End-of-Program Survey

This Wednesday, July 29, you will receive an email from PALS to complete an end-of-program survey.

Students will receive one link to answer questions about their experience.
Families will receive a separate survey to share about what they have observed about their student working through PALS this month.

We look forward to your feedback!

PALS 7 student reflecting in her journal

Send your final reflection to PALS@andover.edu

Please send a video or written response to PALS@andover.edu answering the following questions:

For all PALS Students:

How has PALS Summer enriched your summer break?
What was your favorite part about PALS Summer and why?

For PALS 7:

In what ways do you feel better prepared to succeed in Grade 7?

For PALS 8:

In what ways do you feel better prepared to succeed in Grade 8 and the high school application process?

For PALS 9:

In what ways do you feel better prepared to succeed in Grade 9 and beyond?

PALS 2020 Photo/Media Release Form

Be sure to have a parent/guardian to complete the PALS 2020 Photo/Media Release in order to give us permission to use your photos and videos.

Mindfulness: Week 4 - Five Daily Exercises

Cover to book: Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day

Week 4 mindfulness exercises:

Monday, July 27: Connection Junction

Tuesday, July 28: Heartbeat

Wednesday, July 29: Sleepy Sloth

Thursday, July 30: Purposeful Pause

Friday, July 31: Changing Channels

Mindfulness enhances your ability to focus. Daily mindful exercises draw your attention to a single thing...to help your mind grow calmer and rest in the present moment.

(p. ix)

Happening this Week: July 27-31

PALS 8

Free test prep!

The makers of the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) are offering a free, 108-page test preparation booklet for the paper exam and access to a website about the online version.

Take a look!

Students who qualify for a test fee waiver, can also receive a free Advanced prep package from TestInnovators.

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Our High School Application Video Series wraps up this week (by Friday, July 31) with new posts about the Admissions Interview and Financial Aid.

Thanks for a great summer!

Though it was not as originally planned, the PALS Summer Program was so excited to connect with you in this way. We hope that you learned something new that will help you in the 2020-2021 academic year and beyond!

PALS in Fall 2020

For students entering into 7th and 8th grade, PALS is in the process of determining how to best accomplish its mission remotely. This September, more information will be shared with your school. Stay tuned!

About Blended by Sharon M. Draper

Eleven-year old Isabella lives in two worlds. She’s a double-backpack-carrying child of divorce, so she lives with her mom one week, and her dad the next. In addition, she’s bi-racial, and she sees herself as the caramel swirl milkshake that resulted from her mom’s vanilla and her dad’s chocolate ice cream. Izzy is an accomplished pianist, and as she practices for a crucial recital, the black keys and the white keys of her life combine to create an unexpected symphony of race, terror, and finally peace.

Stay healthy and safe!

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