In preparation for our upcoming Commencement Weekend, Head of School Jim Detora will host a Zoom for Senior Parents on Wednesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. to answer any questions you may have. The link to the meeting will be sent out on that day. In the interim, you can find information on our senior page. 

SAVE THE DATE: Senior Parent Zoom on Monday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Join Jim Detora, Head of School for an important zoom to discuss plans for graduation.  Zoom link will be added on Monday prior to the meeting.

Student Vaccine Questions?

In case you missed our communication yesterday, be sure to view it here. For more information, visit our Health Center website.

3/3 Webinar

Thank you to those who were able to join our Senior Parent Webinar on Wednesday evening. If you missed it, you can access the recording here. Please reach out to Susan Kohn at kohns@avonoldfarms.com if you have any questions.

Class of 2021 Popup Shop

The Parents of Avon is excited to announce there will be an Online POP-UP Shop for Limited Edition AOF custom merchandise specifically for the Class of 2021. Watch your email for the opening date, which will likely be right after Spring Break.   

The shop will just be open for a few days, so we can place orders and get items in hand by graduation. In addition to Custom Sweatshirts, Tee shirts, and Blankets there will be a new line of Smathers and Branson belts that can be monogrammed with initials or 2021. 

If you have any questions, please email Parents of Avon Co-President, Sabrina Rettaliata at theparentsofavon@gmail.com.

Avon Old Farms will provide transportation to: Amtrak Station in Hartford, CT; Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT; and John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, NY. Students are required to sign-up in advance for the shuttle service. Please provide the name of the student, departure location, airline and time of departure to Anne Townsend, Assistant to the Associate Head of School and Dean of Student at townsenda@avonoldfarms.com.

Scheduled Departure from AOF Campus

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

• Departs campus for Bradley International at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

• Departs campus for Bradley International and Amtrak at 12:30 p.m.
• Departs campus for JFK at 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 27, 2021

• Departs campus for JFK at 6 a.m.

Note: All buses will be scheduled based on demand, if there are not enough sign-ups for a particular bus it will be subject to cancelling. Please plan accordingly.

Pak Mail provides packing, shipping and summer storage services for Avon Old Farms students.

SHIPPING & STORAGE PROGRAM

• One stop for packing, shipping and summer storage
• Conveniently purchase quality packaging supplies - boxes, tape, bubble wrap, etc.
• Free shipping/storage labels
• Shipping rates based on weight, size, and volume

BOXES AND SUPPLY RATES 2021

• Small box $5, medium box $8, large box $10
• Tape $5

STORAGE RATES

• Small box $15, medium box $25, large box $35
• Unboxed small $20, medium $30, large $40
• Chair/mattress $65
• Bike $50
• TV/Computer $30
• Golf clubs/skis $30
• Refrigerator $35

PAYMENT

1. Cash

2. Personal credit card or parent card (with written permission)

Seniors: You can arrange to have certain items stored for the summer and then shipped directly to your new college address. This is a great alternative to shipping items home only to turn around and lug the off to college.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday, May 24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Hockey Rink Circle

•    You may purchase shipping/storage boxes and packing materials as well as arrange for shipping.

Tuesday, May 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Hockey Rink Circle

• You may purchase shipping/storage boxes and packing materials as well as arrange for shipping.

Wednesday, May 26, 11 am - 1:00 pm, Hockey Rink Circle

• Saturday, May 29, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Hockey Rink Circle (Last day to pack & ship)