Dear friend,

A Big Blue welcome to the school year, on behalf of the Parent Development team!

We look forward to working with you, providing engagement opportunities and ways to grow philanthropic support for the Academy. Andover would not be the school it is today without the generosity and non sibi spirit of its families and alumni.

What do we ask parents to consider for their part?

Participation

We aspire for every family to participate by making a gift to the Parent Fund, at whatever amount is right for them. The more families that join in, the stronger the expression of collective parent support. You will receive more information about the Parent Fund in the weeks ahead.

Involvement

Families around the globe also advance the Academy through volunteerism. Opportunities include serving on the Parent Fund Committee (PFC), hosting an event, or helping to welcome new families in the spring. All volunteers assist the wider parent community by sharing their experiences and guidance.

Impact

Parent and grandparent giving—often made directly to the Parent Fund—helps improve every aspect of the student experience. Families can donate to what matters most to them or direct Andover to flexibly apply their gift to areas of greatest need. Every day, contributions from PA families make an immediate and meaningful difference in the lives of our students and the future of the Academy.

Goals

In this last stretch of Andover’s historic Knowledge & Goodness campaign, our goal is simple: to finish as strong as possible. To that end, we are striving for record high Parent Fund growth with participation from families at every level.

Upcoming Programming

Andover’s Finances and the Impact of Philanthropic Support – Friday, October 14 from 1–2 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium. This annual presentation gives families the chance to hear from the Secretary of the Academy, Parent Fund Committee co-chairs, and the Parent Development team about PA’s finances, this year’s fundraising goals, and ways you can get involved.

All Parent Reception – Saturday, October 15 from 5–7 p.m. at the Addison Gallery of American Art. Join parents and guardians for fellowship and conversation at this reception co-hosted by the Parent Development Office and the PSPA.

You may register for these events on the Family Weekend registration page.

Please be in touch with questions. Together, we will accomplish great things in the year ahead!

Our warmest wishes,

Rebecca G. Brewster, Director
rbrewster@andover.edu

Katherine B. Solimini, Associate Director
ksolimini@andover.edu

Elisabeth A. Munro, Assistant Director
emunro@andover.edu