders Hall, Heritage RoomHow do multicultural and diversity issues affect students and families at MHS? Learn more about how children experience cultural shifts between home and MHS and share parenting practices and values important within your own culture. Facilitator Dr. Allison Carrier will give sponsors the opportunity to ask questions, share stories, tips, or advice.

5:00 pm • Spartan Family Network MeetingFounders Hall Upper Dining Room Enjoy a family-style meal, make connections with other parents/sponsors and shop the assortment of Spartan gear for sale. Students from the after-school club “Viva Diversity” will share their thoughts relating to

diversity on campus and in our communities. The activities they have planned will get you thinking about what makes us unique and what brings us together! Additionally, be inspired by the stories of our students who traveled to Ghana last year. You’ll be amazed what they did and how it changed their perspective of the world.

10:00 to 11:00 am • Get Fit!Founders Hall Rotunda Pick up a hula-hoop or jump rope in Founders Hall Rotunda and enjoy a fun fitness activity with your child.

11:00 am to 1:00 pmStudent Government Association Spartan Gear Sale Founders Hall Rotunda

11:00 am to 1:00 pmAgricultural and Environmental Education (AEE) Goat’s Milk Soap Sale • Founders Hall RotundaVisit students from the AEE Animal Center to purchase soap and lotions made with milk from our very own MHS dairy goats. Proceeds bene-fit the Four Diamonds Fund providing support for families fighting pediatric cancer.

11:30 am to 1:00 pm Join us for “Family Lunch from Around the World!”Founders Hall Dining RoomOur own Chef Ken will surprise you with mouth-watering dishes from around the world! Try something new!

11:30 am to 12:30 pm Guitar Ensemble and Friends PerformanceFounders Hall Upper Level Dining RoomEnjoy the music of the MHS Guitar Ensemble and Friends as they perform popular songs from the past and present.

PLEASE NOTE: So that this weekend does not count as a long weekend, students MUST be seated with their student homes AND appropriately dressed for Chapel no later than 5:45 pm. At 5:45 pm, the doors to the auditorium will be closed to begin the Service. Guests who arrive after that time will be invited to watch it “live” via video feed in Founders Hall Dining Room. Please be respectful of those seated around you and to the students who are ministering and have worked so hard to prepare for the service. Please sit quietly and be attentive to the service on the screen. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and cooperation.

winter family weekend schedule of events! MARCH 3-5, 2017SATURDAY8:30 to 10:00 am • Men’s Breakfast • Families Welcome!Founders Hall Dining Room John Trayer, former MHS houseparent and Student Program Leader, will reflect on the choices that we make and “The Power of One.” Trayer will discuss how we all can choose to be difference makers in the lives of our children, our family members, friends, and co-workers everyday!

8:00 am to NoonParent Portal AssistanceFounders Hall Rotunda

8:30 to 10:30 am • Elementary Scholastic Book Fair Memorial Hall This is a great opportunity to purchase books for various Elementary reading levels at a reasonable cost. Inspire your child to adopt the love of reading!

9:00 am to NoonHealth Services Fair • Founders Hall RotundaVisit the Student Health Services Fair to learn more about our Dental, Medical, Psychology, and Social Work offices. There will be interactive activities and health information for everyone!

10:00 to 11:00 amTech Time • Founders Hall RotundaThe Learning Technology Depart-ment is excited to share the latest updates in education technology at MHS. Learn about tools you can use to help your child make better digital choices and ask questions about the technology provided to your child at MHS.

10:00 am to Noon • “Connections and Inspirations from Cuba and the Caribbean”Clyde Stacks Visual Arts Gallery

As part of its multicultural and global education initiative, MHS is pleased to showcase the culturally rich artistry of Cuba and the Caribbean featuring a wide variety of vibrant art, including handcrafted objects, never-before-seen photos of Hershey, Cuba and a mural created by MHS students. On your way to the Art Gallery, enjoy the Student Artwork Display in the Catwalk.

Milton Hershey School® provides reasonable accommodations for persons with dis-abilities at special events sponsored by the school. Questions about the accessibility of programs and events, and requests for accommodations at school-sponsored events, should be directed to Campus Services and Central Monitoring (717-520-2647) at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event. Please note that the school does not provide wheel-chairs or other mobility devices.

WINTER FAMILY WEEKEND “AT-A-GLANCE”

FRIDAY• One-on-One Parent/Sponsor Meetings • 8:00 am-5:00 pm • Each School Office

• Parent Portal Assistance • 9:00 am-2:00 pm • Senior Hall Main Office

• Parent Support Group • 3:30-4:30 pm • Founders Hall, Heritage Room

• Parent Portal Assistance • 4:00-6:30 pm • Founders Hall Dining Room

• Spartan Family Network Meeting/Dinner • 5:00 pm • Founders Hall Dining Room

SATURDAY• Parent Portal Assistance • 8:00 am-Noon • Founders Hall Rotunda

• Men’s Breakfast • 8:30-10:00 am • Founders Hall Dining Room

• Elementary Book Fair • 8:30-10:30 am • Memorial Hall

• Health Services Fair • 9:00 am-Noon • Founders Hall Rotunda

• Tech Time • 10:00-11:00 am • Founders Hall Rotunda

• Connections and Inspirations (Cuba & the Caribbean) • 10:00-Noon • Art Gallery

• Get Fit • 10:00-11:00 am • Founders Hall Rotunda

• SGA Spartan Gear Sale • 11:00 am-1:00 pm • Founders Hall Rotunda

• AEE Goat’s Milk Soap Sale • 11:00 am-1:00 pm • Founders Hall Rotunda

• Family Lunch • 11:30 am-1:00 pm • Founders Hall Dining Room

• Guitar Ensemble Performance • 11:30 am-12:30 pm • Founders Hall Dining Room

• Tammi Hessen Drumming Performance • 1:00-2:00 pm • Founders Hall Rotunda

• Rasika School of Dance Performance • 2:00-3:00 pm • Founders Hall Rotunda

• Family Ice Skate & Open Gym• 3:00-5:00 pm • MHS Ice Rink

• LIP SYNC BATTLE • 3:30-5:30 pm • Founders Hall Auditorium

SUNDAY• Family Brunch • 9:00-10:00 am • Founders Hall Dining Room

• Movie Time “Queen of Katwe” • 10:00 am • Founders Hall Dining Room

• Sunday Chapel • 6:00 pm • Founders Hall Auditorium

1:00 to 2:00 pm Tammi Hessen DrummingFounders Hall Rotunda Tammi Hessen is a Lancaster-based drummer who has been studying in the West African hand drum tra-dition of djembe. She has traveled to Africa to study drumming and was a member of a steel drum band

from Trinidad. Let the beat move you and join us for this “hands-on” presentation.

2:00 to 3:00 pm Rasika School of Dance (India)Founders Hall Rotunda Brought to us from India, this dance school’s mantra is to enrich and maintain the tra-ditional heritage and the fun-damental basics of this age old dance style from Southern India, while staying current and targeting the global audience.

3:00 to 5:00 pmFamily Ice Skate • MHS Ice RinkOpen Gym and Game Room Copenhaver Gym/Game Room Lace up your skates, bundle up, and enjoy this outdoor activity with the whole family! Anyone planning to borrow MHS skates, must wear long, calf-length socks. For indoor fun at our Copenhaver Gym and Game Room, park in the lot next to the Ice Rink and enter Copenhaver Center at the doors in the breezeway leading to Town Center.

3:30 to 5:30 pm Lip Sync Battle • Founders Hall AuditoriumDon’t miss this showstopper featuring our student superstars going head-to-head in a lip sync showdown. Who will “drop the mic” and win the grand prize?

QUEEN OF KATWE

Lip Sync Battle 3:30 to 5:30 pm

Founders Hall AuditoriumWho will “drop the mic?”

Welcome Parents/Sponsors!

VIVA DIVERSITY CLUB GHANA TRIP

GHANA TRIP

• Visitation for all Divisions begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 3.

• If your student has co-curricular obligations as part of the weekend’s activities, please make sure they honor those commitments prior to visitation. THERE ARE THREE (3) VISITATION OPTIONS

• Day visitation either on Saturday, Sunday or both• Visitation beginning on Friday at 4:00 pm

through Sunday at 5:00 pm which will require the completion of the Passport found in this flyer with instructions.

• Saturday visitation (including overnight Saturday) will begin at 8:00 am and students must be returned by 5:00 pm on Sunday. This option does not require passport completion.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD DOES NOT LOSE A LONG WEEKEND, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

• Visitation on Sunday ends at 5:00 pm.• Sunday Chapel will be an All School Chapel in

the evening and will begin at 6:00 pm. • Parents/sponsors are welcome and encouraged

to remain for chapel; however, it is not a requirement

VISITATION FOR WINTER FAMILY WEEKEND

Traveling to MHS: TipsPublic transportation to our campus is limited. Families can travel by train or bus to Harrisburg, and then take a taxi to the campus. Harrisburg-based taxi services are the closest to Milton Hershey School. Suggestions for taxi ser-vice: Penn Central Taxi, 717-238-7252; and Keystone Cab Co. at Harrisburg International Airport, 717-234-4400.

An additional service made available to MHS that may of-fer a lower rate than the choices above is Sweet Ride Trans-portation Services. They can be reached at 717-805-2141.

WINTER FAMILY WEEKEND March 3-5, 2017“United by our Mission,

Spartan Strong through DIVERSITY!”

Need Help? Go to the MHS website...

mhskids.org Click on the “Parents” tab to find a

wealth of information, such as helpful resources, directions to campus,

important dates, staff contact information, FAQ’s and much more!

DEAR PARENTS/SPONSORS: We are excited to invite you to join your student on campus Friday through Sunday, March 3-5 for Winter Family Weekend. It’s with much pride that we celebrate our DIVERSITY and how it makes us not only unique but also “Spartan Strong.” Listen to stories from students who have traveled the world, experience new cultures through dance, art, song, and cuisine, and join us in fellowship for Sunday evening Chapel. Students, staff and sponsors will come together on this weekend to learn, grow, and appreciate how our differences are in reality our strengths. WE ARE SPARTAN STRONG!

Visiting campus for Winter Family Weekend?Notify houseparents or TL staff of your visitation so they can arrange schedules.

Shadowing your student Friday, March 3?Contact the school’s main office no later than Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. All parents/sponsors will be required to present a valid state license or picture ID upon entering the school buildings. Failure to present proper identification will result in the denial of access to the school building. Contact your student’s Main Office with questions regarding this policy.

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS: Memorial Hall Main Office: 717-520-2400 (2:00 to 3:00 pm only)

MIDDLE STUDENTS: Catherine Hall Main Office: 717-520-2600SENIOR STUDENTS: Senior Hall Main Office: 717-520-2804

Tips for Shadowing • Shadowing is for sponsors only (no children, friends, or extended family) • All cell phones must be turned off • Leave gifts, flowers, or balloons for later, do not bring them into the school building

Warm Regards,Jay Garvey

Judy Johnston

Coordinators, Family Relations & New Student Transitions

Complete one activity Friday and one activity Saturday!

FRIDAY Activity Initial

SATURDAY Activity Initial

Parent/Sponsor Name: Child’s Name: Grade: Division: Student Home:

Elementary Middle Senior

Qualify for a “free” weekend by completing this Passport

and submitting it to your student’s houseparents!

• Fill out one Passport for each of your MHS students

• Visitation begins at 4:00 pm on FRIDAY• Children must return by 5:00 pm for

evening Chapel service on SUNDAY• Passports must be signed by either your

student’s houseparents or an MHS Staff member at each event

• Submit your Passport to your student’s houseparents

Failure to turn in a Passport will result in your visitation

counting as a long weekend!

PASSPORT

IMPORTANT! Please enter the doors at the fish fountain. This is our new entrance! Parking is available in Parking Lot A and B on either side of Founders Hall.

ENTRANCE TO FOUNDERS HALL

SAVE THE DATE • SPRING FAMILY WEEKENDFriday - Sunday May 12-14, 2017

SPARTAN SPONSOR ACADEMY FOR NEW PARENTS/SPONSORSSaturday, March 4 - Founders Hall - Heritage Room

GET HELP WITH THE PARENT PORTAL

Friday .......... Senior Hall, Main Office 9:00 am to 2:00 pmFriday .........Founders Hall Dining Room 4:00 to 6:30 pm Saturday ........... Founders Hall Rotunda 8:00 am to Noon

The Senior Sprout Conference (for MHS seniors) in conjunction with Spartan Sponsor Academy (for parents/sponsors of juniors/seniors) creates a learning environment supporting a successful transition to “life after MHS” for the whole family.

Welcome to the MHS Family! We invite you to join us on campus Saturday, March 4 to explore, learn, and engage with MHS Staff during a “Spartan Sponsor Academy” for new parents/sponsors. This experience is tailored to educate you on your student’s life at MHS, address homesickness, and answer your questions on how your role as their parent/sponsor is critical to their success. We want to help you become engaged by connecting to the Milton Hershey community and everything it offers!

SENIOR SPROUT CONFERENCE FOR MHS SENIORS AND PARENTS/SPONSORS OF JUNIORS/SENIORSFriday, March 3 - Founders Hall

Look for more information

via mail and email

coming soon!